Upgrading from Nikon D40. D90?

[ArntorFTL]

I currently have a Nikon D40 and am looking to upgrade to another Nikon DSLR. The main things I'm looking for are:

• affordable price
• ISO 100
• AF compatibility with a wider range of lenses
• something that will keep me from being back here in a year asking about upgrades from it

I've been thinking about a D90. Can anyone offer any other suggestions or affirmations that a D90 would be a wise upgrade?

Aside from taking random pictures of gatherings of friends or of my cats, I use my camera about 6-10 serious times per year.

 

[Captain IK]

I upgraded from D60 to a D90. No regrets...it's an awesome camera.

 

[Atlas77]

Aside from taking random pictures of gatherings of friends or of my cats, I use my camera about 6-10 serious times per year.

hmm, the D90 would be an awesome choice to upgrade. But the real question is do you really need it?

 

[IanK]

I just upgraded from the D40 to the D90. The D40 is a fantastic camera and Id recommend it to any new photographer. the image quality is stunning, its easy to use and its incredible value. but for me the D90 was a necessary upgrade, 4.5 FPS and flash commander where what sold it for me.

 

[bdavis]

I've got a D90 and love it. Would be a good upgrade.

 

[SrBiscuit]

Aside from taking random pictures of gatherings of friends or of my cats, I use my camera about 6-10 serious times per year.

what do these 6-10 serious times entail?...d90 seems like a lot of camera for cat portraits, and impromptus...
though if you have the money and love photography...go for it...wont do you any harm.

 

[bdavis]

Plus, for some people, getting a camera that's a bit more serious might give them the push they need to be a little bit more serious about their photography.