- Nikon's COOLPIX 990 webpage
- Phil Askey's original review for Digital Photography Review
- Fran Blanche's extremely charming video
- 3x Zoom-Nikkor with 8-24mm coverage (equivalent to 38-115mm in the 35mm /[135/] format) to create clear, sharp images, plus 4x digital zoom
- 3.2 effective megapixels for high-definition 2,048 x 1,536-pixel images
- Nikon's advanced image-processing algorithm has been further improved for superior picture quality
- 7-blade iris diaphragm for precise control over aperture settings
- Exclusive 256-segment Matrix Metering and Matrix Auto White Balance for outstanding exposure and white balance control in every image
- 5-Area Multi AF
- Shutter speed range from 1/1,000 to 8 seconds
- Unique swivel design allows for a wider range of shooting angles
- 110,000-dot low temp polysilicon TFT LCD Monitor for easy viewing
- Compatible with a wide range of converter lenses and accessories
- Compatible with Fisheye Converter FC-E8, Wideangle Converter WC-E63 and Telephoto Converters TC-E2 / TC-E3ED
- Compatible with Wideangle Converter WC-E68 (requires Lens Adapter UR-E7)
- A successor of this camera is Nikon COOLPIX 995 (2001).
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Effective pixels | 3.2 million |
| CCD | 3.34-million total pixels |
| Lens / Digital zoom | 3x Zoom-Nikkor, 8-24mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 38-115mm); digital zoom up to 4x |
| Viewfinder | Real image optical zoom viewfinder |
| LCD monitor | 1.8-in. low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD |
| Storage system | RGB EXIF file (uncompressed TIFF or compressed JPEG) |
| Storage media | CompactFlash™ card Type I/II (Microdrive™ not compatible) |
| Built-in Speedlight | Sensor flash system/Guide number 9 / 30 (at ISO 100, m/ft.) |
| Interface | USB interface |
| Power requirements | 4 x 1.5V LR6 (alkaline AA-size [L40]) batteries; 1.5V FR6 lithium, 1.2V Ni-MH or 1.2V NiCd AA-size batteries can also be used; AC adapter EH-31 (optional) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Approx. 149 x 79 x 38mm (5.9 x 3.1 x 1.5 in.) |
| Weight (without battery) | Approx. 390g (13.8 oz.) |
| Accessories included* | Lens cap, Neck strap, Video cable, 16MB CompactFlash™ Card, USB cable (UC-E1), Nikon View Ver.3 CD-ROM, Photoshop® 5.0 LE CD-ROM |
