Shun Cheung 
, Aug 27, 2008; 12:07 a.m.
Thom Hogan stole the thunder a few weeks ago, but they are now official:
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25446/D90.html
(link)
(1) The D90 has an in-body AF motor so that it can drive non-AF-S AF-D type lenses to AF.
(2) Uses EN-EL3e batteries and the optional MB-D80 battery pack/grip (same as the D80's)
(3) Can only meter with lenses with a built-in CPU
(4) Uses Multi-CAM 1000 AF module, 11 AF points, same as D200 and D80
(5) Nikon introduces a GPS unit called the GP-1 that can be used on the D90 as well as the D3, D300, D700, D2, etc.
(6) The D90's video mode, etc. have already been discussed during the leak.
Hannah Thiem 
, Aug 27, 2008; 12:33 a.m.
Kent Staubus 
, Aug 27, 2008; 12:36 a.m.
I was hoping for newer AF module and 1/250 sync. Happy it uses D80 battery, happy it has D300 sensor and metering. The movie mode and live view don't excite me any. No surprises I guess. I'll see how the reviews shake out, but will likely end up getting one. After a few months when price drops of course. I'm not stupid.
Kent in SD
Allan Chen , Aug 27, 2008; 12:50 a.m.
I'm intrigued and confused about the GPS unit. dpreview says the D90 doesn't have the 10 pin connector of the other models, yet the unit is compatible with them all. weird.
Arthur Yeo 
, Aug 27, 2008; 12:51 a.m.
For what's worth, I am keen on finding out more about the GP-1. Is it like the DawnTech and RedHen systems, where the GPS coordinates are slapped into the NEF when it is written into the CF? How much power does it suck up --- is it as little as the RedHen system or is it a power drainer like DawnTech?
Berg Na , Aug 27, 2008; 12:52 a.m.
The D90 has a different sensor from the D300, 12.9Mp vs. 12.3Mp, and the new sensor can also do video, albeit limited to 5 min at 720p resolution.
Arthur Yeo , Aug 27, 2008; 12:55 a.m.
For the flagship bodies of the future, the GPS should be incorporated within the body. I don't see why a
photographer would not want the GPS coordinates in their NEFs. Obviously, it should allow the user to disable it
if he so wishes.
Andy Aungthwin , Aug 27, 2008; 01:07 a.m.
Ken, you might be surprised by how useful LV is. I was a doubter until I played with it on the D300.
As for movie mode, I was thinking of getting a P&S for the wife to do just that. Now I have an excuse to get a backup to the D300!
For those on the fence between the D90 or the D300, I can say that the ability to meter non-CPU lenses alone is worth the difference in price - to me. Not to mention other killer features such as 51 point AF and MLU (in two modes).
Dave Lee 
, Aug 27, 2008; 01:11 a.m.
Rene' Villela 
, Aug 27, 2008; 01:12 a.m.
Is that it? Where is my AF-S 85 f/1.4G VR & AF-S 50-150 f/2.8G VR DX?
Shun... Did you check everywhere?
