It seems like only yesterday that I was extolling the virtues of the Nikon D90, since it’s become fashionable to pan the D90 as of late, due to a not so perfectly implemented (but in our opinion, still very cool) high definition video feature. Unfortunately, this railroads an important forgotten feature of the Nikon D90, it’s abilities as an actual camera, at which, it is an adept performer. Today Think Camera reviews the D90, and yes it receives high marks. I liked the distinction they made between the D90 and D300:

The D90 is no slouch in its abilities, it just isn’t the same camera as the D300 - nor is it meant to be. In fact the emphasis is perhaps weighted more towards a creative and ‘fun’ side; the feature set it well-rounded across the whole shooting spectrum - speed, image quality, body size (smaller and lighter beast), continuous shooting, plus the bundle of creative picture controls and emphasis on in-camera manipulation.

-Think Camera

No question, the D300 is much more serious camera, but the D90 is a capable camera, with its own benefits, smaller stature, more affordable, hd video, while at the same time equaling the D300 in image quality. Not a bad deal at all.

You can get your Nikon D90 here at Amazon or here at B and H Photo Video.