Thank you for the review. I visited my favourite camera shop yesterday and was unexpectedly gifted a D90, seeing as it was gathering dust in the shop. Added a used 18-105mm lens and a memory card and bobs your uncle.
Bought mine in 2010 and it’s survived salt spray, subzero temperatures, and everything else I’ve thrown at it. Wonderful images. Used prices in the US at least, a D90, a Tokina 12-24, a Nikon DX 35/1.8 or 40/2.8 macro, and a Tele-zoom like an AF 70-210/4-5.6. Add a sb600 flash, and you have a whole kit for under $500.
I bought mine when they first came out. As far as I am aware it was the first Nikon with Video capability. Granted is quite right very nice images. My son now uses this while I moved on to a D7200. Both great cameras.
great D90 videos , i had just pulled my D90 out from the closet after 6 years or so and was about to sell it and buy Z50 and looked up online for value and find your videos and now I am back into using it, and enjoying it. have a D90 ( 5000 actuations), 18-105 and SB-600 flash. now looking into 35mm lens and possibly a longer zoom on Trademe NZ
It was my first and only dslr since December of 2009. Although I use the Zfc now, I still have my beloved D90. Great camera for everyday use and social media.
I bought mine today. I am a Leica A2 Photographer but for Tele-Pictures, and After See your Video the First time, the D90 is a so so good camera for money value! Brilliant Pictures!
You forgot to mention that the D-90 has an in body focusing motor. Which means you can use it with the original > AF-D < (screw drive), auto focus lenses.. None of the 3xxx or 5xxx bodies have this capability. Only the D 7xxx series offer in-body AF motor necessary for AF-D Nikkors.
Sony make the sensors for most cameras. The odd ones out are the D700 and D3, which use a Panasonic sensor. The D700 along with the Canon 5D mk1 are often considered the DSLRs with the best colours. Both over 15 years old, both 12Mp sensors. The D90 also 12mp. Aside from the Sony A7siii, camera manufacturers don't make full frame 12Mp cameras any more. Which is a great shame. First off lower res sensors makes all your older lenses better. It makes softer lenses better. It makes colour better. The filesizes are much more manageable and are much snappier to edit in lightroom. With today's sensor technology they could get incredible dynamic range and much less noise with that much pixel pitch. This would also allow for much higher usable ISO. For video you could use virtually the whole sensor for 4k, without cropping or interlacing pixels. You could get higher framerates due to reduced latency reading and processing from the sensor. It would be better in almost every way except for losing the ability to crop in as much. Sadly though today people just want 50Mp, a wide angle lens, 30fps and lightning autofocus so they can spray and pray then crop everything later.
Bass player here too mate, and I'm glad you mentioned that. I've just picked one of these up with two lenses and a few bits and pieces, I'm about to start up a RUclips channel and needed a camera for my travels. Thanks for the video mate, this will do me nicely ;)
Thank you for the video, I've decided to keep mine, so often we tend to get caught up with the latest and greatest loosing track of what we have, thanks Drew Camano Island WA state
I have some six Nikon glass but the D90 body is great and very resistant helping me to build my image bank. Even took UW shots in the Red Sea w/18mm lens. After so much time the D90 is alive and in action.
I bought my Nikon d90 on marketplace for 190 aud with a tamron 17-50mm F2.8 lens. Have since collected more lenses and kit for it. Absolutely love this camera. I do car photography and it is incredible, love the photos it pumps out. It has been a workhorse and I don’t ever want to replace it. Just had a vibe not replicated on other cameras, it’s so much fun to shoot and I’ve got some stellar pics out of it.
I picked up a d90 in 2021 , and have the 35 ,50 and the zoom that you mentioned , I don't see any reason to upgrade as it's a fantastic camera for my street photography
I feel similar with my canon 40d, which was even cheaper. I wanted to go back to the beginning of my photography. Just love the shooting experience and the characterful beautiful output. Also the 10MPs hold up pretty well in decent lightning. Have to try this old nikon as well.
Ahhhh I was holding a 40d for only 35$ cad at a thrift store and didn't grab it. Fortunately I just picked up an absolute pristine D90 the owner had gotten discouraged with for 120$ cad with the 18-105. I use it and my d3200 daily. Sometimes just whichever is in arms reach.
Got my D90 I purchases in 2010. Had it with trips in NYC, Cape Town and Milan/Venice. Loved the colors/images at the time. I still have it, in mint condition, might bring it out again😀Today Lumix G9 and GX9 are my main cameras, but I miss the larger sensor sometimes.
Found my way to this vid while looking up the D90 again on youtube. I currently shoot with a D3200 which is a great camera as well however when I got back into photography in 2016 the D90 was still the rig to get. I have wanted to get one for a long time before I got my 3200 and still want to get one to use alongside it as you said its a great walk around camera and takes shots with its 12 mp sensor that the D3200s 24 mp sensor cant give the same feel to.
@@grantrobertdavies The one thing i do like a lot about Nikon is that the lenses work across all bodies as you pointed out in the vid. There are even adapters out there to use the lenses on the mirrorless models.
My dad bought a D90 more than a decade ago used it to take a lot pictures from birthdays, school events, holidays eventually he bought a more expensive Nikon and bought a few lens for that but after he got busy with other stresses of life and ended up abandoning photography. Then 4 years ago after taking pictures on my phone for a while i decided that i could try to learn to use a DSLR. Especially since i had taken a class for media where we need to have a DSLR. My dad handed me his old D90 and after that i watched several tutorials and quite quickly mastered using the D90 so much so that my dad ended up asking my help cause i knew the camera better than he did. My original goal when I got the D90 was to learn the basics of photography cause using a camera this old without all the modern DSLR features of today would keep me grounded so I can focus on composition, lighting, generally how to control ISO, Shutter speed and Aperture and once I mastered those things and think I'm worthy enough to take on my dad's more expensive Nikon. But after using the D90 for so long i have changed my mind and want to see how far I can really push this camera. Cause it just has something that is so simple and easy to use that makes it the ultimate beginner camera that still gives out amazing pictures.
I remember my mom got me a d5200, and coming from using a Nikon FE prior to digital cameras I hated the lack of buttons. So I traded the d5200 body for a D90 a 50mm 1.4D and a 28mm AIS, I still have my D90!
Ciao, I happened to be wearing my backpack with the zip open, and my D90 fell and bounced 3 times on the asphalt, my blood froze, I didn't have the courage to pick it up, but incredibly it was intact, I couldn't believe it , you can't even understand where it hit, of course if it had fallen on the flash it would have broken, I was lucky, but still it's a war machine.with infinite battery 💪
Awesome informative video mate!!I still have my Dads D-90 LIKE BRAND NEW CONDITION!What very nice Dslr with great deep colors that are very vibrant in my opinion&Yes I agree very solidly built Digital-beast lol.I was just showing a friend this cam& She could'nt believe how solid& nice weight on it!Feels like a $2000 camera.I use the 18-105mm lens it came with an feel its very good zoom lens overall.Crazy to think how they're literally giving this cam away at $100-$200 nowadays loooool.I remember how excited my old man was to take it out&I was too!!Video mode was nice to fiddle with back then,shame it was manual only and 720P.But it started it all with it being 1st with video capability!How time flies huh.....Stay creative mate God bless!GREAT CHANNEL!!
I bought a D90 as a stopgap DSLR until I could get a full frame Nikon. That was in early 2010 and it turned out that the D90 has done everything I've needed a digital camera to do and I never got that full frame camera.
I did the same and did go on to get a D800, but, other than scope for greater cropping, there a few occasions when it enabled me to do more than the D90. Great camera and I still use it.
I also have a D90, my second camera. The first is the D50. Both of amazing. Even the D50 with 6.1mp makes great photos. And i was lucky, cos both of camera have 6000shoot. 😊
My D750 failed on me and needs to be repaired. Need a cheap body to use when the camera is out. Thanks to your review I just ordered a used copy in great shape. 🎉
I gave my great D90 to my granddaughter. Lots of Nikon cameras use sensors made in Sony factories but customized. Colour science starts with the shades of RGB in the Bayer filter applied to the monochrome pixels, continues with the way the demosaicing software forms an image by deciding the final colour of each pixel. Nikon lets you use in-camera presets to fine tune the look for jpegs too. I’m sure there is much more to colour science than I have mentioned, but it is not the whole story to say it’s a Sony sensor.
i used the Nikon D90 alongside my Nikon D3 on safari, my D90 has the 70-200mm F2.8 and my D3 wiith the 300mm F2.8. i love the using the D90 with the 70-200mm for still shots of birds and non-moving animals because of the extra reach i get with the crop sensor. I use my D3 with the 300mm for fast moving subjects because it has the advantage of 9 fps compared to 4.5fps. Anyways, I love my D90 and nothing will ever replace it.
Had 1 & liked it. Then went D7000 & this is where my love hate relationship started with Nikon. Whilst it had better features, the AF was inconsistent & unreliable. The build, although claimed to be better, was actually a step backwards. When the D7000 worked well, it kicked the D90's butt. Unfortunately it didn't do it that often. Perfection would have been if they took the D90 body, AF & the rest D7000. And then Nikon missed a huge boat by not releasing a D400. Imagine a D300s body & AF with the D7000 sensor.
Thanks a lot bro.Thanks for the great review of Nikon D90. I'm gonna get one. I'm from Burma the little poor country of South East Asia where we're facing the coup by military. I've been looking for the camera that I can purchase.This camera is around 4 lakhs with Sigma 18_200 lens in Burmese kyats for the second hand. It's still expensive in Burma. Most of the cameramen are still using it. I'm trying to learn about the photography but I don't have my own camera, so it's so difficult to learn about photography. Photography is my dream my passion I'm so passionate in learning about photography. For now I'm shooting with my phone camera Xiaomi cc9e 😊. I want to thanks you again for the so helpful and lovely review of yours. Thank you bro.May God Bless You Forever 😊.
God Bless you too man :) Thanks for the comment and tuning in :) The theory of photography is very important so dig in deep while you don't have your camera and get into the theory - Then when you get your D90 you'll be ready to rock :) Thank you again and all the best - Grant...
@@grantrobertdavies Thanks for replying my comment bro. I'm still trying to get D90 but unfortunately still can't effort it . But I'll try my best for it . God bless you bro ☺
I think the only camera to contend with the D90 is.. any other old Nikon! The d200 is a crowd favorite being the last semipro with a ccd. The d2x also shouldn't be overlooked as it's a full flagship build with a 12mp cmos dx sensor and for peanuts. The d700 is the best for people wanting to get into full frame. The d610/600 has better specs for the price, but the build and colours on the 700 are much superior. It's the 5D classic of the nikon world. They being said, my gramps picked up a Nikon D90 for cheap at a well priced pawn shop and it's excellent for him for a hundred bucks with a good lens on it.
I'm so excited to find this video - thank you!! I'm new to REAL photography (I primarily just use the camera on my phone) and recently found an old D90 at a yard sale. I need to learn how to use it and find some lenses for it - can you suggest a lens to use for flatlay photography, as well as a durable tripod designed for flatlays?
I got my Nikon D90 in 2010 and have used it ever since. However, in the last 3 years or so it keeps staying home cause I find it a little heavy to take on vacations where Im out all day. I've taken photo's with my phone and they're good but we all know it's not the same. Do you have any camera suggestions I could replace my D90 with for those trips?
Thanks for your great video. I dug mine out of a cupboard just now and wanted to know if this old beast of a camera, ten years old if it’s a day, is still useful. I’m delighted to find that it’s more than holding its own. Problem is, I haven’t used a DSLR for years so am going to have to relearn all the ins and outs. Any suggestions for good instructional videos that are useful but not too tech?
I picked one up in 2010 with I believe the 24-105 zoom lens. That lens I didn’t like. I quickly got a 35 and a 50 mm af-d lens. I still use it once in a while during holidays for kids photos but I think it’s getting outdated because of the image quality and colors. I’m wondering if using this camera nowadays is a waste of time and effort and if I should get a z6 or something like that.
Hi Grant I also have a Nikon D 3200 it has a crack where it says Nikon. I bought a front shell on eBay. Can I do the replacement our should I take it to a shop. I am addicted to old Nikons I have a D70 D80 D90 and a 3200. I love your videos and I thank you my friend.
I liked your video! Just got a D90 and I’m wondering if a Sandisk Extreme Pro 100 200mb/s 128gb SD card is compatible with this camera? I’m completely new to using a professional camera. Thanks!
Great video on D90. I’ve had one for almost 15 plus years and at that time I paid $1600 CND with 18-105mm lens. I also bought a used D5100 but photo quality is little inferior…why? Is it because of Sony processor on D90 or the “auto” feature. Would like to hear your opinion. Thanks. Charles Canada
Hello. Really like you video. I need a more compact camera than my D7100 for holidays and just picked up a D90 from KEH. Really like the camera. Very easy to handle and shoots great pics. Also usable with my older AF lens. The camera was listed in excellent condition and truly is in great shape. The only slight disappointment is that the shutter count is 44K. More than I was expecting, but I do not plan to do sports photography and don't plan on doing more than 20K clicks on it. Should I be concerned about the more than expected shutter count? Your advice would be appreciated
D90 has the same color profile as a D700, D300 or D3 series. It is a Nikon profile they put on the CMOS sensors from that period. Everyone says how great pictures from a D700 look and this is identical in APSC. If you don't need the pro/semi-pro setup of the other cameras but want similar pictures it is great. Absolute bargain.
I will never sell my Nikon D90. Bought it new and it is the best purchase ever. I got the 18-105 lens with it in the kit and bought the Nikon Nikkor 40mm macro lens, which is for portret shooting a lens with sweet bokeh. Can recommend that one. Still want a 300mm fast autofocus telelems with it, so I can shoot car and motorsports at the TT Circuit Assen. I also have a Kodachrome color profile installed on the D90 for those classic 35mm kodachrome type photographs, which just have something nostalgic to them. The D90 has a little secret. They actually ended up putting the professional range sensor in it, which is the reason it holds up so well as a photocamera (not for movies).
Wow that's all very interesting stuff :) Thanks for sharing :) You should do a Video about the Kodachrome colour profile - People would love that :) Thats really cool about the sensor too!!!
Ummmmmm, possibly the Nikon Z50 or The Z30??? But that’s only really because of the APSC crop sensor - The mirrorless technology is much more advanced than the D90 :)
apparently this camera isn’t great in lowlight settings? i’m mainly a concert photographer so looking to buy my first proper camera prioritizing that. great review though!
Yeah - I'd certainly go a Mirrorless camera APSC or Full Frame :) Sony A6600 or A7iii :) Good Value Cameras at the moment - Both second hand and new :)
Love your videos mate. Same deal I had this one on release, ended up selling it and regretting it. Recently picked it up on EBay with the 2 lens’s for $350.00AUD. See how it is when I get it lol! On your advice haha I got the G9 a few weeks ago. Heading to Japan in a few months and wanted a decent camera. Cheers for talking me into getting one 👍🏼 Not sure if I’ll risk street photography in Caboolture though. Camera might get pinched from around my neck 🤣
I used to play a lot in a cover bands back in the day and would play the Caboolture RSL all the time - lol - I would always keep one eye on my bass at all time during breaks 😂 Harha … Thats great you got another D90 - Such a Vibe :) Yes, the G9 will be great for Japan - Awesome camera shops over there too :)
@@grantrobertdavies Hahaaa mate good chance I’d of been in the audience for one of those gigs! Spent MANY a day and night up the ‘rissole’. Not safe to go out in Cabbo anymore. Not sure whether you’re familiar with the Irish across the road but that’s why it’s safer to have a couple at home! Yeah the D90 I picked up comes with the 2 lens’s, the 18-55 and the 50mm. I’m no expert by any stretch a mere novice. See how they go initially. I’ll look to get another lens for the G9 as well. Came with the standard 12-60. Japan I thought will be the go for another. The wife will be a lil more forgiving if I buy over there on holidays I reckon lol
@@Rabbitoh72 Yes mate it’s certainly a interesting little town 😆 Hopefully one of these days it will get a bit more welcoming and tidy up a bit as people start to realise how close to the Sunny Coast it is :) Anyway - yes enjoy your new G9 and future lens investments you should take your D90 to Japan too :)
@@grantrobertdavies interesting is an understatement mate! Lived here going on 30 years. Spent 15 of those working security at the shopping centre on King St. We’re working on our exit plan. After Japan lol! Definitely taking the D90 to Japan. I’d purchased before watching your vid and you saying to avoid the ones on eBay around the 400 mark. Hopefully it’s in good shape. The ad said it’d taken around 1k pics so thought not bad. In hindsight the ad saying hadn’t been used in 8 years might not be a good thing! I’ll grab some new batteries and have my fingers crossed
I have one my moms almost unused! I will start using it , it got a kit zoom lens on it but I wanna buy a nice not really expensive though , prime lens for a “film like” result ! Do you have any recommendation for that kind of lens ? Thank
Hi there, “Film Like” really comes down to the editing process and you as the photographer - You can use any lens and get film like results with post production :) However I think I know what you mean - So I’d got the DX 35mm f1.8 :)
@@grantrobertdavies I’m getting it brother good price and good focal length for my style thanks ! I was about to start my journey in photography and invest in a new expensive camera like I don’t know those fancy Fujifilms and maybe I’ll do it in the future but after I saw your video im focusing on skills on my moms d90 thanks for the inspiration
I would appreciate it if you could answer my question...i wanna buy a used d90 with 20000 shutter count...but i just want it for videography , and it's the cheapest cemera i could find...is it ok for videography?
@@grantrobertdavies even for a youtube content? something like your setup, your intro for example. just slightly depth of field blur a 1080 30fps in enough for me...i know it is not probably as sharp as your footage...but even for that content its not good?
i agree there is worse quality/durability in every domain ,and photography is the same. Or the gap to getting real good quality/flagship vs entry level quality is bigger than it was. plus i rather have something that was a flagship in it's day that has more character than a mid class from 5 years ago.
There many great dslr’s out there for under £100 that are simply amazing value . Yeah they are old and outdated but put some good glass on them and they are as good as anything you can buy today .
I have mine from 2009. Just gave it to my son who's 15. I'm so excited he's interested in photography!
Same I love it!
This is legit me I’m 15 and my mother just gave her d90 from 2009 I’m excited to see how i go
Im 15 too and just got one yesterday, sill an amazing camera
Same as me, im 17 and just like to capture everything, its a kind of vibe and freedom and fun.....
Thank you for the review.
I visited my favourite camera shop yesterday and was unexpectedly gifted a D90, seeing as it was gathering dust in the shop. Added a used 18-105mm lens and a memory card and bobs your uncle.
Got mine two months ago, after already 10k shots with it: it rocks
Awesome :)
Bought mine in 2010 and it’s survived salt spray, subzero temperatures, and everything else I’ve thrown at it. Wonderful images. Used prices in the US at least, a D90, a Tokina 12-24, a Nikon DX 35/1.8 or 40/2.8 macro, and a Tele-zoom like an AF 70-210/4-5.6. Add a sb600 flash, and you have a whole kit for under $500.
Yeah man :) Tough as nails and AWESOME Value!
I bought mine when they first came out. As far as I am aware it was the first Nikon with Video capability. Granted is quite right very nice images. My son now uses this while I moved on to a D7200. Both great cameras.
great D90 videos , i had just pulled my D90 out from the closet after 6 years or so and was about to sell it and buy Z50 and looked up online for value and find your videos and now I am back into using it, and enjoying it. have a D90 ( 5000 actuations), 18-105 and SB-600 flash. now looking into 35mm lens and possibly a longer zoom on Trademe NZ
Hey that’s awesome :) Enjoy your d90 and be sure to look out for more videos :)
It was my first and only dslr since December of 2009. Although I use the Zfc now, I still have my beloved D90. Great camera for everyday use and social media.
I bought mine today. I am a Leica A2 Photographer but for Tele-Pictures, and After See your Video the First time, the D90 is a so so good camera for money value! Brilliant Pictures!
You forgot to mention that the D-90 has an in body focusing motor. Which means you can use it with the original > AF-D < (screw drive), auto focus lenses.. None of the 3xxx or 5xxx bodies have this capability. Only the D 7xxx series offer in-body AF motor necessary for AF-D Nikkors.
Great Video Grant! :D I just nicked my parents old Nikon D90, so we will see what the D90 can do!! ^-^
Awesome Stuff :) Great Job :)
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Sony make the sensors for most cameras. The odd ones out are the D700 and D3, which use a Panasonic sensor. The D700 along with the Canon 5D mk1 are often considered the DSLRs with the best colours. Both over 15 years old, both 12Mp sensors. The D90 also 12mp. Aside from the Sony A7siii, camera manufacturers don't make full frame 12Mp cameras any more. Which is a great shame. First off lower res sensors makes all your older lenses better. It makes softer lenses better. It makes colour better. The filesizes are much more manageable and are much snappier to edit in lightroom. With today's sensor technology they could get incredible dynamic range and much less noise with that much pixel pitch. This would also allow for much higher usable ISO.
For video you could use virtually the whole sensor for 4k, without cropping or interlacing pixels. You could get higher framerates due to reduced latency reading and processing from the sensor. It would be better in almost every way except for losing the ability to crop in as much. Sadly though today people just want 50Mp, a wide angle lens, 30fps and lightning autofocus so they can spray and pray then crop everything later.
I had one when it was first released about 1,000 years ago.
It was a fun camera, learned much with it.
I just saw it for sale at the Nikon website.
Bass player here too mate, and I'm glad you mentioned that. I've just picked one of these up with two lenses and a few bits and pieces, I'm about to start up a RUclips channel and needed a camera for my travels. Thanks for the video mate, this will do me nicely ;)
Nice one! :)
Thank you for the video, I've decided to keep mine, so often we tend to get caught up with the latest and greatest loosing track of what we have, thanks Drew Camano Island WA state
just bought a one with the same lens you showed. thanks for a wonderful video man! inspiring!
Sony makes most sensors, bar a few. I've used my D90 to shoot product shots and magazine covers. It has its place.
I have some six Nikon glass but the D90 body is great and very resistant helping me to build my image bank. Even took UW shots in the Red Sea w/18mm lens. After so much time the D90 is alive and in action.
I bought my Nikon d90 on marketplace for 190 aud with a tamron 17-50mm F2.8 lens. Have since collected more lenses and kit for it. Absolutely love this camera. I do car photography and it is incredible, love the photos it pumps out. It has been a workhorse and I don’t ever want to replace it. Just had a vibe not replicated on other cameras, it’s so much fun to shoot and I’ve got some stellar pics out of it.
Awesome :) I’d love to get that Tamron 17 to 50mm 2.8 :) for my D90
@@grantrobertdavies yeah! It’s a great lens, would definitely recommend it if you can find one at a good price
@@rtyt2007 Yeah I’ll keep my eye out :)
Got mine and it works awesome for me
Thank you. Good video, informative and enjoyed watching it, your pace was just right!
I picked up a d90 in 2021 , and have the 35 ,50 and the zoom that you mentioned , I don't see any reason to upgrade as it's a fantastic camera for my street photography
Good one Grant. Yes my D90 has served me well. Great camera IMHO. But I'm loving what I see of the ZF. Hmmm should I jump?
I still have my D90! 😀
I later went to the D4’s and now I am trying not Sony A7Riv but I do still love my D90 even though I don’t use it anymore
I feel similar with my canon 40d, which was even cheaper. I wanted to go back to the beginning of my photography. Just love the shooting experience and the characterful beautiful output. Also the 10MPs hold up pretty well in decent lightning. Have to try this old nikon as well.
Awesome :)
40d is a beast, amazing IQ and build quality. I love it as much as my 5D Mk II (brillant too)
Ahhhh I was holding a 40d for only 35$ cad at a thrift store and didn't grab it. Fortunately I just picked up an absolute pristine D90 the owner had gotten discouraged with for 120$ cad with the 18-105. I use it and my d3200 daily. Sometimes just whichever is in arms reach.
Got my D90 I purchases in 2010. Had it with trips in NYC, Cape Town and Milan/Venice. Loved the colors/images at the time. I still have it, in mint condition, might bring it out again😀Today Lumix G9 and GX9 are my main cameras, but I miss the larger sensor sometimes.
Awesome - Yes I use Panasonic professionally & do miss that larger sensor at times :)
Found my way to this vid while looking up the D90 again on youtube. I currently shoot with a D3200 which is a great camera as well however when I got back into photography in 2016 the D90 was still the rig to get. I have wanted to get one for a long time before I got my 3200 and still want to get one to use alongside it as you said its a great walk around camera and takes shots with its 12 mp sensor that the D3200s 24 mp sensor cant give the same feel to.
Fantastic :)
@@grantrobertdavies The one thing i do like a lot about Nikon is that the lenses work across all bodies as you pointed out in the vid. There are even adapters out there to use the lenses on the mirrorless models.
My dad bought a D90 more than a decade ago used it to take a lot pictures from birthdays, school events, holidays eventually he bought a more expensive Nikon and bought a few lens for that but after he got busy with other stresses of life and ended up abandoning photography.
Then 4 years ago after taking pictures on my phone for a while i decided that i could try to learn to use a DSLR. Especially since i had taken a class for media where we need to have a DSLR. My dad handed me his old D90 and after that i watched several tutorials and quite quickly mastered using the D90 so much so that my dad ended up asking my help cause i knew the camera better than he did.
My original goal when I got the D90 was to learn the basics of photography cause using a camera this old without all the modern DSLR features of today would keep me grounded so I can focus on composition, lighting, generally how to control ISO, Shutter speed and Aperture and once I mastered those things and think I'm worthy enough to take on my dad's more expensive Nikon. But after using the D90 for so long i have changed my mind and want to see how far I can really push this camera. Cause it just has something that is so simple and easy to use that makes it the ultimate beginner camera that still gives out amazing pictures.
Nice Story :) Thanks for sharing :) Yes Great little camera 📷
I remember my mom got me a d5200, and coming from using a Nikon FE prior to digital cameras I hated the lack of buttons. So I traded the d5200 body for a D90 a 50mm 1.4D and a 28mm AIS, I still have my D90!
Ciao, I happened to be wearing my backpack with the zip open, and my D90 fell and bounced 3 times on the asphalt, my blood froze, I didn't have the courage to pick it up, but incredibly it was intact, I couldn't believe it , you can't even understand where it hit, of course if it had fallen on the flash it would have broken, I was lucky, but still it's a war machine.with infinite battery
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How are the iso ranges. How does it perform in lowlight?? How fast are the burst modes?? Great video btwww.❤❤❤
Awesome informative video mate!!I still have my Dads D-90 LIKE BRAND NEW CONDITION!What very nice Dslr with great deep colors that are very vibrant in my opinion&Yes I agree very solidly built Digital-beast lol.I was just showing a friend this cam& She could'nt believe how solid& nice weight on it!Feels like a $2000 camera.I use the 18-105mm lens it came with an feel its very good zoom lens overall.Crazy to think how they're literally giving this cam away at $100-$200 nowadays loooool.I remember how excited my old man was to take it out&I was too!!Video mode was nice to fiddle with back then,shame it was manual only and 720P.But it started it all with it being 1st with video capability!How time flies huh.....Stay creative mate God bless!GREAT CHANNEL!!
Yes - Deep Colours :) Thats it :) Thank you very much and enjoy your D90 :)
I bought a D90 as a stopgap DSLR until I could get a full frame Nikon. That was in early 2010 and it turned out that the D90 has done everything I've needed a digital camera to do and I never got that full frame camera.
I did the same and did go on to get a D800, but, other than scope for greater cropping, there a few occasions when it enabled me to do more than the D90. Great camera and I still use it.
I also have a D90, my second camera. The first is the D50. Both of amazing. Even the D50 with 6.1mp makes great photos. And i was lucky, cos both of camera have 6000shoot. 😊
Very nice!
got this tank in 2010 and still a beast
My D750 failed on me and needs to be repaired. Need a cheap body to use when the camera is out. Thanks to your review I just ordered a used copy in great shape. 🎉
I gave my great D90 to my granddaughter. Lots of Nikon cameras use sensors made in Sony factories but customized. Colour science starts with the shades of RGB in the Bayer filter applied to the monochrome pixels, continues with the way the demosaicing software forms an image by deciding the final colour of each pixel. Nikon lets you use in-camera presets to fine tune the look for jpegs too. I’m sure there is much more to colour science than I have mentioned, but it is not the whole story to say it’s a Sony sensor.
Very interesting - thanks for sharing :)
i used the Nikon D90 alongside my Nikon D3 on safari, my D90 has the 70-200mm F2.8 and my D3 wiith the 300mm F2.8. i love the using the D90 with the 70-200mm for still shots of birds and non-moving animals because of the extra reach i get with the crop sensor. I use my D3 with the 300mm for fast moving subjects because it has the advantage of 9 fps compared to 4.5fps. Anyways, I love my D90 and nothing will ever replace it.
Its still a very good piece of kit.
Well done Sir!!; great review and just picked one up with a Tamron lens 🙂
Nice one!
Grant, the D90 sensor is a CMOS Panasonic sensor
Is it good this year 2024?
Not really for low light situations according to the reviews but daytime yes.
Nice for a backup.
Nice informative video 👍👍
Im looking forward to purchase it very soon.
Had 1 & liked it. Then went D7000 & this is where my love hate relationship started with Nikon. Whilst it had better features, the AF was inconsistent & unreliable. The build, although claimed to be better, was actually a step backwards. When the D7000 worked well, it kicked the D90's butt. Unfortunately it didn't do it that often. Perfection would have been if they took the D90 body, AF & the rest D7000. And then Nikon missed a huge boat by not releasing a D400. Imagine a D300s body & AF with the D7000 sensor.
Please i just get my Nikon D90, can you please make a video for the best settings?
Thanks a lot bro.Thanks for the great review of Nikon D90.
I'm gonna get one.
I'm from Burma the little poor country of South East Asia where we're facing the coup by military.
I've been looking for the camera that I can purchase.This camera is around 4 lakhs with Sigma 18_200 lens in Burmese kyats for the second hand. It's still expensive in Burma. Most of the cameramen are still using it. I'm trying to learn about the photography but I don't have my own camera, so it's so difficult to learn about photography. Photography is my dream my passion I'm so passionate in learning about photography.
For now I'm shooting with my phone camera Xiaomi cc9e 😊.
I want to thanks you again for the so helpful and lovely review of yours.
Thank you bro.May God Bless You Forever 😊.
God Bless you too man :) Thanks for the comment and tuning in :) The theory of photography is very important so dig in deep while you don't have your camera and get into the theory - Then when you get your D90 you'll be ready to rock :) Thank you again and all the best - Grant...
@@grantrobertdavies Thanks for replying my comment bro. I'm still trying to get D90 but unfortunately still can't effort it .
But I'll try my best for it . God bless you bro ☺
I think the only camera to contend with the D90 is.. any other old Nikon! The d200 is a crowd favorite being the last semipro with a ccd. The d2x also shouldn't be overlooked as it's a full flagship build with a 12mp cmos dx sensor and for peanuts. The d700 is the best for people wanting to get into full frame. The d610/600 has better specs for the price, but the build and colours on the 700 are much superior. It's the 5D classic of the nikon world.
They being said, my gramps picked up a Nikon D90 for cheap at a well priced pawn shop and it's excellent for him for a hundred bucks with a good lens on it.
I'm so excited to find this video - thank you!! I'm new to REAL photography (I primarily just use the camera on my phone) and recently found an old D90 at a yard sale. I need to learn how to use it and find some lenses for it - can you suggest a lens to use for flatlay photography, as well as a durable tripod designed for flatlays?
Maybe the 35mm f1.8 DX lens :)
Thanks so much!
No problems - I’m afraid I don’t know much about tripods, I’ve been using my mums old one from the 80’s for years lol @@tjfoster-doodleartist2228
I got my Nikon D90 in 2010 and have used it ever since. However, in the last 3 years or so it keeps staying home cause I find it a little heavy to take on vacations where Im out all day. I've taken photo's with my phone and they're good but we all know it's not the same. Do you have any camera suggestions I could replace my D90 with for those trips?
If you want to stay with Nikon - maybe the Z50 or Z30? or maybe the Sony A6400 could be an option?
Thanks for your great video.
I dug mine out of a cupboard just now and wanted to know if this old beast of a camera, ten years old if it’s a day, is still useful. I’m delighted to find that it’s more than holding its own. Problem is, I haven’t used a DSLR for years so am going to have to relearn all the ins and outs. Any suggestions for good instructional videos that are useful but not too tech?
Thanks :) Yeah great camera :) Yeah, I might make a instructional video soon :)
for me the d300s dose the same for me as explained
I picked one up in 2010 with I believe the 24-105 zoom lens. That lens I didn’t like. I quickly got a 35 and a 50 mm af-d lens. I still use it once in a while during holidays for kids photos but I think it’s getting outdated because of the image quality and colors. I’m wondering if using this camera nowadays is a waste of time and effort and if I should get a z6 or something like that.
If you think the image quality and colors aren't good, then it's not the camera, it's the proficiency of using a camera, I think.
Any chance can you get a review with a nikon d300s? Would love to see that!
Yes - I'm on the lookout for a bargain D300s :) Watch This Space :)
Also was my first camera. Convinced me to scope one out to compliment my D810, D700 and D3! Can you tell me what strap that is you have on it?
It’s just a cheep rope strap off eBay :)
Hi Grant I also have a Nikon D 3200 it has a crack where it says Nikon. I bought a front shell on eBay. Can I do the replacement our should I take it to a shop. I am addicted to old Nikons I have a D70 D80 D90 and a 3200. I love your videos and I thank you my friend.
Thanks man :) I usually get the shop guys to do that kinda stuff :)
I liked your video! Just got a D90 and I’m wondering if a Sandisk Extreme Pro 100 200mb/s 128gb SD card is compatible with this camera? I’m completely new to using a professional camera. Thanks!
Hi, I’m unsure sorry, but I don’t see why not :)
Great video on D90. I’ve had one for almost 15 plus years and at that time I paid $1600 CND with 18-105mm lens. I also bought a used D5100 but photo quality is little inferior…why? Is it because of Sony processor on D90 or the “auto” feature. Would like to hear your opinion. Thanks.
Charles
Canada
Thanks Charles :) I'm honestly unsure - When you say "auto" do you mean shooting in auto mode?
Planning to buy dslr this December2022 and learn how to do photography.. hope i could pull it off
You can and you will :) Best of luck on your photography journey and practice, practice, Practice!!!
How to transfer photo nikon d90 to phone
Hello. Really like you video. I need a more compact camera than my D7100 for holidays and just picked up a D90 from KEH. Really like the camera. Very easy to handle and shoots great pics. Also usable with my older AF lens. The camera was listed in excellent condition and truly is in great shape. The only slight disappointment is that the shutter count is 44K. More than I was expecting, but I do not plan to do sports photography and don't plan on doing more than 20K clicks on it. Should I be concerned about the more than expected shutter count? Your advice would be appreciated
I wouldn’t worry about it :)
D90 has the same color profile as a D700, D300 or D3 series. It is a Nikon profile they put on the CMOS sensors from that period. Everyone says how great pictures from a D700 look and this is identical in APSC. If you don't need the pro/semi-pro setup of the other cameras but want similar pictures it is great. Absolute bargain.
Yes - I agree :)
I will never sell my Nikon D90. Bought it new and it is the best purchase ever.
I got the 18-105 lens with it in the kit and bought the Nikon Nikkor 40mm macro lens, which is for portret shooting a lens with sweet bokeh. Can recommend that one. Still want a 300mm fast autofocus telelems with it, so I can shoot car and motorsports at the TT Circuit Assen.
I also have a Kodachrome color profile installed on the D90 for those classic 35mm kodachrome type photographs, which just have something nostalgic to them.
The D90 has a little secret. They actually ended up putting the professional range sensor in it, which is the reason it holds up so well as a photocamera (not for movies).
Wow that's all very interesting stuff :) Thanks for sharing :) You should do a Video about the Kodachrome colour profile - People would love that :) Thats really cool about the sensor too!!!
Can you share the Kodachrome profile please? thanks
Which mirrorless camera in your opinion comparable to D90?
Ummmmmm, possibly the Nikon Z50 or The Z30??? But that’s only really because of the APSC crop sensor - The mirrorless technology is much more advanced than the D90 :)
apparently this camera isn’t great in lowlight settings? i’m mainly a concert photographer so looking to buy my first proper camera prioritizing that. great review though!
Yeah - I'd certainly go a Mirrorless camera APSC or Full Frame :) Sony A6600 or A7iii :) Good Value Cameras at the moment - Both second hand and new :)
What’s the best setting if I want to shoot performance I’m still a beginner and this D90 is my first camera🙏🏾
Just shoot full auto for six months - then teach yourself on the “exposure triangle” & learn how to shoot manual…
Love your videos mate. Same deal I had this one on release, ended up selling it and regretting it. Recently picked it up on EBay with the 2 lens’s for $350.00AUD. See how it is when I get it lol!
On your advice haha I got the G9 a few weeks ago. Heading to Japan in a few months and wanted a decent camera. Cheers for talking me into getting one 👍🏼 Not sure if I’ll risk street photography in Caboolture though. Camera might get pinched from around my neck 🤣
I used to play a lot in a cover bands back in the day and would play the Caboolture RSL all the time - lol - I would always keep one eye on my bass at all time during breaks 😂 Harha … Thats great you got another D90 - Such a Vibe :) Yes, the G9 will be great for Japan - Awesome camera shops over there too :)
@@grantrobertdavies Hahaaa mate good chance I’d of been in the audience for one of those gigs! Spent MANY a day and night up the ‘rissole’. Not safe to go out in Cabbo anymore. Not sure whether you’re familiar with the Irish across the road but that’s why it’s safer to have a couple at home! Yeah the D90 I picked up comes with the 2 lens’s, the 18-55 and the 50mm. I’m no expert by any stretch a mere novice. See how they go initially. I’ll look to get another lens for the G9 as well. Came with the standard 12-60. Japan I thought will be the go for another. The wife will be a lil more forgiving if I buy over there on holidays I reckon lol
@@Rabbitoh72 Yes mate it’s certainly a interesting little town 😆 Hopefully one of these days it will get a bit more welcoming and tidy up a bit as people start to realise how close to the Sunny Coast it is :) Anyway - yes enjoy your new G9 and future lens investments you should take your D90 to Japan too :)
@@grantrobertdavies interesting is an understatement mate! Lived here going on 30 years. Spent 15 of those working security at the shopping centre on King St. We’re working on our exit plan. After Japan lol! Definitely taking the D90 to Japan. I’d purchased before watching your vid and you saying to avoid the ones on eBay around the 400 mark. Hopefully it’s in good shape. The ad said it’d taken around 1k pics so thought not bad. In hindsight the ad saying hadn’t been used in 8 years might not be a good thing! I’ll grab some new batteries and have my fingers crossed
I have one my moms almost unused! I will start using it , it got a kit zoom lens on it but I wanna buy a nice not really expensive though , prime lens for a “film like” result ! Do you have any recommendation for that kind of lens ? Thank
Hi there, “Film Like” really comes down to the editing process and you as the photographer - You can use any lens and get film like results with post production :) However I think I know what you mean - So I’d got the DX 35mm f1.8 :)
@@grantrobertdavies I’m getting it brother good price and good focal length for my style thanks ! I was about to start my journey in photography and invest in a new expensive camera like I don’t know those fancy Fujifilms and maybe I’ll do it in the future but after I saw your video im focusing on skills on my moms d90 thanks for the inspiration
That’s awesome :) Yes your moms D90 will certainly get you started :) Many thanks for watching my video and supporting my little channel :)
For clothing product photography which lense is good with d90?
probably like a 24 to 70 f/2.8
Which lens do you use?
35mm f1.8
Did D90 support SDXC 64 GB 200 MB/ Sec CARD?
Don’t know sorry
I would appreciate it if you could answer my question...i wanna buy a used d90 with 20000 shutter count...but i just want it for videography , and it's the cheapest cemera i could find...is it ok for videography?
No, It's not really up to industry standards for videography. It's getting a bit old and out of date for video.
@@grantrobertdavies even for a youtube content? something like your setup, your intro for example. just slightly depth of field blur a 1080 30fps in enough for me...i know it is not probably as sharp as your footage...but even for that content its not good?
@@TheBahoo I'd be inclined to find maybe a Panasonic Lumix G7 or G85 or Sony ZV-e10 :)
@@grantrobertdavies thanks...i will look them up
should I get a d90 or a d3300 as my firt dslr?
I love the D90 - But the D3300 is a great starting point too - Either really! depends on your budget?
hi, is the 18-105mm have a 67mm lens diameter?
Don't know sorry
It has a 67mm lens diameter.
This guy is from the future 😂
lol - I wish - maybe I could of warned people of the pandemic 😷
How to buy this Camera from Bangladesh?
I'm unsure sorry :)
i agree there is worse quality/durability in every domain ,and photography is the same. Or the gap to getting real good quality/flagship vs entry level quality is bigger than it was. plus i rather have something that was a flagship in it's day that has more character than a mid class from 5 years ago.
i think many are crying after the 1dx
I use a d90 as well. Do you think the latest sigma 85mm f1.4 lens is compatible with the d90? The lens has an f mount
I’m unsure sorry …
There many great dslr’s out there for under £100 that are simply amazing value . Yeah they are old and outdated but put some good glass on them and they are as good as anything you can buy today .
Absolutely :)