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<small>Nikon N90s with Kodak CCD</small></div>
 
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The Nikon '''N90s''' is a [[35mm]] [[autofocus]] [[SLR]] which was targeted at the advanced amateur.  (Its featureset is comparable to that of [[Nikon]]'s current [[Nikon D100|D100]]/[[Nikon D200|200]]/[[Nikon D300|300]] cameras.)  The name '''N90s''' was used for marketing in the United States; everywhere else, the camera was called the '''F90x'''.  This camera was also used as the base for the [[Kodak DCS 400 series]] of digital SLRs.
  
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A [[35mm]] autofocus [[SLR]] camera, the '''N90s''' is no longer in production.  '''N90s''' is the name of the camera for marketing in the United States, whereas '''F90X''' was used everywhere else in the world.
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The '''N90s'''/'''F90x''' was introduced in 1994 and is no longer in production.  The camera's predecessor, the [[Nikon N90|N90]]/'''F90''', was introduced in 1992, and its successor, the [[Nikon F100|F100]], was introduced in 1998.
  
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The N90S was used as a base for the [[Kodak DCS 400 series]] of [[digital camera]]s.
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==Features & Specifications==
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1994 Release
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<small>Nikon F90X with AF Nikkor 24/2.8 D</small></div>
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*Viewfinder: 92% coverage, .78x magnification
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*Cross-Type Wide Area AF System
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Main Features
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**Choice of wide-area or spot AF
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**One CAM246 AF sensor
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Cross-type wide-area AF system
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**Continuous AF mode with release priority in addition to standard AF with focus priority
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*4.1FPS capable with continuous AF; 4.3FPS with standard AF
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Choice between Wide-Area AF and Spot AF
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**Low-speed, 2FPS mode available
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*3D Matrix Meter when used with a D or G-type Nikkor lens
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**Center-weighted and spot metering are also available and usuable with AI lenses
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*3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash capability (with Nikon Speedlights SB-800/80DX/28DX/28/27)
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*Seven Vari-Programs
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**Portrait
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**Portrait with Red-Eye Reduction
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**Hyperfocal
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**Landscape
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**Silhouette
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**Sports
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**Closeup
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**for more information, see [[http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/n90s.htm#vp Ken Rockwell's page]]
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*Four exposure modes (P, S, A, M)
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**Program
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**Shutter-priority
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**Aperture-priority
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**Manual
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*Shutter speeds of 1/8000 - 30 seconds + Bulb
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*Flash sync speed of 1/250
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*Self timer: 2-30 seconds
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*Requires 4 AA Batteries
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*Extensive system compatibility & accessories; see below
  
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High-speed Focus Tracking up to 4.1 frames per second (fps) with Lock-On™
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==Accessories==
  
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3D Matrix Metering (with D-/G-type Nikkor lens)
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The N90s/F90x is compatible with nearly all Nikkor lenses as well as all Nikon SB series speedlights.  Additional, camera-specific accessories available are:
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*MF-26 Multi-Control Back ([http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/n90s.htm#mf26 Additional Information from Ken Rockwell])
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*MF-25 Data Imprint Back
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*MB-10 Vertical Grip ([http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/n90s.htm#mb10 Additional Information from Ken Rockwell])
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**Takes 4AA batteries or, with the MS-11 battery holder, two CR123 lithium batteries
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*Two finder screens
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**E Screen
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** ?
  
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Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Metering
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==Data Link System==
  
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3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash capability (with SB-800 / 80DX / 28DX /28 / 27)
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With the proper hardware, the N90s can be linked with a Sharp electronic organizer to set additional custom functions.  [http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/n90s.htm#cfn More Info: KR]
  
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Seven Vari-Programs
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===Reviews===
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<small>Nikon F90X with AF Nikkor 24/2.8 D</small></div>
 
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Four exposure modes ([P] / [S] /[A]/ [M])
 
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Comprehensive system compatibility: two Finder Screens and two Camera Backs (Multi-Control Back MF-26 and Data Back MF-25), and the whole range of Nikon SB series Speedlights and Nikkor lenses
 
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A successor of this camera is Nikon F100 (1998).
 
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===Links===
 
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*[http://web.mit.edu/cai/www/nikon/N90s.html Liang-Wu Cai's Nikon N90s Page]
 
 
*[http://www.bythom.com/N90.htm Thom Hogan's Review of the N90s]
 
*[http://www.bythom.com/N90.htm Thom Hogan's Review of the N90s]
 
*[http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/n90s.htm Ken Rockwell's Review of the N90s]
 
*[http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/n90s.htm Ken Rockwell's Review of the N90s]
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===Resources===
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*[http://web.mit.edu/cai/www/nikon/N90s.html Liang-Wu Cai's Nikon N90s Page]
 
*[http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/filmcamera/slr/1990-1994/f90x/index.htm Nikon F90X on Nikon Imaging site] (source of this page)
 
*[http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/filmcamera/slr/1990-1994/f90x/index.htm Nikon F90X on Nikon Imaging site] (source of this page)
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*[http://members.aol.com/khancock/pilot/nbuddy/protocol.html N90s Data Link Protocol Page]
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*The Magic Lantern Guide to the N90s, ISBN 1883403456
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Revision as of 14:46, 11 August 2008

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Nikon N90s with Kodak CCD

The Nikon N90s is a 35mm autofocus SLR which was targeted at the advanced amateur. (Its featureset is comparable to that of Nikon's current D100/200/300 cameras.) The name N90s was used for marketing in the United States; everywhere else, the camera was called the F90x. This camera was also used as the base for the Kodak DCS 400 series of digital SLRs.

The N90s/F90x was introduced in 1994 and is no longer in production. The camera's predecessor, the N90/F90, was introduced in 1992, and its successor, the F100, was introduced in 1998.

Features & Specifications

1454635172_e13cff78c7_m.jpg
Nikon F90X with AF Nikkor 24/2.8 D
  • Viewfinder: 92% coverage, .78x magnification
  • Cross-Type Wide Area AF System
    • Choice of wide-area or spot AF
    • One CAM246 AF sensor
    • Continuous AF mode with release priority in addition to standard AF with focus priority
  • 4.1FPS capable with continuous AF; 4.3FPS with standard AF
    • Low-speed, 2FPS mode available
  • 3D Matrix Meter when used with a D or G-type Nikkor lens
    • Center-weighted and spot metering are also available and usuable with AI lenses
  • 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash capability (with Nikon Speedlights SB-800/80DX/28DX/28/27)
  • Seven Vari-Programs
    • Portrait
    • Portrait with Red-Eye Reduction
    • Hyperfocal
    • Landscape
    • Silhouette
    • Sports
    • Closeup
    • for more information, see [Ken Rockwell's page]
  • Four exposure modes (P, S, A, M)
    • Program
    • Shutter-priority
    • Aperture-priority
    • Manual
  • Shutter speeds of 1/8000 - 30 seconds + Bulb
  • Flash sync speed of 1/250
  • Self timer: 2-30 seconds
  • Requires 4 AA Batteries
  • Extensive system compatibility & accessories; see below

Accessories

The N90s/F90x is compatible with nearly all Nikkor lenses as well as all Nikon SB series speedlights. Additional, camera-specific accessories available are:

Data Link System

With the proper hardware, the N90s can be linked with a Sharp electronic organizer to set additional custom functions. More Info: KR

Links

Reviews

Resources


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