NIKON Announces D90 Digital SLR
by Wesley Fink on August 27, 2008 1:00 PM EST- Posted in
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AF-S DX NIKKOR® 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR LENS
MELVILLE, N.Y. (Aug. 27, 2008) - Nikon Inc. today introduced a new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens, a welcome addition to an existing Nikon DX-format D-SLR system and the ideal counterpart to the D90 Digital SLR camera also announced today. This flexible new DX lens offers photographers remarkable versatility, a broad focal range and the benefit of Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization technology.
The new compact and affordable AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens continues the tradition of NIKKOR precision optics to provide photographers with sharp, high-resolution images. The integration of an ultra-compact Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet and accurate autofocus operation, and complements the lens' compact form factor.
"With the new AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens, Nikon answered a demand from D-SLR camera customers for a compact wide-ratio zoom lens with dramatic wide-angle perspective to a practical and useful telephoto view," said Edward Fasano, general manager for marketing, SLR Systems Products at Nikon Inc. “The new AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm VR lens will solve a broad range of photographic challenges with VR image stabilization technology and advanced optical features."
Along with the SWM, the new 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens incorporates the benefit of VR Image Stabilization technology, which gives photographers the ability to shoot at shutter speeds up to three stops* slower than would otherwise be possible, while dramatically reducing the image blur caused by camera shake in handheld photography. Whether shooting sports action from the sidelines, wildlife or just capturing family memories, users can have confidence their handheld picture taking will be sharper than ever, especially in challenging lighting conditions. The VR function also stabilizes the camera's viewfinder image, making composing and capturing images even easier.
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens provides excellent image reproduction capability, thanks to a newly designed optical system and the integration of an Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element and an advanced aspherical lens element. The rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus background elements appear more natural, while Nikon's Super Integrated Coating ensures outstanding color balance and reproduction while reducing instances of ghosting and lens flare.
DX-NIKKOR lenses are specially engineered for optical excellence with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras, including the recently announced D90 D-SLR. DX-NIKKOR versatility is further extended by compatibility with Nikon's FX-format D3 and D700 D-SLRs that automatically recognize when a DX-format lens is mounted, and will compensate accordingly. The new 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 lens offers a 5.8x zoom range, and a visual perspective equivalent to that created by a 27-157.5mm lens on a 35mm film camera.
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is scheduled to be available at Nikon authorized dealers beginning September 2008 at an estimated selling price of $399.95. It will also be available as part of the D90 18-105mm VR lens kit for an estimated selling price of $1299.95** For more information, please visit www.nikonusa.com.
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Lord 666 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Wes,Is this D90 going to be a Top or Best seller for Nikon? ;)
foolsgambit11 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
So... just to be fair to all competitors in the DSLR market, after posting the Canon press release with some photos, you're doing the same with the new Nikon?Wesley Fink - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
I have been posting DSLR Press releases or comments from Press Announcements for months now. DSLR makers announce their new models weeks to months before they are available in the market. DailyTech often catches the rumors of the new models but they do not always provide the in-depth announcement of the new DSLR models, or the extra pictures provided by manufacturers to reviewers.Since the new models are often the source of many rumors the Press release normally answers a lot of questions abot the specifications and features for those who are interested. With Canon and Nikon new model announcements and a more detailed Field review and images from the Olympus E-520 all published in the last few days there should be something for most everyone.
Now if we could just get the Press Release for the Canon 5D Mk II (or 7D or whatever the new full-frame is called) and the Sony A900 (24 megapixel full-frame) we would have most of the big gun announcements expected at Photokina. There are also some rumors of a Pentax full-frame for Photokina which come and go.
foolsgambit11 - Thursday, August 28, 2008 - link
Maybe I'm in the minority. I just think this should be a DailyTech article, and when you get your hands on a camera, you can do a full prerelease review on AnandTech. I'm not used to seeing full press releases about new CPUs, GPU, chipsets, monitors, or cases, for example, as articles on AnandTech.Or maybe I'm just not paying enough attention.
Lord 666 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
I'm curious why Wes included a picture of the LCD protective cover.Wesley Fink - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Just to let you know the LCD cover is STILL included in the D90 package :)Nikon still provides them for free, Canon doesn't provide one, and Sony will sell you one.
strikeback03 - Thursday, August 28, 2008 - link
The Canon cover is built in. Should you break it, costs about $15 and takes about 3 minutes to replace. So handy in that it can't be lost, but a problem if you break them often.ncage - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
I definitely going to give this camera a hard look when it comes out. The kit lens it comes with will probably be a good deal for the price (VRII & ultra zoom) but just don't expect it to rival nikon pro lenses in image quality and its a relatively slow lens. The LCD is very nice it seems. I love the dust reduction thing. It won't totally eliminate dust but it should help. They did come out with some features i REALLY don't care about. Like the video feature. A SLR is made to take pictures. If i want video then i will get a video camera. I'm also not big on "live view (eventhough it seems like most cameras have it now).Here is what its missing that i think it SHOULD have. First is an integrated GPS. it kind of sucks you have to buy it as an accessory and what if you want to use the external fill flash at the same time? I want VR built into the body like sony does on their alpha lines. Yes VR in the body is not as good as VR on the lenses but it definitly helps. So for things you need that "Extra" bit of reduction that a lens would give you then get a VR lens but VR in the body would help with every lens you have. This is one of the biggest features i really wanted but instead they add things like video that most serious photographers really don't care about. The focusing system is kind of a bummer too. The center focus point is the only one that has dual light sensors in it (vertical and horizontal). This means all the other focusing points will have poorer low light performance. You will have to step up to the D300 for that.
Ya i'm definitly going to give this a camera a hard look after it comes out and has some through reviews (dpreview). I'm curious how the image quality compares to the D300. I also will look to see if the price of the D300/D700 drops that much. The d700 might drop if canon comes out with a new version of the 5D at photokina next month. D700 is actually my dream camera body because of the full format sensor but its out of my price range at the moment.
Ncage
JarredWalton - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
While including a movie mode isn't the greatest thing ever, the fact that this is a 24FPS 720P movie mode is certainly impressive. I do on occasion like to record a video of something, and cell phone cameras absolutely suck while even the better P&S cameras leave a lot to be desired in recording video. How does everything else work? Well, I'm in no rush to upgrade DSLRs anyway - still using an XTi.