foofie - with the additional info, I say go for the D90 now.
Used D90 Price Drops? When?
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Posted 2 years ago #
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Super Shooter said:
OK so if money matters then just keep the Xti and save up for a Nikon. Just cause the D7000 was announced that doesn't mean you have to get one now.What do you mean save up for a nikon? What I am saying is I can basically swap my xti and glass (reminder, none of the glass do I really care about, and it's really only 2 pieces) for a d90 body. Are you saying I should just save up and go for the 7000? The other thing I have to worry about is the xti decreasing in value even further.
warprints said:
foofie - with the additional info, I say go for the D90 now.Yeah that's what I'm thinking. Although the situation has been further complicated by the fact that my uncle is getting out of DX and is getting rid of his d300, and would give it to me for a pretty good deal, so now I might go that route instead. Although one of the reasons the 90 would have been a good stepping stone would be so I could play with video, which obviously wouldn't be the case with the 300. ¡Muy complicado!
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Foofie - this has been hashed and rehashed, but ... my position is, if you want a video camera, buy a video camera.
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Hah I know it has, so let's not get into it...except:
(I want to shoot video, short small things, and I want good control over dof. I want to primarily still shoot stills, so that's why I think video in a dslr is perfect for someone like me. I don't have the money to spare to buy a separate high quality video camera, when I can do pretty damn well with many of the new dslrs. I'm not looking to make money off of it, it's all just personal use and enjoyment)
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I hope the prices start to drop, I wanted a D7k a lot, but got to thinking after two years or so I'll be jumping to a pro body so there is no reason for me to spend the extra money and just get a D90 which is still an awesome camera with a D7k out there or not.
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I think that's a good idea, Niz. I love the D90 a lot, and sold mine for $200 less than I paid for it, which I think is not bad for the last year of (ab)use. Even the D80 still goes for $400-500, so the D90 will hold its current value pretty well, I reckon.
I'm only buying the D7000 so I can help people on the forum make their decisions. (You know there are going to be about 300 "D90 or D7000?" and "D7000 or D300s?" posts in the next few months as the word gets out.)
Completely altruistic motives.
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Was at the camera store yesterday with my D90...was considering trading it in for a D700. They were going to give me $500 for the body and the 18-55mm VR lens. I'm not sure what they would mark it up to for retail, but I suspect something around $750. Keep in mind that the camera is in great condition and has only about 4000 snaps on the shutter.
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Mountaineer63 said:
Was at the camera store yesterday with my D90...was considering trading it in for a D700. They were going to give me $500 for the body and the 18-55mm VR lens. I'm not sure what they would mark it up to for retail, but I suspect something around $750. Keep in mind that the camera is in great condition and has only about 4000 snaps on the shutter.I wouldn't have traded it in for $500, that's way too low.
I don't know how EBay works, but I think you might get more from there.
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You could sell it on ebay or craigslist for more. Trade ins are always low.
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NSX and Niz - Yeah...I didn't do it...can't take that beating no matter how convenient. I was just trying to show what I think the current retail value is of a D90. Guessing somewhere around $750 with the kit lens...assuming 50% mark-up on the $500 they offered on trade.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Sorry guys , if you are in USA or Canada , you are dreaming about secondhand D90 prices - no way you will $700-750 for your used body .
Brand new D90 body goes for $729 in Canada/USA ( since New Year ) . $829 with 18-55mm . This is an official Nikon agent and same goes for Best Buy & Future Shop which have price match schemes .
Search for D90 at *Link Removed*
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I just sold my d90 with an 18-55mm VR via Craigslist for $650...and I think I probably left $50 or so on the table. I did have numerous offers to buy it for $400-600 that I turned down, and two, possibly three, people who seemed as though they would pay $650 if the deal fell through with the buyer. I think I listed it Saturday morning. If I were to do it again I would probably list it for $700 or $750. Hope this helps others.
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When I went in to trade my D80 for a D90 they were going to give me $250 trade in for it. I ended up selling on ebay for $500. They really do not want our old junk and I can understand that. Ebay or craigslist would be my suggestion unless you REALLY do not want to hassle with it.
Posted 2 years ago # -
I just bought my D90 body with MB-D80 grip, two batteries, 2Gb SDHC, two remotes and a book about using it for £460 off fleabay if that helps.
Not bad I think?
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Wow, that seems like a great deal, Andrew. Nicely done.
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As some of you may know, I'm about to get a D90 as a first camera for my son. (Was going to get him a 3100, but the consensus of opinion was that he would out grow it quickly). I've found a grade A factory recon body and 18-105 lens for £550. Can't seem to better it, does that sound reasonable?
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OMG yes.
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