Nikon D90 UPGRADE R NOT?
Nov 19, 2014 07:34:49 #
ckratzer wrote:
I got my D90 as a Christmas gift 4 5 yrs ago. Hav... (show quote)
I have a D90. Fine camera. But stepping up to the D7100, I think you will find many improvements, both real and imaginary.
Nov 19, 2014 07:41:34 #
phlash46 wrote:
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
Agreed. ;)
Nov 19, 2014 07:55:34 #
ckratzer wrote:
I got my D90 as a Christmas gift 4 5 yrs ago. Hav... (show quote)
The D7100 is, currently, the top-of-the-line upgrade for the D90. It has 'low-light' capabilities way beyond the D90. You mentioned animal photography. Many of us have experience with that! In my opinion, kittens and young animals are very difficult because they typically wont pose, leading to the high ISO requirement and high mobility. A Speedlight would probable help a lot but get one with a fast cycle time; (The best/fastest for the money is the SB700 about $300).
Nov 20, 2014 08:03:45 #
ckratzer wrote:
I got my D90 as a Christmas gift 4 5 yrs ago. Hav... (show quote)
We've gotten quite a few questions lately about upgrading a D90. Go for it! The D7100 would be a good choice. I sold my D90 and got a D7000 and later, a D7100.
Nov 20, 2014 08:13:23 #
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Nov 20, 2014 09:19:03 #
ckratzer wrote:
http://www.thedigitalpros.com/item.htr?id=30725
any reviews on this business?
any reviews on this business?
I have never dealt with that company, but you need to be wary of anyone who may sell "Grey Market" items. These are cameras that were meant to be sold outside the USA and thereby not covered by Nikon USA warranty and not able to have their firmware upgraded or be repaired for any price. I highly reccomend B&H, Adorama and Cameta Camera. They are all reputable retailers and their prices are as low as any I have found.
Nov 20, 2014 09:26:11 #
Nov 20, 2014 09:41:19 #
ckratzer wrote:
http://www.thedigitalpros.com/item.htr?id=30725
any reviews on this business?
any reviews on this business?
After I responded to your question, I did some research online. There are quit a few bad reviews and several scam alerts about this company. Because of this, I will stand by my previous response. Stay with an established company and you will not go wrong. I have personnaly dealt with all three of those I mentioned and have allways been treated fairly. Good luck and happy shooting.
Nov 20, 2014 10:44:45 #
ckratzer wrote:
I got my D90 as a Christmas gift 4 5 yrs ago. Hav... (show quote)
The D90 has been a very good camera but it is obvious that it is not fulfilling your low light demands. You certainly have a good reason to update.
I second the idea of a D7100. You are getting "new" technology and most probably the AF is better and I say that because I have no experience with the D90 but know of its capabilities.
Nov 20, 2014 11:49:34 #
ckratzer wrote:
http://www.thedigitalpros.com/item.htr?id=30725
any reviews on this business?
any reviews on this business?
I agree with jsmangis. Obviously not an authorized Nikon dealer, gray market, and no info as to what is included with the body.
No way I would consider purchasing anything from this place. Consider yourself warned.
Stick with trusted sites like, B&H, Adorama, or Cameta.
Bob
Nov 20, 2014 14:30:34 #
I notice no one mentioned refurb cameras to you. I upgraded from a D80 to D7100 and there's a world of difference. I got mine at Cameta looked brand new had a shutter count of 125 and they gave me year warranty free. Just saying check out the refurbs.
Jim
Jim
ckratzer wrote:
I got my D90 as a Christmas gift 4 5 yrs ago. Hav... (show quote)
Nov 20, 2014 14:51:16 #
Nov 20, 2014 15:03:03 #
RON 11
Loc: Pittsburgh
I moved from a D90 to the D7000 a a quite pleased with the upgrade. The D7100 gets rave reviews but the 7000 can be had refurbished for quite a bit less.
Nov 20, 2014 15:20:27 #
B&H has factory refurbished D7100 bodies for $819.95. Refurbished and used can be a good way to save money, but only get from a reputable dealer like B&H, Adorama, Cameta, and keh.com.
The D7100 is better at the high iso's needed to shoot in low light, but depending on the lenses that you have now, you may still have a problem in low light. Depending on how low the light is you may also need a faster lens.
If the lenses you have now work fully with the D90, they will work with the D7100. What lenses do you have now, and what do you shoot in low light?
The D7100 is better at the high iso's needed to shoot in low light, but depending on the lenses that you have now, you may still have a problem in low light. Depending on how low the light is you may also need a faster lens.
If the lenses you have now work fully with the D90, they will work with the D7100. What lenses do you have now, and what do you shoot in low light?
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