Nikon D90 Review Discussion

[Jim Keenan]

When the Nikon D90, the long anticipated replacement for the D80, was finally rolled out, the camera at first blush appeared to be a logical progression from the model it was designed to supplant: larger monitor, higher resolution sensor, expanded nominal ISO range and a higher continuous shooting rate. Pretty much standard stuff for a follow-on camera.

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[Andy Stanton]

What a nice camera - I want one!

[CalebSchmerge]

I saw one of these in person just a few days ago, but it didn't have a power source so I couldn't do anything with it. It looks like a hell of a camera.

[Jim Keenan]

My wife and I are driving the Alaska Highway in July/August 2009, and she's asked me to get her up to speed on a camera for her to use on the trip. I was gonna have her use my D200, but after having the D90 around for the review, I'll probably get her a D90 body. I was very impressed with the performance for the price.

[leaftye]

I'm surprised that this is a replacement for the D80 since prices are about 50% higher. If the prices for the D90 get down to the $800 range like the D80, it'll be awfully interesting.

[rowman]

Such a nice camera. The price tag (800$) seems interesting now I think considering the image quality.

[Jim Keenan]

Such a nice camera. The price tag (800$) seems interesting now I think considering the image quality.

Keep in mind that the D90 is probably about due to be updated/superceded. It's an excellent camera, but waiting a bit to see what comes next might be worthwhile unless you need the camera immediately. Since the D90 basically has the D300 sensor, an update might involve getting 1080i HD video - Nikon's overdue in this area. I wouldn't think the D90 replacement/upgrade would get the D400 sensor before the D400 comes out in 2011.

[rowman]

No I am not going to buy anything for the moment just I am reviewing the DSLRs to get more familiar with the features and also comparing the IQ with my camera to see how much will I really get and does it worth upgrading in the future or not for me? still not convinced... any way thanks for the information.

[KCook]

People often assume that a DSLR image has a lot more detail than a P&S. That is not the case, a 12Mp image is 12Mp either way. The DSLR image is better quality, mostly as a lack of sharpening, and much less noise. Increased DR is also possible, but may not make a difference in every scene. This gain in IQ can make severe cropping more practical. But ... if you're not all that fussy about the images and not cropping a lot ... then there is little need to jump to a DSLR.

Kelly

[leaftye]

KCook, I would say that the DSLR at least has the potential to have more detail than a P&S. With a P&S, the detail is limited by the quality of the lens and focus system. With all DSLR's, the optical quality of your lens is pretty much only limited by how much you're willing to spend. Also, at least some allow you to adjust the autofocus. Granted, the lenses on some P&S cameras aren't too bad, but I don't know of any that allow you to adjust how its autofocus works.