The Photography Discussion Thread

[Savageduck]

I managed to buy a D40 for about 320 € two years ago or so.
Now we (me and the lady) are looking fo an upgrade in the D90 territory, but not only that would cost around 1.000 € with a good lens (in the 105 mm range), it is also quite difficult to justify that cost for a far from professional use.

A friend of mine recently bought a D90 with a 16-85 lens. It's just... wow, but it's also 1.100 €.
I have quite a list of things, and a new so expensive camera is not on top of it. Buying a car, insurance, new appartment, university books/taxes, new laptop (as in a working laptop) etc etc.

Given a better overall financial situation, I can defenitely see myself buying such a camera though.

As I said to NSXType-R, there is nothing wrong with the D40. A little tuning with better glass than the kit lens will do you well.

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In about 2-3 months look for used and refurbished D90's becoming available at much more reasonable prices. The D7000, with the 18-105mm lens is going to be very appealing to most D90 owners as an upgrade, for about the same €1,100 your friend paid for his D90. A bargain.
I would expect used D90 bodies to be in the €460-530 or lower price range. In good condition your D40 body should get €215-240, add the kit lens and you would be looking for €300. Pretty much getting your money back after the use you have had.

Car, taxes, new stuff, it is all an experiment to find an income you can live within.