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Photophil2010
01-07-2011, 6:18pm
I wonder what others think about which camera to upgrade to from a D90?
I like macro, landscape, birds. I don't often shoot sport or have fast frame rate needs.
Cheers

Kym
01-07-2011, 6:57pm
Wait for the D400 next month and then pick between it and the D7000 (unbiased Pentax comment)

ksolomon
01-07-2011, 7:00pm
Phil, 12 months ago I upgraded my D90 to the D7000 and it is an awesome camera and I have not looked back you will be amazed at the quality especially in low light, on saying that I do agree with Kym though depending on your budget and timing might pay to wait for the release of D400.

kiwi
01-07-2011, 7:17pm
For what you've described the d90 seems perfect. Don't upgrade, get more or better glass, flash, tripod etc

Seriously, a d7000, 700 etc will not improve your photography that much, if at all

Why ?

Tommo1965
01-07-2011, 8:24pm
Kiwi is again on the money

Chookman
02-07-2011, 1:55pm
Agree x2 with Kiwi

Chook

Photophil2010
02-07-2011, 3:19pm
Thanks fellas for the sensible advice to keep my D90. It is a great camera and I probably haven't reached the limits of it's capability.
I have some money burning a hole in my pocket and this is what tempted me to look at an upgrade.
Maybe I will buy that long lens that I have wanted for a while. I will also wait for the new Nikon releases.
Cheers

RRRoger
02-07-2011, 4:19pm
The D7000 is an upgrade to the D90 in every way.
However, I think the D5100 would be better for your use.
Smaller price, size, and weight.
Articulating screen that can magnify the subject before taking the shot.

I have both and always use my D5100 on trips and hikes.
I also prefer it for Video.

For Event Photography: MotoCross, Equestrian, and Running we use two D7000 Nikons.
They have replaced my D3 bodies as I can no longer handle the weight for 4 - 8 hours.

Cheryl A
02-07-2011, 11:58pm
I have the D7000 and just LOVE it, however, Kiwi has a point when suggesting you stay with the D90 and use the money for another lens for your kit, or Speedlight etc.

Happy shopping!!:)

Tommo1965
03-07-2011, 9:58am
op

I see you have a sb700?...if so ..Id buy another to give you more flexibility for your hotshoe lighting ....a Vr II 70-200 would be a great upgrade to the 70-300 and coupled with a 1.7TC gives about the same reach with better IQ/sharpness.....

keep the D90 for another 1-1.5 years then upgrade to a better body....I will be keeping my D300s for at least that long before I start looking at camera bodies ...but if you have loads of money to burn.....go get what your heart wants...:)

Harrier
03-07-2011, 11:46am
It is all in the Picture. I have a Nikon D80 and I believe some of my photos match anything. I mainly take birds ! A big Australian Bird Group on Flickr. Check the glass out on ebay , always something for sale, in the long lens field people buy one for a world trip etc and then it sits in the cupboard.

I keep forgetting how to Post a picture here and then I resize it wrong! Crickey I must be getting old. :)