Nikon D90 Digital Camera with 18-200mm lens - Review Gist

As its VR designation indicates, this lens also incorporates Nikon's excellent Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) technology. An explicit shutter lifetime rating is a first for Nikon in a consumer or prosumer-level SLR, and speaks well for the D90's long-term durability. Resolution is high, though details are a little soft overall, even at the center of the frame, with moderate softening in the corners. Optical performance was quite good, and VR is a welcome addition. Very good perfor... *

The bottom line: Like the D80 before it, the Nikon D90 delivers an excellent dSLR for the money.

The D90 really impressed me at high ISOs. In good light, ISO 3200 is shockingly clean, with even the "high" ISO 6400 being very usable. The D90 took well-exposed photos with pleasing, accurate colors. Photo quality was excellent. The colors are nice and saturated, though not over-the-top like Nikon's cheaper D-SLRs. I don't know what Nikon did to pull over such great high ISO performance, but my hat's off to them. I was especially pleased to see that the D90 didn't share the over-the-top col... *

This lens also incorporates a reliable metal lens mount for years of durability. *

The 12.3-megapixel D90 is a Mensa-worthy fistful of photo fury that could pave your way to MoMA's permanent collection. With its improved LCD, slightly larger frame of view, dust-cleaning sensor, enhanced 3D 11-point autofocus, an optional GPS attachment, and the ability to make a video here and there, the D90 definitely has an array of interesting features. The Nikon D90 is notable for being the first digital SLR to shoot video (in HD, no less), a nice extra for an already quite capable sho... *

With its very good feature set, excellent image quality, and reasonable price, the D90 is a camera you should absolutely consider if you're shopping for a mid-range SLR. You'll have to work just like a movie camera cinematographer, and take very special care with focus distance and exposure choice, but the results can be worth the extra effort. Unfortunately, the D90 lacks an external microphone jack, which limits its use for recording interviews and other video podcasting-type situations. T... *

In the two-party race that will never end, D90 selected D-Movie as its running mate. Upon close examination though, D-Movie was found to be severely underdone. Good thing then that D90's photo taking base is so strong and competent.

The Nikon D90 is a fantastic camera. The D90 works great. I can't find any real flaws, just the occasional small feature not present on more expensive cameras. I discovered that the Nikon D90 is even a bit better in low light than the $1,800 D300 . The D90 is smart enough to know if VR is working and adjusts accordingly. Worse, distortion correction works, but not completely. Worse, just like Nikon's other Retouch options, a design flaw in the D90 makes new, altered files with the wrong f... *

The lens also features Silent Wave internal focusing, ED glass, three aspheric elements to reduce distortion, and a seven-bladed aperture to help achieve the ever-elusive bokeh . The articulated LCD--common on many high-end prosumer digicams--can be titled and swiveled in a number of different orientations, which can assist when shooting at odd angles or over-the-head. *