# Is the camera really worth it? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [May 11, 2009, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624 "2009-05-11T14:12:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![pirite](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pirite/32/5308_2.png) [@pirite](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pirite)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2009, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/21 "2009-05-12T06:04:49Z")
ive got a sony a200, i wish i would have got the nikon instead. +2 for nikon. ---
**Author:** ![Red99GTVert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ea924/32.png) [@Red99GTVert](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Red99GTVert)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2009, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/22 "2009-05-12T09:19:55Z")
I’m evidently the oddball Olympus DSLR user on this board. I’ve been using the E-510 for a few years and just moved up to the E-30. ---
**Author:** ![Chuck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/chuck/32/7377_2.png) [@Chuck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chuck)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2009, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/23 "2009-05-12T10:48:31Z")
I looked hard at the D60 and knew I was past that stage in skill level and want more options. As far as video goes I have sold all of my video gear because I like photos and was never really happy with video quality I am a bit of a perfectionist with video. Now I know what I want(D90) but can any one point me to a good deal on one with 2 lenses. I looked on ebay but they give you a lot of shit half already comes with the camera and the lenses are marginal. Most important besides your everyday lens is a telephoto with I-S ability . ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2009, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/24 "2009-05-12T10:59:51Z")
Adorama has the D90 as a kit with pretty much any lenses you want. ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2009, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/25 "2009-05-12T11:04:21Z")
its all preference…play with both…see what feels better in your hand…idk where you got the notion canon was better than nikon and its a better “name”…i’d say theyre both on par with eachother. > [@Paulo](#): > > Prices in lenses aren’t that different. truth ---
**Author:** ![Chuck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/chuck/32/7377_2.png) [@Chuck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chuck)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2009, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/26 "2009-05-12T12:22:41Z")
> [@King](#): > > its all preference…play with both…see what feels better in your hand…idk where you got the notion canon was better than nikon and its a better “name”…i’d say theyre both on par with eachother. > > truth It was a name brand burned into my skull over the years Canon was the brand to have but after some more research I am favoring the Nikon or sony ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2009, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/27 "2009-05-12T12:29:07Z")
I see no real cons of the sony, Id have the cannon of the sony for sure. But the nikon of both. Sony makes some great stuff but I have never been too impressed with there SLR’s, plus the fact that the sony sensors are in the nikons makes it the best of both worlds. ---
**Author:** ![dozr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2009, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/28 "2009-05-13T08:27:19Z")
I would never buy sony anything let alone camera. ---
**Author:** ![Chuck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/chuck/32/7377_2.png) [@Chuck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chuck)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2009, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/29 "2009-05-18T10:18:50Z")
OK well I went out and was ready for the purchase and stopped and thought to my self is this type of camera going to fit my life style the way I carry cameras with the baby in tow and will the wife ever learn how to use it and I have decided no . I am either going with the Nikon P90 or the Cannon Power Shot SX10 IS. I tried both of them out and even though the Nikon felt more sturdy and had a better LCD screen the Power Shot had better zoom and also allows for filters and wide angle lenses to be added on. Chime in if anyone has a diffrent idea on this matter. Thanks again ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2009, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/30 "2009-05-18T10:21:41Z")
So you were debating between Ferrari and Porsche and ended up with a Honda? You said the D60 was “below your skill level” then decided to switch to point and shoots? ---
**Author:** ![Chuck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/chuck/32/7377_2.png) [@Chuck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chuck)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2009, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/31 "2009-05-18T12:03:42Z")
I know its the wife and the money she freaked when she saw how much the d90 was and put me on budget so I am really just upgrading my point and shoot that I left in Vietnam for her family but feel lesser of a man for not getting what I need. But she did just buy me a new truck this weekend so I guess I cant have everything. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2009, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/32 "2009-05-18T12:10:23Z")
^ I’d go with a D40 kit over the P90. D40 kits keep popping up in some great sales right now. $350 at Staples on 5/5 according to [slickdeals.net](http://slickdeals.net). ---
**Author:** ![Chuck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/chuck/32/7377_2.png) [@Chuck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chuck)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2009, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/33 "2009-05-18T15:45:39Z")
thanks ---
**Author:** ![mike125k](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike125k/32/7282_2.png) [@mike125k](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mike125k)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2009, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/34 "2009-05-18T16:16:24Z")
Suck it up and go Canon 50D. Destroys the XSi and Nikon D90. Oh, and Canon’s high end lenses (L glass stuff) are typically less expensive than Nikon’s equivalent. ---
**Author:** ![dozr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/35 "2009-05-19T06:55:12Z")
D90 to Point and Shoot? WTF ---
**Author:** ![mike125k](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike125k/32/7282_2.png) [@mike125k](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mike125k)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/36 "2009-05-19T07:29:33Z")
> [@dozr](#): > > D90 to Point and Shoot? WTF Who was talking about going from SLR down to a point and shoot? ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/37 "2009-05-19T07:31:16Z")
> [@dozr](#): > > D90 to Point and Shoot? WTF > [@mike125k](#): > > Who was talking about going from SLR down to a point and shoot? the guy spending tons of money of money on cars, who just realized he is broke ---
**Author:** ![Chuck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/chuck/32/7377_2.png) [@Chuck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chuck)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/38 "2009-05-19T09:57:28Z")
LOL not broke we are having to save up some extra money so we can bring her mother from Vietnam to live with us and we are in the middle of an adoption process. So money if I wanted to not make it an issue but with so much coming to light I see it better to help those who are in need then spend money on a high end camera. I can allways stay where I am at and still take great pictures and upgrade again in a year. Again thanks for the help and will keep this thread in mind when all is set and I have helped those who are in need. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/39 "2009-05-19T10:24:00Z")
^ That’s cool. [http://www.adorama.com/INKD40KR.html](http://www.adorama.com/INKD40KR.html) It’s a refurb, but with Nikon quality it wouldn’t really concern me. ---
**Author:** ![Chuck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/chuck/32/7377_2.png) [@Chuck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chuck)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/40 "2009-05-19T11:05:12Z")
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