Used Nikon D90 Price: How Much Are They?

Here is the short answer…$99-$120 for “Good” condition, $115-$180 for “Very Good” and $180-$350 for “Like New”.

These are very low prices and real bargains for second hand Nikon D90 cameras. A new Nikon D90 sells for about $1299.00.

So what’s the scoop on used Nikon D90 cameras?

Some people think used cameras are junk. And some used cameras are, like the cheaper ones. But a $1300 camera is not going to be abused by the owner. It’s just too expensive for that. Any photographer or person that buys a new Nikon D90 for $1300 is going to take very good care of it. They are not going to drop it or bump it or let their 5 year kid play with it. It’s just too much money at risk.

Most serious photo buffs take very good care of their cameras. They usually have it professionally cleaned and tested once a year by a Nikon repair shop. These cameras are spotless and 100% functionally perfect. I have seen a few used Nikons and I have to tell you they looked new. No scratches or dents anywhere. There were some minor wear marks on the body but otherwise Like New.

Used Nikon D90 Warranty – Is there one?

Yes, most used Nikon’s will have some sort of warranty. Most of them that I have seen had a 180 day warranty. It anything goes wrong before 180 days, it gets repaired free of charge.

Used Nikon D90 (Body Only) Examples

This one is considered “Good Condition” and priced at $149.99. It comes with Battery Charger, Body Cap, 15000 battery, Strap and Screen Protector. Wear is 9/10 and functionality is 10/10. Very nice camera!

Here is another that is in Very Good Condition and priced at $179.99

This is very nice and comes with everything a new D90 comes with but for much less money. This one does not come with a box and the warranty has expired but there is a 30 day money back guarantee.

Nikon D90 DSLR Specifications

DX-Format CMOS image sensor has an effective megapixel of 12.3.

Shutter Speeds of 30 to 1/4000 second

Shutter cycles/exposures tested to 100,000

Images Sizes 4288 x 2848, 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424

ISO Range of 200 – 3200 but can be set to ISO 6400 equivalent. The D90 has super low noise performance in these ranges.

EXPEED digital image processing concept

Movie function enables you to shoot D-Movie in 320 x 216, 640 x 424 and/or 1280 x 720 in AVI video format

Scene Recognition System uses a 420 pixel RGB sensor to enhance or improve auto-focus, auto-exposure and auto white balance plus integrates with Face Detection System

Live View uses the 3.0 inch LCD screen to enable face priority. The LCD screen is high density color with 170 degree ultra wide viewing.

Picture Control System has options for new Portrait and Landscape that offers more vibrant colors

Active D-Lighting for high contrast lighting situations

Multi Cam 1000 auto-focus sensor module has 11 auto-focus points to handle fast and accurate focus coverage within the frame.

Viewfinder with 96% frame coverage

Advanced Scene Modes adjust auto exposure, image processing, Active D-Lighting and picture control settings automatically so you can concentrate on the shot.

Retouch Menus include Distortion Control, Straighten and Fisheye

Continuous shooting mode of 4.5 frames per second.

0.15 second start up and 65 millisecond shutter release lag time.

Built in Flash controlled by i-TTL

Energy Efficiency of 850 images on a single charge.

Pictmotion menu creates slideshows and can combine image effects and background sound.

HDMI compatible output

Dust removal system

Aluminum alloy and composite body construction

File Formats of NEF, JPEG (fine, normal and basic), NEF + JPEG, AVI M-JPEG

Standard SD and SDHC memory card support

D90 Weight: 1 lb 6 oz.

Retail Price New $1299.95 (Body Only $999.95)

What is the EXPEED Digital Processor?

Well, it’s like the i7 Intel CPU in most computers today. It processes instructions to make the camera function. It’s quite complex and can process many instructions simultaneously. This processor can process many tasks quickly.

EXPEED can be found in the D3 and D300 in 2007. Then in the D3X, D700 and D3s. A reduced processor core EXPEED is in the D90 and D5000. These models have the consumer line version of EXPEED.

Here are the functions that the EXPEED processor controls.

Bayer filtering

Demosaicing

Image sensor corrections/dark-frame subtraction

Image noise reduction

Image sharpening

Image scaling

Gamma correction

Image enhancement/Active D-Lighting

Colorspace conversion

Chroma subsampling

Framerate conversion

Lens distortion/chromatic aberration correction

Image compression/JPEG encoding

Video compression

Display/video interface driving

Digital image editing

Face detection

Audio processing/compression/encoding

Computer data storage/data transmission.

Nikon D90 DSLR Conclusion

The Nikon D90 is a feature rich and very capable DSLR camera for beginners and enthusiasts alike. A noobie can indeed, jump right in and start shooting easily thanks to Nikon’s control design, logical menu system and fantastic ergonomics. It’s “no wonder” the D90 is one of the most clicked DSLR’s online. So if you are a beginner photographer, don’t be intimidated by all the features found on the D90. It’s very intuitive/user friendly.

Nikon engineers did a fantastic job with the D90’s plastic or is it composite, wrapped metal alloy body. It looks and feels like something found on the SpaceX Rocket. It’s no “ordinary” plastic. It feels solid and tight. Nice job Nikon!

The D90’s closest competitor is the Canon EOS 50D. What you’ll like about the Nikon is it’s smaller, lighter and feels better in your hands. The D90’s weight is 1 lb 6 oz while the EOS 50D comes in at 1 lb 13 oz.

The Nikon D90 is just a pleasure to own. It’s affordable, especially the used or second hand models and takes superb images and video too. It’s really hard to beat this gem of a camera. Nikon is well known for excellence and the D90 is certainly a fine example. You cannot go wrong with it and never out grow it either.(Check Prices at Amazon.com)

Nikon D90 vs D7000

The Nikon D7000 was the replacement for the D90 and was released 2 years after the D90. The D7000 was released in 2010 while the D90 in 2008.

Let’s compare the specs now (D90 vs D7000).

APS-C CMOS Sensor – 12 MP vs 16 MP

ISO 200 – 3200 (expands to 6400) vs ISO 100 – 6400 (expands to 25,600)

Lens Mount – same

LCD Screen – 3.0 inch on both

Optical Viewfinder – same on both

Shutter Speed – 4.5 fps vs 6 fps

Video Resolution – HD 1280 x 720 vs Full DH 1920 x 1080

Weight – 703 grams vs 780 grams

Reasons to Buy D7000 over the D90 (Check Prices on D7000)

33% more pixels in maximum sensor resolution 100% higher ISO 28 more focus points More accurate viewfinder (100% vs 96%) Faster shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) 1.5 fps faster continuous shooting 200 more shots on single battery charge Microphone port Environmentally sealed Timelapse recording Higher color depth Higher dynamic range Better High ISO performance Higher resolution video Longer shutter life expectancy 150,000 vs 100,000 Storage card slots 2 vs 1

Nikon D7000 Comments

The D7000 can certainly out perform the D90 but it is more expensive. A very good used D90 will cost about $400 – $500 with a lens. A used D7000 will cost about $500 – $900 which is a very good bargain too. So the D90 is about $100 – $200 cheaper. You have to decide if you need the higher performance of the D7000. They are both outstanding cameras for the advanced photographer or even novice. $500 is crazy cheap for either of these cameras.

Nikon D90 vs D3300

Another comparable model to the D90 is the D3300. The D3300 came out in 2014 and the D90 is 2008. The D3300 is much newer and can produce higher quality images and movies. A huge difference is the image processor, Expeed vs Expeed 4. The Expeed 4 can do a lot more and faster. The CMOS sensor is also much better at almost 100%.

APS-C CMOS Sensor – 12 MP vs 24.2 MP

ISO 200 – 3200 (expands to 6400) vs ISO 100 – 12,800 (expands to 25,600)

Image Processor – Expeed vs Expeed 4

Lens Mount – same

LCD Screen – 3.0 inch Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD on both

Optical Viewfinder – same on both

Shutter Speed – 1/4000 to 30 sec (same on both)

Frame Advance Rate – 4.5 fps vs 5 fps

Video Resolution – HD 1280 x 720 vs Full DH 1920 x 1080

Battery Life – 850 vs 700 shots

Weight – 703 grams vs 410 grams (body only)

Cost – both models sell for $350 – $500 used in very good condition. You can buy a New D3300 for $800+.

Comments

The D3300 is much newer with faster image processor and higher performing CMOS sensor. You get more for the same price. The D3300 can handle very challenging situations in stills and video. It is a top performer in DSLR’s.