4.2News coverage of the Nikon D90 introduction focused on the fact that this is the first SLR to shoot video, a feature long available on even low-cost point-and-shoots. After working with the camera for several weeks, though, we're less excited about the video than the D90's strong across-the-board performance when shooting stills. This 12.3-megapixel camera is easy to handle, scored very well in nearly all of our lab tests, and offers effective training-wheel features for newbies without losing any of the hands-on fine-tuning seasoned Nikon shooters expect. The detailed review follows.
The $999.95 Nikon D90 is the first SLR to shoot video, but there are some issues with shooting video that makes it a poor replacement for a camcorder. Otherwise, the D90 has strong across-the-board performance shooting stills, and offers effective training-wheel features for newbies without losing any of the hands-on fine-tuning seasoned Nikon.
The $999.95 Nikon D90 is the first SLR to shoot video, but there are some issues with shooting video that makes it a poor replacement for a camcorder. Otherwise, the D90 has strong across-the-board performance shooting stills, and offers effective training-wheel features for newbies without losing any of the hands-on fine-tuning seasoned Nikon.