D90 or ? ~ Coming Soon!

[lawnboy246]

So I have been hearing alot about the D90; likely due out sometime this fall. I currently own the D50 and love it. I see no point of selling it anytime soon for the D60 or D80, but the D90 might be a different story.

What I have heard so far as D90 possibilities:

- Live LCD
- Active D-Lighting
- High ISO performance
- Self-cleaning sensor
- 3″ LCD

Now the real question...anyone heard about the price range of it?

[VTEC_EATER]

My speculation will be that it will share some parts that the Sony A350 has. One being the 14.2 MP Live View CCD sensor. Probably the 2.7" screen as well, but I wouldn't expect it to tilt like the Sony does. Maybe 4 fps. Other than that, it will be similar in built quality to the D80, which is not too shabby.

All I know is, if you want the camera the day it comes out, start saving as much as you possibly can right now. That way when it is out, it wont be such a shock to the wallet.

I wouldn't expect it to be anything less than $1000 for the body at its introduction. Probably a $1300-1400 kit with the 18-200VR.

But who knows.

[lawnboy246]

No matter what, will definitely be worth it given some of the potential specs and features. And like any other digital camera and most products, there will be those having to buy it the day it is released, but wait a couple of months and the prices will be coming down in preparation of the next big thing. :)

[Visual Reality]

This is all speculation of course, but I can't agree with VTEC's speculation based on past cameras and current market trends. If you know anything about the D70 and D200, you can draw up some pretty simple comparisons here:

-3.0" 640x480 LCD (though 2.7" at a lower resolution is possible)
-Live View
-Similar CMOS sensor to the D300, though not exactly the same
-4fps burst shooting
-$999 starting price

Looking back, the D80 has virtually the same sensor as the D200, the difference being the D200 is a higher power version capable of outputting a higher framerate. I suspect a similar situation may happen again, and I put the D90 at 4fps with virtually the same Sony CMOS sensor as the D300 which output 6fps, and 8 with extra juice from the battery grip.

I'd like to see a mirror lockup feature but they will probably continue to keep that to the Dxxx series...

I don't see them using a CCD in any DSLR from this point forward. We'll see...

[K1W1]

I'm staying away from rumours for a while. :D

[ssil2000]

I'm staying away from rumours for a while. :D

hehe dont worry it will be rubbish anyway!

[Rooz]

i think it could very well be the exact same sensor thats in the d300. the xsi has really lifted the bar imo. if the d90 is going to be more expensive than the xsi which is expected, they cant get away with a minor upgrade.

active d-lighting marketing trick has obviously worked. is it good ? sure it is but its in cam processing that imo can be done just as effectively as previous d-lighting software which is done in PP.

[Visual Reality]

The D80 has D-Lighting...

Anyway it will be fun waiting.

[Daubs]

I can't wait for the D80 replacement...especially after eBaying my 80 in favor of new 300. Wanted to get off the 80 boat before the 90 came out and torpedo'd the value...

Once replacement comes out (and I can muster some more $$$) will probably get a D80 as a backup camera :)

[lawnboy246]

Think you might be right! :)



i think it could very well be the exact same sensor thats in the d300.

[Visual Reality]

I can't wait for the D80 replacement...especially after eBaying my 80 in favor of new 300. Wanted to get off the 80 boat before the 90 came out and torpedo'd the value...
The D80 is down to around $680 after you subtract the price of the 18-55 VR lens "outfit". It started at $999, which the D90 likely will also. With that kind of spread, how much of an effect do you think it could have?

[K1W1]

Don't forget the basket case US economy.
No manufacturer is going to introduce any new product of any sort at the same price as the previous product unless they have been able to make significant cost savings. Companies are in business to make money and people who are selling in the US in US Dollars at the moment are under massive cost pressures.
IMO any new cameras or lenses introduced are likely to show increases in their list prices.

[Visual Reality]

That could be, but looking at past trends this hasn't been the case. Normally each generation of camera that is released, costs the same at introduction or even less than the one it is replacing.

[K1W1]

There has no real inflation during most peoples association with digital cameras.
Do you think Nikon and other companies can afford to ignore the spiralling cost of fuel for transportation and the massive increase in the cost of raw materials (metals have sky rocketed and plastics have oil as their major base component).
Have you actually looked at your grocery bill lately?

[Visual Reality]

No I agree with you, I didn't make that very clear though. While what I said was true...the current situation may change that and push our "toys" to higher prices.

[XaiLo]

There has no real inflation during most peoples association with digital cameras.
Do you think Nikon and other companies can afford to ignore the spiralling cost of fuel for transportation and the massive increase in the cost of raw materials (metals have sky rocketed and plastics have oil as their major base component).
Have you actually looked at your grocery bill lately?

grocery bill you can afford groceries, I can't remember what fresh food tastes like :confused: I have to find another black market box of MRE's lmao To the uninitiated MRE's give new meaning to boxed lunches they were first introduced in the early 80s military rations, dehydrated, shrinked wrapped food in a pouch.

[lawnboy246]

Exactly, and then the prices typically fall even more after a few months on the market.


That could be, but looking at past trends this hasn't been the case. Normally each generation of camera that is released, costs the same at introduction or even less than the one it is replacing.