D90+ computer, or D7000

[Destin]

The fact that you need the higher ISO is a mute point in this decission, d90 and d7000 will perform equally as well at higher ISOs ... as for the build quailty, I hold both in my hand on a daily basis and I don't really see THAT much difference in the two bodies if you want a significant difference in build quality you should look at the D300s instead (but, I don't think that's a option here) ... Frame rate is nice, but I've never been a fan of shoot 10 to get 2 just prolongs the PP process ...

What about picking up a D90 body (NEW) and a grip for that?

BOTH ARE GREAT CAMERAS and will perform wonderfuly in the situations you have listed. I'd do the D90 and get a nice PC personally because you have to think of the file sizes you will be generating with both og these cameras, can your laptop handle these increased files, if you can increase the RAM that's a good idea too ...

I have to disagree a little here, I have both in my bag as well. They both perform about the same up to 1600, agreed, but the D7000 is useable for most things up to ISO 3200, and for sports etc up to ISO 6400 nicely. The D90 will do sports up to about 3200 and just plain stinks at 6400.

The faster frame rate in sports is also a nice feature and helps you get just the 'right' shot.

What would worry me more here is what lenses the OP has to pair with the bodies.

Allan

As of now I have a sigma 70-200 2.8, and a nikon 50mm 1.8. Working on getting a tamron 17-50 2.8 shortly after the body, and I plan on buying a tokina 11-16 in the next year also.

 

[mhk1058]

I would say there isn't a lot in the image quality between the two, so your down to HD movies, part alloy body, slightly higher shutter speed for a lot more money - I'd get the D90 logically but then I usually ultimately buy with my heart.

Check out the Mansurovs blog for a good comparison and some images.