Rick Tyler
> I have a Nikon N8008S camera with Nikor AF lenses and a SB-24 flash. I
> am wondering if there is much merit to upgrading to the N90S and SB-26
> flash. I really haven't kept up with developments since purchasing my
> 8008S, and understand that the N90S has improved metering, especially if
> I replace my lenses with D-type, but I am not clear on how significant
> that gain is and if there is really enough improvement to merit the
> additional cash outlay. I also hear that the N90S might soon be
> replaced, perhaps with one which encorporates the color metering found
> in the F5? Would it be wiser to wait? I would appreciate input from
> anyone who is familiar with these cameras, as I am about to take a trip
> and would like to decide before I go. What do you advise?
If you use AF and AE most of the time, the very slight improvement in
these features on the N90s over the 8008s MAY be worth the considerable
cost of changing, but if you prefer MF and ME for much of your photography,
the 8008s may actually be a better camera (the viewing screens of the 8008
appear sharper than those for the N90, and manual metering and most flash
features are close) - I would keep the 8008s (or sell it to me...;-).
Hope This Helps
David Ruether - http://www.fcinet.com/ruether