My New Nikon D90 Camera is on Pre-Order!
August 28th, 2008
I’ve been in the market for a DSLR camera for about a year and a half. My friend Stephen will be glad I finally committed to a purchase and will stop asking him about his camera. My first digital camera was a Cannon PowerShot S3IS, about 1/3 of the cost of my new DSLR to be. I’ve really enjoyed it but have missed some shots and have not been willing to go back to film. Digital is just too convenient.
I’m tired of soft focus, inability to control focus (especially in macro shots), and less than stellar results in lower light indoor situations. When my dh sees the results I’ll get with my new camera he’ll get the picture! Special thanks to him for letting me make one last big purchase before I’m unemployed!
This video is about the new Nikon D90, the world’s first DSLR with video capability, 720p HD no less! As I understand it the camera can only do about 5 minutes of HD video. I have not read yet what the time limit is on web video quality, there are three resolution choices. Digital video is a capability I had on my Canon and I’m very excited that I will not have to give up that convenience.
After reviewing Chase Jarvis and Nikon’s microsites for the D90 I’m afraid my “wants” will not be forever satisfied by this camera and I’ll be “needing” a new lens or two! If you roll your mouse over the pictures on Chase Jarvis’ site it will show you what lens was used for each. I do believe though that this kit lens will keep me happy for quite some time. I hope that the 18-105mm lense gets as good of reviews as the 16-85mm lense. I’ll take a gamble because that little extra umph in the zoom will help me delay my next lens purchase. The 16 to 85mm lens gets rave reviews for tightness of focus ring and lack of slippage on the zoom when pointed downward, and more importantly focus on outer edges of the frame.
Circuit City shows the camera will be available on September 7th. I assume Amazon will have the same timeline and I hope to start posting some pictures by mid-September.
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Connie (CricAddict on MB) says:
August 28, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Love your blog! Please enter me in your RAK. Have you finished the video presentation yet? I LOVE doing those!!!
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hollygtn says:
August 28, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Connie,
I have finished the video, it got rave reviews. But, before I post it on my website I think I should go in there and delete all of the dates. Just for security. I just have not had the heart to go back in there and do that because I spent SOOOO long on that project, I’ve been enjoying a break. I will get it on in the next week though!
Holly
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IvaR (cricut MB) says:
August 28, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Love your blog. Please enter me in your RAK.. Thanks
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mopster67 from Cricut MB says:
August 28, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Great blog. Thanks for doing this RAK.
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RyansMom from Cricut MB says:
August 28, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Amazing work on this blog and great info on your new camera. I’ll be buying another soon so I will keep your blog in mind!
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Maria says:
August 28, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Great blog!!!
Your new camera looks awesome I’m sure you’ll have lots of fun with it.
Can’t wait to see what you’ll post next.
Have a great day!
-Maria
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Juliana (Me&LiliCie on Cricut MB) says:
August 28, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Whoa – cool camera!!! Good for you!!!! I want one too…
Looks like we are both hitting 500 today on the MB…YAY US!!! Congrats and Great Blog!!!
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mary jean says:
August 28, 2008 at 9:31 pm
I;m sooooo jealous!!!!!!! Have fun with your camera!
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Caroline says:
August 28, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Congrats on your Pre-Order you will LOVE it. I have the D80 and couldn’t be happier. Just wish I didn’t have a full time job so I could be out taking pictures. Congrats on your Blog hits. I always enjoy stopping over. Have fun with your camera can’t wait to see your pictures.
Caroline (AKA Doxieluv from the Cricut MB)
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Caroline says:
August 28, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Ooopppppsssss sorry I meant Doxieluv01 (From the Cricut MB) it’s been a long day please forgive me
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Craftybird-Cindy says:
August 28, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Hey – congrats on your new camera. I just received my new Canon EOS 400D. Can’t wait to play with it on the weekend.
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Tifany (CakeJunkie) says:
August 29, 2008 at 1:14 am
Hello from the Cricut MB (I am CakeJunkie).
Thanks for the information about the new camera! I am thinking with baby #3 on the way that maybe I should upgrade my digital camera (bought when I was pregnant with baby #1 and is now super outdated with only 2 megapixels!) I don’t know if I can handle a DSLR yet, but I do think a new camera is in order soon.
Thanks for the information! And please enter me in your RAK…thanks!
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Rachel says:
August 29, 2008 at 3:43 am
Hi, I love your blog! Your banner is too cute!! Congrats on your new camera, and for hitting 500! Thanks for the RAK, that is so fun, and what a wonderful package you have put together!
~RachelL on the MB
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TinaGeorge says:
August 29, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Your blog is great – wonderful camera too, but I need to stay away from them! Way to many pictures still needing to be scrapped. Please enter me into your RAK & thank you!
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Marcie says:
August 29, 2008 at 1:54 pm
I’m so glad I read your blog and the info about your new camera. I am in the market for one and found what you said very helpful. Thanks for doing the RAK
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Diane says:
August 29, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Great camera, my dad has an older model. I’ll only use pictures taken with his camera in my scrapbooks lol.
Diane aka lostgrl16 on MB
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kellyW says:
August 30, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Oh, I am sooo jealous. I would love a fancy camera like that. Of course, I’d also need lessons to teach me how to use it :p.
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Lizzie says:
August 30, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Thanks for all of the information on your new camera. I’ve been wanting a SLR about as long as you. I plan on showing Dh your blog to *hint* about a new camera…
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julied says:
September 1, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Wow! I have the D80 and I LOVE it. I can’t wait until it is time to upgrade! (I’ve only had my D80 for about 6 months though)