nikon D90

stormchaser2005 · 09-02-2009, 6:15 PM

Ok. I'm pretty lucky in that I have some money in the bank but my savings are earning very little at the moment due to the low interest rates and I just spotted a D90 for £719. I know I don't need one, it would just be a for the sake of it purchase but......... I know I could sell the D40 and make some money back which would make it even cheaper

This is where you lot come in, you either have to be the voice of my conscience so that I don't buy it or go and buy them all so they are out of stock.....

steadyeddy · 09-02-2009, 6:45 PM

Just traded up from a D40x and do not regret it one bit. The D90 is great.

My main reason was the ease of use (more hard setting buttons and top LCD) and that I have 2 non motorised lenses. I also find the auto focus much better with the increased number of points together with the active D-lighting.

sdb123 · 09-02-2009, 6:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stormchaser2005

Ok. I'm pretty lucky in that I have some money in the bank but my savings are earning very little at the moment due to the low interest rates and I just spotted a D90 for £719. I know I don't need one, it would just be a for the sake of it purchase but......... I know I could sell the D40 and make some money back which would make it even cheaper

This is where you lot come in, you either have to be the voice of my conscience so that I don't buy it or go and buy them all so they are out of stock.....

Well prices are only going one way at the moment.

Go for it!

The only place you'll get the D90+kit lens cheaper is from Dixons Tax Free (£693 IIRC). Only worthwhile if you're going via an airport in the not too distant future.

stormchaser2005 · 09-02-2009, 6:58 PM

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Originally Posted by steadyeddy

Just traded up from a D40x and do not regret it one bit. The D90 is great.

My main reason was the ease of use (more hard setting buttons and top LCD) and that I have 2 non motorised lenses. I also find the auto focus much better with the increased number of points together with the active D-lighting.

But I only bought my D40 in November and you two really aren't helping

Farno · 09-02-2009, 7:03 PM

Going to upgrade my D40 to a D90 tomorrow, hope this helps

Where are you look to get that sort of price? Body only I'm looking at £640

stormchaser2005 · 09-02-2009, 7:14 PM

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Going to upgrade my D40 to a D90 tomorrow, hope this helps

Where are you look to get that sort of price? Body only I'm looking at £640

kit is here for £719 body only is £629

Nikon D90 with 18-105mm ED VR Lens Kit [01043431] - £626.08 : Trade Cameras, Focused on the Big Picture

No it doesn't help, I know my money is just sitting there earning nothing but you are all supposed to tell me it's extravagent and unecessary not help me spend it!

you are a bad bad lot

Farno · 09-02-2009, 7:16 PM

You could also invest in some new glass to hang off the front of it.

stormchaser2005 · 09-02-2009, 7:17 PM

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You could also invest in some new glass to hang off the front of it.

you are a bad bad man

steadyeddy · 09-02-2009, 7:28 PM

and a new 2nd battery and capture NX2

booyaka · 09-02-2009, 7:38 PM

went from a d40 to a d90 last month -

superb stuff - was playing about with movie mode last night for the first time properly and was very very impressed with it - takes a good video!

Also makes the previously manual focus 50mm f1.8 a lot more fun to use being autofocus now on the d40.

As a famous marketing manager at Nike once said

Just do it!

Keiron · 09-02-2009, 7:52 PM

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went from a d40 to a d90 last month -

But is the image quality any better?

sdb123 · 09-02-2009, 7:53 PM

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But is the image quality any better?

In what way would you define better?

Keiron · 09-02-2009, 8:04 PM

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In what way would you define better?

Bit provocative eh

For me: sharper images and less noise at higher ISO

dazza74 · 09-02-2009, 8:17 PM

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Originally Posted by stormchaser2005

But I only bought my D40 in November and you two really aren't helping

That's good being only 3 months old should help in resale value

Go for it, sort of camera that'll keep you happy for years the D90 it's got so much on it.

stormchaser2005 · 09-02-2009, 8:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dazza74

That's good being only 3 months old should help in resale value

Go for it, sort of camera that'll keep you happy for years the D90 it's got so much on it.

is there not a voice of reason on here anywhere or do you all just like spending other peoples money?

Keiron · 09-02-2009, 8:28 PM

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is there not a voice of reason on here anywhere

Yes, me

Hence asking the question whether it will actually produce better pictures.

sdb123 · 09-02-2009, 8:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Keiron

Bit provocative eh

For me: sharper images and less noise at higher ISO

The D90 shoots very nicely at ISO 1600; I saw a reply the other day with a very agreeable shot taken at ISO 3200....a vast step up from the D40 (which I used to own

).

If you're into macro shots or want to get focus spot-on then the Live View feature is very useful too.

In terms of sharper images, well that is a little subjective; the processor inside the D90 is definitely a step up from that of the D40 - I would suggest that the lens' used would contribute more though.

stormchaser2005 · 10-02-2009, 1:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sdb123

The D90 shoots very nicely at ISO 1600; I saw a reply the other day with a very agreeable shot taken at ISO 3200....a vast step up from the D40 (which I used to own

).

If you're into macro shots or want to get focus spot-on then the Live View feature is very useful too.

In terms of sharper images, well that is a little subjective; the processor inside the D90 is definitely a step up from that of the D40 - I would suggest that the lens' used would contribute more though.

well I did say I wanted to do macro......

You are all bad bad people and I just ordered it.

pattyg · 10-02-2009, 1:11 PM

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Originally Posted by stormchaser2005

kit is here for £719 body only is £629

Nikon D90 with 18-105mm ED VR Lens Kit [01043431] - £626.08 : Trade Cameras, Focused on the Big Picture

No it doesn't help, I know my money is just sitting there earning nothing but you are all supposed to tell me it's extravagent and unecessary not help me spend it!

you are a bad bad lot

That's a good price....very tempted myself.

BFassassin · 10-02-2009, 2:04 PM

Thats a really great price.
What are tradecamerasonline like to deal with?
I have never heard of them before and not much is coming up about them in searches.
Thanks

stormchaser2005 · 10-02-2009, 3:28 PM

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Thats a really great price.
What are tradecamerasonline like to deal with?
I have never heard of them before and not much is coming up about them in searches.
Thanks

No idea, this is the first time I have used them. I blame AV forums for my new telly that I bought boxing day cos I found the deal on here and I blame them for this new toy too as I found the link on this site and all these bad people made me buy it

Be careful, they'll get you too!

there was a thread on here; http://www.avforums.com/forums/digit...ealt-them.html

BFassassin · 10-02-2009, 4:35 PM

They got me

I have been looking to get this camera for a few weeks now and this is the best price I have seen it apart from the dixons tax free.
Hopefully I will get it early next week

stormchaser2005 · 10-02-2009, 4:46 PM

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They got me

I have been looking to get this camera for a few weeks now and this is the best price I have seen it apart from the dixons tax free.
Hopefully I will get it early next week

you're done for, there is no escape for you now

BFassassin · 11-02-2009, 2:28 PM

Just got an email telling me that due to a delay the website wasnt updated and the D90 is out of stock.
I can either cancel my order or wait for their next shipment on the 11th of march

I dont know what to do now. Thats a month away

dazza74 · 11-02-2009, 2:55 PM

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Just got an email telling me that due to a delay the website wasnt updated and the D90 is out of stock.
I can either cancel my order or wait for their next shipment on the 11th of march

I dont know what to do now. Thats a month away

No idea mate, if you want it anytime soon looks like jessops and currys have stock but your talking £799 for the kit

stormchaser2005 · 11-02-2009, 2:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BFassassin

Just got an email telling me that due to a delay the website wasnt updated and the D90 is out of stock.
I can either cancel my order or wait for their next shipment on the 11th of march

I dont know what to do now. Thats a month away

I've had the same e-mail and a refund has already appeared on my card in my paypal account so will eventually end up back in my bank

dazza74 · 11-02-2009, 3:06 PM

Worth keeping an eye on Argos, if they get any stock in it looks like it will be priced at £743 unless they put it up as well

stormchaser2005 · 11-02-2009, 3:16 PM

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Worth keeping an eye on Argos, if they get any stock in it looks like it will be priced at £743 unless they put it up as well

Argos are out of stock online and at all 10 stores in my area so doesn't seem likely

I am a bit disappointed but to be fair to them tradecameras have lifted it from their website and refunded me fairly quickly so that's in their favour. There is a small shop I didn't know was there that I found when I got the D40 so I am off to see what he has, I don't like my local jessops, they are rude!

BFassassin · 27-02-2009, 6:41 PM

Got my D90 today from equipment-express :D
Its a serious camera and there is a hell of a lot to learn.
Its a bit daunting as a beginner

Strobe · 28-02-2009, 8:50 PM

Now back in stock at some Argos stores for £745 odd.

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