Nikon D90 PRO announced. 12 Mpix 20D killer

Price not announced but the key features are breathtaking.

.. 12 Mpix CMOS (2832 X 4240 pixels / 27 x 18mm) (1.33 crop)
Bayer RGB
.. ISO 50 to ISO 3200 in 1/3 EV increments
ISO 4000, 5000 and 6400 via menu
.. 1/8,000 shutter speed and 1/500 PC sync speed
(Remote slaves and remote shutter release)
.. 8 FPS with continuous buffer to 40 frames at FULL RAW+JPEG,
Or up to 80 frames (8 FPS) with optional grip
.. Large TFT display Monitor (2.5", 207,000 pixels)
.. Fold down hard plastic monitor protector
.. Image preview on monitor with predictive histogram and
.. DOF data display in metric or imperial units
.. DOF preview
.. Low light CMOS sensor exposure meter to -6 EV
.. 115% pentaprism viewfinder with 'action' box light
.. 1024 pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering
.. Mirror lock up and zero-power long exposure mirror lock
.. Built in GN 12 flash
.. 3500 mAh, 7.4V fast charge Li-ion battery
.. In-camera battery charge using 100-240VAC adapter
.. NIST WWV Time Standard Receiver for accurate time and date
.. USB 2.0 with power off transfer to PC/Mac
.. In camera Adobe® DNG option
.. Magnesium-titanium shell
.. Water, dust resistant buttons, dials, etc.
.. All photographic controls on buttons and dials
.. Bottom access user sensor cleaner door
.. 7 year / 500,000 cycle shutter/mirror guarantee

OPTIONAL VERTICAL GRIP. FEATURES:
.. 2nd 3500 mAh 7.4V Li Battery, chargeable in grip, or
4 AA Alkaline/NiMH/NiCD batteries, or 4 CR123 or
2 2CR5 Lithium batteries.
In lieu of batteries, special clips will hold spare
CF cards
.. Buffer memory for additional 40 frames burst at 8 fps
.. Additional CF card slot (I / II)
.. Wireless background data xfer to datapod (10 Mb/sec)
.. Firewire
.. PocketWizard® transceiver
(Fires remote slaves and/or provides remote shutter release)
.. NMEA GPS interface, option to record GPS data with images
.. Voice memo recorder
.. CF card storage compartment (2 cards)


There's more nitty gritty's, but this is a beaut. More at:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/nikondD90.asp

Cheers,
Alan


































2005.04.01
Hee-hee. P D'A