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. |