D50 Upgrade

I have been using a D50 with the 80-400vr lense for birdphotography but what to get another body that will give me less digital noise. The D7000 is one I have been considering. Price is good for both the D90 and D7000 but would like to know how the D90 would perform with the 80-400vr lense. Having thought about it a little more, would the D90 be a more suitable upgrade instead of the D7000. Any comments or suggestions are most welcome.

D7000 Body: $829.99
D90 Body: $629.99 (Both local prices)

Paul
Kingston, Ontario

well the D90 has the old D300 sensor, an Ok sensor, but the 7000 outranks it for performance in the noise department. Rember at 16M vs 12 Meg, the image can tolerate some noise reduction and still have the resolution.

I guess, you are price sensitive, because if noise was a concern, I would add a used D700 versus the 7000, but,,, perhaps you like the multiplier of the DX vs FX with that lens.

D90 is no slouch,, but.....I would still say go for the amazing price of 829 for the 7000, it is a better camera, built tougher, video, dual cards, better weather proofing, and can meter OLD manual glass. A whole lot more value for the delta 200.

Thanks for the input, I have been leaning towards the D7000.