Nikon D90..... How good is it?

[Chaitika]

This was done before the actual release to the public.....


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[Chaitika]

And if you want to see some video footage shot with the D90....

http://www.vimeo.com/d90

 

[twk1]

You might want to buy the body only and get a lens on the used market. I'm shopping for one myself. The kit lens seems to cost more if you were to buy the two separate. What prices have you seen?

Well so far... the best price i've seen is $749.99 and that includes the beginner kit that comes with all this...

• New! Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body)*
• Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens
• 512 Mb Secure Digital Memory Card
• Deluxe Digital Camera Case
• Deluxe Lens and Camera Maintenance Kit
• Full Size Tripod
• Pack Of LCD Screen Protectors
• SD Memory Card Reader

I thought this is a pretty good deal, but What prices have YOU found?

 

[twk1]

The D90 is awesome, but don't expect for it to give you awesome pictures right off the bat. You'll have to learn how the camera works and what the functions do. Sometimes people are really disappointed when switching from a point and shoot to a DSLR because the DLSR is a lot less forgiving. Auto mode will give you pretty decent results out of the box, but if you're only going to use auto mode you wont see a huge difference in the quality.

Do lots of homework

Thanks for the tip rallys! i will make sure i do lots of homework once i get the D90... lol.

 

[M|L]

everyone seems to be into DSLR cameras nowadays, but you have to remember that these are far different from your usual point and shoot and you certainly will need more technical knowledge to get quality photos. just because it's an expensive camera doesn't mean you'll get nice photos - if you don't know how to use it, it's no good.

for your everyday shooting, even aquatic photography, a good quality point and shoot such as the Lumix DMC LX3 would more than suffice for the purpose of the average camera user.

if you're looking for a good entry DSLR that's relatively new on the market that has consistently rated top notch with image quality, then go for the Canon EOS Rebel XSi. It's not pack loaded with features that most of us will never use (or know how to) but delivers excellent image quality, which is what we're all after. It also have plenty of automatic settings that'll certainly help with novice photographers so you don't have to juggle with complex and multiple settings.

since the Canon Rebel line is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses, you'll get astonishing images by purchasing a better lens which are used in high end models such as the Canon 5D, essentially giving you just as good images with fraction of the cost (for the body anyway).

However, like I said, for the average joe like the most of us, a point and shoot would probably be better off. Panasonic's Lumix DMC LX3, along with Sigma DP 1 are considered some of the most advanced and top notch compact point and shoots out there that produces DSLR worthy images.

 

[Nic]

The D90 is awesome, but don't expect for it to give you awesome pictures right off the bat. You'll have to learn how the camera works and what the functions do. Sometimes people are really disappointed when switching from a point and shoot to a DSLR because the DLSR is a lot less forgiving. Auto mode will give you pretty decent results out of the box, but if you're only going to use auto mode you wont see a huge difference in the quality.

Do lots of homework

could not agree more.... im still researching these type of cameras

everyone seems to be into DSLR cameras nowadays, but you have to remember that these are far different from your usual point and shoot and you certainly will need more technical knowledge to get quality photos. just because it's an expensive camera doesn't mean you'll get nice photos - if you don't know how to use it, it's no good.

for your everyday shooting, even aquatic photography, a good quality point and shoot such as the Lumix DMC LX3 would more than suffice for the purpose of the average camera user.

if you're looking for a good entry DSLR that's relatively new on the market that has consistently rated top notch with image quality, then go for the Canon EOS Rebel XSi. It's not pack loaded with features that most of us will never use (or know how to) but delivers excellent image quality, which is what we're all after. It also have plenty of automatic settings that'll certainly help with novice photographers so you don't have to juggle with complex and multiple settings.

since the Canon Rebel line is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses, you'll get astonishing images by purchasing a better lens which are used in high end models such as the Canon 5D, essentially giving you just as good images with fraction of the cost (for the body anyway).

However, like I said, for the average joe like the most of us, a point and shoot would probably be better off. Panasonic's Lumix DMC LX3, along with Sigma DP 1 are considered some of the most advanced and top notch compact point and shoots out there that produces DSLR worthy images.

OMG.... ming your still alive ....... but i agree with you as well... im gonna look into the camera you mentioned

 

[VLDesign]

It all comes down to shutter speed with critter pictures... Most cameras all have 1/1000th of a second as the speed.

I just looked at the specs on the Panasonic's Lumix DMC LX3 and wow.. 1/2000th is nice.. I will be looking more into this camera.

 

[rallysman]

It all comes down to shutter speed with critter pictures... Most cameras all have 1/1000th of a second as the speed.

I just looked at the specs on the Panasonic's Lumix DMC LX3 and wow.. 1/2000th is nice.. I will be looking more into this camera.

That's only good if you have enough light. If it has high noise at higher ISO I would look elsewhere. It's rare that you would need something faster than 1/1000 unless you're taking pictures of the sun

 

[channarox]

i would def. recommend it.
i would get it,but too pricey.