rmorrison1116 wrote:
As far as touch screen, if you chimp or review images with the camera a lot, the touch screen comes in quite handy. If you make menu changes often, the touch screen comes in quite handy. If you aren't into learning a new different and most likely better was of doing certain things with your camera then a touch screen is no big deal. I have the touch screen on a several of my cameras and I personally like them. It really is a user preference thing.
While I agree somewhat, I make a few of the common changes on my 500 without taking my eye away from the viewfinder. Plus, there are some pretty neat setting for chimping on Steve Perry's site:
Check out the "7 Best Nikon Tricks Ever" if they are applicable to your camera.