Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens

My review:

I like it. The reasons are:

The battery lasts 3 times longer than if it were in the D200.

It's a tad smaller than the D200, and lighter.

It has a dynamic range similar to film: by retaining detail in shadows and highlights.

Slightly more sensitive in low-light.

Slightly better image quality than the D300; superior image quality than the D200.

Uses SD, SDHC memory cards that are much smaller than CF cards.

It is all the camera one needs for photographs up to 4 feet by 5 feet.

I've used it professionally: it is dependable.

Automatic program mode makes the D90 useable for beginners.

The ergonomic handling is perfect for small adult hands.

High-quality plastic body is tough and corrosion-proof. Should last many decades.

Can use most of the old, manual-focus Nikon lenses and other brands that have the Nikon bayonet mount.

Can accept a T-mount adapter for lenses that are T-mount.

Can accept an M39 (Leica screwmount) adapter for M39/LTM lenses (makes the lens a macro lens).

The D90 is a fraction of the price of a D300.

Carl Zeiss makes lenses for the Nikon digital slrs.

I am a complete amateur with no desire to enter into the professional world. I just want to take great pics of my kids. I LOVE this camera!!!!! I use the auto setting and the pics are unbelievable. From the moment I picked it up out of the box (literally) it has surpassed all my expectations and I've captured some truly amazing shots. My point-and-shoot (canon sd1100 which I still keep in my purse for snapshots) maybe, maybe would have been fast enough to catch the same look on my kids faces, but the depth of field and color from the d90 are just breathtaking.

I'm sure if I learned to use all the settings I could do even more. And eventually I will, because it does seem pretty easy to navigate the menus and the buttons are all pretty clear. For now, I just wanted to move up to a higher image quality from the point-and-shoots, and the entry level DSLRs felt too plasticy and cheap for their price. This does not. It is still plastic, but feels solid, not like I could break it with too tight a grip.

The only real problem I had with it was the shoulder strap was ugly and uncomfortable. I found a really nice replacement strap at a camera store for about $15.

So if you are an amateur just looking for something better than what's available on the point-and-shoot market, this is a very useable, non-intimidating camera that will suit you needs.

I have owned Nikon digital cameras for over 10 years. I just upgraded from the D70 and find this a joy to use. The large LCD gives excellent results of the just captured image. The top buttons allow access to most of the needed adjustments. I have the 18-200MM lens and have not tried the included lens yet, but every photo is excellent.

I have used it with my Nikon SB 600 flash and the TTl metering is on target. The built in flash also does a good job.

Focus assist works well.

Overall a great camera with limitless possibilities.

I recently upgraded from a D40x to a D90 and the difference completely blew me away. The live view & video is a nice plus, but the best thing about the D90 is the excellent picture quality at high ISO settings. Shooting at ISO 1600 on the D90 looks better than ISO 800 on the D40x. The D90's controls are a lot easier to use. Instead of having to go to the menu for everything, you can set the ISO, image quality, etc. with a single button. The D90's lens support is also a lot better. It has an internal auto focus motor, so I can use auto focus with my 50mm/f1.8 lens.

Fantastic dslr! Truly amazing photos can be realized with this precision/professional high quality camera, provided you learn its capabilities and utilize its options to create the photos you will be proud of. The D90 is inspiring as well as fast and versitile, in all lighting situations, for fast moving or stationary subject matter. I'm having a blast everytime I see an opportunity to pick it up!