I know that the D90 gets brilliant reviews and almost has a cult following. I have been looking at getting a D7000 and two of my reasons for it over the D90 is the focus points and low light ability. There are however many D7000 owners having focusing problems and i dont know whether to gamble and go for it if i can find one or try and find a D90. I know this being a D90 section some may be a bit bias but please be as honest as you can.

thanks

Simon

You will have a LOT less trouble finding a D90 than you will a D7000, so the REAL question is this...

How long do you want to wait to purchase a higher priced D7000?

Get the D90 and get the learning curve out of the way. When production re-starts on the D7000, you will have a very nice piece of equipment to either trade in or sell outright to finance the newer camera.

BWTHDIK?

BTW: I am just looking at this logically. I have a D3100 that I really like.

I have both the 90 and 7000 and I find myself using the 90 as often as the 7000. It seems less fussy for high quality lenses and camera shake. Of course, the 7000 low light IQ is better, but in natural daylight the difference is tiny. Remember that the 90 has (me thinks) the same sensor as the 300. You can go a long way with the 90 and it's been around for a while so you know it should be trouble free.

if you think the D90 has a "cult" following, you should see the D7000 following...LOL.

The D90 is a great camera, i had one. The D7000 is a great camera as well, and has newer technology. You honestly cannot go wrong with either choice. If cost is an issue, go for the D90. As mentioned before, the D7000 is getting harder and harder to obtain. If video is a concern, dont think twice about the D7000 and the D90's video capabilities are FAR behind that of the D7000. Being that the D7000 is constantly compared to the D300s, as apposed to the D90, it is on the higher end of the spectrum and in my opinion will take you further than the D90. Your earning curve will be the same, no matter which body you get.

Originally Posted by JoeLewisPhoto

If video is a concern, dont think twice about the D7000 and the D90's video capabilities are FAR behind that of the D7000. Being that the D7000 is constantly compared to the D300s, as apposed to the D90, it is on the higher end of the spectrum and in my opinion will take you further than the D90. Your earning curve will be the same, no matter which body you get.

I just bought a D90 and love it. I also came across a great deal of references to the video capabilities but this was never going to be a factor to sway me in favour of one over the other as if there is a choice of photos or video, the photos will always win with me. For someone who really enjoys shooting movies/clips and has fun editing them, I can see this being a feature worth considering.

A seemingly silly consideration, but after comparing various cameras on the specs, the ergonomics of the D90 appealed to me. This is a very personal thing, but I just love the way it feels to hold it. When I take my camera out with me, the camera backpack is really an accessory - the camera is always in my hand and I want it to feel comfortable. Just thought I would throw a very non technical plus in for what I think is a great camera.

Actually, the "hand feel" comparison is just the right approach. If your camera is not comfortable in the hand, then you just will not use it no matter how spectacular the capabilities are.

This is very much like the Smith & Wesson vs Colt. If I want a pretty weapon, a Colt wheel gun is a joy to behold.

If I want my target dead, a Smith & Wesson Model 69 will do the trick. For those that don't know, the hand grip on the Smith is quite a lot larger than the Colt.

It "fits" my hand perfectly. The Colt grip is just too dang small.

So the point is that if it don't fit, it won't be used.

JMTCW

Thanks guys. I have had a play with the D7000 and totally loved it the instant i held it. I'm not quite in the position to buy yet so dont know what i will do. Ideally i would get both to have a back up as i am hoping to get into wedding photography a bit and wouldnt do it without a second camera.

If it was my choice to make, I'd get the D90. After all the horror stories I've read about the D7000, and the availability issues, and the focus issues among other things.....I don't know....seems like a no brainer to me. I was even going to see if anyone would trade me their D90 for my D200, that's how much I like that camera.

As for the video feature; I've said it before and I'll keep saying it.........if you want video, buy a friggin' video camera! That's what they're made for! You buy a DSLR to take pictures! But hey.....that's just me. I'm funny like that.

Originally Posted by fotojack

But hey.....that's just me. I'm funny like that.

I'm Funny Like That II

Hey Jack the D90 is a fabulous camera but don't dare sell your D200, I'm still saving for a lens for mine and I'll need your advice on how to work the camera!!