donholmes

<p>If you can, exchange or return it, and buy a new one...my first D7000 (purchased new) had very similar problems...<br>

the replacement is perfect! I am still learning the characteristics of D7000 autofocus. I also own a D90; my copy is flawless.</p>

<p>Thanks, all of you.....perhaps I'll have a little patience<br>

to see if new models are released soon...</p>

<p>So, the question is....Do I upgrade from the D90 to the D7000?<br>

I started with the D50, then D80, now D90....I am thinking the<br>

better quicker AF, the 39 points, better sensor, high ISO<br>

performance and the focus fine tuning will be a big help....<br>

Anyone out there with D90/D7000 experience?<br>

Any thoughts and recommendations?</p>

<p>Steve-<br>

Shun is only trying to help by giving more information....<br>

and he has LOTS of experience to draw from<br>

Personally, I have owned at least 5 Nikons over the last 20 years;<br>

never had a build or quality problem with any of them...I have<br>

found operator errors(my errors) to be my biggest problem....<br>

</p>

<p>I started with Nikon film cameras......have since owned and still own (2) D50's, a D80, a D90; and my<br>

son presently owns a D7000......from my and my son's experience, I would highly recommend<br>

the D7000.....unless you would rather wait for the D300/300s replacement...</p>

<p>I have both the SB-600 and SB-700....a simple solution for you would be to purchase an SB-700...<br>

then you can slave one or both flashes.....I prefer to master the SB-700, then slave the SB-600;<br>

although you will have to spend some money, you will then have 2 flashes in the CLS......</p>

<p>I think the idea of working for a "nice tip" is probably the best way to go......If your product is good,<br>

they should acknowledge that......just keep in mind you are creating images for them....if the product<br>

is good, then negotiate using those images in your portfolio....</p>