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<blockquote data-quote="Eye-level" data-source="post: 62824" data-attributes="member: 6548"><p>I faced a similar situation when I went digital. I knew about the new cameras but because of budgetary concerns I had to choose between the D5000 and D90 (which is like choosing between the D5100 and D7000) and I was needing the capability to use all of the old MF lenses. So I ended up going for the D5000 and I am happy with it but for one thing - no built in AF motor. Nowadays there are a few cheap AF lenses I would like to get and can afford but without that blasted built in AF motor they are only MF on my 5000. Should have bought the D90 and had my lenses AI'd that would have been the best choice for me but like a lot of choices I have made in life I missed it on that one. Be patient is my biggest piece of advice for you.</p><p></p><p>I would say get the D90 and spend your money on lenses. A bunch of folks here are going to tell you to get a D7000 which is a good option also albeit much more expensive. The benefit to you with the D7000 is going to be it's high ISO performance so if you are shooting in dreary weather or in some dark pub or wherever that may be a lot of help.</p><p></p><p>You could also hold out for the new D600 which looks to be like a dandy in the making if it ever gets here.</p><p></p><p>I will tell you this for sure no matter what you get even if it is an old D40 you are going to find it a helluva lot easier to deal with than a film camera. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Welcome to the forum hope to see you making lots of posts and sharing lots of pictures!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Eye-level, post: 62824, member: 6548"] I faced a similar situation when I went digital. I knew about the new cameras but because of budgetary concerns I had to choose between the D5000 and D90 (which is like choosing between the D5100 and D7000) and I was needing the capability to use all of the old MF lenses. So I ended up going for the D5000 and I am happy with it but for one thing - no built in AF motor. Nowadays there are a few cheap AF lenses I would like to get and can afford but without that blasted built in AF motor they are only MF on my 5000. Should have bought the D90 and had my lenses AI'd that would have been the best choice for me but like a lot of choices I have made in life I missed it on that one. Be patient is my biggest piece of advice for you. I would say get the D90 and spend your money on lenses. A bunch of folks here are going to tell you to get a D7000 which is a good option also albeit much more expensive. The benefit to you with the D7000 is going to be it's high ISO performance so if you are shooting in dreary weather or in some dark pub or wherever that may be a lot of help. You could also hold out for the new D600 which looks to be like a dandy in the making if it ever gets here. I will tell you this for sure no matter what you get even if it is an old D40 you are going to find it a helluva lot easier to deal with than a film camera. :) Welcome to the forum hope to see you making lots of posts and sharing lots of pictures! [/QUOTE]
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