Nikon D90

[DeerHarvester]

Any one have the new Nikon D90 yet? Maybe someone got it for X-mas, hoping to hear a review.  Looking for some info on this camera?  It is the first SLR with a movie function............ 
Thanks,
Josh

[DeerHarvester]

any one?

[sportsman002001]

Got the Nikon D40.  Seems to be simple to use and takes great pictures.  Going to upgrade to a bigger lense.

[fireman1296]

bought my daughter the D60 from Costco. It has the 2 lenses. 55mm and 200mm. Price with bag , battery and charger both lenses 2 instructional dvd's was 649.00.  She loves it. Has taken some great photos with it. After comparing the D90 to this one, I couldn't spend an extra 800.00 for the video capabilities. The D 90 does has a slightly larger LCD, 1 more picture per second than the D60, The D90 has 11 Aiming focus points and the D60 only 3. The D90 is a 12.3 Megapixel and the D60 is a 10.2.  The D 90 is selling at Costco for 1399.00     Hopes this helps

[a_bess]

Fireman1296-
I have been looking at that package at Costco myself. What is your oppinion on that 200mm lens that comes with it? I am a beginner and know very little about cameras. Is that a strong enough lens to get good shots at animals @ 200 yards?  Thanks!

[Slider]

NO

[huntnphool]

NO

LOL, 

[Slider]

THANKS FOR THE INSIGHTFUL ANSWER SLIDER!!! HOW ABOUT SOME HELPFUL INFORMATION?

WHAT ARE YA YELLING ABOUT!!!........... Ok you would need more like 300mm-400mm at a 100yds or less.

[huntnphool]

WHAT ARE YA YELLING ABOUT!!!........... Ok you would need more like 300mm-400mm at a 100yds or less.

With an f/stop of 4.0 or less. The "package" lenses are okay for the amatuer home user but not real good for quality outdoor pics.

 There really is a difference between a $300.00 200mm lens and a $3000.00 200mm lens and its not just the price

[DeerHarvester]

A_BESS
that is also the deal I was looking at, they seem to have a good all around price.  Doesn't seem like many people have this camera.  I will post the specs and maybe one of you camera guys can let us newbies know your opinions. 

Here ya go:
Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera Body

Features and Benefits:   

Effective Pixels: 12.3-megapixel DX-Format CMOS Sensor
LCD Monitor: 3.0" 920,000 dot color monitor
Top Shooting Rate: Up to 4.5 frames per second
Focus Area/Sensors: 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor)
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV
AF Area Mode: Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Auto Area AF
Exposure Metering System: 420-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Retouch Menu: Trim, D-Lighting, Color Balance, Image Overlay, Filter Effects, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Quick Retouch, Straighten, Distortion Control
Power Source: EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Images Per Battery Charge: Up to 850 (CIPA Measurement Standards)
Weight: Approx. 1.4 lbs.
Storage Media: SD/SDHC

What’s Included:
18-105mm DX VR Lens 
70-300mm VR Lens

Accessories:
Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
Quick Charger
Audio/Video Cable
USB Cable
Strap
LCD Monitor Cover 
PictureProject CD-Rom
$1749.99

[Slider]

I don't see anything wrong with it? I'm curious why you want a DSLR with Video? It looks like this camera is NOT compatible with their high end lens. So if you want to step up in lens quality you will need to purchase another Camera? And YES their is a big difference in picture quality between a kit and high end lens. So it depend on what you want?

[DeerHarvester]

Well I was not aware it wasn't compatible with the high end lens, that does make a difference at least down the road.  The movie function was something that caught my attention as only having to carry one camera.  Being able to capture some short video would be fun, my thoughts.  What tell you its not compatible with the high end lens?

I'm am not set on this camera just though I would get some opinions on it.  I am still looking and researching several cameras. 

[huntnphool]

FWIW, you might ask the guys on the site that use Nikon specifically, a great deal of us use Canon and because of that we can only give you general information.

[DeerHarvester]

thanks Slider

[swanny]

I'll offer up my thoughts here for you.

I purchased the D40 last year after going back and forth on which to buy. The D60 just came out and there were some good prices on the D80 at the same time.I purchased it with the primary thought of learning how to take pictures during my hiking and hunting trips, but also while snowboarding and wakeboarding.

The D40 has been plenty of camera, especially since I had never used an SLR style camera before. The lenses mean more than the camera body itself. So I felt I was better off purchasing a cheaper body and upgrading the glass later down the road. If this is your first camera, you have so much to learn that the entry level D40 or D60 will work just fine for you. The biggest difference your going to get between the two cameras is the pixels, these will matter most if you plan to make poster size images.

So I guess what I'm saying is, but a cheaper camera, learn how to use it, and then buy better lenses. The D40 wont auto focus the high end lenses, but chances are you will be using the manual mode by the time you buy the better lenses. Just my 

[DeerHarvester]

Great info, and yes I have a lot to learn as far as SLR's go.   
Thanks

[a_bess]

thanks for the help guys!

[Antlershed]

I currently shoot a D80 and my dad shoots a D200. I still have a lot of learning to do with mine, and more than half the buttons on my dad's, I have no idea what they do. If you are tighter on $$$, I would say go with something like the D80 and then spend more money on a good lens. 

I have no experience with the D90.

[Slider]

I'll offer up my thoughts here for you.

I purchased the D40 last year after going back and forth on which to buy. The D60 just came out and there were some good prices on the D80 at the same time.I purchased it with the primary thought of learning how to take pictures during my hiking and hunting trips, but also while snowboarding and wakeboarding.

The D40 has been plenty of camera, especially since I had never used an SLR style camera before. The lenses mean more than the camera body itself. So I felt I was better off purchasing a cheaper body and upgrading the glass later down the road. If this is your first camera, you have so much to learn that the entry level D40 or D60 will work just fine for you. The biggest difference your going to get between the two cameras is the pixels, these will matter most if you plan to make poster size images.

So I guess what I'm saying is, but a cheaper camera, learn how to use it, and then buy better lenses. The D40 wont auto focus the high end lenses, but chances are you will be using the manual mode by the time you buy the better lenses. Just my 

I would tend to agree with everything except the last statement. The auto focus is so good now I use it most of the time!!!

[Elkman]

I don't see anything wrong with it? I'm curious why you want a DSLR with Video? It looks like this camera is NOT compatible with their high end lens. So if you want to step up in lens quality you will need to purchase another Camera? And YES their is a big difference in picture quality between a kit and high end lens. So it depend on what you want?

Hey Slider,
why would you think you can't use other lenses with a D90? I looked for it above but didn't see it.
ALL Nikons will work with ALL Nikon glass from $100 50mm to $10,000 600mm.

[Slider]

Sorry I'm a Canon guy? I read it in a reveiw?

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The D90 works perfectly with all traditional AF, AF-I, AF-D and AF-S lenses.

No metering or EXIF data with manual focus lenses, you need at least a D300 to use these well. Then again, you always can guess exposure and correct based on looking at the LCD on playback, or play with it even faster in Live View, or you can buy a small light meter which will slip into the hot shoe.

The D90 has the same lens compatibility as the D80, D70, D100 and D50, which is better than the D40/D60, but worse than the D300.

[huntnphool]

Then again, you always can guess exposure and correct based on looking at the LCD on playback, or play with it even faster in Live View, or you can buy a small light meter which will slip into the hot shoe.

Or just buy a Canon

[Elkman]

No metering or EXIF data with manual focus lenses

Just a note, this RAW data shortage the reviewer points out I believe is true for ALL Camera's when shooting Manual focus lens's as the motor and electrical contacts are not on the lens.
Then again, when and on what camera has anyone used a manual focus lens in awhile, or for that matter need to.
Just didn't want people to think there was any kind of short fall.

[huntnphool]

Used one while moose hunting this year.

[Elkman]

Used one while moose hunting this year.

So are you saying it's a loss to shoot any Nikon under a D300 due to lack of some EXIF data on about 6 old MF lenses someone might use on a D90?

[huntnphool]

So are you saying it's a loss to shoot any Nikon under a D300 due to lack of some EXIF data on about 6 old MF lenses someone might use on a D90?

Absolutely not, I simply answered your question

[Elkman]

Absolutely not, I simply answered your question
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K, 
Just didn't want someone to think they where limited if they were thinking about a D whatever.
Nikon has the best lens to body compatibility in the industry. Just blowing my own horn.