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Nikon D90 Compared to the Nikon D80 digital SLR: Main Feature Differences The Nikon D90 features an effective pixel count of 12.3-million pixels (D80: 10.2-million pixels) D90 utilizes a CMOS image sensor (23.6 x 15.8 mm) compared to the Nikon D80 using a CCD sensor ISO sensitivity settings: Lo 0.3, Lo 0.7, Lo 1, ISO 200 - 3200, Hi 0.3, Hi 0.7, Hi 1.0 (6400 ISO) compared to the D80 with ISO 100 - 1600, H 0.3, H 0.7, H 1.0 (3200 ISO) The image processing in the Nikon D90 is based on the EXPEED image processing concept Adoption of the Scene Recognition System in the D90, improves auto exposure, autofocus, and auto white balance performance. The D90's focus system has been improved compared to the Nikon D80. The D90 now offers: 3D-tracking (11 points), Superior Auto-area AF, linked to the scene recognition system (separate from subject identification), contrast-detect AF in Live View, and Face priority autofocus with the Face Detection System. The autofocus mode can be selected from "Face priority", "Wide area", and "Normal area". Up to 5 min D-Movie HD clip video recording function at 24 fps 720p resolution with sound. Longer time at lower resolution settings. (World's first in a digital SLR) Live View function that allows a user to select the active focus area depending upon the subject The Nikon D90 features a large and clear 3-in. approx. 920k-dot VGA LCD monitor supporting with a wide 170 degree viewing angle (D80: approx. 230k-dot 2.5-in. Monitor) Support for HDMI output (Not available on the D80) The D90 features a built-in Image Sensor Cleaning mechanism (same as the Nikon D300) High-speed continuous shooting at approx. 4.5 fps (D80: approx. 3 fps) Power-up time of approx. 0.15 seconds (D80: approx. 0.18 sec.) "Portrait" and "Landscape" Picture Controls have been added in the Nikon D90 Picture Control settings menu An additional "Extra high" setting has been added to the Active D-Lighting options (applied before the image is taken) on the D90 compared to the D-lighting feature available on the D80 (applied after image is taken) The D90 features Advanced Scene Modes that automatically select appropriate Picture Control and Active D-Lighting settings based on the scene. The D90 also features in-camera "Vignette control" which serves to automatically even brightness across the image field (minimizes occurance of darker corners in an image) The Nikon D90 is equipped with the same high-performance lateral chromatic aberration compensation as found on the Nikon D3 and D300 With the optional accessory GP1 the Nikon D90 supports GPS The Nikon D90 offers larger viewfinder frame coverage of approx. 96% compared to the D80 with approx. 94% Improved Pictmotion function in the D90 that allows for custom combination of one of 5 background music tracks and one of 5 effects (D80: only background music could be selected) Retouch menu with more options-"Distortion control", "Straighten", "Fisheye", "Filter effects" ("Cross screen"/"Red intensifier"/"Green intensifier"/"Blue intensifier"), "Quick retouch", "NEF (RAW) processing", "Color balance" retouch functions (D80: not available) More image playback options are also available on the D90 versus the Nikon D80

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Nikon D90 Digital SLR Compared to the Nikon D300 SLR: Main Feature Differences

Nikon D90 Body is made of polycarbonate versus the Nikon D300 which is made of rugged magnesium alloy and features enhanced weather seal protection The Nikon D90 offers 12-bit image processing compared to the Nikon D300 which allows 12-bit or 14-bit to be selected. The D300 provides faster start up (0.13 sec) and minimal shutter lag (45ms) compared to the D90 (0.15 sec start up and 65ms shutter lag) D-Movie 720p HD video clip recording function is available on the D90 in Live View mode. The D300 offers phase-difference detection Auto Focus in "Tripod shooting mode" (not available on D90) Support for SD memory cards versus the D300 which supports CompactFlash memory cards The D90 incorporates a 420-pixel RGB sensor for metering compared to the Nikon D300 with a higher end 1,005-pixel RGB sensor. Leveraging the data provided by the1,005-pixel RGB Matrix Meter, the Scene Recognition System in the Nikon D300 provides more precise subject identification, optimizing autofocus, exposure and white balance detection. D300 offers both a CPU and AI exposure meter coupling to support metering with older type Nikkor lenses The Nikon D90 features 11 focus points versus the Nikon D300 with a broader AF coverage with 51 focus points The Nikon D300 uses a faster AF module (CAM 3500DX) and offers 15 cross type sensors, Fine AF adjustment is possible on the D300 to match the lens in use. Viewfinder frame coverage of approx.96% with the D90 compared to 100% coverage with the Nikon D300. The D90 offers Continuous shooting at approx. 4.5 fps versus approx. 6 fps with the D300. The D300 can shoot at up to 8fps with the optional MB-D10 vertical battery grip accessory. "Portrait" and "Landscape" Picture Controls have been added in the Nikon D90. With the D300 these two additions must be downloaded "Extra high" and "Auto" added to Active D-Lighting options on the D90. (D300: these two options are not available) "Distortion control", "Straighten", "Fisheye", "Filter effects" ("Cross screen"/"Red intensifier"/"Green intensifier"/"Blue intensifier"), "Small picture", "Quick retouch", "NEF (RAW) processing" available as in camera retouch functions (On the D300 these options not available) The Nikon D90 offers 72 thumbnail playback display, calendar display, and histogram for only the portion of the image displayed with playback zoom Advanced Scene Modes are offered on the D90 which are not available on the D300 Shutter durability of 100,000 cycles on the Nikon D90 compared to the more durable shutter mechanism incorporated in the D300 which is rated up to 150,000 exposures Optional Nikon WT-4a wireless file transmitter accessory is available for the Nikon D300 The D300 offers a greater degree of customization total of 48 custom settings

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Camera Model Prices in Canada Prices in the US   • Nikon D90 SLR 12.3 MP $679.00   • Canon EOS 50D 15.1 MP $779.00

Nikon D90 Compared to the Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR: Main Feature Differences

The Canon EOS 50D features a higher 15.1MP resolution sensor compared to the 12.3 MP Nikon D90 The EOS 50D offers faster start up and continuos shooting capability up to 6.3 frames per second (fps) compared to the Nikon D90 at 4.5 fps D-movie feature on the D90 allows for HD video clip recording up to 720p at 24fps (no AF) Nikon D90 incorporates a 420-segment RGB metering system compared to the 35 segment metering system on the EOS 50D. D90 incorporates Nikon's Scene Recognition System. Information from the 420-pixel RGB sensor is used to recognize the subject or scene conditions prior to capture. The results are then reflected in auto exposure, autofocus, and auto white balance for highly accurate control. Face Detection System information from the sensor is applied to AE, AWB, face priority AF (Live View), and zoom playback The Canon EOS 50D offers a more rugged body construction (Mg alloy body covers) compared to the Nikon D90. The EOS 50D also incorporates weather seals for added protection (around the memory card door and battery cover) Both the D90 and the Canon EOS 50D offer up to 3200 native ISO. The Canon EOS 50D offers a 2 stop EV over 3200 ISO sensitivity setting equal to 12800 ISO. The Nikon D90 offers extended sensitivity settings up to 1EV over 3200 ISO equal to 6400 ISO. EOS 50D offers some advanced custom features including AF microadjustment (fine tuning) The Nikon D90 is equipped with the same high-performance lateral chromatic aberration compensation as found on the Nikon D3 and D300 Up to 1/8000 sec shutter speed on the EOS 50D versus 1/4000 sec on the Nikon D90. Slightly faster flash sync offered on the EOS 50D at 1/250 sec compared to 1/200 sec with the Nikon D90. In camera retouch menu provided on the Nikon D90: Options include: D-Lighting, Redeye correction, Trim, Monochrome, Filter effects, Colour balance, Small picture, Image overlay, NEF (RAW) processing, quick retouch, straighten, distortion control, fisheye The Nikon D90 offers 3D Focus Tracking (using 11-area AF points) compared to the EOS 50D which incorporates a less advanced 9 point auto focus system. Nikon D90 features an AF assist beam for low light focusing compared to the Canon EOS 50D were the flash has to be raised in order for the AF assist feature (multiple bursts from flash) to function Built-in wireless flash support is found in the Nikon D90 with the camera being able to act as a "commander" to communicate with and trigger external speedlights wirelessly Optional GP-1 GPS accessory attachment is available for the Nikon D90 (geotagging) The Nikon D90 is smaller and lighter than the EOS 50D