Nikon D7000 DSLR verses Nikon D90 DSLR which camera is better to buy?

Question

I want to buy one of these cameras but have no idea which one to purchase. Some people say the D90 is actually a better camera than the D7000 which has more bells & whistles plus pixels & lower light capabilities. I also noticed Nikon has them priced identically on their website at times. I have Nikon 55-300mm, 35mm 1.8 & 18-105mm 3.5-5.6 lenses already all DX. I do not edit my photos in photo shop as I know how to get the best results before I take the photos. I learned this by screwing up several hundred thousand photos over the years. I realize the available light in early morning or evening is the only time to shoot & 11:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. is a waste of time. I know that high ISO equals lousy quality so a lot of the the new & extra features on the D7000 are more sales hype than anything else. Any suggestions other than buy a Canon? I already know about the better glass & all that.

Answer 1

certainly the d7000 i think u have been misled . The D7000 sits above the D90 in Nikon's current lineup, and as befits its new position in the range, the D7000 combines elements of the D90 with elements of the D300S The most obvious physical clue to its new position is a magnesium alloy body shell, which up to now has been reserved for Nikon's top-end APS-C and full frame cameras.



'Under the hood' though the differences are legion - a new 16.2MP CMOS sensor, dual card slots, a new 39-point AF array, 'true' HD movie mode with full-time AF and more customization options, some of which are inherited from Nikon's professional DSLRs.



they decided to make the d7000 become much more professional . i especially like the dual card slots and also 100% viewfinder coverage which u get only in top range cameras

as for low light performance it doesnt give crappy pics at all



if ur worried about the lenses - Like the D90, the D7000 supports AF with Nikon's older AF and AF-D lenses (lower-end models are limited to compatibility with AF-S and AF-I optics only) but additionally, because the D7000 has an Ai indexing tab on its lens mount, up to 9 'non-CPU' lenses can also be registered with the camera.



This allows the use of virtually any Ai specification or later lens to be used in aperture priority or manual mode with the D7000, with almost no loss of functionality (apart from AF). Novice DSLR users might never look beyond the horizons offered by their kit lenses, but for the enthusiast, legacy support like this could well be a deal-clincher.

Answer 2

If you already have Nikon lenses, then there is little point in buying a Canon.



The D90 is an older model but was targeted at the prosumer market. The D7000 is newer (newer sensor technology) but is more of a mid-range DSLR, having 'scene modes' for those not used to shooting in manual mode.



Just to add to your point about post processing. You are right to get it as near perfect in camera, but you do realise that in order for your images to appear as your eye saw them, inevitable some contrast/curves adjustment may be necessary. The camera cannot capture in a single image what the eye can see - it doesn't have the dynamic range.



If you shoot raw (& you should be doing so), post processing is even more important. IF you shoot jpg - the camera is processing your images & throwing out data according to what 'it' thinks is correct. If you shoot raw - you keep all that data & then post process how YOU want - you have full control over the final image.



Also - high ISO sensor technology is improving all the time - my Nikon D300 is not great much beyond 6400 but the D800 is far better at higher ISO's - it's not all hype. It sounds as if you are just repeating things you've heard rather than doing some research!

Answer 3

The first-class thing to do is to investigate one out for your self at a regional digital camera retailer for your area. Prefer it up and check out the button configuration, setting and so forth.... I feel if you're a beginner photographer than it usually is a bit of out of your league digicam intelligent with advanced settings and all. I'd possibly invest in the next step down which is a D80 which I hear is first-class.. .I have never damaged down and bought one yet! I worked within the camera earnings enterprise and i've taken images courses for over 8 yrs. Additionally, photography isn't really some thing that any one can just train you.. It's an artwork that takes experience. If in case you have a "talented eye" the entire better.. The first-rate digital camera apparatus is not necessarily going to make you a fine photographers.. I began out with an old handbook Nikon which I still have and learned the old customary approach... With f-stops/aperatures and handbook everything.... Things have sure converted... Excellent good fortune

Answer 4

The image quality of the D7000 can be better than the D90, if you get a good sample. Many D7000's have the notorious viewfinder autofocus backfocus error problem. They autofocus accurately in live view. I returned two D7000 bodies before giving up on it.

Answer 5

I'd go with the D7000.