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D90 vs. D80 Anonymous
so how does the d90 compare to its predecessor? seem to be a lot of really mixed reviews about the d90's performance. some say it totally blows the d80 away. some say the d90 is a fluffy d80, and that the d80 is a more sensible camera and performs better. a big question i have is which camera has better high ISO performance, and everyone seems to have a different opinion. what the hell?

but that's google.

what does /p/ think? any hands on experience in here?
>> Anonymous
>>279132
If you've got the cash, get the D90. It's that simple.
>> Anonymous
HERF DERF no it's not that simple. i'm obviously in the market for a new camera. however, if i purchased a d90 body i would have only enough money for one decent lens. if i purchased a d80 body, i have enough for two decent lenses and a hotshoe flash. i'd say that's a very significant factor to consider

my question isn't "IS D90 GUD??/", but thanks for that kind of answer.

i want to know if the d90 is more of a fluffy feature upgrade than anything else. if image quality and high ISO performance are negligibly different, i'll gladly hang on to my extra $450 and put it towards lenses/flash.

i appreciate real input.
>> tizzou !!HuouSd+PYUs
How often do you shoot in low light situations that require high iso?
What lenses would you get/do you really need all that focal length?
Would you rather have a good flash or 2 and only one lens?
Does video interest you?
>> Anonymous
The D90 will outperform the D80 a considerable amount at a higher ISO, whether or not that's worth spending more for is up to you.

On another note -- D80 prices went up, I'm assuming this is because the D90 sales aren't going too well where as the D80 was suddenly flying off shelves.
>> Anonymous
>>279159
sounds ridiculous i know, but i have some considerable nerve damage in my left arm. manually focusing is totally out of the question, zooming can be an incredible challenge under certain conditions.
>> Anonymous
d90 prices seem steady at about a grand on average. I got my d80 used for 450 dollars. if spending close to 600 dollars more for higher ISO is worth it for you, have at it! the d80 hasn't yet become a child's toy you know. plenty of pros using one
>> tizzou !!HuouSd+PYUs
Well, I guess what comes next is do you really need a wide focal range for the low light situations you're mostly shooting in? or can you get one lens for now and expand later on?
>> Anonymous
>if spending close to 600 dollars more for higher ISO is worth it for you, have at it!
if the ISO capabilities are really improved from the d80, i will be buying the d90. the high ISO performance is my main concern, but i wouldn't call it "paying 600 dollars more for less noise". the d90 really does have a much better feature set. to reiterate though, none of it matters if IQ is the same.

i guess i'm gonna have to somehow actually hold them both and mess with them to find out for sure. unfortunately my locale is a far cry from civilization
>> Anonymous
>>279174
>Well, I guess what comes next is do you really need a wide focal range for the low light situations you're mostly shooting in?

i'd prefer to have a bit of variety, so if i did choose the d90 i may sack the flash altogether, until a later time. ISO permitting
>> tizzou !!HuouSd+PYUs
Also, for future reference if you want to know info about how you shoot and stuff (analyzing your most common lengths, speeds, etc.) check here:
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=92535&highlight=program

how often do you use the flash vs. low light w/o it?
>> Anonymous
>>279175
So google up some high ISO shots taken from both the cameras and see if the improvement, in your eyes, is worth it. Goddamn, OP this isn't fucking rocket science.
>> Anonymous
op has horrible math

d80 body = $600
d90 body = $1000

16-85 = $550
50 = $100 or 35 = $300

DOES NOT COMPUTE or enjoy your used $300 camera
>> Anonymous
base "image quality" has more to do with your lens choices than your camera body. Any slr made since the 20D came out will look fine, seriously..
>> Anonymous
why would iso sensitivity in dark situations bother you if you can buy a flash? obviously buy the D80 OP