50D or D90

[-0MEGA-] · 03-10-2009, 03:02 AM

I'm debating between two cameras right now (well 3 kinda), the Canon EOS 50D, Nikon D90, and the Nikon D300. I'm leaning towards the 50D just because I have a Speedlight flash for it already, but I'd be willing to sell it and buy a Nikon flash. What really attracts me to the D90 is that it has excellent reviews, and movie mode. Just looking for a few comments from people who own or have used any one of these cameras.

EDIT: I should mention that I have an XSi right now.

DirtyD86 · 03-10-2009, 03:06 AM

i have nothing to contribute to this thread, but welcome back

[-0MEGA-] · 03-10-2009, 03:12 AM

hehe, why thank you

just a noob · 03-10-2009, 03:20 AM

personally, i know nothing of more expensive cameras, but i would go for the d90, everything i've heard about them seems to be positive

[-0MEGA-] · 03-10-2009, 03:28 AM

I handled both at Best Buy today, and while both felt great I did prefer the 50D both in ergonomics, the menu, and display layout, however the reviews for it haven't been as positive as the D90.

**vroom_skies** · 03-10-2009, 03:29 AM

What are these cameras offering you that you don't get from the XSI that you honestly need?

[-0MEGA-] · 03-10-2009, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vroom_skies

What are these cameras offering you that you don't get from the XSI that you honestly need?

Not so much the IQ, but I'm looking for one that has better low-light ISO performance, since now even ISO 400 is a bit unusable in certain situations, easier to hold (the XSi is just too small), and it looks better

I am selling my 70-300mm for hopefully around $400, and if I sell my XSi for $500 then it would only be a few hundred more to upgrade to the 50D or D90.

**vroom_skies** · 03-10-2009, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

Not so much the IQ, but I'm looking for one that has better low-light ISO performance, since now even ISO 400 is a bit unusable in certain situations, easier to hold (the XSi is just too small), and it looks better

I am selling my 70-300mm for hopefully around $400, and if I sell my XSi for $500 then it would only be a few hundred more to upgrade to the 50D or D90.

We'll I'm not surprised about the size complaint, however I would recommend just keeping the body (as much as I hate the rebel line lol).
Getting some new NICE glass will do a lot more for you then a different body. Also, in all honestly I wouldn't consider the 50D or D90 a worth while jump. Sure they are better cameras, but your better off throwing money towards lenses instead.

Do you print any of your work? What circumstances are you having surrounding the iso noise issue?

Hope that helps

**vroom_skies** · 03-10-2009, 03:57 AM

On the flip side I am a HUGE supporter for having a body that you want to use.
If it doesn't feel right then you aren't going to use it.

Besides that though, you'd be getting more for your buck with nicer glass.

[-0MEGA-] · 03-10-2009, 04:13 AM

Thanks for the input, I must admit I am still using the kit lens (17-55mm IS), I would love to get the 10-22mm and 60mm macro lenses, maybe I'll do that first. One thing I could do is get a battery grip as well to make it feel larger. I'll check out a few more things before deciding

BTW, What camera are you using again?

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[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,894	50D or D90 I'm debating between two cameras right now (well 3 kinda), the Canon EOS 50D, Nikon D90, and the Nikon D300. I'm leaning towards the 50D just because I have a Speedlight flash for it already, but I'd be willing to sell it and buy a Nikon flash. What really attracts me to the D90 is that it has excellent reviews, and movie mode. Just looking for a few comments from people who own or have used any one of these cameras. EDIT: I should mention that I have an XSi right now. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB 10,000K RPM // 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com Last edited by [-0MEGA-]; 03-10-2009 at 03:13 AM.

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[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,894	I handled both at Best Buy today, and while both felt great I did prefer the 50D both in ergonomics, the menu, and display layout, however the reviews for it haven't been as positive as the D90. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB 10,000K RPM // 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

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03-10-2009, 03:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
vroom_skies Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,778	On the flip side I am a HUGE supporter for having a body that you want to use. If it doesn't feel right then you aren't going to use it. Besides that though, you'd be getting more for your buck with nicer glass. __________________ www.rsiphoto.com My Flickr Winner of the photography tournament theme: Flowers, Sunsets, Water Scapes, Blurs 2.0, Lightning/Fireworks, Vivid, Flowers in an Abstract Art Form, Waterways, PC Inurds, Most Confusing Image, Fire, Artificial lighting & Rocks.

03-10-2009, 04:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,894	Thanks for the input, I must admit I am still using the kit lens (17-55mm IS), I would love to get the 10-22mm and 60mm macro lenses, maybe I'll do that first. One thing I could do is get a battery grip as well to make it feel larger. I'll check out a few more things before deciding BTW, What camera are you using again? __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB 10,000K RPM // 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

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