Nikon D90, D300S, D700 Advanced Digital Seminar

  Great DSLR for beginners

Review:
My husband has had SLR's for years and DSLR for the last few but I always found them too big, heavy and complicated to use. With virtually no instruction, without opening the manual, and with the Nikon D90 set up as it came out of the box, I managed to take around 200 pictures in my first afternoon of really using the camera. Virtually all the photos were in focus, correctly exposed, with no camera shake.

It produces excellent results in Auto mode straight out of the box, allowing you to use the camera as a glorified Point & Shoot. Then as you use the camera more, the scene modes are very simple to master. As the photographer's skill improves further, the vast array of menu options combined with the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual modes makes the camera come into its own.


Bottom line, the Nikon D90 is perhaps the most versatile DSLR that has ever been produced. It can achieve great results in the hands of an absolute beginner, yet also has the functionality and image quality to keep up with Pro models like the Nikon D300 in most circumstances. A beginner is not likely to outgrow the camera in any hurry.

For anyone that is a beginner or is looking for a DSLR that can grow with them as their skill improves, the Nikon D90 is the camera you are looking for.

  Nikon D90

Review:
I have owned my D90 for a little under a year. This was my first DSLR. I had an Olympus point and shoot previous. I have found this camera very easy to use. If unsure of a menu feature, I use the "?", that will display what each setting is for in the LCD screen. The camera is slightly heavy, but feels great in my hands. All the buttons seem to be placed just right. This was actually the determining factor for me when deciding between Canon and Nikon. I did not like the way the Canon felt when I held it. I take alot of baseball pictures. I have not been impressed with the Sports Mode, though have gotten wonderful shots by using Shutter Priority! I love the large LCD screen and the option of shooting in Live View. Video mode on this camera is a joke. The camera will not autofocus throughout the video, so you have to continually try to focus yourself. The result is a blurry video.

Problems I've encountered:
I have already had to send the camera in for repair due to the shutter sticking in shutter priority mode. From reviewing the internet, I am not the only D90 user that has had this problem.

Previous equivalent item owned:
none

Recommended Accessories:
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm Lens

  Nikon D90 new user

Review:
I upgraded to the D90 from the D60 and find it a little intimidating. I had known the D60 like the back of my hand, however I had to learn the D90 all over. Even though, I still love its upgraded features! It will take some time to get it all down and it is quite heavy but I am anticipating that I will love it like my own children!

Problems I've encountered:
Heavy.

Previous equivalent item owned:
Nikon D60 DSLR, Nikon coolpix point and shoot, Nikon N80 SLR

Recommended Accessories:
zoom lens, bigger flash

  Professional Or Amatuer, The Best Camera I Have Ever Owned In My 30 Years As A Professional Photographer!

Review:
Note: IF you find this review helpful, please do me a favor and flag it as "helpful". Thank you in advance!

Whether your a professional or an amatuer photographer, in my opinion as a professional for thirty years, you cannot find a better DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera for the price than the Nikon D90. The cameras suggested retail price is $999.00 for the body or $1299.00with the 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR lens. (Note that you save about $100 buying the lens with the kit.) If you do a little surfing on the net you can find it a bit cheaper, but be careful who your buying from. Read the reviews Many people have lost much time and money buying on the web. I have found that always dealing with the same local Pro shop works out best in the long run. The experience of the salespeople and being able to get hands on assistance vs. hoping you dont get ripped off is worth the peace of mind for me.

The D90 can be used by most people right out of the box. You could leave it on Auto forever and get great shots if thats all you wanted to do. It has a big 3 in preview monitor that makes it easy to see what you are shooting. The 12.3 megapixel image quality insures high quality enlargements. , For serious professionals and advanced amatuers, this camera is ready to let your creativity take over. For Weddings and Portraits or Commercial Product photography, the D90 has produced great images and because of the VR (Vibration Reduction) Lenses, reduces camera shake.

Overall, this is a great camera. It is about half the price of the D300 with many of the same features.

Problems I've encountered:
No issues with the camera at all. The key is to read through the manual when you get the camera and to keep it handy for reference.

Previous equivalent item owned:
I have owned Hassalblads, Mamiya in several formats, Canon DSLR, Fuji S2 and feel the D90 is still my favorite.

Recommended Accessories:
The Nikon MB-D80 Battery grip gives the camera a better \'feel\" with more to hang on to not to mention being able to load an additional battery into the grip. You can also use AA batteries if you exceed the 5000 shots 2 EN-EL3e give you.

  Great DSLR for beginners

Review:
My husband has had SLR's for years and DSLR for the last few but I always found them too big, heavy and complicated to use. With virtually no instruction, without opening the manual, and with the Nikon D90 set up as it came out of the box, I managed to take around 200 pictures in my first afternoon of really using the camera. Virtually all the photos were in focus, correctly exposed, with no camera shake.

It produces excellent results in Auto mode straight out of the box, allowing you to use the camera as a glorified Point & Shoot. Then as you use the camera more, the scene modes are very simple to master. As the photographer's skill improves further, the vast array of menu options combined with the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual modes makes the camera come into its own.


Bottom line, the Nikon D90 is perhaps the most versatile DSLR that has ever been produced. It can achieve great results in the hands of an absolute beginner, yet also has the functionality and image quality to keep up with Pro models like the Nikon D300 in most circumstances. A beginner is not likely to outgrow the camera in any hurry.

For anyone that is a beginner or is looking for a DSLR that can grow with them as their skill improves, the Nikon D90 is the camera you are looking for.