A prosumer DSLR body from Nikon; the D90 was the first Nikon DSLR camera to include video
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Is it possible to shoot tethered with a preview on the screen?
I had to shoot self-portraits today, and it didn't go well. I first tried shooting tethered, but it was so hard to get composition & focus right, that I just did it with a mirror. Which of course ...
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Advise on a bag for Nikon lens 70-200 2.8
Got myself a Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 lens. Its a big lens and I'm looking to find a comfortable case for it. I also have Nikon D90. So preferably I can fit both body and lens into one case.
I'm ...
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Why does my Nikon D90 have a “Job nr” error?
I have a problem with my D90 I'm unable to figure out. Whenever I take a long exposure with my D90 (say, for 10 or 15 seconds), when the shutter closes again, the info display on the camera reads "Job ...
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Difference in picture sharpness between Canon and Nikon?
My wife has a Canon 40D with a Sigma 17-70 DC (no image stabilizer) lens. She sometimes goes on shooting trips with a friend of hers who has a Nikon D90 and a AF NIKKOR 35mm f/2D (fixed focal) lens.
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Nikon 18-200mm lens work with either of these d90, d3100 or d5000?
I am new to DSLR cameras and i have been doing some research on them from last few days and then i wanted to go for one of these model bodies: D90, D5000 or D3100 and i want to purchase the following ...
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Is there custom firmware available for the Nikon D90?
Does the Nikon D90 have custom firmware? Doing a quick Google search didn't really find anything. And, along similar lines, is the D90 even capable of flashing its firmware? Or are we basically stuck ...
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Why does SD card from Nikon D90 ask for user name and password on Windows XP?
I have a SanDisk Extreme 32GB SDHC memory card from my Nikon D90 and when I plug it into my Windows XP machine it first asked for a username and password, and giving one, it now says 'Not accessible, ...
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Can anyone suggest an intervalometer for the Nikon D90?
I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for intervalometers for a Nikon D90. The D90 lacks a remote port, so it has to be triggered either by USB or IR, which limits the 3rd party remotes it is ...
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What are the major differences between Nikon D90 and Nikon D7000?
I wish to upgrade my Nikon D80 but am undecided whether to upgrade to the Nikon D7000 or get a Nikon D90 and maybe another lens.
I have read about some issues with 3rd party lenses.
I predominately ...
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Does the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4g perform better than the f/1.8d?
Looking into these two lenses, I'm getting the impression that for my Nikon D-90 with DX camera sensor that the f/1.8d would waste light that is cropped by the sensor whereas the f/1.4g would not as ...
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Choosing first lens for Nikon D-90 body
I'm looking to get a prime lens to go with the Nikon D-90 body. I'm looking at 50mm or 35mm and f/1.8 or f/1.4 and AF or AF-S. It appears that VR (Vibration Reduction) is not an option for any of ...
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What to consider when choosing a memory card for Nikon D90?
I need to get a memory card for a Nikon D90 camera. I think it needs to be class 6 or better so that camera is not slowed down by memory access. Are there any other things to consider when getting ...
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Is the Canon t2i or new Nikon d90 better for an entry DSLR?
so i want to jump into the world of DSLR and aside from being a crazy picture taker have no skills as a photographer. i take many shots and delete bad ones in the hopes that some will be really nice.
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What are the pros/cons of the high-ISO noise reduction feature on D90?
So my D90 offers "High-ISO Noise Reduction". Sounds like a good thing, but obviously there must be a cost of some kind. The settings are "Off", "Low", "Normal", and "High", and the default is ...
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How to setup area of focus mode in Nikon D90?
I have a D90 and have tried to set it to area of focus single point, center point,normal. It is not going to this setting, when I look through the lens after setting it the area of focus is on the ...
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When to use a particular auto-focus mode
I have a Nikon D90, and after taking a photography course that recommended single point auto-focus I predominately use that. I was testing some of the modes today (single point, dynamic area, ...
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How do I focus a Nikon 50mm f/1.8?
I recently bought this lens, but it seems to me that it hunts a lot in low(ish) light, and sometimes (often) does not achieve focus at all. I never had any problems with the kit lens.
Pointing the AF ...
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Why would D90 preset white balance be no good?
How can I be sure to get a "good" preset white balance reading?
The only thing I know to make sure is that the card fills the frame.
Many times I get the "no good" indication when I shoot the gray ...
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Can I fire my SB600 without using my D90 on-camera flash as a trigger (with CLS/TTL)?
So as mentioned above, I have a D90 and an SB600. I can set up the SB600 to be used as a flash on-camera and off using TTL w/ the D90 as a commander. What I'm trying to understand is can I fire the ...
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Can I use bulb mode on a Nikon D90 without having to hold down the shutter button?
Is there a way to get the bulb mode on the D90 to open the shutter when I press the shutter release button, and to close it again when I press the button for the second time, rather than having to ...
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What are the best resources to learn techniques for using a Nikon D90?
I am a beginner in photography and especially for a Nikon D90. Can you please point me to some resources about getting started with Nikon D90 (did some googling and found some resources, but none of ...
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Why does my Nikon D90 autofocus not work in rapid succession?
When photographing candid shots of my children at play with a Nikon D90, I have trouble with the autofocus system. I focus and shoot one shot, great. But a second later another shot opportunity ...
