New Nikon D90

Epacy2 · 01-09-2010, 03:08 AM

I absolutely love this camera! It feels so great, has many ridiculous functions and obviously takes fantastic photos.
It really feels great in the hand and has a VERY quality feel all about it.
Can't stop taking pictures!!

And the best is saved for last...

PNF · 01-10-2010, 12:29 AM

Getting the Nikon is the first mistake..

(okok, I'll get flamed... its all personal preference).

But seriously, if you look at those professional sports shooters or fashion mags... 7-8 out of 10 uses Canon. :P

Well, I guess depends where you go I guess... anyway, D90 is a nice camera. A friend of mine has it.. even though he gets dissed a lot by the rest of us.. (all canon users).

oneintheory · 01-10-2010, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNF

Getting the Nikon is the first mistake..

(okok, I'll get flamed... its all personal preference).

But seriously, if you look at those professional sports shooters or fashion mags... 7-8 out of 10 uses Canon. :P

Well, I guess depends where you go I guess... anyway, D90 is a nice camera. A friend of mine has it.. even though he gets dissed a lot by the rest of us.. (all canon users).

Yeah...you will. The upper end nikons are really better than the 5dMkII. What you see are Canon lenses, as there aren't as many Nikkor supertelephoto options. Canon L glass is extremely prevalent, but you can get adapters to use it on Nikon bodies.

Dan in PA · 01-10-2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNF

Getting the Nikon is the first mistake..

(okok, I'll get flamed... its all personal preference).

But seriously, if you look at those professional sports shooters or fashion mags... 7-8 out of 10 uses Canon. :P

Well, I guess depends where you go I guess... anyway, D90 is a nice camera. A friend of mine has it.. even though he gets dissed a lot by the rest of us.. (all canon users).

The best camera is the one that's with you....

....even better if it's a Canon.

PNF · 01-10-2010, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneintheory

Yeah...you will. The upper end nikons are really better than the 5dMkII. What you see are Canon lenses, as there aren't as many Nikkor supertelephoto options. Canon L glass is extremely prevalent, but you can get adapters to use it on Nikon bodies.

Why would you compare upper end Nikons to 5DII? I wouldnt put 5DII "high end"... its a budget FF that Canon sells for those semi-serious photographers. (true on Nikkor super telephoto), but even for general uses, I'd say there are more canon users than nikon. Sure, more doesnt mean better and I dont want to start this beat to death topic. Sorry if I did, so I will stop.

D90 is a great camera and I have tried it a few times and they're great. (I used to have a D40x myself).

So, enjoy your D90 man, I'm sure you'll add more lens to your collection in the future.

- Paul - · 01-10-2010, 05:50 AM

Canon 5d isn't a fair comparison against the D90 - it was around $800 more!

The D90 still holds its own on the image quality front though - as borne out here.

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng...2%29/Canon#357

Comparing the D90 to its Canon equivalent - the D50

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng...rand2%29/Canon

BTW - I have a Canon.

Ender514 · 01-10-2010, 10:03 AM

congrats on the new camera!

scollins · 01-10-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNF

But seriously, if you look at those professional sports shooters or fashion mags... 7-8 out of 10 uses Canon. :P

You think so? Do I need to post up that photo from Sports Illustrated again? The one that shows about a 50/50 mix of Canon vs. Nikon at a sporting event? That may have been the case years ago, but Nikon is making a comeback in sports photography.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneintheory

What you see are Canon lenses, as there aren't as many Nikkor supertelephoto options. Canon L glass is extremely prevalent, but you can get adapters to use it on Nikon bodies.

The only Canon option that doesn't have a Nikon equivalent is the Canon 800mm f5.6. There is also the Canon 1200mm, but it $120,000 and I think they offer maybe 2 or 3 a year. Canon does offer a few slower choices for the 400mm focal length though...

Focal Length:
300mm f2.8 - Both
300mm f4 - Nikon (only $1,400 but no VR)
400mm f2.8 - Both
400mm f4 - Canon
400mm f5.6 - Canon (only $1,340, but no IS)
500mm f4 - Both
600mm f4 - Both
800mm f5.6 - Canon

It does come to down to personal preference more than anything though. I personally don't like Canon's rear dial setup, preferring Nikon's two dial locations. But Canon L glass is cheaper than the equivalent Nikon lens, which is a bummer (being a Nikon shooter.)

Oh yeah, and ask the Canon guys in the "Controlled Lighting" contest how they feel about their built-in flashes not being able to act as Commanders....

(7D excluded....) The Nikon D70, D80, D90, D300, D300s and D700 all have that feature available....

All that being said, were I buying from scratch today, the Canon 7D would be a major decision vs. the Nikon D300s (I have the D300.) For the hundreds I could save on L glass vs. the Nikon equivalents, I could probably learn to deal with the Canon's rear dial placement......

scollins · 01-10-2010, 02:16 PM

Now how did this degrade into a "Canon vs. Nikon" flame war anyway?

- Paul - · 01-10-2010, 02:22 PM

Question

Quote:

Originally Posted by scollins

Now how did this degrade into a "Canon vs. Nikon" flame war anyway?

Answer

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNF

Getting the Nikon is the first mistake..

(okok, I'll get flamed... its all personal preference).

Epacy2 · 01-10-2010, 10:58 PM

Imagine my reaction when I checked this thread again...

Anyway, I am very pleased with the D90. The in-camera photo processing is really nice and the slideshow etc. features are nice, but probably won't use them much.

I am by no means a pro or even semi-pro, yet. I was just looking for a camera upgrade, obviously a dSLR, and with the video record function, this camera fits MY needs nicely and that's why I got it. Even though the video is only 720p and has a minute limitation, it was a better trade off than the Canon 50d, which has none and I didn't want to spend another $600 to go for the 7D.
It's funny how the Canon snobs in here act as if the D90 is a cheap Taiwan knock-off with retarded picture quality. But, I guess that is how it is.

I am coming from a little Cannon SD550.

As far as the lenses go. I thought I wouldn't need many as I'm not that far in the weeds right now, but I can tell I already want one that zooms a good bit more.
I have had alot of fun with the camera this weekend and already went through a battery.
It came just in time to capture my newest mod, CF chargepipe!
I have not modified any settings but here is a pic of the pipe and one of my new x-mas puppy!

PNF · 01-10-2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by - Paul -

Question

Answer

hey, I clicked your photo link.

Love the photos you took.

ok, back to flame wars or OP thread.

Vudoo4u2 · 01-11-2010, 12:11 AM

as ive posted...

how can you support a company that advertises like this

:

in all reality, nikon + canon both make good products, just have to find that one that fits you and go with it. seems the OP has so props...enjoy the gear!!!!

Epacy2 · 01-11-2010, 12:21 AM

I had no idea my thread would bring out all the haters. Oh well...

scollins · 01-11-2010, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy2

I had no idea my thread would bring out all the haters. Oh well...

They are just envious! Enjoy the camera, take lots of pics. I suggest even checking with a local camera shop to see if they offer any classes.

scollins · 01-11-2010, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vudoo4u2

as ive posted...

how can you support a company that advertises like this

:

in all reality, nikon + canon both make good products, just have to find that one that fits you and go with it. seems the OP has so props...enjoy the gear!!!!

The chick likes her sausage, what's to complain about? Or are your puritan sensibilities assaulted by the bare naked ass on the guy?

Funny, the ad reminds me of the Austin Powers sight gags...

Vudoo4u2 · 01-11-2010, 01:51 AM

shes about to take a bite!! I dont know what kinda of girls youve been with.....but part of me already feels sympathy for your pain (key...not empathy)

hahaha

BMW F22 · 01-11-2010, 02:18 AM

Cool- the D90 is a great camera. Looks like it's pretty solidly built.

- Paul - · 01-11-2010, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNF

hey, I clicked your photo link.

Love the photos you took.

ok, back to flame wars or OP thread.

Many thanks - appreciated.

chris s · 01-11-2010, 01:04 PM

Looks like a boxer puppy... Hard to tell. Is it?

arrutled · 01-11-2010, 01:16 PM

Love my D90. Wish it did better about 800 ISO though.

Epacy2 · 01-11-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chris s

Looks like a boxer puppy... Hard to tell. Is it?

Yes it is. Bout 11 weeks old.

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