What’s Your Preference?

CourtJester · #1 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 07:53 PM

I'm posting this out of pure excitement so I apologize for the uselessness of this thread. Over the past few weeks of mind numbing research in my quest to purchase my first dSLR, the D90 was a dream scenario for me. I thought I was going to go for the Canon T1i, but after my trip to Cameta Camera and actually handling both the Canon and Nikon D5000 & D90, the Canon was so uncomfortable for me.

So, I completely switched my research from Canon sytems to Nikons. The D90 combined everything I loved about the T1i and the ergonomics of the D5000 in one package, not to mention just the overall quality of the camera. I kept going back and forth between the D5000 and D90 purely because of cost. I couldn't bring myself to spending roughly $1,200 for the D90 kit (just bought a house and am getting married next June). I've been spending a lot of time scouring the far reaches of the internet for a dream deal on a D90 system but was losing hope.

I gave eBay another try during my lunch hour today and stumbled upon a brand new D90 with 18-105mm kit lens at a very good price with only an hour left. Not thinking much of it because I have been let down many times in the past within the last few seconds of an eBay auction, I placed a max bid of $1,010. I must have refreshed the page about 300 times in the last 5 minutes watching as my bid continued to hold up. Heart racing, the auction ended and I landed the kit for a whoppingly low $961 and free shipping (the seller has a very high positive rating selling cameras btw) ! I cannot WAIT to get this bad boy in my hands and begin shooting with a dSLR.

Again, sorry for not adding any value with this thread but I just wanted to let out my excitement. Thanks to all who have answered my posts over the last few weeks here, I'm looking forward to many more discussions as I venture down the long and winding road that is photography.

zona5101 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 08:08 PM

Sounds like an awesome deal...the closest I see from on-line dealers (Adoram/B&H etc) is a new (factory refurbished) kit for $959. New new are $1150 ish. I think you will really dig the camera. Be sure and post some pics...

TerryMC · #3 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 08:17 PM

Congrats! There isn't any Canon below 7D that is as good as the D90 sensor yet.

dancingolive · #4 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 01:35 AM

Congrats!! I was just reading some of your posts in the Canon forum because I am also in the market for a new camera and have been doing a bit of research. You will have to post back and let us know if you like it!

CourtJester · #5 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dancingolive

Congrats!! I was just reading some of your posts in the Canon forum because I am also in the market for a new camera and have been doing a bit of research. You will have to post back and let us know if you like it!

Will do! Can't wait.

ZannieGirl49 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 06:56 AM

Congrats!!! Your thread isn't useless...it's fun to share in the excitement of new gear. I'll be joining you soon as a D90 owner...I killed my D40 a few weeks ago.

Guess someone was telling me it was time for an upgrade! Don't forget to share lots of shots with the new toy.

luvmyd90 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 12:32 PM

I just recently upgraded to a D90 from my beloved D40, which was the camera that peaked my interest in the world of hobby photography. LOVED my D40, but I have a feeling I will love the D90 even more. Enjoy the new purchase!

CourtJester · #8 (**permalink**) 11-09-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ZannieGirl49

Congrats!!! Your thread isn't useless...it's fun to share in the excitement of new gear. I'll be joining you soon as a D90 owner...I killed my D40 a few weeks ago.

Guess someone was telling me it was time for an upgrade! Don't forget to share lots of shots with the new toy.

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Originally Posted by luvmyd90

I just recently upgraded to a D90 from my beloved D40, which was the camera that peaked my interest in the world of hobby photography. LOVED my D40, but I have a feeling I will love the D90 even more. Enjoy the new purchase!

That's awesome! I will definitely be sharing the shots I take around here, just can't wait to get it in my hands.