Nikon D80 or D90?

last SG · 2009-03-11T23:24:21+00:00

Sorry but i think i'm gonna stop this endless and pointless argument with someone who don't know photography at all. Photography is simple to layman. But if...

Achilles. SG

Hi friends. Currently I'm using a D40, been using for a year already. I'm planning to switch over to a D80 or a D90.

Which one should I opt for? I usually take pictures of outdoor and nature, not really into events/wedding photography.

Btw it's amatuer photography, not for professional use.

Thanks people.

ditzy SG

Which one more expensive?

kopiosatu SG

whichever's cheaper.

Achilles. SG

D90 with full kit is $1667 and includes 8GB SD card, Tripod and the Nikon Bag

D80 with full kit is $1391 and includes 8GB SD card, Tripod, cleaning kit and the Nikon Bag.

I've read in many forums that D90 is a generation apart from D80 and it's obsolute to get the D80 but I've seen many photos taken by the D90 and D80 and D80 has richer colors compared to D90.

Stuck in this spot at the moment, sigh.

kopiosatu SG

shoot raw

then colours don't matter

kopiosatu SG

which brings me back to "whichever's cheaper"

there are lots of gimmicks in cameras where people don't really use.

Achilles. SG

which brings me back to "whichever's cheaper"

there are lots of gimmicks in cameras where people don't really use.

So I should get the cheaper one, D80? The thing I like about the D90 is the live view, but the rich colors of the D80 has enticed me.

Sorry but what's shoot raw? Please bear with me, I'm just a year into photography. Thanks.

kopiosatu SG

So I should get the cheaper one, D80? The thing I like about the D90 is the live view, but the rich colors of the D80 has enticed me.

Sorry but what's shoot raw? Please bear with me, I'm just a year into photography. Thanks.

don't bother about live view, its a gimmick for those who are so used to point-and-shoot digital cameras.

when you shoot raw, your camera doesn't compress the file into JPG format.

meaning u get an 'untouched' file.

from there u can adjust vibrance, brightness, clarity, saturation.. etc etc THEN you export as a jpg file

Achilles. SG

don't bother about live view, its a gimmick for those who are so used to point-and-shoot digital cameras.

when you shoot raw, your camera doesn't compress the file into JPG format.

meaning u get an 'untouched' file.

from there u can adjust vibrance, brightness, clarity, saturation.. etc etc THEN you export as a jpg file

I see. So I should go with the D80? What are you using at the moment?

kopiosatu SG

I see. So I should go with the D80? What are you using at the moment?

well if u are going to use it for general photography

the cmos sensor on the d90 should be the preferred choice

if u do landscape and u have a tripod.

ISO 200 and maybe something like 30sec shutter speed isn't an issue for u, then go ahead with the d80

what do i use? u don't wanna know because its irrelevant

Achilles. SG

well if u are going to use it for general photography

the cmos sensor on the d90 should be the preferred choice

if u do landscape and u have a tripod.

ISO 200 and maybe something like 30sec shutter speed isn't an issue for u, then go ahead with the d80

what do i use? u don't wanna know because its irrelevant

I see. I think I'll go ahead with the D90 and get a new lens while I'm at it.

Haha, why is what you're using is irrelevant?

kopiosatu SG

I see. I think I'll go ahead with the D90 and get a new lens while I'm at it.

Haha, why is what you're using is irrelevant?

because i shoot other things

basically u have to know what you are shooting and what u requirements u need

i just need megapixels

Achilles. SG

because i shoot other things

basically u have to know what you are shooting and what u requirements u need

i just need megapixels

I see.

Thanks buddy, you have been helpful

Hawk Eye SG

TS, you might want to consider switching to Canon DSLR as their lens are good and picture quality are alot better.

You can check out www.clubsnap.com forums.

Its very informative and you can get suggestions from professional photographers. Its a place where all photographers meet, be it pro or amateur, though some people are stuck-up with attitude problem.

kopiosatu SG

TS, you might want to consider switching to Canon DSLR as their lens are good and picture quality are alot better.

You can check out www.clubsnap.com forums.

i wouldn't recommend that place

it filled with a bunch of people who forget that when there's a bad picture, the fault lies on them

Achilles. SG

i wouldn't recommend that place

it filled with a bunch of people who forget that when there's a bad picture, the fault lies on them

Hmm but some of them are nice, they do give tips for the newbies.

Chyeo1979 SG

TS, you might want to consider switching to Canon DSLR as their lens are good and picture quality are alot better.

Seriously, anyone who really knows about photography would not say such a statement.

Such statement will only invite a flame war if you post it in clupsnap.

Anyway to TS, my suggestion is to go for D90 too.

Cool-gal SG

i think D90 is a combi for vid n pic leh..

sometimes video speaks more..

buy new model lor..

D80 is good too but D90 got extra features.

my hands too small for those..

haahaa

Hawk Eye SG

Seriously, anyone who really knows about photography would not say such a statement.

Such statement will only invite a flame war if you post it in clupsnap.

Anyway to TS, my suggestion is to go for D90 too.

Seriously, anyone who don't know photography, would say about such statements. You might not notice this but clubsnap has got sub threads for any many brands of DSLRs.

Well, that is my preference and i'm trying to share it with TS.

If your eyes are sharp enough and used alot of brands of DSLRs enough, you'll know the difference.

Hawk Eye SG

i wouldn't recommend that place

it filled with a bunch of people who forget that when there's a bad picture, the fault lies on them

Maybe you read the thread for newbies or amateurs ....