Originally Posted by
LeonOfTheDead
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.
…or
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.
Last edited by Savageduck; 11-02-2010 at 08:44 PM.
Reason: correct spelling error.
Regards,
Savageduck
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