| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
5 |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
8 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Matrix (256 Segment), Center Weighted, Spot, Spot AF |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
3, 10 seco |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
38 - 115 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.02x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
1.2x - 4.0x in 0.2x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
30 cm to Infinity
12.2 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
2 - 99999 cm
0.8 - 40815.9 in |
| Min Macro Area |
20 x 15 mm
0.8 x 0.6 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/11.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.5 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f2.5/4.0 (wide/tele) - f/11, continuous range, 1/3 stop increments |
| Lens Thread |
28 mm |
| Lens Thread Type |
Lens Threads |
| General |
Model Number |
E990 |
| Camera Format |
Swivel |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$999.00 |
| Street Price |
$899.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-04-15 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Wired |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Weight |
450 g
15.7 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
With |
| Size |
143 x 79 x 38 mm
5.6 x 3.1 x 1.5 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2048x1536, 1024x768, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
3.34 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| CCD Filter Type |
CMYG |
| Movie Audio |
No |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real Image |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
88% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
97% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
112000 |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1 |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
QuickTime |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash, Slow-Sync, Red-Eye reduction |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
2.3 |
| Flash Range Description |
1-7.5 feet (0.3 - 2.3 m) (ISO 100 setting, telephoto mode), but seemed fine |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Performance Timing |
Cycle Time Max Res |
1.8 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
1.6 seconds |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.5 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
40 |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| External Connections |
Serial USB 1.1 |
| Included Software |
NikonView version 3.0, Genuine Fractals 2.0 LE for Compression and Scaling (Altamira Group), Cumulus 5.0 Demo for image and asset management (Canto), iPIX immersive imaging (Internet Pictures Corporation), Great Photo! for image manipulation and correctio |
| OS Compatibility |
PC, Mac |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH (4 NiMH recommended) |
| Batteries Included |
No |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
External flash connector is Nikon proprietary, need flash adapter for conventional units. MANY sophisticated features, including multi-zone AF, Best Shot Selector for sharp handheld shots in low light. |