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Nikon D90

Nikon D90 Digital Camera with 18-105mm lens

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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H2 Digital Camera

From $987.01  |  14 stores
$599.00  |  1 store
Product Description
Its 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED image processing system offer outstanding image quality across a wide ISO light sensitivity range. Live View mode lets you compose... More
Its 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED image processing system offer outstanding image quality across a wide ISO light sensitivity range. Live View mode lets you compose and shoot via the high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor, and an advanced Scene Recognition System and autofocus performance help capture images with astounding accuracy. Movies can be shot in Motion JPEG format using the D-Movie function. The camera’s large image sensor ensures exceptional movie image quality and you can create dramatic effects by shooting with a wide range of interchangeable NIKKOR lenses, from wide-angle to macro to fisheye, or by adjusting the lens aperture and experimenting with depth-of-field. The D90 – designed to fuel your passion for photography. Less
Get closer than ever with the Cyber-shot DSC-H2 digital camera from Sony. With its incredible 12X optical zoom lens combined with Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization system you can... More
Get closer than ever with the Cyber-shot DSC-H2 digital camera from Sony. With its incredible 12X optical zoom lens combined with Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization system you can capture stunning long-distance images with minimized blurring, even during longer exposures. It is conversion lens compatible so you can easily add optional telephoto and wide-angle lenses for even greater optical range. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom 2x
HD Recording Format 720p (HDTV) -
Camera Type SLR/Professional Micro Four Thirds / Prosumer
Weight 2.3 lb. 0.34 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 3 in.
Resolution 12.9 Megapixel 6 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 5.8x 12x
Features Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 12.9 Megapixel 6 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Image Resolutions 4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1632 x 1224 • 1920 x 1080 • 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2432
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 112
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG MPEG
Video Speed 24 fps 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 5.8x 12x
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus
Focal Length 18 - 105 mm 7.9 - 23.7 mm
Macro Focus Range - 2.4 in. (w)
35mm Zoom Lens 27 - 157.5 mm 38 - 114 mm
Focus Range - 19.7 in. (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f3.5/f5.6 (w/t) f8/f16 (w/t) - f2.8/f5.4 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 30 - 1/2000 sec
Frames Per Second 4.5 Frames 0.8 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Manual Flash Off • Auto Flash • Slow Sync • Forced On
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) - 5.26 MB (24 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type SD Card • SDHC Card • Eye-Fi SD Card Built-in • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro • Memory Stick DUO PRO
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0 JPEG
File Size (Low Res.) - 0.07 MB (about 1,829 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes - Fine • Normal
Built-in Memory Size - 25 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker - With Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 920,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 • HDMI USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 850 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Dimensions   
Weight 2.3 lb. 0.34 lb.
Depth 3 in. 0.88 in.
Height 4.1 in. 2.38 in.
Width 5.2 in. 3.81 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 18208915750 026242679507
Product ID 70621646 71104809
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Paint pen stylus
Release Date September, 2008 -
Family Line Nikon D Sony Cyber-shot
Product MPN   
MPN 25448 DSCN2.CEH
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon D90
Nikon D90 Digital Camera with 18-105mm lens
From $987.01
Sony DSC-H2
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H2 Digital Camera
$599.00

Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 33 user reviews
97% recommend this product
5 stars
28
4 stars
4
3 stars
1
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (6)
  • Easy to Use (5)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Great Design (3)
  • Nice Screen (3)
  • Faster Shutter (3)
  • Long Battery Life (3)
  • Quality Lens (2)
  • Good in Low Light (1)
  • Compact (1)
Cons
  • Overpriced (3)
  • Bulky (2)
  • Heavy (2)
  • Poor Image Stabilization (1)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
Good For
  • Travel (5)
  • Outdoors (5)
  • Special Events (3)
  • Professionals (3)
  • Gifts (2)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Portraits (1)
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Consumer Reviews

21

Nikon D90 + kit lens... worth it? Hmm...

byaloofyouth Oct 13, 2008
30 Helpfuls 31 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Like the great Nikon D80 but incrementally better in many areas.
Cons Video mode is a little buggy and requires manual focus.
Recommended it? Yes

UPDATE 11/26/2009: I've owned this camera for over a year now, and I can only say that I'm still thrilled by it. My friend recently told me that I took the best photos at his wedding among the many people there with all sorts of high-powered digital cameras.  I credit this in part to luck (of... Read full review »

1

DSL

bynadasadeq Sep 6, 2011
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to use<br> Nice weight Great LCD screen<br><br>ViewFinder is...
Cons N/A <br>Can't think of any really !
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the D90 in 2009 , I got it because I wanted a new camera.
It is my first DSLR camera , I owned a Polaroid i-Zone after that I got my first digital camera ( Sony CyberShot).

This camera is the first DSLR that has the ability to shoot HD videos ( Note : Can only shoot in Manual... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.7
Based on 3 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
2
4 stars
1
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

872

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H2 Digital Camera - Still Large and Slow Mega-Zoom

bydkozin Jun 9, 2006
42 Helpfuls 43 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Uses 2 AA batteries (included with charger), good image quality, 12x stabilized zoom,...
Cons Slow low light focusing, flash recycle, slow burst and bracketing, batteries charge slow,...
Recommended it? Yes

After using the 5- Megapixel Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H1 and selling it due to several shortcomings, I was eager to see if the new 6-Megapixel Sony DSC-H2 is much better. The H2 competes with optically-stabilized mega-zoom cameras from Panasonic and Canon (as well as other Sony models) and has the same... Read full review »

BKE4444
52

BEST DIGITAL CAMERA

byBKE4444 Mar 29, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Lightweight
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

THIS CAMERA TAKES FANTASTIC PICTURES. I USE IT MOSTLY TO PHOTOGRAPH MY GARDEN ,DOGS,AND FAMILY. IT TAKES GREAT LANDSCAPE PICTURES. THE FLASH IS GREAT. THE PICTURE QUALITY IS SUPERB. THE PICTURES A SO GOOD THAT I HAVE HAD SOME OF THEM ENLARGED AND FRAMED IN MY HOME. THIS IS A GREAT CAMERA. I... Read full review »

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