Nikon F90X (N90S)
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.
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Features & Specifications
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:
- MF-26 Multi-Control Back (Additional Information from Ken Rockwell)
- MF-25 Data Imprint Back
- MB-10 Vertical Grip (Additional Information from Ken Rockwell)
- Takes 4AA batteries or, with the MS-11 battery holder, two CR123 lithium batteries
- Two finder screens
- E Screen
- ?
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
- Liang-Wu Cai's Nikon N90s Page
- Nikon F90X on Nikon Imaging site (source of this page)
- N90s Data Link Protocol Page
- The Magic Lantern Guide to the N90s, ISBN 1883403456
