Monday, January 19, 2009

Nikon D90 (with video recording) review at Camcorderinfo

From the review: If you haven't heard already, the Nikon D90 is the world's first digital SLR capable of recording video. The video feature has grabbed a lot of attention in the gadget world simply because it represents an innovation in the industry. It has excited videographers and enthusiasts yearning for the ability to change lenses and adjust every last setting.

Unfortunately, the D90 suffers from first generation syndrome, and runs into all sorts of problems when recording video. Manual controls are peculiar or unusable, auto focus is non-existent, and its 1280 x 720 maximum picture quality just doesn't cut it when compared to a dedicated HD camcorder. Recording videos for extended intervals also caused the D90 to run into overheating issues—prompting a swift shutdown of video mode. With Canon releasing the EOS 5D Mark II (a DSLR that records full 1920 x 1080 video) right on the its heels, it might not be long before the D90 is just another digital camera with an unsatisfactory video performance. The D90 retails for $999.95 (body only), or for $1299.95 if purchased with a new, Nikkor 18-105mm ED lens.

Read the full review at camcorderinfo.com

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