D90 Kit or D2X?

[Dominantly]

There should be another thread on that very same subject in the active topics list.

My opinion is I stick with the brand I know and trust, an OEM brand is always my preference.

my .02

 

[Goontz]

There should be another thread on that very same subject in the active topics list.

Yep.
http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...ws-reviews/187315-nikon-d90-battery-grip.html

 

[Derrel]

I don't think the choice is always as clear-cut as some people make it out to be.

Nikon DSLR Update Advice by Thom Hogan

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Thanks a ton or the help guys.
Derrel, best link I have ever read.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Here is just the body for $788 then you can pick out whatever lens you want for like 150-200 bucks. You can get it used or refurbished for even less...

25446 Nikon D90 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with DX Format CMOS Sensor

I think $800 is the going rate for the body. I have not looked it up but I believe the 18-105mm VR lens is in the $300 range itself so I don't think I paid too much. I also had the benefit of buying it in person, which I like.

EDIT* The kit lens is $369 on Amazon plus shipping. Without shipping the total would be $1,157.

 

[kylehess10]

The D90 is a great choice but I personally think you paid way too much. I see the D90 kits go for around $800-$900 now.

Where in the world did you see a d90 kit for 800-900? The D5000 is selling for 700ish. I got a d5000 kit for 849 with a second lens and bag. With an 8g card and an uv filter and came out to 1grand. If I thought I could get a d90 kit not just body only for 900 I would return the one I got back in a heart beat. So Please share with us so I can return mine before its 14 day return is up

Well we may be referring to different kits then. The kit I'm referring to has the body, a 18-105mm lens, and some other small stuff, and I saw them on eBay for I believe $870. I personally got my D90 body from Adorama refurbished for only $770.

 

[Vicelord John]

The D90 is a great choice but I personally think you paid way too much. I see the D90 kits go for around $800-$900 now.

Where in the world did you see a d90 kit for 800-900? The D5000 is selling for 700ish. I got a d5000 kit for 849 with a second lens and bag. With an 8g card and an uv filter and came out to 1grand. If I thought I could get a d90 kit not just body only for 900 I would return the one I got back in a heart beat. So Please share with us so I can return mine before its 14 day return is up

Here is just the body for $788 then you can pick out whatever lens you want for like 150-200 bucks. You can get it used or refurbished for even less...

25446 Nikon D90 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with DX Format CMOS Sensor

I clicked that link, and then I read $899

 

[TJ K]

The D90 is a great choice but I personally think you paid way too much. I see the D90 kits go for around $800-$900 now.

Where in the world did you see a d90 kit for 800-900? The D5000 is selling for 700ish. I got a d5000 kit for 849 with a second lens and bag. With an 8g card and an uv filter and came out to 1grand. If I thought I could get a d90 kit not just body only for 900 I would return the one I got back in a heart beat. So Please share with us so I can return mine before its 14 day return is up

Well we may be referring to different kits then. The kit I'm referring to has the body, a 18-105mm lens, and some other small stuff, and I saw them on eBay for I believe $870. I personally got my D90 body from Adorama refurbished for only $770.

Can I see the link for it? It was brand new?

 

[HotWire]

I say return the D5000 and add another couple bucks to pick up the D90 kit, second lens be damned. Then in a month from now pick up a cheap ($100) 50mm f/1.8 that the D90 will autofocus, and never look back........

Just saying man. I was in that same situation.

Im taking back the camera today! I mean I really like the D5000 especially with the movable lcd but that is not worth the difference between these cameras. If you click on the add to cart now then it lowers the price to 788. Here in hawaii we dont have many options so I had to go with best buy since RitzCamera here was selling even the d5000 for over msrp

 

[Sharp Shooter]

The D90 is a great choice but I personally think you paid way too much. I see the D90 kits go for around $800-$900 now.

Where in the world did you see a d90 kit for 800-900? The D5000 is selling for 700ish. I got a d5000 kit for 849 with a second lens and bag. With an 8g card and an uv filter and came out to 1grand. If I thought I could get a d90 kit not just body only for 900 I would return the one I got back in a heart beat. So Please share with us so I can return mine before its 14 day return is up

Well we may be referring to different kits then. The kit I'm referring to has the body, a 18-105mm lens, and some other small stuff, and I saw them on eBay for I believe $870. I personally got my D90 body from Adorama refurbished for only $770.

Same kit lens. The 18-105mm VR is $369 on amazon. My kit was brand new not refurbished. I am confident I didn't pay to much so I am happy. Plus, I had issues with the first one freezing up so I exchanged it and it was quick and easy. Imagine the hassle if I ordered it online?

 

[KmH]

Where in the world did you see a d90 kit for 800-900? The D5000 is selling for 700ish. I got a d5000 kit for 849 with a second lens and bag. With an 8g card and an uv filter and came out to 1grand. If I thought I could get a d90 kit not just body only for 900 I would return the one I got back in a heart beat. So Please share with us so I can return mine before its 14 day return is up

Here is just the body for $788 then you can pick out whatever lens you want for like 150-200 bucks. You can get it used or refurbished for even less...

25446 Nikon D90 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with DX Format CMOS Sensor

I clicked that link, and then I read $899

But when you add it to your cart the price goes down to $788.

 

[cafmike]

You could also go for a Factory Demo D90 and save some money that way too.

 

[KmH]

Whoopsie. My bad.