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Hi all,
first time that i have posted on this forum, but am after some feedback about these two models.
Seem to have the itch at present to upgrade my d3000 for more flexibility in control etc. The d7000 is mouthwatering but at roughly twice the price, is it worth it for some one who does not shoot every day. d5000 and d3100 I feel may not be enough of a step up I feel?
how do you see it?

hmmmmmmmmm!


jon
 
What cant the D3000 do that you want it too?

What glass do you have? Better glass maywell make your D3000 like a new camera again.

The D90 is a great camera, and from what Ive heard, so is the D7000. The video on the D7000 is better, if thats your thing. The high ISO is a little better than the D90 too. But in the right hands both can produce superb images.
 
Hi thanks for reply, tend to mainly use nikon 18-200 dx vr 3.5-5.6 lens, some times use sigma 17-70 2.8-4.5 non vr, which i feel is a bit faster. should i be going prime to get more from this body before looking to upgrade?

presume the d90 iso performance would be a massive step up from d3000, video capability not a major issue i feel. the d7000 is obviously better than d90, but is it £500 better!

jon
 
I upgraded from a D40 to a D7000 and the differences are unbelievable. Not in terms of specs or features, but the feel and design of the camera - every little thing has been thought of from customisable buttons to the little safety clip that prevents the battery falling out if the batt door is accidently opened.

How long have you had the D3000 for - if not long I would suggest using it for another 6 months or so and then go for the D7000 - don't bother with D90 or D300s these are old technology. The D7000 will be at premium prices for a few months unless you risk one direct from the far east so by the time you buy prices should be £200 or so lower.
 
don't bother with D90 or D300s these are old technology.
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Fair enough, but just because there's something new doesnt mean that all existing cameras suddenly stop taking quality images!!! D90/300 images are easily able to be blown up to A2, and the high ISO performance is very good, certainly up to 1600 even as jpegs.

Back to the OPs question, is the D7000 £500 better than the D90? As with most things in life you get in to diminishing returns. I have just ordered a d300s over a D7000, as the D90 image quality is more than good enough for me and I want the solid build quality, focussing and 8fps.

Each individual should work out what they want from a camera and decide what they are prepared to pay - and it's different for everyone!
 
Dave Pickett said:
Fair enough, but just because there's something new doesnt mean that all existing cameras suddenly stop taking quality images!!! D90/300 images are easily able to be blown up to A2, and the high ISO performance is very good, certainly up to 1600 even as jpegs.

Back to the OPs question, is the D7000 £500 better than the D90? As with most things in life you get in to diminishing returns. I have just ordered a d300s over a D7000, as the D90 image quality is more than good enough for me and I want the solid build quality, focussing and 8fps.

Each individual should work out what they want from a camera and decide what they are prepared to pay - and it's different for everyone!
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i 2 agree with dave, the d300 maybe old technology but crop cameras are only just catching up with it now,
 
Mmm..Tim,
Thanks for reply, obviously upgrading from a d40 to a d7000 would feel like a fantastic upgrade, but how much difference than upgrading to a d90 which is a well accomplished and respected model as no doubt the d7000 will become, like you suggest if i can chill out for another 6 months the price may come down to put the REAL differences more into perspective. other than that as Dave Pickett says the d90 is still a fantastic choice!

still confused really!

Jon
 
As someone who has gone D90 to D7000 I am more than happy with the D7000 and I have since sold the D90 on.. I did keep it for a couple of days to make sure I was happy with the D7000 though :)

If I had the choice now I wouldn't buy a new D90 but would consider a second hand one if price were the major influencing factor. If I were buying new then I would go with the D7000.

I found the ISO performance and focus speed to be better on the D7000 so far. Only <1000 shots in so not explored the camera too much.
 
tim_uk said:
I upgraded from a D40 to a D7000 and the differences are unbelievable. Not in terms of specs or features, but the feel and design of the camera - every little thing has been thought of from customisable buttons to the little safety clip that prevents the battery falling out if the batt door is accidently opened.

How long have you had the D3000 for - if not long I would suggest using it for another 6 months or so and then go for the D7000 - don't bother with D90 or D300s these are old technology. The D7000 will be at premium prices for a few months unless you risk one direct from the far east so by the time you buy prices should be £200 or so lower.
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You know I have heard this said a few times in the past that certain cameras are old technology and don't buy them. I had this when I bought my Fuji from various shops etc I bought it and it was an excellent camera. I had this again when I was looking at the D90 and I bought it anyway and guess what - yes its an excellent camera that I am more than happy with.

Just because something is new doesn't mean it will be better. There are times when manufactures actually use inferior components in 'new' stuff to cut costs etc (I am not saying this is the case with the D7000) or to try new ideas out that sometimes don't work as good as the old

Look at the Mir space station it was as old as the hills with ancient technology compared to what NASA was using but guess what - it worked, and worked well when NASA had nothing but problems
 
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D90 does everything I need it to (and more !)...
Can't think I would change it for anything other than FF (D700) TBH.

The D7000 does look good, but is it really £500 better than the D90 ???
 
Thanks for all of your feedback, will still keep 'chewing the cud', may well see if I can pick up a good 2nd hand d90, d7000's may take a long time to drop in price I suspect! If anyone has one available,let me know, never that happy buying these sort of goods on e-bay, much prefer to get one from a forum member.

Jon
 
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