Nikon D90 User Manual

Inserting Memory Cards
The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SO) memory cards (available
separately).
1 Turn the camera off. Power switch
Always turn the camera off before inserting or
removing memory cards.
2 Open the card slot cover.
Slide the card slot cover out (CD) and open the card slot
(@).
3 Insert the memory card.
Holding the memory card as shown at right, slide it in
until it clicks into place. The memory card access lamp will
light for a few seconds. Close the memory card slot cover.
~ Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards could
damage the camera or the card. Check
to be sure the card is in
the correct orientation.
Access lamp
Front
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If F Q r is displayed in the control panel as shown at right,
format the card as described on the following page.
~ The Access Lamp
Do not remove the battery or disconnect the power source while the memory card access
lamp is lit. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the card.
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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