Best SLR camera for intermediate photographer?
Posted by admin | Under Nikon D90 DX Monday Sep 21, 2009I’m looking into investing in a good, solid digital camera for my photography needs (I used to have a Nikon DX, sister took it). Price isn’t a problem, and I would love to hear advice from professionals: Which camera is best for an intermediate photographer? Is the Nikon D90 good? Thanks!
Hello Sue,
I have to say the D90 is a fantastic camera for a intermediate photographer. You have the basics down by using the DX, so the D90 would be the next step. The D5000 is just below the level of the D90 and a D300 is a step above. Just released is the D300s.
One comment for boomn4×42 on the D40. There are large differences between the D40 and the D90. The amount of lenses that can be used with the D90 is far, far more than the D40. The D90 has a larger sensor and can remotely control off camera lighting with out a command unit. The D40 is a great beginner camera and I have bought 2 of them for my kids to take photos of their lives moments, and to build their skills.
I really like the Nikon D40… I don’t think you get that much of a benefit for paying more money for the D90, the extra features you get aren’t worth the extra price.
I honestly believe the D40 is the best DSLR on the market for anyone less than a professional photographer.
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anything Nikon makes is good. If you are used to the Nikon platform, by all means, stay with it. I, personally would go with a Canon, but I’ve been using them for 35 years.
Good luck and have fun.
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I’d highly recommend either the D90 or D300, depending on how you want to spend your money. Of course, you could get a D90 and a lens or two with the difference in price.
These two Nikon DSLR cameras have internal autofocus motors, allowing them to AF with a wider variety of lenses. The D300, after one setting, meter with almost all older non-AF Nikon lenses. I use that feature to utilize my collection of Nikon and 3rd party lenses from my 35mm days.
The D90 had the video capture option (also offered in the newer D300s) and is lighter & smaller than the D300.
The D300 is a semi-pro camera with a magnesium chassis and weather sealing. I’ve survived many a rainstorm shooting football games with my D200.
Both cameras have dual control dials and more photographer control than the D40,D60, D5000, & D3000. They also have a second dedicated info lcd on the top plate (backlit), as well as dedicated batterypacks to give you higher fps shooting and battery capacity.
Here’s a comparison chart for you.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=nikon_d40%2Cnikon_d60%2Cnikon_d90%2Cnikon_d300&show=all
Click on the links within for detailed reviews.
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Amateur & professional photographer for 50 years & still learning…
I would recommend the D90 as well as the Canon EOS 50D
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Hello Sue,
I have to say the D90 is a fantastic camera for a intermediate photographer. You have the basics down by using the DX, so the D90 would be the next step. The D5000 is just below the level of the D90 and a D300 is a step above. Just released is the D300s.
One comment for boomn4×42 on the D40. There are large differences between the D40 and the D90. The amount of lenses that can be used with the D90 is far, far more than the D40. The D90 has a larger sensor and can remotely control off camera lighting with out a command unit. The D40 is a great beginner camera and I have bought 2 of them for my kids to take photos of their lives moments, and to build their skills.
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