Just to add Precision camera isn't a camera store. They only provide service and repair

I use precision camera in Enfield CT http://www.precisioncamera.com/ you can go to their website describe your problem and the will give you a quote for repairs. They will repair or replace your shutter clean lube and adjust your camera (CLA) its not as costly as most think. It don't cost any thing for asking. I sent my sisters point and shoot cost $62. to bring back to new condition (New lens and ccd). My nikkor lens $120. brought back to new condition after I droped it (New front lens, filter mount & CLA.) Save me over $600. Good luck

A POOR MANS SCANNER. If you don't have a way to import your negatives into your computer and you have a digital camera a tripod and one of the photoshop programs a light source with a white opaque top like for viewing slides or negatives or even sandwich a white plastic bag between two pieces of glass with a lamp shining up from the bottom, Lay your negative on top of your light source cover with a clean piece of glass take a picture straight on with your digital camera framing as much of the negative as possible import it into photoshop invert it and now your negative you took is now a positive and you can edit to your liking. You can even lay out a some tape to be able to quickly change your negatives for the next shot.

One more thing Remember the days when you got no feedback you didn't know how your pictures came out until the mailman slid them into your mailbox you run out rip open the envelop and quickly look at each picture with great excitment. I think that is what I loved about film.

I didn't have a big problem. My first didital camera was the Nikon D70S. 35mm and this Nikon were very close in quality. I love tech. But for me I know what each camera can do and which is best for each shoot. I've upgraded and retired my D70S. For weddings I shoot digital because I now can take 1500 to 2000 pictures and able to give my customer a Superior package with some medium film. Studio I used all, but mostly large format 4x5 and at times 8x10 or medium 6x4.5mm 6x7mm. So I haven't fully made the switch but now I spend more time in Photoshop and Lightroom and less in my wet room. I have over 150 film cameras and still use most of them. There is no equal to a large format view camera. A 35mm has to be enlarged 10x to get an 8x10, a 4x5 2x an 8x10 is there. My 11x17 WOW. Just think if a 4x5 enlarged the same as a 35mm to get an 8x10(10X) it would be a 40x50 print of same quality. Im done

I just went to their site and read the terms here is part of it
"1. Important Information about This Legal Contract

1.1. This Sale Agreement is a legal contract between the Customer and Whirl Wind Software Outlet center. The Customer accepts this Sale Agreement by making a purchase, placing an order, or otherwise shopping on the Site. (References to "you" or "your" shall relate to the Customer; references to "Whirl Wind Software" or "Site" or "Store" shall relate to this online store, and its affiliates.) The terms and conditions of this Sale Agreement are subject to change without prior notice, except that the terms and conditions posted on the Site at the time the Customer initially places or modifies an order will govern the order in question.

2. Basic Conditions of Purchasing at Whirl Wind Software online store

2.1. You are informed that the software is in languages noted on the site or by the Support representative;

2.2. You will thoroughly follow the downloading and installation instructions on your account;

2.3. You cannot register the software with the manufacturer. All updates are available for all the products;

2.4. You do not receive printed license documentation;

2.5. You do not receive a copy of the software on a disk.

2.6. The Store will assist the Customer with downloading and installation issues. We will not provide technical support after the software product is downloaded and installed; neither will it be available from the manufacturer of the software product. We help only with installation and adjustment of the software." Note line item 2.3 and 2.6. They are not from the US. and not leagle

[quote=JerseyGRRRL]uscollegebuy.com is legit. The programs are quite complete. They are also the latest versions. Yes you must submit your school name, student ID card and I forget what else. Within 24-48 hours I received my ok to purchase. But be forewarned: They will only sell you a program once. If, for example, you buy a new computer and don't have your license code, you may not re-purchase. Buying Lightroom 3 and CS5 was a really good move for me.[/quote

I Volunteer to teach 5th graders photoshop. I agree Lightroom and CS5 are great programs. I have been using the Eductor version form CS2 to CS5 and true you can only buy one Education program per School year. You can move them from one computer to another by going in and disabling that program and installing it on your new computer and just use the code on the program. The code given to you by Adobe to activate the Teacher program is only used once to activate that program number on the box. I just bought a new laptop and had no problem moving it. also before I got a second program for my desktop I could disable the one on my laptop and reactivate my desktop by reintering the program number and with out uninstalling the program and when I need to go back just reverse the operation. This is leagle as long as you don't have two activated at the same time. Adobe tech support can also help with the above.

This is a $300.00 program the Student Teacher program from Adobe is $99.00. I would say it is a 30 day free download or Pirated copy. Ask them this question "Do I register this program with adobe" or better yet ask Adobe if it is real!!

How many photographers does it take to take one picture.... 1001, One to shoot the picture 1000 to tell you how you should have taken it. There is a lot of great input here and some not so great. There is a lot of talent out there, all you have to do is to ask, listen and not be afraid to try new ideas and choose what works for you and pass on your knowledge.

I agree with Ripley44224 you are the one that will compose the shot not the camera. Your camera is as fast as most pro film cameras of just a few years back. Your CMOS will record better than a 35mm film. Like he said go out and enjoy and shoot.

Nice choice Like all the Nikons easy to start using and you can grow into it as you need to. Enjoy

I shoot Nikon and never went to the "DARK SIDE" LOL. Well I guess I have. I have a Canon A1 and an AE1. You will never be sorry for buying this camera!! I can't belive I said that I might loose my place in the Nikon club. LOL. Your camera will give you years of great service if you remember a few things, Keep a young eye and mind take a lot of pictures don't be afraid to take the shot. and as said above Have Fun. I take my camera with me every where I go, My wife calls it my life support system. Well I don't take it every where she will not let me take to bed.

As I read your question What you want to do is make the off camera flash fire and your pop up flash not fire. Well I shoot with a D300s and It will do as you want. So I went to nikonusa.com and pulled your D90 manual up and on page 188 it explains how to set up your camera to do this.Briefly it states " Choose built in flash mode Comander mode, you have three modes TTL, M and --, Select the -- then finish setting up your flash. In this mode your built in flash still needs to be up as if it would be used as a flash but will not flash but it still controls the remote flashes as normal ie TTL, manual via IR. Also you could use an SU800 at a cost of around $350. I still use the above mode a times. Good luck. Bruce

Improper stowage is a big factor. Cool dry is the best stowage. Wiping down and keeping it clean. One repair man told UV kills it. Constant usage is good. I at times will pull out my View camera lenses and fire my strobe through it. Don't know if that does any good or not but it doesn't hurt. I was thinking of using a good UV light.

As for Repair The cost isn't all that bad. One day I droped my camera and lens. The camera came out fine but the filter ring and front element didn't make it. Well the new lens is only $495. A total bring it back to new was only $129.00 They opened it cleaned replaced any worn parts replaced the Filter ring and front element all for that one Price and took a week. Same for most cameras my sisters Olympus P&S had a brokenn LCD and the lens wouldn't retract it cost her $69.00 with a one year warranty. Most repair shops will give you a free est. of repair.