<p>I recently returned from a 2 week trip to Ireland and after 1 week my D90 died, and I did not bring my wife's point and shoot. See thread http://www.photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00dOkI<br>
I purchased the camera in 2010. The usage has been fairly light. While I love the camera, I am greatly disappointed in the short life.<br>
I am now faced with a repair or replace decision.<br>
My default lens will continue to be the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens, which weighs 1.65lbs.<br>
In addition, I often use a Nikon 1.8D 50mm lens (which for auto focus requires a camera with a focus motor) for available light shooting (mainly of grandkids).<br>
These are the replacement alternatives:</p>
<ol>
<li>Nikon D90 SLR used (8+) B&H $290 $66 4 Yr. Square Trade 1.55 lbs.</li>
<li>Nikon D7000 SLR refurbished B&H $470 $129 2 Yr. Nikon 1.72 lbs.</li>
<li>Nikon D7100 new B&H $897 $124 2 year Square Trade 1.69 lbs.</li>
<li>Nikon D7200 new B&H $1197 $129 2 Yr. Nikon 1.69 lbs</li>
</ol>
<p>In addition, the following camera requires a Nikon 50mm 1.8GH lens at $217</p>
<ul>
<li>Nikon D5200 new B&H $497 $79 2 Yr. Square Trade 1.22 lbs.</li>
</ul>
<p>The Nikon web site gives a preliminary repair estimate of $225.<br>
I rule out #1, because the repair is cheaper and my camera is better than an 8+ condition.<br>
Regarding #2, I have had good luck with B&H refurbished equipment. The lower weight does not seem relevant, particularly since my lens weighs 1.65 lbs. The increased sensitivity and dynamic range is nice, but, of itself, not enough to choose this option. I rarely use video and don't care about wi-fi.<br>
I don't see that options 3 or 4 have any advantage to me.<br>
I am inclined to have my camera repaired. Am I missing something? <br>
Owen</p>