Why You Have To Wait Until There Has Been Sufficient Real World Use

[rgordin]

CNET's first outing with the camera and lens shows some pluses and minuses. Mainly it shows that you can't judge a camera or lens based just on numbers and stated features: http://news.cnet.com/wednesday-in-the-park-with-the-nikon-d90/

 

[cotdt]

it seems to be a very positive review, except for the 18-105 kit lens

 

[Pa]

Given that these guys review everything from cars to laptops to fancy laser hair combs, I don't think I will give much weight to their remarks. I'm looking forward to reviews from mainline photography websites.

 

[Shizelbs]

Cnet is pretty much my last resort when it comes to opinions.

 

[thrdprophet]

Cnet is pretty much my last resort when it comes to opinions.

They are a joke when it comes to reviews... literally.. last resort is definitely being let say umm nice...

 

[rgordin]

My point was not whether this is a review worth relying on. To the contrary: my point was that you can't jump to conclusions until you try the camera - and especially the features in which you are interested - or you read thorough reviews by persons you trust. Right or wrong - and the reviewer said this was preliminary - the article at least raised questions about such things as video and the lens that make it prudent to take a "wait and see" approach. Hands-on evaluations not only look at what is written about in advance but what is not.

I think the body of the camera incorporates enough features from existing cameras that we can be pretty confident about such things as better high-ISO than the D80. However, if the meter, video or the lens are critical to your final decision, I'd wait.

 

[Pa]

I agree that the CNet article was helpful in pointing out the complexities of holding the camera while manually focusing and zooming. I hadn't thought about that, and it does sound a bit awkward.

 

[lovemy8514]

We won't know all the pluses and minuses until there are a thousand real users out there!

I haven't seen this posted here yet, but it is a nice introduction to the camera:
http://www.nikonproducts.co.uk/d90-video.aspx

 

[onemorelens]

I'm very interested in this camera for the incredible video quality. If I'm not mistaken unless one is willing to spend 10's of thousands there are no video equipment with such a large quality sensor. This would truly be ground breaking. It would be nice to have AF but I can live without it.
I'm looking for a small 2nd body that's DX and this may fit the bill esp if it is the IQ equivalent of the D300.

 

[Palouse]

Cnet makes KR look good! And I wonder if Cnet have ever heard of a tripod?:biggrin: