Rumors about Nikon’s next DSLR model, the D90 started surfacing as early as December last year. This was heightened a couple of days ago when leak photos and specs started appearing again. But finally, Nikon has ended all the speculations and announced the D90 with a new feature which some may love while others may not like at all. We’re talking here about the D90′s video function which is a first among DSLR cameras.

The D90′s D-Movie mode function allows for capturing high-definition movie clips at 720p. For some this might be the realization of a long time longing for a DSLR function, while DSLR purists might find this simply unacceptable. At any rate, we all have to accept the fact that from now on, the camera that we used to know is now a hybrid of a point-and-shoot and DSLR cameras.

Popular speculation has it that Nikon’s DSLR line will be updated, perhaps with the D80x or D90. Nikon has fallen behind the times with their D80, and it has been nearly 18 months since the August 2006 launch of the highest “consumer” DSLR. New additions to the model will include: 14 bit A/D conversion (compared more »