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Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera 18-105 VR Kit | 
| Brand: Nikon
Buy New: £755.90
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Rating:  50 reviews
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 5
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 105
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Maximum Resolution: 12
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 3 x 5.2 x 4.1
MPN: D90 18-105 VR
Model: D90 18-105 VR
UPC: 018208915743
EAN: 0018208915743
ASIN: B001EO6WAI
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 Most fun I have ever had with a camera September 22, 2009
Mr. G. Bridgeman-clarke (Rayleigh UK)
69 out of 69 found this review helpful
I am a professional photographer but to be frank you can't really lug around a D3 on holiday - too big and conspicuous. The D90 with the 18-105 VR lens is compact and light enough to carry around all day. It may have a plastic body against the D3, D3X, D300s and D700's magnessium but that really should not deter you.
I would say that you MUST read the manual that comes with the camera to get the best out of the camera. Yep I appreciate no one does read the manual but if you do you will be well rewarded and understand what excellent value for money the camera is. I believe that the sensor is the same as the D300 but you get it at a great price about 1/2 of the cost of the original D300.
Focusing is so swift and sharp and I reckon the images I get from this lens is better than those I get from my D3 with a 80-200 f2.8 lens.
I love the Live View option with video and though I recall complaints about the lack of autofocus I really did not have a problem shooting movies with the camera. Audio id excellent too and this camera gives you the best of both worlds, movies and stills.
I would add that if you can watch Laurie Excell's online seminar at Kelby Training which covers in about 60 minutes the most useful controls of the camera, then I recommend that as a great way to get to know your camera.
Great Mid-Range DSLR with Added Bonus of HD Video March 2, 2009
Mullet (England)
82 out of 85 found this review helpful
As a DSLR newbie I thought long and hard about my purchase i.e. Canon/Nikon/Sony, lenses in future, accessories etc. and eventually settled for the D90 VR Kit.
After a month of casual use familiarising with the innumerable settings I have to say I am hugely impressed with the user-friendly design and image quality. The default settings are sensible and capture great images, but when you want to take control the camera allows you to do so with minimal fuss. As a beginner I especially liked the info button which explains the various menu options in more detail.
The LCD screen offers amazing clarity with 4x the resolution of most of its nearest price point rivals, making the live view option a real advantage when composing images. The only issue I found with this was the lack of a live histogram to check exposure but as this can be viewed after capture perhaps more an inconvenience than a real problem.
The kit lens provided is great for most general scenarios offering acceptable wide angle and zoom options but be aware that for Macro photography or sports for example you will need to expand your lens set and invest in a proper flashgun and tripod etc etc so if you're on a limited budget consider a cheaper body and invest in the glass instead.
HD Video is also a nice option but since there's no autofocus and it only receives mono sound the usability is limited for advanced shooting. But considering there is only one other DSLR camera which currently offers HD video (and that's a Pro level Canon comfortably costing four figures) you have to recognise this is an added bonus rather than a disappointment.
On the software side this package is a bit of a let down. Nikon do not provide their own full image editing program in the same vein as Canon, and the file transfer tool was clunky to install and didn't even recognise my camera as a device. Coupled with the baffling decision to not allow the D90 to be recognised as a USB flash device, I was left having to buy a card reader to transfer data. This wasn't actually a bad idea anyway, as I find this method much more user friendly. As an existing Photoshop CS3 user and with my card reader costing just £15, I hardly felt the impact of the sub-par software, but it's a consideration if on a budget. Also note that Adobe RAW support only exists on Photoshop CS4 for the D90, so if using a previous version like me, you'll need a .dng converter which, fortunately, is free from Adobe.
Overall, the minor niggles don't come close to detracting from the quality of the main product.
Nikon D90 18-105mm VR Kit January 14, 2009
Mr. Ahmad J. Zaigham (London, United Kingdom)
72 out of 78 found this review helpful
Fast operation, easy to use, full of features, excellent design, exceptional control, looks and feels beautiful, tough construction, exceptionally detailed picture results, beautiful rich colors, exceptional low light performance and the list continues. This is a creation tool.
All the excellence plus add HD movie as a bonus.
14750 Shutter actuations on my Nikon D90 and its still going strong, in opinion D90 is a better camera than d300 in image quality, high ISO and definately in price.
I love this camera, WOW ! shots everytime.
Superb Package July 27, 2009
PDCMAN (Wales, UK)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
Like most people, I played around with a few cameras before falling for the D90. I read many reviews and not wanting to spend a fortune, I had decided on the D60.
A visit to a camera shop is a must to get the feel and try out the cameras. The Canons were not my cup of tea as some of the essential controls were buried in the menu system. The D60 felt great, if a little limited by the 18-55mm lens. I shoot off a few frames in and out of the shop, with outside and inside face shoots.
I then moved on to the D5000, which was a bit heavier and felt a little better constructed. The swivel screen was a nice touch for some applications. Again, a variety of shots were taken.
I then tried the D90, not that I wanted to spend £800 or so on a camera, but just to see what the fuss was about, and where the additional cash would be spent. Wow, what a difference. The lens and focussing system was superb, and the extra focal length was extremely handy.
What blew me away was the exposure, colours and skin tones under indoor lighting. It was astonishing! From that point on I couldn't go back to the others. I was sold.
I have had it a week now, and have been taking pictures in all sorts of lighting conditions. This camera excels at taking incredible photographs in impossible lighting situations with virtually no noise even at ISO 3200. The VR lens is fantastic at reducing camera shake, and I was taking hand-helds down to 1/4 sec, razor sharp.
I had been with film cameras since 1975, only to give up a few years ago when I bought an Olympus digital compact. This SLR is in a different league to anything I have owned before.
If you are in the market for a good Digital SLR, don't hesitate with the D90. Buy one and enjoy.....
PS My FA, F3 and F70 are all for sale.........
Fantastic bit of kit July 3, 2009
G. Dale (Surrey, UK)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I got this camera about a month ago, and it's my first DSLR after spending the past few years with basic point and shoot compacts.
First off I can say that this camera is amazing. It's abilities on Auto mode alone make it worth the cost to me. I've taken a fairly big interest in photography since buying this and the manual has been the biggest help. Easy to understand and well explained, it can help even the most novice of photographers take beautiful pictures to be proud of.
My knowledge isn't on a par with most reviews here so I'll leave it at that, but I recommend this camera to anyone and everyone. Enjoy :)
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