nikon d80 vs nikon d90

[willowman34]

I`m new to photography and would like to buy a good used camera but having trouble making a decision between two cameras, the Nikon d80 and Nikon d90. I found a nice used d80 for 150 and a nice used d90 for 300. I plan on buying a new Nikon next year but I would like to know if the d80 will suit my needs for now until I get a new one. Is it worth spending an extra 150 for the d90? I plan on taking mostly outdoor pictures, wildlife, scenery..etc...

I have 2 older lenses from A Nikon film camera and plan on using them for now. (Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210mm f4-5.6 D zoom lens, and a Nikon AF nikkor 35-70mm lens)

Jon

[JAS_Photo]

I have never owned either but Ken Rockwell tells it like it is, so here is his take :
Nikon D80
Nikon D90

Both are now discontinued of course but the overall stuff remains the same.

[Marko]

If you are new to photography, I'd likely buy the cheaper one.....but because it's only a 150 difference, I'd say splurge and go for the d90.

Most of the magic is in the glass (lenses) when it comes to photography....if you get into photography within a few years you will likely upgrade the camera but you'll know why to upgrade.

Hope that helps and welcome to the forum!

[willowman34]

I ended up buying the d80 after considering the price and condition of the body itself. I just checked the d80's shutter count just under 28K. The d90 had 200K. Not sure this is very important but it seems like a good thing. Thanks for the help JAS_photo and Marko. Now I just have to figure out how to use it..lol

thanks.
Jon

[Marko]

Good move Jon!
150. is a steal.

If you need help on basic exposure...feel free to check out the Exposure Exposed Ebook link at the top right of every page. Awesome if that stuff is behind you already.

Feel free to start posting pix and asking questions immediately - and welcome again.