New Nikon D90 Where to buy?

[JohnR]

Who's read up about the new Nikon D90? I looks awesome! I've been given the nod to get one:D, time to up date from the D70 (Not that there is anything wrong with that!)

So does anyone have any good suggestions as to where to buy from?

The best price I've found so far is $2268 with the 18-200 EF IF VR lens. That's from Camerasdirect.com.au

Cheers,

JohnR

[big guy]

Try Diamonds photographic in Rundle st Adelaide.
Tell them the price you got and they will beat it, I am pretty sure.
they do a lot of insurance stuff.

Ever thought of a D200 or D300?

Best of luck.
I got a D70s.
Time to update-diddo-

[discowhite]

SYJ Tech Online (http://www.syjtech.com.au/dispdet.php?idw=0809191801077464)

cheers phil

[MinniTheMoocha]

Try Cheap Digital Cameras Australia - Dirt Cheap Stores (http://dirtcheapcameras.com.au/)

[dmdigital]

Try HKSupplies.com they are good to buy from (but no Australian Warrantee) and also Photo Continental in Brisbane are competitive on price.

[JohnR]

Thanks DiscoWhite, I have now orded one from SYJ online very good price at least $300 cheaper than the rest!

I am so excited I can't wait :banana::banana::banana:

I'll have to do a review once I got to know my new friend :wub::wub::blush:

It should arrive Monday! :D

Cheers,

[matbor]

Will be interested to see some video on it !!

Have seen a couple that aren't that good.

[dullbird]

personally that was actually something that would put me off the D90, but thats just me

i think video should be kept to a video camera and pictures to a picture camera...you get problems when you intergrate them i think the biggest problem is quality next, i wuld thought it plays a part on the size of the unit.

still from what i have read good write ups just not my cup of tea

[dmdigital]

It's the way of the future unfortunately, just look at the specs for the new Canon 5D MkII

[JohnR]

That's right it is the way of the future. It's a bit like saying they'll never beat 35mm or I'll stick to records, CD aren't phonicaly as good. Yes they are both true statements but you'd be trying to hold back the tide if you try and avoid a camera with video.

And who say's it's a compromise? I certainly don't think they have compromised on the still side of this camera and even if the video is just a bonus extra at 720p or 1240x720/24fps it's right up there with most of the high end pro/am video cameras!

Try it and see what you think?

Cheers,

[dullbird]

That's right it is the way of the future. It's a bit like saying they'll never beat 35mm or I'll stick to records, CD aren't phonicaly as good. Yes they are both true statements but you'd be trying to hold back the tide if you try and avoid a camera with video.



And who say's it's a compromise? I certainly don't think they have compromised on the still side of this camera and even if the video is just a bonus extra at 720p or 1240x720/24fps it's right up there with most of the high end pro/am video cameras!

Try it and see what you think?

Cheers,

the compromise was my opinion...i suppose because when i took a friend to buy a video camera that came with photo function. filming was great the pictures were medioka. but the difference in size between that model and the one below it with out the crap picture function was quite a difference......

and i suppose i would have to have try and see, as i dont believe the filming would be up there with the pro/am film cameras, otherwise you wouldn'y be buying a D90 for just over $1000 when to buy a pro/am film camera in hi def your looking at a min of $5000.

and I'm not saying its not going to happen i know it is, i was just saying in my opinion i wish they would leave the filming to the camcorders and the picture taking to the digital cameras. as you know that its probably not going to be an option in the future to buy a camera without it as they will all have it due to the fact that if they dont all have pretty much the same thing then they get left behind in the market.

I can take pics from my video camera now, would I ? NO i take my camera with me as well. becausde i like to film while i'm taking pictures:)

[matbor]

not a nikon... but oh well.....

Canon Digital Learning Center - Sample Video: EOS 5D Mark II (http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=2086)

[JohnR]

Got my D90 with it's 18-200 today :D Give me a couple of day's and I'll post a few picks and vid's. So far I am mega pleased !!! It is one slick camera :woot::woot::woot:

Cheers,

[JohnR]

Wow I just looked at that Cannon EOS 5D video, now that is no compromise! I just hope my D90 is 1/2 as good as that!

[The Fish]

Hi John

How have you found the D90 so far? I am currently looking at getting one and was wanting some first hand feedback. How do you find the video and do you have any good photos to post now?

Cheers
Dan

[greg-g]

Hi
I've had a D90 for a month now, upgraded from a D60. I'm extremely impressed. I kept my 18-200 VR Nikkor zoom. The two work very well together. I'm now looking for a longer telephoto zoom, and a macro lens, but the prices are rather scary.
Its not as big or expensive a the D300, not as rugged either, but from reports the results are probably better
Once you understand the limitations of movie mode, I think it will give excellent results, but its no real replacement for a movie camera. The biggest advantage is it exchangeable lens, and the ability to get true depth of field effects. The biggest limitations are the microphone, manual focus, and distortion of moving or panned objects.

Greg-g

[cafmike]

The Nikon d90 (http://www.cameta.com/Nikon-D90-Digital-SLR-Camera-Body-36657.cfm) is just plain awesome. I got a great price on mine for only $899. You can also go through bing and get 5% off. I got mine from Cameta