Help choosing which camera!

lambtron · 01-19-2010, 07:27 PM

So, about a month ago, I was on the brink of purchasing a used nikon d40 for 325, but it fell through, as did the other deals I found after. I have found several other d40s all in the range of 375-425, however I've been considering just forking out the extra cash for something else. Taking into account the 1k in extra money I have set aside for photography purposes, I'm considering just going all out for the D90. I found a used one, with 2,092 actuations, with the 18-105 kit lens, for 975. Should I jump all over this, or just settle for the d40?

BMW F22 · 01-19-2010, 08:02 PM

I would go for the D90. You could start out with a D40 but once you become better you will wish that you had a more advance camera. My rule of thumb is always to get the model with more bells and whistles than you think you need. That way you can grow into it rather than having to sell and buy a new camera.

Look up the camera at Walmart/Sears and see if they carry it. You can get 20% back at Sears I believe (essentially about 11% back since you have to pay tax). I don't know that much about Nikon so I can't comment on whether that's a good price or whether that's a good lens or not. I'm sure others will chime in though.

Ender514 · 01-19-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lambtron

So, about a month ago, I was on the brink of purchasing a used nikon d40 for 325, but it fell through, as did the other deals I found after. I have found several other d40s all in the range of 375-425, however I've been considering just forking out the extra cash for something else. Taking into account the 1k in extra money I have set aside for photography purposes, I'm considering just going all out for the D90. I found a used one, with 2,092 actuations, with the 18-105 kit lens, for 975. Should I jump all over this, or just settle for the d40?

amazon sells the D90 with the kit lens....brand new...for $1,052.98

Inspired · 01-19-2010, 11:15 PM

For $975 I rather get a brand new D90.

PNF · 01-19-2010, 11:32 PM

you are not considering Canon?

I used to have a D40x and loved it, but I must agree.. its a great camera to start.. but once you learn more about photography.. you'd wish you have a higher end camera.

If you find a good deal on D90, go for it..

or go for a Canon ^^

I jumped ship from Nikon to Canon.. :P

and +1.. for $975.. I'd get a brand new D90....

Unless you can talk it down more to around $850 or so...

Camera depreciates rather quickly.. its the lens that matters.

leejoobin · 01-19-2010, 11:35 PM

I got a d90 about a month ago and I absolutely love it.

Andrew@ET · 01-25-2010, 02:40 PM

Cannon xsi or tl1 are pretty good for the price ..

I bought an xsi just came in today 529 shipped with kit lense brand new. With the
money you save you can buy a better lense.

Derek Zoolander · 01-26-2010, 09:52 AM

You'll want to invest more in lenses, so I would start out with an average body. The problem with low end Nikons is the lack of a built-in AF motor in the body.
I suggest a Canon XSi, which I got last month.

- Paul - · 01-26-2010, 10:56 AM

Nikon D5000

Andrew@ET · 01-26-2010, 01:15 PM

got my xsi yesterday its sick !

ZJP · 01-27-2010, 11:44 AM

Found a couple of sick deals for you...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-DSLR-D90-B...item5d277daf58

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-NIKON-D90-CA...item20aebee7e8

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-D90-12-3-M...item45f0b4f2f7

01-19-2010, 07:27 PM	#1
lambtron First Lieutenant 162 Rep 336 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	Help choosing which camera! So, about a month ago, I was on the brink of purchasing a used nikon d40 for 325, but it fell through, as did the other deals I found after. I have found several other d40s all in the range of 375-425, however I've been considering just forking out the extra cash for something else. Taking into account the 1k in extra money I have set aside for photography purposes, I'm considering just going all out for the D90. I found a used one, with 2,092 actuations, with the 18-105 kit lens, for 975. Should I jump all over this, or just settle for the d40? __________________
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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I would go for the D90. You could start out with a D40 but once you become better you will wish that you had a more advance camera. My rule of thumb is always to get the model with more bells and whistles than you think you need. That way you can grow into it rather than having to sell and buy a new camera. Look up the camera at Walmart/Sears and see if they carry it. You can get 20% back at Sears I believe (essentially about 11% back since you have to pay tax). I don't know that much about Nikon so I can't comment on whether that's a good price or whether that's a good lens or not. I'm sure others will chime in though.
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Inspired Colonel 148 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (2)	For $975 I rather get a brand new D90.
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PNF Colonel 167 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 15' YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wayne, PA / Taipei iTrader: (4)	you are not considering Canon? I used to have a D40x and loved it, but I must agree.. its a great camera to start.. but once you learn more about photography.. you'd wish you have a higher end camera. If you find a good deal on D90, go for it.. or go for a Canon ^^ I jumped ship from Nikon to Canon.. :P and +1.. for $975.. I'd get a brand new D90.... Unless you can talk it down more to around $850 or so... Camera depreciates rather quickly.. its the lens that matters. __________________ 2015 F80 Fully loaded (minus the CCB) YMB M3 / Individual Amaro Brown BBS \| KW \| Vorsteiner \| IND \| Akrapovic \| BMW CF Performance Interior \| Brembo \| Eibach 2008 E92 335i (sold)
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leejoobin help 103 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: internet iTrader: (1)	I got a d90 about a month ago and I absolutely love it.
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Andrew@ET Brigadier General 181 Rep 4,038 Posts Drives: Red thing Join Date: May 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (9)	Cannon xsi or tl1 are pretty good for the price .. I bought an xsi just came in today 529 shipped with kit lense brand new. With the money you save you can buy a better lense. Last edited by Andrew@ET; 01-25-2010 at 10:39 PM..
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Derek Zoolander Banned 90 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	You'll want to invest more in lenses, so I would start out with an average body. The problem with low end Nikons is the lack of a built-in AF motor in the body. I suggest a Canon XSi, which I got last month.
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Andrew@ET Brigadier General 181 Rep 4,038 Posts Drives: Red thing Join Date: May 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (9)	got my xsi yesterday its sick !
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ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 125 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	Found a couple of sick deals for you... http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-DSLR-D90-B...item5d277daf58 http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-NIKON-D90-CA...item20aebee7e8 http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-D90-12-3-M...item45f0b4f2f7
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