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Hi everyone, I have a question:

I’m saving up for a DSLR, and I’m looking to get a Nikon D90, but after reading some of the posts on here, is it really a good idea? It seems its more about the glass then the body, is this true? And would it be better to buy a less expensive body and buy better lenses? The only reason I want to get a D90 is i want a camera that will keep up with me as I get better. I’ve been using a Fuji S9600 for about 2 years, but I now find myself getting really restricted and frustrated. So what do you think? should I buy a less expensive body like a Canon 1000D and get good lenses or go for the D90?
Thanks for your help.

Cheers
Chris.
 
Hi Chris,

Its a bit of both to be honest. I've got a D90 and its an excellent camera and I will have no need to upgrade for a few years. However glass is probably more important, the more you spend the better the quality (generally). I look at it bas a long haul, buy a good camera and slowly build the lenses up to where I want to be, could take years.

Oh, and I'd stick with your 1st idea and go with Nikon, but I would say that wouldn't I.

Andy
 
If you're definitely going with Nikon, I would stick with the D90 as the best entry level option. D60, D3000 and D5000 (as well as the older D40(s)) are all restricted by their need for AF-S (or equivalent) lenses to retain Auto Focus. While many claim this isn't a problem, talking to people who have bought them as a toe dip into DSLR photography has proved to me that it IS a restriction. Sure, you can save a few quid on the original body price but then you have to spend more on lenses (new) and/or spend more time looking for 2nd hand ones since the number of D40/60 etc that were sold means that there are a LOT of people looking for the same lenses! The D90 also has far more room to "grow into" as you learn more, meaning that an (inevitable if the bug strikes!) upgrade can be put off for longer.
 
agree with above, go for a DSLR you won't regret it until you end up with no money getting new lenses and accessories LOL

but again a Nikon D40 is a nice DSLR but limited with no auto focus. i had one and then went for a sony a300 as an upgrade
 
What is your budget.
For starter Nikons, the D90 is undoubtedly the choice to go.
Like above, the D40 D60 D5000 D3000 all have no auto focusing mechanisms, purely relying on AF-S lens, which, if you're serious about photography, you will find yourself restricted, and paying alot of money for these AF-S lenses.

And you will no doubt find usefulness in non AF lenses sooner or later. So it would be wise to invest in a AF motor body. D80 is the one step down from D90. But at today's prices, the D90 would be a better investment.
 
The D60 et al are great starter cameras, capable of great shots and - if you don't mind looking around for lenses with motors OR using manual focus they have access to a great range of lenses.

However, you WILL outgrow the D60 - I've had mine a year and a half now I think, and I'll be upgrading to a D90 at some point soonish, when I have the money... Although I may plump for another new lens first.

It all depends on your budget really - if all you have the cash for is a D60 with kit lens then go for that, you'll have great fun with it and upgrade as and when. If it's the choice between the D90 and kit lens or a D60 and a couple of good lenses - personally I'd go for the nice lenses every time. You can upgrade the body (as long as you're sticking to Nikon and DX) pretty much as easily as adding new lenses.
 
Why not go for a D200?

Better camera to learn with and second hand you could pick it up with a few decent lenses for around £600.
 
Hey thanks guys, some really good advice here.
i think after reading all the posts i'm going to go for the D90, i know i'm going to get the bug and be skint in a few months but, thats what it's all about :)
so cheers people for your time, very much appreciated.

Chris
 
did you track down a d90?
 
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