Comments on: First Nikon D90 picture (updated)

By: Pablov

Pablov — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:46:35 +0000

Yes, I hope that too about a Cover for the Mic, wouldn’t hurt, and could be really important, would make the camera much “weather-proof” (at least for water drops or tiny rain)

I also would appreciate VERY MUCH if the Video mode records audio in STEREO format instead of just Mono.

In that case that would need 2 mics, of course.. maybe in the other side, not shown here? I hope !!

By: Javier

Javier — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:40:51 +0000

Besides, the D90 is not supposed to be weather sealed so I don’t see the problem. As you say, if this pic is real, it’s surely from a pre production model, perhaps the definitive design will be further improved.

I must say though that even if the camera is not weather sealed, a small flap to cover the mic holes when not in use would not hurt at all.

We’ll see.

By: james

james — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:30:12 +0000

looks real i really like the video mode and hope that the mic can be used to set off the shutter

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:02:27 +0000

you know it is real because—its got the dust on it no one ever sees until they take a photo…and no one ever bothers to clean off and retake the picture ;o)

By: Ghargh

Ghargh — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:12:22 +0000

I don’t think it’s a mechanic shutter, rather some electronic cut off device like in cell phones. I’m not shure however.

By: Sportymonk

Sportymonk — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:17:34 +0000

A question more than a comment. I have a camcorder but have never thought about how it works in terms of the shutter and achieving 29 fps (IIRC). I was thinking (an admittedly dangerous thing) and got to thinking that if an SLR has to open and close the shutter at the rate of 29fps then it will open and close 104400 times for an hour's worth of shooting. IF the shutter is rated at 150,000, then the camera could be worn out post haste.

BUT does the shutter open and close on a camcorder. It it has a different mechanism, then does that mean the D90 has a completely new mechanism inside also?

OR am I in the dark and all wet? Questions questions.

By: 76mm

76mm — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:47:26 +0000

You know… I just have this feeling that the D90 will become THE camera within the Nikon line of modern cameras.

By: Mateo

Mateo — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:53:37 +0000

I’m certain this picture is a fake. It is a good fake, but a fake. Basically just let your eyes trace the seam of the front panel and you’ll start to “see” the paste job. As someone else mentioned, the lense release button doesn’t look right at all. Notice the area just above the button and it clearly looks doctored as does the seam around the AF/M lever. Speaking of the AF/M lever, look behind the lever and then immediately down. The lines don’t line up!! Lastly, look at the seam along the upper righ side of the front panel. (This is right of the “D90″ and slighly below). Immediately next to the seam, notice how the reflection changes. There is this small “strip” of surface that is inconsistant. This alone is a dead give away how the surface of contours of the camera are not consistent. You would have to believe that Nikon placed a serious surface crevis on this seam. All in all, you can see it is a really cool FAKE.

By: Blog Admin

Blog Admin — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:17:42 +0000

There was a D10 rumor a while ago, but I guess it was fake. Check the old posts.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:10:01 +0000

Looks pretty legit to me…

Just some thoughts:
- wouldn’t it be smarter to name the D80′s successor D10 instead of D90? Cause it would make no sense to name the D90′s successor “D100″. Unless they plan to take the D10 road after the D90 is released…

- I think movie recording in a dSLR is completely and utterly ridiculous. Why would a D90 user (majorly pro-sumers) want to record mediocre video, when they probably have a camcorder already? Leave that to the P&S market!

- GPS? Are you kidding me? Why pay more for a feature only 10% of users will use? C’mon!

- kudos for the bracketing button

By: chrisky

chrisky — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:41:27 +0000

How about primes first? (I hope…)

By: charanischiu

charanischiu — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:29:10 +0000

This is absolutely real picture of the new Nikon D90 because it has a separate socket for the GPS unit connection. Other Nikon D200,300,3 use the same socket for the remote control unit, if this socket is occupied by GPS unit, you can not use the remote control.

By: fansnikon

fansnikon — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:41:53 +0000

interesting,
http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nikonn4tz1.jpg

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:39:34 +0000

Shows what I know about HD and flat screen TVs! Looks like the real deal to me, though

By: Sandy

Sandy — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:05:09 +0000

Shutter not used, it uses the live view feed.

By: Goa

Goa — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:41:47 +0000

Serv wrote:
“has anyone thinked about another application besides video recording using a mic? it maybe, not probable, but maybe, be used for high speed photography, sound shutter”

The only thing that gets me about that theory is that why would a pro camera company that knows its stuff gets used outdoors all the time would put a mic in that risks taking some pretty nasty water damage….

By: quatschmacher

quatschmacher — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:04:26 +0000

It probably is an IR shutter release (as opposed to cable). Thom’s site says: ” On the front there’s a microphone grill next to the INFRARED RECEIVER.” (my emphasis)

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:38:18 +0000

Speaking as a graphic designer I don’t see anything wrong with the typeface? I flipped the D60 “6″ and it seems to exactly match the ’9′ in the photo.

Ben

By: Blog Admin

Blog Admin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:05:00 +0000

I am trying to get some more pictures.

By: ChrisL

ChrisL — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:27:17 +0000

Perhaps the shutter release will be IR like on the D40/D60?

I agree its odd to move the socket though. It would also be awkward to have the door open with the GPS attached, in that location. I would have expected to see a captive rubber plug, like on the D700.