Hi Everybody!!! I am a newbie and I am certainly hoping that there is somebody out there kind enough to help me. I promise you that if you spend your time answering me then I will be grateful enough to take the time to thank you. Here goes. I have always loved photography. I dream 30 yrs ago was to be a photo journalist. Life took me into nursing instead. I am starting to pursue that passion again as a hobby. My dear hubby is going to purchase the camera of my choice for x-mas. I have been looking at the D300 vs the d90. I am not impressed with a camera that does video, so that is the downside to the d90. I am not a pro, but if i am going to spend the money, i want a camera that will allow me to say for instance, do a wedding, once i have mastered this camera. I plan on taking a class if I have to. On one review that I read on the D300, he was a pro, and he advised an ameteur not to purchase this camera. I need some advice here!!! I have gotten gun shy now!! Can someone advise me, please!! I will only puchase a nikon. I have had 2 nikon 35mm cameras in the past and love nikons quality. I also have AF mount lenses that are nikon lenses and want a camera that I will be able to use these lenses with. Thanks for your time!!!