Nikon D90 UPGRADE R NOT?
Nov 19, 2014 05:49:15 #
I got my D90 as a Christmas gift 4 5 yrs ago. Have the telephoto lens camera bag came with all the bells an whistles . Guy told hubby she will never need another camera . What would be a nice upgrade from The D90 I cant tell from the names D this D that which one came before or after the d90 I had the D50 and moved into theD90 I loved it. But low light condition's are a problem> Should I go with an external flash or up grade MOST of what I do r active shots of animals. I don't have 10000 to spend on a camera but id only need the body as I already have 2 lenes. thanks
Nov 19, 2014 06:11:54 #
The D90 is a good camera, but, not a low light champ. I'd go for the D7100; it's an excellent body and has terrific dynamic range. Coupled with a fast lens and high ISO it can take pictures of a black cat in a coal mine (on a tripod with a remote!). :D :D
Nov 19, 2014 06:12:43 #
I got a D80 six years ago for my birthday and was perfectly happy with it until I was shooting motorcycle races in July. I noticed that I missed a lot of the fast action shots and decided it was time to upgrade. After a lot of research, both here and elsewhere, I decided on the D610. I bought it before the price dropped, so you can purchase one for a bargain right now. What I like most about this camera is that the controls are almost identical to the D80(D90 also), so your learning curve will be less steep. I love this beauty, and think It may be the last camera I'll need for a long time
Nov 19, 2014 06:13:47 #
Nov 19, 2014 06:16:18 #
ckratzer wrote:
I got my D90 as a Christmas gift 4 5 yrs ago. Hav... (show quote)
The closest cameras to your D90 for improved low light are the D7000/D7100 cameras. they are the closest to having the same controls as your D90. Both are higher mp(D7000-16mp/D7100-24mp) and both will use your current lenses. The D610 will not use the lenses you got with your D90.
Nov 19, 2014 06:30:34 #
ckratzer wrote:
I got my D90 as a Christmas gift 4 5 yrs ago. Hav... (show quote)
The D90 is still a very good camera but does not have all the bells and whistles of the current cameras. If it does what you need and is in good condition, it is your choice whether to continue to use it or upgrade. It does support of camera flash so if you want you can do that and upgrade later. It is old enough that I would save it as a second camera because it is worth more to you than as a trade-in. And, any new Nikon camera you would get would be able to use your current lenses.
Nov 19, 2014 06:34:06 #
Thank all for the replies HUM guess I best be extra good so Santa will bring me a nice gift :)
Nov 19, 2014 06:37:37 #
Nov 19, 2014 06:39:42 #
for $3.00 more I can pick it up at BEST BUY not that it is going to happen any time soon sigh
Nov 19, 2014 06:40:07 #
And, any new Nikon camera you would get would be able to use your current lenses.[/quote]
If the lenses are DX they will not work on a full frame without severe vignetting
If the lenses are DX they will not work on a full frame without severe vignetting
Nov 19, 2014 06:42:54 #
You can still buy a new D90. That says something about the camera.
But, that is not to say you should not upgrade.
But, that is not to say you should not upgrade.
Nov 19, 2014 06:43:37 #
Looking around that seems to be about the going price for the D7100 Thanks guys NOW to figure out how to raise the money Isnt it always :)
http://www.dpreview.com/products/nikon/slrs/nikon_d7100
http://www.dpreview.com/products/nikon/slrs/nikon_d7100
Nov 19, 2014 06:45:30 #
bratliff
Loc: Atlanta, GA
jethro779 wrote:
And, any new Nikon camera you would get would be able to use your current lenses.
If the lenses are DX they will not work on a full frame without severe vignetting[/quote]
Not exactly correct. The current Nikon FX bodies can be set to automatically recognize DX lenses and drop into crop mode. You wind up with a really expensive crop sensor camera at that point. I've never done it (no DX lenses) but I would think and lens issues, ie vignetting, etc, wouldn't be any worse than on a native crop sensor.
Nov 19, 2014 07:17:10 #
Nikon lenses are generally compatible with most cameras. DX format lenses will mount on FX bodies, with no issues. Some even perform with an acceptable level of vignetting. The DX 35mm prime f1.8 is fine for me on a D600 in FX mode. The DX 10-24 is also said to be ok above about 16mm. Haven't tried that one out, though.
Nov 19, 2014 07:21:13 #
jethro779 wrote:
And, any new Nikon camera you would get would be able to use your current lenses.
If the lenses are DX they will not work on a full frame without severe vignetting[/quote]
All of the newer FX bodies that Nikon makes will automatically switch to DX mode when a crop sensor lens is attached so there will be no vignetting.
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