Nikon D90 User Manual

b: Metering/Exposure
bl: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl.
This option (available in all shooting modes) determines whether adjustments to
shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and bracketing
are
made in increments equivalent to 113 EV or 112 EV.
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1/2 1/2 step! compensation are in increments equivalent to '12 EV. The bracketing increment
can be selected from
'12 and 1 EV.
b2: Easy Exposure Compensation
This option (available in P, S, A, and M modes) controls whether the ~ button is needed
to set exposure compensation (pg. 90). If On is selected, the 0 at the center of the
exposure display will blink even when exposure compensation is set to ±O .
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iExposure compensation can be set by rotating one ofthe command dials (see note
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On Ibelow). Selected value does not change when exposure meters turn off, camera is
iturned off, or Off is selected for Custom Setting b2.
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Pal Change Main/Sub
The dial used to set exposure compensation when On is selected for Custom Setting b2 (Easy
exposure compensation) depends on the option selected for Custom Setting fS (Customize
command dials) > Change main/sub (pg. 201).
Customize command dials> Change main/sub
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Nikon D90 Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.3 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor format	DX
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	12.9 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution	4288 x 2848 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Still image resolution(s)	4288 x 2848 3216 x 2136 2144 x 1424
Mounting type	Bayonet
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Video recording	Yes
Video resolutions	320 x 216, 640 x 424, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	24 fps
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC
Display diagonal	3 \
Vari-angle LCD display	-
Display resolution (numeric)	920000 pixels
Magnification	0.94 x
Viewfinder type	Optical
Eye relief	19.5 mm
Scene modes	Close-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Trimming
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Sunny
Playback modes	Zoom
Camera playback	Highlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21
Product color	Black
Flash modes	High-speed synchronization
Flash sync-speed	1/200 s
Flash range (wide)	- m
Memory slots	1
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	6400
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure correction	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Auto Focus (AF) points	11
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
USB version	2.0
Power source type	Battery
Battery type	EN-EL3e
Battery life (CIPA standard)	850 shots

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	77 mm
Width	132 mm
Height	103 mm
Weight	620 g