I have now made the D90 a year and a few thousand photos with her (and with different lenses). When I again have to buy a camera today, it would be the D90 again. Price and performance are simply unmatched. Although current half-format SLRs offer slightly better image quality in high ISO range, has the whole package with the D90. The camera feels good in my (not too large) hand. Other SLR cameras in this (price) class are slightly smaller and more unwieldy. The camera makes a high impression, but it is also made of plastic. But what has convinced me absolutely is the super bright pentaprism viewfinder. An approximately the same price Canon, which I previously had in his hand (wg. Swivel monitor) I immediately put out of his hand. You just have to have times looked through to see the difference. Another advantage is the second screen on top of the camera. This feature I learned only gradually appreciate, but has now become indispensable for me. Although the swivel monitor for me really was a must, I do not miss him completely. The resolution and the handling of the D90 monitor is very good and more than adequate. Another plus for me is the 12 megapixel. I hate to have to handle large image files. Yes, I would even go so far that I mean JPEGs once compress in the camera (Normal setting), thus has an image about 3 MB instead of 6 MB. The loss of quality is reportedly about 10%, but is visually almost unrecognizable. The Purist now shakes his head, I think that's absolutely fine. The images I work almost not possibly be somewhat lightened / adapted contrast, but that's it. I want to photograph, do not sit around on your PC. The reserves of the camera are just huge and the pictures on the PC washed (because high ISO) act, are as A3 knackscharf deduction. If possible, I try to photograph, however, always with the lowest possible ISO settings. Only in large rooms when photographing with flash, I screw something up ISO to increase the flash output. A word about the lenses. I have 5 of them (DX Nikkor 18-105, Sigma 10-20 Nikkor DX 35mm / 1.8 Nikkor DX 85 / 3.5 and the Tamron 70-300 DI SP VC). All make good pictures, no doubt. Differences, however, are seen, ie you can from the camera already out yet get something. Especially the 1.8 it provides incredible images, but also the Tamron (my favorite lens) seems to be made for this camera. Conclusion: More Camera requires no human being and there's a reason why after all these years still can buy the D90.
