Live D90 Announcement

[Nnnnsic]

It's not as new as you'd think. You'd be surprised the amount of product releases and tidbits of information that pass my desk during the space of the year.

[ozimax]

I know nothing (almost) about video, in fact, I don't know much about anything really .... but the few times I have used my Canon G9 in video mode have been quite adequate for the intended purpose, and it's nowhere near Hi Def video or whatever the standard is. I think the D90 is intended (as Glen has remarked) for the dad-with-kids-in-the-park scenario and will be a great selling point.

Ozi.

[Grev]

The video implement is the best thing Nikon has done, better than the D3 or D300. Market share will be had.

[broadbean]

A bit disappointed it's not 1080i, but it's still rather useful. Was looking at getting a hi-def camcorder in anticipation of our new addition to the family. A D90 might be a useful tool to give me both the flexibility of a dSLR, and not having to carry a separate camcorder. Furthermore, it's rather exciting I'm no longer limited by the camcorder's fixed lens.

[phillipb]

Out of curiosity Leigh, how do you find taking video with a DSLR as compared to a camcorder?
Personally I think I wouldn't find it as steady specially when panning.

[Nnnnsic]

Didn't get to try it that much for panning (or much at all, really) but I think it depends on what lens you use. It feels fine with anything 14-50ish but it isn't made for proper panning obviously without a tripod... sort of like how still cameras are in general.

And Broadbean I'd take 720p over 1080i any day.

[sirhc55]

I'd take 720p over 1080i any day.

Agreed. 720p is so much better than 1080i for sports or any movement type category. But I do like 1080p

[Nnnnsic]

I like above 1080p.

[StarForge]

I like above 1080p.

[methd]

I think I might get one to have some fun. It'd be pretty handy for wedding speeches too... as stills are pretty useless there.

[sirhc55]

I like above 1080p.

Absolutely, 2k, 4k and the forthcoming 5k. From reports* RED are looking at using their Mysterium X sensor in a DLSR. Looks like our eyes will burn out after QuadHD

*Courtesy Engadget