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Now that the camera is announced we already see the first sample pictures and videos made with the D90:

Official Nikon demo videos comparing with traditional camcorders

videos made with the Nikon D90

The biggest drawback in my eyes is that the autofocus doesn’t work in video mode.

Of course the camera is also capable to take pictures:

http://www.fotoactualidad.com/2008/08/nikon-d90-imagenes-de-muestra-oficiales.html

http://chsv.nikon-image.com/jpn/products/camera/slr/digital/d90/img/sample/pic_003.jpg

Nikon announced the new D90, successor to the D80. As expected it features

• 12 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor
• 3″ 920.000 pixel monitor
• Image sensor cleaning
• Live View with contrast-detect AF and face detection
• Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
• IS0 200-3200 range (boosted 100-6400)
• 4.5 frames per second continuous shooting
• New optional compact GPS unit for hot shoe

Dpreview posted a hands-on preview.

Chase Jarvis already had the camera and posted a D90 video to YouTube.

Canon announced the anticipated EOS 50D, an upgraded version of the EOS 40D. It features…

• 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
• 6.3fps continuous shooting for up to 90 JPEGs with an UDMA card
• ISO 100-3200, expandable to 12800
• 9-point wide area AF
• 3.0” Clear View VGA LCD with Live View mode & Face Detection Live AF
• Magnesium alloy body with environmental protection
• integrated cleaning system

BTW, have you noticed how more and more gimmicks like face detection swap from consumer cameras to semi-professional models?

Update: Dpreview has it’s hands-on preview online.

The latest Rangefinder Magazine features an ad for a WPPI event (Wedding & Portrait Photographer International) in February 2009 sponsored by Nikon:

“Something BIG is coming to WPPI this year. Something SO BIG we can’t even tell you what it is. How BIG. BIG enough for WPPI and Nikon to reserver the world-class MGM Grand Arena! You can’t afford to miss what WPPI and Nikon have in store for February 2009.”

They also mention to be able to tell more next month…

On Nikon August 28 Nikon will make an announcement of new gear, probably the awaited D90 and some new lenses. Both Thom Hogan and several Nikon dealers report this. I don’t expect the D3X as Nikon probably woudn’t have missed the oportunity to announce it at the Olympics…