Nikon D90 - Good Idea?

treeafodo · Jan 8, 2014

hardingaling said:
D90 is an amazing camera, currently there isn't another camera I would buy for that kind of money, and I wouldn't ever sell my D90 unless it's to upgrade to full frame!

This is exactly what my uncle did. He didn't want to sell the D90 after he went full frame, but he's doing it to give me a start on my own.

Mach0 said:
treeafodo said:

Thanks for the input everyone, I really appreciate it! I'll try to play the family card and talk him down a little bit more. I will more than likely purchase it.

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I love my d90. Built in AF motor, Auto FP, dual command wheels. Never had issues or really outgrew it. The resolution of the newer cameras is great but unless you're cropping a lot, it doesn't make that much of a difference. I've done lots of paid work with it and used within its limits, it does well. If I need cleaner high ISO or faster AF, I just grab my d700. If you can get a good deal on it, Go for it. I have gotten good shots that I have printed up to around ISO 3200 but only a 4x6 ( for my enjoyment.)

Awesome to hear! I have a long way to go before I even outgrow my mom's D3000, so if you haven't outgrown it yet, I won't for a while.

xj0hnx · Jan 8, 2014

hardingaling said:
D90 is an amazing camera, currently there isn't another camera I would buy for that kind of money, and I wouldn't ever sell my D90 unless it's to upgrade to full frame!

Well now I don't know if I'd say that there isn't any other, you can get D300S, D2x, D7000 all can be found for $500, a little more, or a little less, some even with lenses.

treeafodo · Feb 7, 2014

Bit of a grave dig, but I bought the camera and it was delivered today.
I ended up getting it for a better deal.

D90 body w/ 18-105 kit lense as well as a Nikon 35mm f/1.8 AF-s prime lense. All for $450! I'm so excited to finally have my own camera!

ratssass · Feb 7, 2014

thats not a bad deal!!Enjoy!!

JoeW · Feb 7, 2014

treeafodo said:
I am currently shooting with a D3000 that my mom has lent to me. During Christmas time my uncle asked if I was interested in his low shutter count D90 with a kit lens so that I would have my own camera.
He texted me today with a price, he said $500 Canadian with the 18-105 kit lense.

I know it's an older camera, but I currently don't own my own camera and budget is a bit of an issue as I'm paying for tuition myself. I wanted your opinions. What do you guys think?

First, the Nikon D90 is a camera that does nothing superbly but does everything well. And it just keeps...on...going. I've yet to met a D90 owner who said he/she had a lemon. There are now better cameras out there but for reliability the D90 is a superb choice. I know two wedding pros who have D90's as their backup bodies.

Second, you can buy a used D90 with a limited warranty for $375 USD (not sure how that stacks up against the Looney these days). Do a little searching online and show him the alternatives and see if he'll come down. If he won't, either buy one of the other D90's that are used OR buy yourself a D3100 or D3200 or D5100 any which one would be $500 USD or under NEW (with a kit lens).

Ed

manicmike · Feb 7, 2014

The deal you got seems like a pretty good deal to me.

Bossy · Feb 7, 2014

Now thats a good deal!

apvm · Feb 7, 2014

Good deal

goodguy · Feb 7, 2014

treeafodo said:
Bit of a grave dig, but I bought the camera and it was delivered today.
I ended up getting it for a better deal.

D90 body w/ 18-105 kit lense as well as a Nikon 35mm f/1.8 AF-s prime lense. All for $450! I'm so excited to finally have my own camera!

Well looking at the price and lenses I would say you got a hell of a deal.

Used the Nikon 35mm 1.8G is worth about 150$
Used the Nikon 18-105mm VR is worth 150$-180$
So you got the D90 for around 150$ which is a VERY good deal.

I am still not crazy about the D90 but looking overall about the deal you did the right thing, in a year or two if you decide to move to a better DX camera you will already have 2 good lenses to carry to the next body.

Good luck and enjoy your new camera.

ulrichsd · Feb 8, 2014

Congrats! I loved my d90, great camera and makes great images. Upgraded to the d7000 for better high ISO and better video but d90 really is an awesome camera. Great deal too!

bigal1000 · Feb 8, 2014

It's a good camera if that's what your budget allows........Seems like a fair price.......

D-B-J · Feb 8, 2014

The D90 is a very capable DSLR.

Jake

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Mach0 · Feb 8, 2014

treeafodo said:
Bit of a grave dig, but I bought the camera and it was delivered today. I ended up getting it for a better deal. D90 body w/ 18-105 kit lense as well as a Nikon 35mm f/1.8 AF-s prime lense. All for $450! I'm so excited to finally have my own camera!

Nice!

Geaux · Feb 8, 2014

Congrats on the purchase, I upgraded from a d3000 to d90 and it felt like a huge jump. I'm now looking for a 610 or 700 for my fx adventure.

even though you already bought, you can check my flickr below, all shots minus the very first in the beginning are with the d90

treeafodo · Feb 8, 2014

Thanks everyone!

Geaux said:
Congrats on the purchase, I upgraded from a d3000 to d90 and it felt like a huge jump. I'm now looking for a 610 or 700 for my fx adventure.

even though you already bought, you can check my flickr below, all shots minus the very first in the beginning are with the d90

I'll make sure to check out your Flickr once I get to a computer. Good luck with the new camera quest! One day I will go full frame.