Upgrade from D50 to D90

[Stina3246]

I have a D50 and LOVE it but I think it may be time to upgrade. I am on a very limited budget and the D90 is within my price range. I really am a Nikon girl so would like to stay with this brand. Can some one tell me the advantages the D90 has over the D50?
I LOVE that the D50 is a little heavier then other cameras I've heald. I like the window on top and am very familiar with most of the common bells and whistles on the D50.
Any help would be appreciated
and finally....a good sourse to get my new camera?

[OsmosisStudios]

Ergonomically, it's essentially the same as your D50: buttons are in the same place, controls are essentially the same.

The big thing, though, is the sensor. Completely different sensor, a full 3 generations newer. You'll be able to get bigger images (higher resolution) with less noise. You'll also get a faster FPS rate, a new world into video and menu improvements.

It's a no brainer as far as im concerned.

[Nicole]

The big things that were my deciding factors in upgrading from the D50 to the D90 were:
1. Second control dial on the front (no more holding down the button to change aperture in M mode)
2. Commander mode for the flash (didn't need extra stuff to make my flash work off camera)
3. Better High ISO... well, it goes way higher than 1600, what more can I say?

[drofremoc]

Something to consider is that the D90 replacement (rumored to be called the D7000) is supposed to be announced within a few weeks. September 15th I think.

This will give you 2 possibilities:

1. Get the new, latest, greatest (and not just superseded) model

OR

2. Get a D90 at a discounted price as the new model starts arriving.

I have a D90 and it is a fantastic camera and I have NO intention of updating, but I just wanted to let you know of the above possibilities before you make your decision.

Cheers!
Drofemoc

[Stina3246]

Originally Posted by drofremoc

Something to consider is that the D90 replacement (rumored to be called the D7000) is supposed to be announced within a few weeks. September 15th I think.

This will give you 2 possibilities:

1. Get the new, latest, greatest (and not just superseded) model

OR

2. Get a D90 at a discounted price as the new model starts arriving.

I have a D90 and it is a fantastic camera and I have NO intention of updating, but I just wanted to let you know of the above possibilities before you make your decision.

Cheers!
Drofemoc

That sounds like a great option. I'm all for cheaper and the D90 sounds like a good choice.

[ffscj3562130]

I'm hoping there will be a subsequent price drop in the D90 when the new is released.