I have been thinking about getting a DSLR, as I have never owned one in my life, however, I do love photography, I’ve loved taking my friends cameras and taking pictures with them, and I love editing photos after.

The D90 has struck my interest after much research. And I have been scared that I might be missing out on Canon’s cameras, as I have more hands-on experience with Nikon.

It seems that this little… err, big experiment has settled me down. And although the D90 seems more of a confident purchase for myself (I have played around with it in a camera store before, and I do like it!), I will start to play around with other models, as I must pick the right camera for me, the one I enjoy and all that.

I like how you say that photographers must pick the tool that feels most right for them, that’s the most enjoyable. And although the D90 sounds like a great camera, and has great reviews; and from my limited first person experience with it – is great. I will try out other cameras as well and pick the best ones for me.

If you’ve got any time to get back to me, you can email me or reply to my comment here. I’ve been looking for a great DSLR camera, above consumer, but not 100% professional. The D90′s price of around $900 is perfect in my range, and if you know of any other cameras like this (preferably Canon or Nikon), please refer them to me, and I will definitely get some experience on them.

Thank you for your time.!

This one year experiment is one of the SINGLE best write ups I have ever seen on the internet. Every sentence, every thought is well written, thought out and presented!! I too have used the Nikon D90 for well over a year and have recommended it to a number of point and shoot amateurs and about two dozen bought it and have been absolutely delighted with it. Including a Canon Pro. I myself have owned a whole fleet of pro cameras (including 617 and 8×10) and got the D90 just to illustrate my belief in the camera. I also did the same with the Nikon D40X which I still own and use once in awhile. Bottom line is the D90 comes so close to the bigger rigs (I own and use F5s, D300, 700 etc……) it is amazing. I wait impatiently for a D700s or D800. I also use ABC Photo and Imaging for wet lab high end prints. Yet over all……the D90 is awesome. And when the Nikon D700s or D800 with video comes out I will buy it. Have I shot with the Canons you mention? Everyone!! Is video good on the D90? I have some amazing video results with it and we own a $10,000 movie camera. I prefer the D90 video clips. The Canon D5Mark II is better for video and Nikon needs to get going there. The Nikon D3x is wonderful but I am boycotting it due to price!!!

Again, thank you for a spectacular one year test. I also want to wish you the best. We are all fools if we do not appreciate all we have, and I try to savor those wonderful moments of mine….but for awhile I got to enjoy a few of your photos and I felt transported to those places. I may never get to visit the place you photographed at that lake. I am glad that you shared them with me. My photos from Alaska and my beloved Adirondack lakes are a treasure to me. Cameras do really help to allow us much enjoyment. It is also wonderful to take one in the field like the D90 that are relatively lightweight. One of my favorite lenses on Nikons is the 70-300 VR! On the 700 or the D300 it is wonderful. The D300 or D90 is the right choice though if you need up towards the 300 range!