Cameras & Camcorders

[pictureperson]

im having a really hard time deciding to go with the d80 or d90. does aynone have an opinion on which you think is best. i want to make an investment that i'll be happy at making just like all us want to do. i plan on taking action shots and wildlife and some indoor too.

[Allan-BBY Community Connector]

Hi pictureperson,
 
Both of these cameras should work great for your described shooting situations, but if you can afford the added expense of the Nikon D90 I would go with that camera. The Nikon D90 is the more advanced of the two, and I don't necessarily mean the more complicated. The Nikon D90 takes higher resolution images, and has the added bonus of being able to capture true HD video until the memory card is full. This was the first DSLR to be able to capture HD video, and being able to have interchangeable lens capability on an HD camcorder is a feature usually reserved for professional level camcorders that cost much much more than this camera. I hope this helps!
 
Thanks for posting,
Allan
Community Connector
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[mrdat]

Yes, what Allan says... but add that the D90 has much better low light (HIGH ISO) capability!

Between those two: D90 hands down.

[dwrocker1]

ope you bought it.  Hands down the best camera for the price. the only draw back it zooming in while recording video you have to manually focuse it. 

[pictureperson]

i havent got i yet, but i went and looked at it yesterday and it was really nice. it will be the one i get. i just have to save up enough money for it and the 70-300mm lens.

[dwrocker1]

There was a special a few weeks ago for $1799 for the Nikon D90 18-105 lens, 70-300lens and a tripod. with the memorycard 8gb and extra battery also the warranty and bag out the door was $2550 well worth it.  I lover the auto fodus and the manual zoom with the vibration reduction / it has everything.