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artview · Oct 12, 2009, 8:27 PM

I have been using film SLRs for over 30 years and am going to purchase a digital slr next week. I have a couple of digital point and shoots ( Fuji and Panasonic 10mp 12X zoom) but want to finally upgrade.I take a lot of small children shots and zoo animals. (I work at a zoo)I think I have narrowed the field down to the Nikon D90 or D5000.
Is it worth spending more money for the D90? I intend on starting with the 18-200 nikon lens. I originally wanted the D300 but can't justify spending that much for a part time hobby to only print the odd 8 X 10.

mtclimber · Oct 12, 2009, 9:06 PM

Hi there art-

I originally began with the D-5000 camera and then I returned it. Re-thinking my strategy, I think that I would opt today for the Nikon D-90.

However, we should not discount the reports of "deadshot" who does indeed use a Nikon D-5000/Nikon 18-200mm lens combination. Perhaps he will chime into this thread as well.

Sarah Joyce

TCav · Oct 12, 2009, 9:46 PM

If you can get what you need from among the Nikon AF-S, Sigma HSM and Tamron BIM lenses, then the D5000 will save you some money. But if you need something special later, like a fast lens for indoor shooting, or a macro lens, you may wish you had gotten the D90.

MrMayface · Oct 12, 2009, 10:31 PM

Well I just left BB with the D5000 in hand. The guy took 15% off the $749. I couldnt pass that up, although the D90 is pretty sweet. My friend just bought the D90 last week, so I will be able to get my hands on it from time to time. I actually went in to look at the D3000, but I was sold on the video on the D5000, even though you have to manually focus it.

mtclimber · Oct 13, 2009, 9:25 AM

Congratulations, MrMayFace, on your new Nikon D-5000-

As, TCav, noted above in his post, the D-5000 works well if the selection of AF-S and third party lenses, can meet your needs. Have fun with your new camera and post some photos when you have a chance.

Have a great day.

Sarah Joyce

MrMayface · Oct 13, 2009, 8:29 PM

Can someone suggest a good backpack bag?

bhammitt · Oct 13, 2009, 8:39 PM

Congrats on the new camera!! I love my Lowepro Slingshot bag it's on sale at Best Buy for $71.39 this week.

Bob H.

KDKarlson · Oct 14, 2009, 9:48 PM

You didn't mention if you had some Nikon-mount lenses from your film days... if so, more than likely your old lenses won't autofocus on a D5000.

MrMayface · Oct 15, 2009, 12:36 PM

Thanks Bob! I saw those, but I didnt care for the over chest style bag. I went with this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Flipsi...pr_product_top

artview · Oct 16, 2009, 11:40 PM

thanx everyone I got the D90

Oct 12, 2009, 8:27 PM	#1
artview Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6	D90 or D5000? I have been using film SLRs for over 30 years and am going to purchase a digital slr next week. I have a couple of digital point and shoots ( Fuji and Panasonic 10mp 12X zoom) but want to finally upgrade.I take a lot of small children shots and zoo animals. (I work at a zoo)I think I have narrowed the field down to the Nikon D90 or D5000. Is it worth spending more money for the D90? I intend on starting with the 18-200 nikon lens. I originally wanted the D300 but can't justify spending that much for a part time hobby to only print the odd 8 X 10.

Oct 12, 2009, 9:46 PM	#3
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 13,742	If you can get what you need from among the Nikon AF-S, Sigma HSM and Tamron BIM lenses, then the D5000 will save you some money. But if you need something special later, like a fast lens for indoor shooting, or a macro lens, you may wish you had gotten the D90. __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'. "One good test is worth a thousand expert opinions." - Tex Johnston, Boeing 707 test pilot.

Oct 13, 2009, 8:39 PM	#7
bhammitt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,288	Congrats on the new camera!! I love my Lowepro Slingshot bag it's on sale at Best Buy for $71.39 this week. Bob H. Last edited by bhammitt; Oct 13, 2009 at 8:41 PM.

Oct 14, 2009, 9:48 PM	#8
KDKarlson Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Portland/San Diego Posts: 51	You didn't mention if you had some Nikon-mount lenses from your film days... if so, more than likely your old lenses won't autofocus on a D5000. __________________ Kurt _______________________________________________ D90, D40x, D40, 18-55VR, 18-70, 18-105VR, 35f/1.8G, 50f/1.4G, 60 AF-S Micro, 70-300VR, Tamron 10-24, SB600 F100, N50, 24f/2.8D, 85f/1.8D, 135f/2 DC D, 28-105D, 35-80D, 70-210D,

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Oct 12, 2009, 9:06 PM	#2
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	Hi there art- I originally began with the D-5000 camera and then I returned it. Re-thinking my strategy, I think that I would opt today for the Nikon D-90. However, we should not discount the reports of "deadshot" who does indeed use a Nikon D-5000/Nikon 18-200mm lens combination. Perhaps he will chime into this thread as well. Sarah Joyce

Oct 12, 2009, 10:31 PM	#4
MrMayface Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 13	Well I just left BB with the D5000 in hand. The guy took 15% off the $749. I couldnt pass that up, although the D90 is pretty sweet. My friend just bought the D90 last week, so I will be able to get my hands on it from time to time. I actually went in to look at the D3000, but I was sold on the video on the D5000, even though you have to manually focus it.

Oct 13, 2009, 9:25 AM	#5
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	Congratulations, MrMayFace, on your new Nikon D-5000- As, TCav, noted above in his post, the D-5000 works well if the selection of AF-S and third party lenses, can meet your needs. Have fun with your new camera and post some photos when you have a chance. Have a great day. Sarah Joyce

Oct 13, 2009, 8:29 PM	#6
MrMayface Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 13	Can someone suggest a good backpack bag?

Oct 15, 2009, 12:36 PM	#9
MrMayface Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 13	Thanks Bob! I saw those, but I didnt care for the over chest style bag. I went with this one. http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Flipsi...pr_product_top

Oct 16, 2009, 11:40 PM	#10
artview Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6	thanx everyone I got the D90