D90 - how can I get one cheap?

[hodaka]

Ain't that the eternal question, right?
I have come to the conclusion that I could really use an upgrade to a D90 for a few of the features that I am constantly missing in my D60 (bracketing and the 3.0" LCD, to name a couple). But I can't afford one. I have spent well over $2000 on the camera, lenses, flash, etc so far over the last year, and that is way over what I had originally budgeted. I am getting immense satisfaction from photography, but it's obviously not paying for itself, so . . .

Any ideas?

[collacott]

If you figure a way to get something cheaper than they are worth, let me know!

[kat]

Me too! I so want to upgrade! That or if you can tell me how to win the lottery!

[Fortytwo]

Ehm, you can steal one...

Nah, woundn't do that. Let's be honest. You can try to haggle with the sales person. Or try to import one from another country in which they are cheaper.
Or... try to cut back on other expenses. Don't go out for diner, don't go on holiday, sell your car, etc.
Ken Rockwell has written an entire assay about how to afford all kinds of camera gadgets...
How to Afford Anything

[JAS_Photo]

You can try Ebay. Cameta camera on there has a good rating. Just don't get into a bidding war, in fact do not even bid until the very last minute.

If you want to upgrade a little more get the D300. I love mine! Nikon has upgraded to the D300s so you may find a deal on the D300. I got mine just before the D300s came out and paid a decent price for mine. I think if you already have the D60, you will be happier with the upgrade to D300 than D90. Go to a camera store and play with both to see. The D60 is a great little camera by the way but if you shoot almost entirely in manual mode, it is not that convenient.

Ha!Ha! but upgrading to a better camera does not end there.

[JAS_Photo]

Ha! Ha! Ken Rockwell pissed me off recently, but he won me back again on his tipping well rant!

[TheGreatMike]

I have a D90 ,want a D400 ,It never ends. one thing on my side is they don't make the D400 yet. hoping it will have a flip out view screen like the d5000.


TGM

[Bambi]

I have a D90 ,want a D400 ,It never ends. one thing on my side is they don't make the D400 yet. hoping it will have a flip out view screen like the d5000.


TGM

love the flip out view screen!

[ArtTwisted]

love the flip out view screen!

I hope the d400 doesent have it, or has a much upgraded version of the d5000's because a metal weather sealed body with a flimsy easily broken lcd would be a shame. Now if they make the lcd hinges and case all metal then maybe.