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ZerocoolAstra
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D90 body 2nd hand value is significantly <$1K
D7000 body new price is significantly >$1K
I would consider that a substantial difference....
Just curious how you make use of the 39 focus points.
Do you shoot a lot of moving objects?
D90 body 2nd hand value is significantly <$1K
D7000 body new price is significantly >$1K
I would consider that a substantial difference....
Just curious how you make use of the 39 focus points.
Do you shoot a lot of moving objects?
Oops haha. i was comparing d90 kit with d7k body. My bad.
I use the 39 focus point for metering & focusing. (Am very very bad at tracking moving objects)
kriegsketten
New Member
Just wait a bit longer... D7K good cam but too small an upgrade for D90 users... Very fast you'll max out its capabilities ... Wait for D400, by then hardware bugs for D7k would have squashed fiat flat... Or better yet Fx if you do not need crop advantage... Nikon big announcements around the corner... So for now master all you can about DSLRs on D90... Next cam up you'd want even more things to learn rather than just happy with a few improvements on D7k which you already expected... My two cents ...
coolthought
Senior Member
after getting the D90, there isn't any much thing to look for in the next upgrade except if I want to do large print. comparing the sensor and iso between D7k. The attraction is not there. One stop higher and a higher pixel count in a sensor that is the same size. Right now, for me, the focus is on developing the photographer's eye and mind.
Thanks for helping me to hold on. Good point. Improve on the photographer potential.....
kriegsketten
New Member
Agreed, no point upgrade if D90 is still serving you well. Don't just upgrade because everyone's doing so.
Don't just upgrade because everyone's doing so.
kriegsketten
New Member
I know what you're saying... but minimum 8 FPS would be good.
Not that I'll machine-gun all the way, but frames between split miliseconds is crucial for me... Eg... 4 frames within 1 second versus 4 frames within 1/2 a second is a great difference to some...
ZerocoolAstra
Senior Member
How come this thread is becoming "D7k Fans Group" ?? 
I know what you're saying... but minimum 8 FPS would be good.
First of all, @ZCA I'm a D300s user
I'm pissed with the late arrival of D7k when I had my D90, but I'm glad it did not out perform the D300s in non-sensor aspects. Hence not a D7k fan.@kreigsketten: Neither D7k or D90 can give you the 8FPS that fits your needs. I'm refering to features such as MUP, AF tuning, the many AF points (39 vs. 11), higher FPS (6 fps), and many others hidden in the settings menu, that are found in D7k (and D300s and above) but not D90.
kriegsketten
New Member
First of all, @ZCA I'm a D300s user
@kreigsketten: Neither D7k or D90 can give you the 8FPS that fits your needs. I'm refering to features such as MUP, AF tuning, the many AF points (39 vs. 11), higher FPS (6 fps), and many others hidden in the settings menu, that are found in D7k (and D300s and above) but not D90.
Exactly, and why D7k would not meet my needs/wants/whatchamacallits. I'm hanging on to D90 now coz...urm... I don't have exactly much of a choice.
Have considered 300s as well, but...gut feeling tells me to wait and see... For general ability test - D90 passed with flying colours!
ZerocoolAstra
Senior Member
First of all, @ZCA I'm a D300s user
ok ok I stand corrected
Anyway judging from the number of uploads onto popular hosting sites such as Flickr, the D90 is still one very popular camera.
If anyone has any tips/tricks/shortcuts for people to enjoy using this camera more, or take better pictures with it, please do share
coolthought
Senior Member
First of all, @ZCA I'm a D300s user
@kreigsketten: Neither D7k or D90 can give you the 8FPS that fits your needs. I'm refering to features such as MUP, AF tuning, the many AF points (39 vs. 11), higher FPS (6 fps), and many others hidden in the settings menu, that are found in D7k (and D300s and above) but not D90.
for a higher fps, probably only those sports shooters will appreciate it better. Majority of my photos are non sports and the few drifting photos I have taken, I think I was managing quite well and with a decent hit rate. Rest of my photos are mostly landscape and this feature is just "a nice to have" function. For "AF point, sometimes the camera will focus on something else and I would prefer to use centre focus instead" quote from a friend who is using a D300s. This is same for me, what is the use of having so many af points when I am using centre focus? Multiple AF points, will be most useful for sports. Instead of relying on the multiple af-points, this is what I would do, plan, pre-focus and anticipate. This is just my preference. You may beg to differ.
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Smiles88 said:
Yeah, I know why you mean. Cause I am used to gripping the body rather than the lens. I tend to bring my camera up just propping it up with one hand. My middle finger is kinda sore after that. So just wondering if a bigger body/battery grip will help since both these options make the whole set up even heavier!
kriegsketten
New Member
With a heavier lens, it is not advisable to just grip the body and not craddle the lens - something is going to give at the mount area. Depends on how heavy is your lens I guess. I've attached a 1.5kg lens, with or without the grip I'd still craddle the lens with my left hand. And with or without grip your right hand will still be sore after a prolonged period of handling. In my case, my little finger gets numbed instead.
Bat grip helps in balancing the set at bit, but you'll be offset with an even heavier setup - more strength will be required. For me, bat grip helps save time loading a spare bat since you can have two, however that also adds a bit of weight. Secondly, if you constantly use portrait mode, the grip becomes extremely useful (your right arm will appreciate it more).
The other alternative is to install a monopod, if your lens allows it (provided it has a lens foot)...
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kriegsketten said:
Bro I cradle my kit lens also. Otherwise will be shaky. But for me, my left hand is always around the mount to the zoom ring area.
With batt grip will be easier to find a balancing point, but like what others said, set up will be heavier. If you're always holding your setup with just one hand, it might be a little difficult to balance it just right
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