10/23   I am probably going to retutn my D90 until they fix all the problems
        in the next D90x version. I can't believe they released D90 is
        such a beta-ish state. Don't get me wrong. I love the improved
        highlight enhancement algorithm (that already existed on Canon over
        a year ago) that Nikon calls Active D-Lighting. White balance is
        much much better indoors. But a lot of other stuff really sucks!
        1) In Live Mode, there is no Live Histogram! This feature would have
        allowed metering on AI-S lenses in real time. This feature already
        exists on Canon's cheapo XSi (sub $600, Nikon D40x equivalent) a year
        ago, yet Nikon left it out. What the heck were the Nikon engineers
        thinking?
        2) In Live Mode, when I snap a picture, the mirror goes does
        unnecessarily even when I'm on fully manual focus+aperature. On the
        Canon 40D, it just lets the shutter go through, resulting in faster
        shots and quieter sound.
        3) In Live Mode, I can't pan around and zoom into focus. The cheapo
        Canon XSi allows me to do that.
        4) To change aperature on a non-AIS lens for video mode, I need to
        EXIT the Live Mode, set aperature, then enter it again to get it
        picked up. This is a known problem discussed in several forums.
        The usability is just awful.
        5) I can't press PLAY when I'm in the Live Mode. The usability is
        just awful.
        Overall, it's very disappointing. Nikon, you've really let me down
        leaving my AIS lenses crying in agony.
        \_ The XSi is a very good camera.  -tom
        \_ why u insist on live mode again?  if you don't like Nikon, just
           switch to Canon.
           \_ Actually I'm thinking of getting a full frame used 5D. Also
              I just tested an XSi. That thing is like a plastic toy and
              didn't really inspire confidence. It's really great on paper
              but didn't perform as I expected. D60 is pretty good on the
              other hand, for beginners. But I'm beyond that now. At any rate
              I love Canon's 24-70mm and Nikkor 105mm macro, I guess I'll
              have to get both systems.
              \_ don't be silly.  Stick with D90.  And don't obsessed with
                 one lens.  24mm on a crop-factored camera is not going to
                 be wide enough anyway.  I wouldn't bother with D60 just
                 because it only fully compatible with the new lenses.
                 Further, you are complaining about D90 mostly on live-mode.
                 I don't know about XSi, but I know for sure that Canon 5D
                 doesn't have live mode.  so, can u just pretend live-mode
                 in D90 doesn't exist and move on?
                 \_ Don't listen to Nikonboi, just lose a little bit and
                    switch to Canon. There's a reason why everyone's switching
                    to Canon. Just look at all the white lenses pros use.
                    Also go to any camera shop like Samy's Camera and check
                    how much Canon and Nikon cameras are being rented for.
                    Canon cameras priced similarly to Nikon are being rented
                    out at a much higher rate. For example, 30D is $125
                    a day and D80 is $80 a day even though both are similarly
                    priced. Even a really cheap Rebel XT is rented for $75
                    even though it is cheaper and lower end than a D80.
                    Doesn't this already give you indications like resale
                    value, among other great attributes? You simply can't
                    go wrong with Canon. Back in the 70s and 80s Nikon was
                    king, but now Canon is the Nikon of the 21st century.
                    Every pro knows that. You get much much more by paying
                    less. Listen. You'll lose a little bit of money by
                    switching to Canon now, but you'll thank me for it many
                    years later. As for the people who already own a bunch
                    of Nikon lenses, there is a really cool Nikon lense to
                    Canon lens adaptor we've been using for a while. However
                    the Canon-to-Nikon adaptor does not exist because many
                    Nikonians are up in their "I'll never use a Canon"
                    snobbery ars. You already know why you want to
                    switch. Just switch. You'll thank me for it.