My D90...
Time flies! I just realized that I've jump-ship from several brand and platform through out these years in imaging world. Started from point-and-shoot to Super Zoom and then to D-SLR, then to Micro Four Thirds and then back to D-SLR again. Yes you may think that I am crazy, but I am not. I just love to explore and experience what's the difference between these few big players and I've learned a lot of pros and cons among them. If you ask me which one is the best? I'll say none of them are perfect, there are no need for argument or debate but trust me, they did took good picture! It's the matter of which you preferred and which you think it is the best for you, you're satisfied with its out come and overall capability, then be it :) that's the best for you.
For those who wanted to jump themselves into DSLR from point-and-shoot, my advice to them are, always remember that, when comes to audio, imaging stuffs, musical instruments and etc., trusting the brand is one thing, but must never be overwhelm by the typical feedback, always trust your preferences and the end result that you witnessed. Expensive gears don’t mean you can snap good picture, while cheaper line up does not mean that they are poor. It's the matter of how you handle them. To put it in a more simple way...driving a Ferrari never mean you're the fastest, it require skills, knowledge and tactic for you to stand on the podium ;)
For those who wanted to jump themselves into DSLR from point-and-shoot, my advice to them are, always remember that, when comes to audio, imaging stuffs, musical instruments and etc., trusting the brand is one thing, but must never be overwhelm by the typical feedback, always trust your preferences and the end result that you witnessed. Expensive gears don’t mean you can snap good picture, while cheaper line up does not mean that they are poor. It's the matter of how you handle them. To put it in a more simple way...driving a Ferrari never mean you're the fastest, it require skills, knowledge and tactic for you to stand on the podium ;)
Things I liked about D90...
As mentioned above, I've used and experienced several Entry-Level DSLR before D90, such as the Canon 1000D, Nikon D3100 and also the old Olympus E300. They were all great cameras. Despite the lesser features and limited functions offered, they still snap good picture and end result was quite satisfying. It's always nice when we can owned several different brand of imaging devices because this has allowed us to explore and known more rather than just read and listen to the others. My last Entry-Level-DSLR was the D3100.
Why and what made me jumped from a newer D3100 to the older D90? Because I love the controls and overall handling of the D90. It is so pro and so convenient yet very versatile. Another thing truly dragged me towards D90 is the AF Screw Drive that it had! With the built-in AF motor available, it has allowed me to explore my photography adventure with the older lens such as the 50mm f/1.8D and many more! Another fact is, many old D lenses are always more cheaper than the newer G lenses. Lastly is the speed of D90. The AF is fast and I'm very satisfied with it :)
D90 quick features...
Nikon D90 Key Features
- 12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
- 3.0-inch 920,000 pixel (VGA x 3 colors) TFT-LCD (same as D3 and D300)
- Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection
- Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
- Illuminated focus points
- Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
- IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)
- 4.5 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
- Expeed image processing engine
- 3D tracking AF (11 point)
- Short startup time, viewfinder blackout and shutter lag
- Slightly improved viewfinder (96% frame coverage)
- Extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening
- Improved user interface
- New optional compact GPS unit (fits on hot shoe)
- Same battery and vertical grip as D80
- Vignetting control in-camera
- 72 thumbnail and calendar view in playback
My line up....well, at least!
Lenses play as one of the most important role in photography world. Therefore there are good glasses and not-so-good glasses out there based on built, prices and the list goes on. As for my self, these are line up that spice up my need in my photography journey. The line up are typical...yes very typical that almost all Nikon DX owner had as their line up as well.
They are the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G, Nikon AF-S Micro 40mm f/2.5G, Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D, Nikkor 18-70mm DX ED, Nikon AF-S 55-200mm ED DX VR and lastly the AF-S 70-300 ED VR. But of course I've let go two of them as listed above, they are the AF-S 35mm and the 55-200mm VR. I've exchanged them to Micro 40mm f/2.5 and the longer reach 70-300mm VR for good.
They are the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G, Nikon AF-S Micro 40mm f/2.5G, Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D, Nikkor 18-70mm DX ED, Nikon AF-S 55-200mm ED DX VR and lastly the AF-S 70-300 ED VR. But of course I've let go two of them as listed above, they are the AF-S 35mm and the 55-200mm VR. I've exchanged them to Micro 40mm f/2.5 and the longer reach 70-300mm VR for good.