Nikon D90 reviewed on the web
A variety of different publications have managed to get their hands on the Nikon D90. The 12.3 megapixel camera is the first digital SLR to be able to shoot video, and its $1000 price tag puts it within the reach of photographers at every skill level. So how did the camera measure up come review time?
Despite the fact that the defining characteristic of the camera was its video recording, most of the reviewers still thought the camera was one for photographers more than video enthusiasts. The camera offers quite a few features for beginning as well as seasoned photographers, earning it a recommend rating for both groups from many publications. Here’s a look at reviews of the Nikon D90 from around the web.
DP Review gave the Nikon D90 a “Highly Recommended” rating. They thought the camera had “image quality comparable with its peers” and liked the LCD and viewfinder. They thought the JPEG output of the camera was very soft compared to similar cameras however and thought the bundled software was limited and the camera had “over-enthusiastic metering a little prone to blown highlights.”
The reviewer at DCRP said the camera “blew me away” and called the camera a “great all-around digital SLR.” They were impressed with the photo quality, customizability, performance and manual controls, but thought the camera was slow focusing in live view mode and that the included RAW editing software was “horrible.” They also thought the door covering the memory card slot was flimsy and it was difficult to focus during movie mode.
Overall, DCI thought the camera was a great value, especially for less-experienced shooters. They were “less excited about the video than the D90’s strong across-the-board performance shooting skills.” They recommended the camera for point-and-shooters and budget consumers as well as gadget and manual control freaks.
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