Nikon D90 User Manual

Introduction
This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera,
including
the names of camera parts, how to use the camera menus, and how to
ready
the camera for use.
Overview '.......................................................... 2
Getting to Know the Camera....................................................................................... 3
The Ca mera Body 3
The Mode
Dial.............................................................................................................................. 6
The Control
Panel........................................................................................................................ 7
The Viewfinder 9
The Shooting Information
Display........................................................................................ 10
The Command Dials................................................................................................................... 13
Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap 17
The BM-1 0 Monitor Cover 17
The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup.................................................................................... 17
Camera Menus 18
Using Camera Menus................................................................................................................. 19
Help.................................................................................................................................................. 21
First Steps , '.................................... 22
Charge the Battery 22
Insert the Battery 23
Attach a Lens 25
Basic Setup 27
Inserting Memory Cards........................................................................................................... 29
Adjust Viewfinder
Focus........................................................................................................... 32
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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