Aug 27 2008

Nikon D90 : The first dSLR to do video

Posted by Jim as Cool Stuff

It’s a tough call, really… some would exclaim “at last, I’ve been waiting for video for too long”. Yet others would say “oh no, now who in his/her right mind would do video with a dSLR?” Ultimately it’s the prosumers choice. Some pros want it, others dont.

Here’s a summary of the Nikon D90 specks:

New 12.3 megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with Integrated Dust Reduction System.
Low-noise from ISO 200 to 3200, ISO 6400 available.
D-Movie mode records in 320 x 216, 640 x 424 or 1,280 x 720 in AVI format.
Scene Recognition System based on 420 pixel RGB sensor for improved autofocus, autofocus and auto white balance, in addition to Face Detection.
Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus with 11 AF points.
3-inch, VGA Live View LCD.
4.5 fps continuous shooting, 0.15 second startup, 65ms shutter release lag.
SD / SDHC storage.
HDMI output
5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0-inches.
1 pound 6 ounces without battery.
$1,299 kit price.

For me, I’d say I am still in love with the D80. Those who have it need not worry to upgrade to the D90. Because chances are, if you can afford the D80, you have a video cam anyway. But if you like the D90 and you’re the type who usually “goes with the flow”, why not grab the D90. Waiting a couple more months would be wise though, early adopters usually get burned too quickly. Wait for the reviews!

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