Nikon D90 preview and comparison with Nikon D80, Canon 50D and Canon XSi, which is for you?
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Nikon D80 is a very popular digital SLR and was selected as editor’s choice on cnet.com. The long awaited D80 successor Nikon D90 was now available for order at amazon (Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens $1299.95, in stock at amazon with free shipping). The most significant improvements of Nikon D90 over D80 are
- The first digital SLR to shoot HD movie at 1280 x 720, 24fps up to 5 min with HDMI output
- New 12.9 megapixel CMOS sensor which was claimed to produce Nikon D300 quality imagine at ISO 6400 with the help of the same on-chip noise reduction
- Live view with contrast-detect AF and face detection
- 11-point AF 3D-tracking mode
- Sensor cleaning
- Higher shooting speed 4.5 frames per second
- New optional compact GPS unit
For Nikon D90 sample images and video sample, click here.
For reviews, best lens, accessories, tutorial DVD, and free videos on Nikon D90 read here
For a review on new Nikon 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
More sample images of Nikon D90 on dpreview
For further information please read:
Cnet editor’s take on Nikon D90.
Unlike Nikon D90, Canon 50D (preorder at amazon for $1399.95 body only) does not have movie mode. But Canon 50D has a 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor instead of 12.9 megapixel sensor on Nikon D90. Canon D50 has a faster shooting speed with 6.3 fps instead of 4.5 fps, higher max shutter speed of 1/8000 instead of 1/4000 on Nikon D90, higher ISO100-3200, expandable to 12800 verse Nikon D90 IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded).
Detailed Canon EOS 50D preview from dpreview
Comparing with the above two cameras, Canon XSi (Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black) $663.88 at amazon) is a more affordable camera without movie mode and with slower speed (3.5fps). But according to many reviews, Canon does produce high quality images.
Which is the one for you?
If you don’t have a lot of Canon lenses and the obvious choice is Nikon D90 for the HD movie mode. If you want to buy Nikon D90, here are some best lenses for Nikon D90. If you have a lot of Canon lenses and care more about the low light (need high ISO) and sports photography ( high speed), Canon 50D is the one for you. If you are a Canon owner and want a second camera body as the back up or if you want a more affordable digital SLR, Canon XSi is the one for you.
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