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<blockquote data-quote="Akiviri" data-source="post: 135206" data-attributes="member: 13536"><p>Myself, when faced with the decision a few weeks ago moving from Canon to Nikon (best decision EVER!) I went with the D90 and here's why. </p><p></p><p>1)High ISO range (The ability of the camera to 'see' in low light settings). I can comfortably shoot at ISO 2500, or even higher if needed. What little noise I get actually looks more like film grain than the typical blotchy green/blue/red colors normally associated with high ISO. For ND filtered shooting, or night shots - this is a godsend.</p><p></p><p>2) I can use AF, AF-I, AF-D, AIS, AI, and AF-S lenses with the cameras built in motor - I don't need the lens servo (The "S" in AF-S). Although the AIS and AI lenses are still manual focus because there are no electronics with them.</p><p></p><p>3) Image quality is outstanding. Frankly I feel the only comparably priced camera that matches it straight out of the camera is the 7100. To get better you'd need to go full frame. My opinion anyway.</p><p></p><p>4) It is SO easy to use. All the usual functions you need to go hunting for have a button you hold, then spin the dial. Plus you still have an intelligently laid out menu system, plus a Function button you can assign to your own menu of quick hits if needed.</p><p></p><p>5) Light but tough, as far as I can tell. Not a magnesium body - but by no means cheap plastic either.</p><p></p><p>6) Did I mention image quality? </p><p></p><p>7) It doesn't cost a fortune, pick one up, with the Nikon 18-105mm VR lens (VR means Vibration Reduction - it stabilizes the image for handheld longer exposure shots so you don't get blurry pics) , and the Nikon 35mm prime - you're covered for everything but small and far away - for that the AIS 100-300 serves beautifully for $200 - total investment? Well under $1000 and I didn't get the 100-300 - not sure I need it since cropping is no longer an issue (because of the image quality lol), and I normally shoot landscapes and closer things anyway.</p><p></p><p>8) It fits my hand like a glove, rather than feeling like a Fisher-Price 'baby's first camera' it is decent sized.</p><p></p><p>These are most of the reasons I bought the D90, Newer isn't necessarily better and I'm an Image Quality/functionality guy. I don't easily bounce from camera to camera - I bought what I have for a reason and anything newer needs to be better, not just newer.</p><p></p><p>I'd recommend borrowing one - or Buying (Used or refurbished) from Adorama Camera to try it out. If you don't like it they are fine with a refund or exchange for up to 30 days after purchase - and they have great prices.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Akiviri, post: 135206, member: 13536"] Myself, when faced with the decision a few weeks ago moving from Canon to Nikon (best decision EVER!) I went with the D90 and here's why. 1)High ISO range (The ability of the camera to 'see' in low light settings). I can comfortably shoot at ISO 2500, or even higher if needed. What little noise I get actually looks more like film grain than the typical blotchy green/blue/red colors normally associated with high ISO. For ND filtered shooting, or night shots - this is a godsend. 2) I can use AF, AF-I, AF-D, AIS, AI, and AF-S lenses with the cameras built in motor - I don't need the lens servo (The "S" in AF-S). Although the AIS and AI lenses are still manual focus because there are no electronics with them. 3) Image quality is outstanding. Frankly I feel the only comparably priced camera that matches it straight out of the camera is the 7100. To get better you'd need to go full frame. My opinion anyway. 4) It is SO easy to use. All the usual functions you need to go hunting for have a button you hold, then spin the dial. Plus you still have an intelligently laid out menu system, plus a Function button you can assign to your own menu of quick hits if needed. 5) Light but tough, as far as I can tell. Not a magnesium body - but by no means cheap plastic either. 6) Did I mention image quality? 7) It doesn't cost a fortune, pick one up, with the Nikon 18-105mm VR lens (VR means Vibration Reduction - it stabilizes the image for handheld longer exposure shots so you don't get blurry pics) , and the Nikon 35mm prime - you're covered for everything but small and far away - for that the AIS 100-300 serves beautifully for $200 - total investment? Well under $1000 and I didn't get the 100-300 - not sure I need it since cropping is no longer an issue (because of the image quality lol), and I normally shoot landscapes and closer things anyway. 8) It fits my hand like a glove, rather than feeling like a Fisher-Price 'baby's first camera' it is decent sized. These are most of the reasons I bought the D90, Newer isn't necessarily better and I'm an Image Quality/functionality guy. I don't easily bounce from camera to camera - I bought what I have for a reason and anything newer needs to be better, not just newer. I'd recommend borrowing one - or Buying (Used or refurbished) from Adorama Camera to try it out. If you don't like it they are fine with a refund or exchange for up to 30 days after purchase - and they have great prices. [/QUOTE]
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