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Nikon D90 User Manual

Nikon D90
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Focus
selector
lock
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Focus Point Selection
The camera offers a choice
of
eleven focus points
that
together cover a wide
area
of
the frame. At the default settings, the camera chooses the focus
point
automatically
or focuses on subject in the center focus point. The focus
point
can also be selected
manually
to
compose photographs
with
the main subject positioned almost
anywhere in the frame.
1 Choose single-
or
dynamic-area
AF.
At default settings, the focus
point
is
selected
automatically
in
A&O,
<:1),
7',
~,
IZ:J,
P,
S,
A,
and Mmodes.
To
enable manual focus-point selection in these modes,
select
Single
point,
Dynamic
area, or
3D-tracking
(11
points)
for Custom Setting
al
(AF-area
mode;
pg. 173).
2 Set
the
focus selector lock
to
"e".
Set
the focus selector lock
to
the
"."
position.
This allows the multi selector
to
be used
to
select the focus point.
p
••••••
3 Select
the
focus
point.
Use
the multi selector
to
select
the
focus
point
in the viewfinder or control panel while the
exposure meters are active (pg.
35).
The focus
selector lock
can
be returned
to
the
"t'
(locked)
position following selection
to
prevent the
selected focus
point
from changing when the
multi selector
is
pressed.
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See Also
Custom Setting a1 (AF-area
mode;
pg. 173) controls
how
the camera selects
the
focus point.
Custom Setting
a2
(Center
focus
point;
pg. 174) controls the
size
of
the center focus point.
Custom Setting
a4
(AF
point
illumination;
175) controls whether
the
active focus
point
is
highlighted in the viewfinder.

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Nikon D90 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel12.3 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor formatDX
Image stabilizerNo
Total megapixels12.9 MP
Image sensor size- \
Image formats supportedJPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution4288 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 typeBayonet
Lens mount interfaceNikon F
Video recordingYes
Video resolutions320 x 216, 640 x 424, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate24 fps
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC
Display diagonal3 \
Vari-angle LCD display-
Display resolution (numeric)920000 pixels
Magnification0.94 x
Viewfinder typeOptical
Eye relief19.5 mm
Scene modesClose-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingTrimming
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Sunny
Playback modesZoom
Camera playbackHighlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file systemDCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21
Product colorBlack
Flash modesHigh-speed synchronization
Flash sync-speed1/200 s
Flash range (wide)- m
Memory slots1
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modesAperture 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) points11
Auto focusing (AF) modesServo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Fastest camera shutter speed1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
USB version2.0
Power source typeBattery
Battery typeEN-EL3e
Battery life (CIPA standard)850 shots
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth77 mm
Width132 mm
Height103 mm
Weight620 g

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