d7000 vs d90 vs d5100.. HELPPPPP!!!

[AntrimHills]

No point asking me what I think. As I think everyone knows by now, I'd pick a D90 over a D5100 for lots of reasons, and if my budget was as tight as yours, I'd pick the D90 over a D7000 too, and get the glass you really want. Don't get me wrong, I personally picked the D7000 over the D90, but not because the D90 was older or less able, it simply came down to picking a camera I was happy with. I could have got a D90 with a 16-85, but decided on a D7000 with a 18-105; the lens covers a lot of ground, and so far 95% of my shots have been in the 18-85 range. Who knows maybe I'd have been better getting the 16-85

Marcel's advice and getting a good used D90 and good pre-owned glass couldn't be better. I think it's better going for a cheaper body, and getting better glass; I think quite a few in here told me that was their viewpoint too; and it's what I'm recommending you to do.

 

[eurotrash]

5100 all the way. it seems to be the best body you can afford anyhow. The D90 is a dinosaur now, and will be even more so when you actually get used to it. Better sensor (same as the D7000 actually), better ISO handling, the list really goes on and on. Pull the trigger on the 5100 and you'll be glad you did.

Also, the 18-105 is a fine lens. Don't feel so limited. I have a 70-300 and I find that I don't use the 2-300 range much at all. I only use it because I CAN, no because I NEED to. I would be fine with 80mm reach realistically. Then again, you might want to shoot arctic cats in the Himalayas or something in which case 300mm would be great to have.

 

[RickSawThat]

It all depends on what you like to shoot.

For me the size of the D5100 is perfect as I shoot street portraits and smaller and lighter is better for my style of shooting. I'll sit/stand/walk for long periods shooting people as they go about their day. There are days where I am shooting for 3 hours straight all hand held. If the functions of the D7000 came in the size of the D5100 I would like that. But I'll sacrafice some functionality for the lighter weight and smaller size.

Others what every function that the D7000 offers and for them that's the right camera.

Either way I would prefer newer technology (D5100/D7000) versus older (D90).

If you were to get any of the 3 you have a great camera in your hands and can make amazing images

That's just my humble opinion. I have no regrets on my choice with the D5100 at all

 

[Kamesh]

Thanks all,

I will pay one visit to the store and will pick whatever comes to my hand. I will pick any of the three.

The funniest part is, I have gone through all these suggestions given by people across the globe and was till recently confused. once I joined a forum, made a post and am suggested the same thing, I feel more than satisfied

Out of the three, I will get one which touches my heart more closely.
But, getting a used d90 is not very simple in India, I will buy the new one

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[emoxley]

I never said anything of that sort.

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I know you didn't, but if you read the posts in this thread, someone else suggested you do that............



I have the D7000 and love it. I believe a person should buy the best they can afford, to start with, to be happiest down the road. If I could have, I would have bought a D3s, even though I didn't need one. I'm adding lenses as I can afford them. As far as the D7k having features you may not need right now, I'm also a firm believer in "it's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!" Not just with photography, but everything..............

I'm just the opposite of some. I hate a small camera! The D7k was even too small, once I got it and started using it. So, I ended up getting the Nikon battery grip for it. It adds bulk to the camera, as well as holds an extra battery. Now I feel like I have a real camera in my hands, instead of a small toy. It also adds some weight, so it helps to balance things when I have my 70-300mm lens on the camera, set at the 300mm focal length, which is most of the time. I know a lot of folks like smaller cameras, and lighter weight, so it's just me disliking smaller cameras. I have big hands.
Good luck with whatever you get.

 

[Kamesh]

Oh,
But I have this tendency of purchasing a new one always. But here in India, we guys do not have three flexibility like the Americans or Europeans. We get to buy and no refund or exchange within 30 days period

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[Kamesh]

Sure, got all the inputs I need.
Will get something which satisfies my needs

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[Eye-level]

Now don't tell me you can't get a good camera in India without being screwed because I don't believe it. It is a Nikon I wouldn't worry to much about it. So what if the warranty expires and it breaks. (At this point I will remind you to grip your camera tight lest you drop it and break it on no account of it's own...trust me it happens everyday even in India... )

 

[Eye-level]

Have you looked into used D300s and D700s from KEH in the states ?...

 

[Kamesh]

KEH?

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[emoxley]

KEH?

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KEH
Buy & Sell New & Used Cameras

 

[Kamesh]

Thanks for the link emoxley

Today, I had visited a shop just next to my home. Their price for d7000 (with 18-105mm kit lens) is 72k (approx. 1300 USD). That's the price all over India. Additionally, that guy is gonna give me a Tripod, UV Filter, Cleaning Kit, HDMI Cable and Screen Guard, and said things can be worked out once I make out a decision.

The moment I felt d7000 in my hands, i forgot about d5100 and for that matter even d90. However, these two models are not in the display case. I think I am gonna get one (who knows which one) within the next 10 days

Since, i learnt myself about the manual photography and don't know the theory apart from trying to manage take good pics, Can i find any link which explains in detail about the d7000 and it's feature functionality?

 

[emoxley]

Even before I actually got my D7000, I knew it was the one I was going to get. I watched the Digitutor from Nikon over and over, until the info finally started to sink in. Then, when I got the camera, I watched it more, with the camera in my hands. I would pause the videos, and do the same on my camera, as they did in the videos. It helped a lot to familiarize myself with the camera, the button layout, and the features on it.
Nikon | Imaging Products | Digitutor | D7000

 

[Kamesh]

Just curious,

Is there any rumor of Nikon announcing a new camera this August?

 

[Marcel]

Just curious,

Is there any rumor of Nikon announcing a new camera this August?

Yes, there are always rumors.

 

[Marcel]

If you wait for the perfect camera, you'll never take pictures. Photography is about light and shadows, not cameras. Cameras are just tools. Sometimes someone can become better at something if he/she uses inferior(not the latest and most expensive) tools.

 

[Kamesh]

LOL, yes.

I may perhaps pick either d90 (with 18-105 kit lens + 1.8D 50mm) or d7000 with kit lens

 

[Marcel]

LOL, yes.

I may perhaps pick either d90 (with 18-105 kit lens + 1.8D 50mm) or d7000 with kit lens

Both of them are great cameras very capable of great pictures depending on the light and the photographer pressing the shutter button.

 

[Kamesh]

Here is a selection of few pics which I had shot over the last four years with my point and shoot:

 

[emoxley]

Nice shots with a P&S camera. You should do well with a good DSLR.............