Canon T2i or Nikon D90?

PhotoWrangler · Mar 5, 2011

Why is everyone stuck on the D90... The D7000 is a newer, better camera. Spend the extra $100 or so and get the D7000.

Jace · Mar 5, 2011

It's actually double from what ive seen... The D7000 body by itself starts around 1.5k

KmH · Mar 5, 2011

TheModernMutt said:
Why is everyone stuck on the D90... The D7000 is a newer, better camera. Spend the extra $100 or so and get the D7000.

The D90 new is about $750 for just the body.

The D7000 new, is about $1190 for just the body

That is a difference of $440, which is much more than $100 or so.

Plus, there are many more refurbished and used D90's than there are D7000's.

PhotoWrangler · Mar 5, 2011

KmH said:
The D7000 new, is about $1190 for just thye body

That is a difference of $440, which is much more than $100 or so.

Plus, there are many more refurbished and used D90's than there are D7000's.

Well true... but when your already spending nearly that amount, isn't it a better investment in the long run to spend the extra $400?

PhotoWrangler · Mar 5, 2011

Jace said:
It's actually double from what ive seen... The D7000 body by itself starts around 1.5k

That may be with a kit lens.... MSRP on the thing is only $1100.
D7000 from Nikon

Jace · Mar 5, 2011

Yeah, I'm an idiot. I was trying to say 1,115 but for some reason my fingers thought 1.5 sounded good.

GooniesNeverSayDie11 · Mar 5, 2011

Jace said:
Just wondering, but what about the 50D would make you choose it over the D90?

Higher Resolution ( although you can argue its not THAT much more ). Weather-sealed magnesium body. No video, which means less BullsSh*t video settings and buttons to circumvent ( I am not a video guy, and wish my 7D didn't have it in exchange for maybe some other features instead.). Significantly faster frames per second. Higher max ISO, higher max shutterspeed (1/8000 vs 1/4000 which can be very handy when using fast glass in brighter light for DOF effects.) Oh yeah.....and its a Canon :lmao:

Jace · Mar 5, 2011

Ok, I hope this isn't a stupid question, but between the 50 and 90, in the same shooting conditions, on a tripod or what have you, with comparable lenses, which would produce the better image? Same photog, same subject, etc.

GooniesNeverSayDie11 · Mar 5, 2011

They probably wouldn't be much different in that case unless there it was a low light situation and then you would have to debate on which can handle higher ISO situations better. You would also end up with a higher resolution from the 50D which can be useful for heavy cropping or for enlargements.

KmH · Mar 6, 2011

GooniesNeverSayDie11 said:
Weather-sealed magnesium body.

I can't find on Canon's web site where it says that.

Online I haven't found photos of any Canon camera stripped down to the body, plastic or metal. (But, have found Sony, and Nikon stripped to the plastic or metal chassis images)

Can you help with some references or links for Canon stuff?

Edit: I found the following at DP Review http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos50d/page4.asp, indicating the body is only partially metal:

with a two piece magnesium shell making up much of the front and rear of the camera. This time, however, Canon says it has improved the manufacturing tolerances, to ensure closer shut-lines and a greater degree of protection against the elements.

Still no mention of weather-sealing that I can find.

Jace · Mar 6, 2011

I'm actually taking a close look at the Sony 580, seems to be comparable on most levels to the D7000, and from what I've comes with kit lenses that aren't terrible.

Arne_H · Mar 10, 2011

Thanks guys for the insight. I, too, am looking to step up (from N6006 I got new in '97 - dark ages) and am considering a D90 refurb'd. I was in Haiti 2 weeks ago building homes and a co-worker used a D40 with great results. So I will probably stick with the Nikon brand. But, would my old Nikkor AF 50mm 1.8 also work with the D90? Or should I best be looking for lens, too? Also have a Sigma 28-80mmD w/ macro I've enjoyed. Thanks for any tips.

orb9220 · Mar 10, 2011

"would my old Nikkor AF 50mm 1.8 also work"

Yep on the D90 has an internal motor to drive the older AF and AF-D lenses.
And is great camera to start with.
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Blake · Mar 10, 2011

Canon T2i vs Nikon D90

emh · Mar 10, 2011

GooniesNeverSayDie11 said:
They probably wouldn't be much different in that case unless there it was a low light situation and then you would have to debate on which can handle higher ISO situations better. You would also end up with a higher resolution from the 50D which can be useful for heavy cropping or for enlargements.

Seems like the D90 handles lower-light/high-ISO situations better: DxO comparison (see the "Low-Light ISO" score)