Today, Nikon announced the D90 Nikon digital SLR camera.  Looks pretty cool.  Has the same chip capabilities as the D300 and has the same screen size (3 inch).  Uses an SD memory card.  The really cool thing is that it can shoot video!  That’s right folks, it is the first SLR to be able to shoot 720P, high definition video!  Of course, I have not tested this yet, but I hope the video feature works well.  I can only imagine what this will open up for people!

Here is a look at the top features:

• 12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
• 3.0-inch 920,000 pixel (VGA x 3 colors) TFT-LCD (same as D3 and D300)
• Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection
• Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
• Illuminated focus points
• Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
• IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)
• 4.5 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
• Expeed image processing engine
• 3D tracking AF (11 point)
• Short startup time, viewfinder blackout and shutter lag
• Slightly improved viewfinder (96% frame coverage)
• Extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening
• Improved user interface
• New optional compact GPS unit (fits on hot shoe)
• Same battery and vertical grip as D80
• Vignetting control in-camera
• 72 thumbnail and calendar view in playback