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D5000 or D90
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drifit
Leading Member
before someone getting headache having same repeating thread.....
get the D300s. last much longer........!
get the D300s. last much longer........!
spbStan
Senior Member
Where it is the evidence?
Both cameras, the D90 and D300s share most of the same internals and optical elements. The 300s is heavier but that has little bearing on longevity, and in fact might account for more accidental drops. The difference in weight it sure to a metal outer case in the 300 and a durable high impact plastic outer cover on the D90 over a metal inner chassis. History as well as engineering data gives the advantage to lighter items over similar heavier items in surviving accident damage so the assumption that heavier items are longer lasting due to being heavier is not supported by evidence unless there is a specific design defect in one of the items. In fact the opposite it true generally.
The D90 and D300 both have had an unusually low warranty defect rate, but the D300s has not been out long enough for a track record yet.
Please give specific details of evidence of D300s lasting longer than D90. So far since the D90 has been out a year longer it has accumulated a positive track record for being a solid camera. The D300s can be judged after it has been out a year.
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Stan
St Petersburg Russia
Both cameras, the D90 and D300s share most of the same internals and optical elements. The 300s is heavier but that has little bearing on longevity, and in fact might account for more accidental drops. The difference in weight it sure to a metal outer case in the 300 and a durable high impact plastic outer cover on the D90 over a metal inner chassis. History as well as engineering data gives the advantage to lighter items over similar heavier items in surviving accident damage so the assumption that heavier items are longer lasting due to being heavier is not supported by evidence unless there is a specific design defect in one of the items. In fact the opposite it true generally.
The D90 and D300 both have had an unusually low warranty defect rate, but the D300s has not been out long enough for a track record yet.
Please give specific details of evidence of D300s lasting longer than D90. So far since the D90 has been out a year longer it has accumulated a positive track record for being a solid camera. The D300s can be judged after it has been out a year.
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Stan
St Petersburg Russia
Tan Khokhar
Forum Enthusiast
Well said re durability.
I like my D5000 brought only 2 days ago and will be picking up my 14-24 later today. I chose te d5000 because I will be updating to FF soon but wanted a good quality crop camera that was also 'portable' especially when lugging around with the FF and lenses.
The D5000 has the same sensor as the all the higher Nikon crops cameras so IQ shoudl be the same. What sold me on the camera is the flip out screen which is useful because of my minor disability.
I will try and take some pics next few days and post them on the forum.
However, if I was to have only one Nikon crop body I would have got the 300s or D90. The D90 in this case only because of the size and grip.
Regards
Tan
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I like my D5000 brought only 2 days ago and will be picking up my 14-24 later today. I chose te d5000 because I will be updating to FF soon but wanted a good quality crop camera that was also 'portable' especially when lugging around with the FF and lenses.
The D5000 has the same sensor as the all the higher Nikon crops cameras so IQ shoudl be the same. What sold me on the camera is the flip out screen which is useful because of my minor disability.
I will try and take some pics next few days and post them on the forum.
However, if I was to have only one Nikon crop body I would have got the 300s or D90. The D90 in this case only because of the size and grip.
Regards
Tan
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spbStan
Senior Member
For someone transiting from a point and shoot camera the D5000 will be more familiar since it has a swing out swivel display and more of its functions are accessed via menu selections. The image quality will be very close sharing the same imaging optics and sensors.
The display is viewed as a major advantage for beginning DSLR users and viewed as a major disadvantage by experienced users because it is smaller and more fragile than the 3" 930,000 VGA display on the D90 and higher end pro cameras in the Nikon line.
Another difference is the built in focusing motor that allows the D90 to auto-focus older designed (but many are still in production and class leading lenses such as the 85mm f/1.4, or ubiquitous 50mm 1.8D ) that will not work on the D5000 except as a manual focus lens.
More of the adjustments commonly used during photo sessions are available through dedicated buttons on the D90 making it easier to quickly make adjustments on the fly, without even looking at the screen.
Those are the main differences, both take excellent photos
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Stan
St Petersburg Russia
The display is viewed as a major advantage for beginning DSLR users and viewed as a major disadvantage by experienced users because it is smaller and more fragile than the 3" 930,000 VGA display on the D90 and higher end pro cameras in the Nikon line.
Another difference is the built in focusing motor that allows the D90 to auto-focus older designed (but many are still in production and class leading lenses such as the 85mm f/1.4, or ubiquitous 50mm 1.8D ) that will not work on the D5000 except as a manual focus lens.
More of the adjustments commonly used during photo sessions are available through dedicated buttons on the D90 making it easier to quickly make adjustments on the fly, without even looking at the screen.
Those are the main differences, both take excellent photos
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Stan
St Petersburg Russia
drifit
Leading Member
D300s got moisture sealing. try use your D90 while drizzling then let me know that D90 can survive that condition same to D300s.
you can take D90 and D300s, then knock each other hard. let me know the result before you jumping on me.
nikon tested D300s to survive 150,000 shutter release. D90 at 100,000 shutter release. i am just idiot that 100,000 shutter release means last longer than 150,000 shutter release.
thank you.
one of the main differences not yet mentioned is that the D90 uses a pentaprism and the D5000 a pentamirror.....this will make the view finder a bit darker in the D5000.
D90 also feels slightly heavier.
Easiest way to decide is:
a) work out your budget
b) determine your current and future usage
c) try them both out at a store. After a & b I was set on a D5000 until I actually tried them both out. For me the D90 felt better to hold and shoot and that made a nig difference for. I'd suggest you do the same since all you will get here is opinion.
If you want factual differences then just read the reviews of each here. Simples
D90 also feels slightly heavier.
Easiest way to decide is:
a) work out your budget
b) determine your current and future usage
c) try them both out at a store. After a & b I was set on a D5000 until I actually tried them both out. For me the D90 felt better to hold and shoot and that made a nig difference for. I'd suggest you do the same since all you will get here is opinion.
If you want factual differences then just read the reviews of each here. Simples
Scott Beattie
Active member
Im sure if the D300s was in reach the OP would buy one. The fact that it's almost twice the price of the D90 means it shouldn't even be mentioned in this thread.
Personally I would have the D90.
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Nikon D40, Sigma 18-50 2.8, Sigma 10-20, Nikon 70-300VR
Personally I would have the D90.
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Patco
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You might want to check some of the many previous threads on this question:
http://search.dpreview.com/index.php?q=d90+d5000+-new&page=0&scope=Forums&forumid=1034&age=All&field=Name&results=Default&sort=Date&view=Default
Patco
A photograph is more than a bunch of pixels
http://search.dpreview.com/index.php?q=d90+d5000+-new&page=0&scope=Forums&forumid=1034&age=All&field=Name&results=Default&sort=Date&view=Default
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Patco
A photograph is more than a bunch of pixels
Quite agree.
Price difference between D5000 and D90 is not big, nor are specs.
D5000 has the advantage of swivel LCD, many chose that over D90, not ecause of the price difference.
Advantage of D90 over D5000 is the superior LCD, and ability to AF with D lens.
In my opinion, they are the major differences. All others are insignificant.
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Patco
Guest
Apart from having a better LCD and an AF motor, the much better viewfinder of the D90 would be very significant to me, as would the flash commander function. The two command dials and a few other extra features are nice to have, but not what I would consider deal breakers.
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Patco
A photograph is more than a bunch of pixels
rocdoc
Forum Enthusiast
If you are looking for a camera to keep a long time you may in time find that the more controls the more and longer you enjoy it. So D90 would be the choice in that case.
The OP didn't include the D300s in the choices, so that point is not directly relevant, but since it was brought up: I dropped my D90 because the puny grip slipped out of my fingers. I never dropped the bigger heavier D70s (closer to D300s in size) because the bigger bulk and wider grip made it easier to hold on to. This is an entirely personal preference, but adds to the argument over which is easier to drop - not a very straightforward question to answer.
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The OP didn't include the D300s in the choices, so that point is not directly relevant, but since it was brought up: I dropped my D90 because the puny grip slipped out of my fingers. I never dropped the bigger heavier D70s (closer to D300s in size) because the bigger bulk and wider grip made it easier to hold on to. This is an entirely personal preference, but adds to the argument over which is easier to drop - not a very straightforward question to answer.
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my thread: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ondionais/
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Patco
Guest
Just a minor point, but the D90 is actually a bit heavier than the D70s.
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Patco
A photograph is more than a bunch of pixels
sd40
Senior Member
I was surprised to see a Nikon TV commercial for the D5000 last evening, and this morning brings an email from Nikon with a link to the following promotion (below), which features the D5000 along with the D90 and the rest of the lineup.
Looks like they're all going to get some advertising support.
http://www.nikoncircular.com/11.26.09/
Looks like they're all going to get some advertising support.
http://www.nikoncircular.com/11.26.09/
Not a big difference in Price!!
D90 = $1150
D5000 = $700
$450 is quite alot in my book
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Patco
Guest
I think you may be comparing camera kits with different lenses - apples & oranges.
The body only price for the D90 is ~$800 & the D5000 ~$580, which gives
a more realistic difference of price.
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Patco
A photograph is more than a bunch of pixels
You might want to check some of the many previous threads on this question:
http://search.dpreview.com/ ...;results=Default&sort=Date&view=Default
Thank you this poster was especially helpful as-well as this forum !!! I think I've made up my mind. Until i buy it, and take it home, will I truly know which one I've choosen.
http://search.dpreview.com/ ...;results=Default&sort=Date&view=Default
Thank you this poster was especially helpful as-well as this forum !!! I think I've made up my mind. Until i buy it, and take it home, will I truly know which one I've choosen.
Hi,
FYI, there is a detailed side by side comparison of the two cameras here: http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-D5000-D90-Compared-to-Canon-Rebel-T1i-500D.shtml
Hope it helps and happy decision making.
Regards,
Bethy
FYI, there is a detailed side by side comparison of the two cameras here: http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-D5000-D90-Compared-to-Canon-Rebel-T1i-500D.shtml
Hope it helps and happy decision making.
Regards,
Bethy
Thank you so much Bethy !!!!!
http://www.digitalreview.ca/...000-D90-Compared-to-Canon-Rebel-T1i-500D.shtml
This will def. help me make a well formulated decision.
Great site reference.
Nando
http://www.digitalreview.ca/...000-D90-Compared-to-Canon-Rebel-T1i-500D.shtml
This will def. help me make a well formulated decision.
Great site reference.
Nando
The D90 is a better camera, hands down. It has a larger pentaprism viewfinder (the number one reason to get one over the D5000), a high-resolution LCD, a top panel LCD, more external controls, and a built-in focus motor. It's also more comfortable to hold, at least for me.
Having said that, I should mention that I just ordered a D5000.
I got $200 off the two lens kit that they were very recently offering.
I'm not currently commited to Nikon, or any other system, but if I decide I like the camera I'll probably upgrade to the D90's successor in two or three years. Or I could jump ship to Canon or something else. I don't have much invested, so I'm not locked in.
Having said that, I should mention that I just ordered a D5000.
I got $200 off the two lens kit that they were very recently offering.I'm not currently commited to Nikon, or any other system, but if I decide I like the camera I'll probably upgrade to the D90's successor in two or three years. Or I could jump ship to Canon or something else. I don't have much invested, so I'm not locked in.
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