My Dream Camera

• 12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
• 3.0-inch 920,000 pixel (VGA x 3 colors) TFT-LCD (same as D3 and D300)
• Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection
• Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
• Illuminated focus points
• Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
• IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)
• 4.5 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
• Expeed image processing engine
• 3D tracking AF (11 point)
• Short startup time, viewfinder blackout and shutter lag
• Slightly improved viewfinder (96% frame coverage)
• Extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening
• Improved user interface
• New optional compact GPS unit (fits on hot shoe)
• Same battery and vertical grip as D80
• Vignetting control in-camera
• 72 thumbnail and calendar view in playback

This is my dream camera! Nikon D90! At first I wanted to have a Canon 7D, but I changed my mind after getting several good feedback and reading wonderful reviews about Nikon. And I've also seen sample shots from this camera and I really like what I saw. So now my mind is set in buying this camera.

Now, how can I raise enough funds to buy this camera? It's not cheap! My first step is to save all my online earnings, but I'm not sure yet how I will raise the bigger chunk. Well, let's see, I think I will have to apply the principles of The Secret, that is, the Law of Attraction. From now on, I have to focus on getting this camera, and I aim to have it before the end of the year. Let's see how this Law of Attraction works for me!

But one thing's for sure, even if I got my dream camera, I'm not going to give up my current camera, my ever-reliable Sony DSC H2. It has complete accessories, and I even bought different lenses for it through Ebay. And besides, it has sentimental value and it has already won me four awards in ADB Camera Club.

So, without even trying, and without really getting serious about it, my Sony has really helped me get past my fear of tinkering with the manual settings of my camera. So because of this, there's no way I'm giving up my beloved camera ---- but my kids are just so excited because they know they'll get to use it more once I have my dream camera!