What I have heard about the D90 is that is similar in build to the D80, however has a sensor similar to the D300 and the af system of the D200. Quite a camera for a grand..
I put in part time at a camera store. I can guarantee you that the D90 is out. I've played with it a fair bit and can say that it is a great camera for the money. I'd probably still go D300/D700, but still great IQ. Since I have all Canon and Sony lenses and accessories, I'm unlikely to start yet another line to pick one up though.
sboerup wrote:
I stand corrected, I thought it was just preorder. I still wouldn't consider it a tool for a professional, but still a great tool.
Are you saying photographs can't be made with this non-pro camera that has manual controls and the lenses that fit it will not be clear and sharp even if they are Nikon's best?
jamshonger wrote:
At least now i will have a 2 cameras with me at weddinngs.
The D90 looks to be one of the best bang for the buck camera bodies, albeit in a body not built to pro standards. 12 meg 3" screen and live view great sensor to 3200 ISO and af system of the D200 which a photog friend of mine has a a b/u to the d300 and says it is a great little af system.
Sure there are better, but for the $, it looks to be a top performer and capable as a main or b/u to one of Nikon's bigger bodies.
Sam,
Yes there are several using the 20D/30D or 40D for weddings and getting great results.
the only thing for me w/ getting a D90 as a back up/2nd body is the fact that it takes SD cards and my D300 takes CF cards. I'm gonna just bite the bullet and go D700 after october.
diggitydawg510 wrote:
the only thing for me w/ getting a D90 as a back up/2nd body is the fact that it takes SD cards and my D300 takes CF cards. I'm gonna just bite the bullet and go D700 after october.
SD vs CF cards... I would be so afraid of losing a SD card. If I dropped a CF card the odds are someone would find and call (I have my name, number and the word REWARD written on each one) where as an SD card is so small someone may never find it.
The D90 is very tempting for a couple reasons, but the D700 is seventh heaven... at the moment.
anyone here actually tried the d90 in a wedding situation? i just sold my backup body and im looking for something new. i was going to get a d700 but i already have a D3 and i dont know if now is the time to spend on not necessities.
i know the D90 is enough as a backup or for the 20 minutes per wedding when i shoot with 2 bodies but i want the d700, you know new toys...
It will always (and always has) come down to the image maker behind the tool ........ and no, I'm not calling any of you tools
Jeez folks, take a closer look at the current offerings on the market now ! The wedding photography biz has never been softer. So hone up on those skills first, and then decide on the D90, 50D, D300, 1Dmk III, Rebel XSi, D700, A900, or 5Dmk whatever !
I'd be happy to walk into any wedding and start taking pictures with any two of them !
I shot my first wedding as the primary a couple of weeks ago and I bought a D90 as a backup and for the video feature to work into slide shows, previously I used a D40 as a back when I shot 2nd.
Image wise the D90 is just as good as the D300. AF is good, not as good as the D300 but it didn't hinder me. A few things that did bother me was the AF points, I'm used to the D300 and I found the D90 limiting here. Next up which was really frustrating was the 4000/s shutter limit. I love shooting wide open but with not a cloud in the sky during this wedding I kept bouncing off the shutter speed limit, wish I had a filter with me. Finally, control, I LOVE the manual controls of the D300, the D80 has more than the D40 but not enough, for the fast pace of weddings IMHO.
As for video, I barely used it, kept forgetting, too busy waiting/concentrating on getting the shot, that may change as I get better and relax more.
Having said that, I am selling the D90 now and picking up the D700 which will render the D300 as my backup, hopefully in time for my next wedding on the 15th.
If you're a good photographer, a D90 will do just fine, but you probably won't want to use one. If you're not a good photographer, the D90 won't work well, but that's probably what you should use.
