stolen camera- replacement

[JackieWilson]

Hi
I HAD a Nikon D90 and loved it to bits
I am still a newbie at this and don't have a lot of idea
I have a Nikon D40 and one AF lens + 2 others kindly given to me by a pal who when he found out my D90 and equip was stolen on holiday felt a bit sad for me
Anyways my question
I am going to get a new camera
I like Nikon
Do I get a Nikon D90 or a Nikon 3000?
Which is best?
I am never gonna be professional I just enjoy learning
Can someone help please?
Jackie

[jdepould]

Wait a week and a half.

[Photologyst]

Nikon D300 for sure. Read the reviews.

[ilookalot]

D300 i love mine, great allround camera

[candleman]

D300s is awesome... but i'd wait a week or two for the new "supposed" D7000
it sounds incredible

[ritewinger]

The question was, D90 or D3000. The D90 is a better camera, hands down. However, a responder mentioned the D300s, and if it were me that would be my choice.
A good photographer will make ANY modern DSLR shine......

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by jdepould

Wait a week and a half.

Seconded. The D7000 should be announced any day now (next friday!)

[JackieWilson]

aaargh - what to do?
Thanks for all the replies
i get nervous because I just don't really nderstand enough about each one- I really am a beginner
i had a D90 before it was stolen and i chose that because it felt nice on my hands and the chap in the shop said it would be a good entry level. It was- so do I get the same again
Think I will wait to hold the 7000
Thanks guys- any other advice?
Many thanks
J x

[Grumby]

Your D90 was actually a step up from an entry-level, but the 3000 you mentioned IS an entry-level camera. If that was a typo and you meant a D300, then that again would have been a step or two up the ladder. The new D7000 just announced is also the next level up from the D3000 and is probably a mark up on the D90 even though it is it's replacement.

If you liked the D90 for its comfort as opposed to any of its technical merits, then I wouldn't get too hung up on what you replace it with, as long as you feel comfortable with it and can find/reach/operate the particular functions that you use in your normal day-to-day photography, and it is within your price budget of course - don't get talked into spending more than you can afford, to get a whizz-bang camera that you'll only use at 50% of its potential. In fact, the masses of controls and options on top-level cameras will probably just overwhelm you.

Pretty much any new DSLR these days will give you all you need for amateur-enthusiast level photography (it's a different kettle of fish if you are wanting to move into professional photography of course). You put my modest little D3000 into the hands of someone like Jim Bryant, and he'll present you with stunning images from it.

Go for something comfortable, something that has the options you understand and will use, and something in your budget.
Just my 2c worth
Grumby