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nikon yesterday announced their new mid-level / pro amateur (lol) DSLR.

some of the key features announced :-

• 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikon’s EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.

• Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second: Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily.

• D-Movie Mode—Cinematic 24fps HD with sound: Record cinematic-quality movie clips at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.

• Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200: High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting. 

• 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor: High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.

 • Built-in image sensor cleaning: Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor’s optical low pass filter. 

 • 11-point AF system with Face Priority: Consistently fast and accurate autofocus, reinforced by the Nikon Scene Recognition System, delivers razor sharpness in a wide variety of conditions.

 • One-button Live View: Easy to use Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF.

• Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System: Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates images, referencing an on-board database of over 30,000 photographic scenes, for unmatched exposure accuracy. 

• Comprehensive exposure control: Five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual. 

• Auto Active D-Lighting: Selectable and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time.

• Durable, high precision shutter: Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures shutter life and accuracy. 

• In-Camera Image Editing: Creative freedom stems from exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Fisheye effect, Straighten and Distortion Control as well as D-Lighting, Red-eye Reduction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more.

• GPS geo-tagging: GP-1 GPS unit (optional) provides automatic real-time geo-tagging.

 

The first three points is the strongest, for those who’re thinking about upgrading.

me? ehem… actually i already upgrade to D80. I didnt wait for D90 simply because i dont think i can afford it price tag. D80 is a bargain at RM2.5k, in order D90 to reach RM 2.5k, i think you have to wait 1-2 years. Ohh and during that time nikon already announced new body to replace D90. so back to square one lahh…

conclusion : dont invest on camera body, invest on lens buy whatever body you can afford at that time.