Photography guru's need your opinions

blueribbon · 08-31-2006, 08:03 PM

I want to get into photography. I have been using really really sucky small camera and want something better and I want to learn a little more about photography.

I am planning on buying

-D70s slr body
-Nikkor AF 3.3-5.6G 28-80mm lense
-Nikkor AF 4-5.6 70-300mm lense
-Battery and charger
-Camera bag
-USB cables
-Video Cables
-1GB memery card
-nikon binoculars

For $600

Is this a fair price for a camera that has been slightly used?

Thanks

Mike

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Verdugo · 08-31-2006, 08:10 PM

For slightly used, that's pretty damn good. The normal D50 kit brand new costs $800 with a wide and telephoto. The only thing I'd be apprehensive about in that kit is that your wide angle isn't very wide at all. Thus, shooting indoors and/or in close quarters might prove a little challenging.

ej25power · 08-31-2006, 08:20 PM

That's an awesome price. Everything there will be just fine if you're a beginner. As you shoot more, you'll figure out what equipment will suit you best.

benr33tz · 08-31-2006, 08:38 PM

awesome price... the camera alone by itself new is $899.99

montana_slim · 08-31-2006, 09:54 PM

I agree, good price indeed.

BraveUlysses · 09-01-2006, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benr33tz

awesome price... the camera alone by itself new is $899.99

No, that body alone is 700; 900 for the kit.

benr33tz · 09-01-2006, 01:43 AM

Ooookay... what he said... I just searched for the D70s on bestbuy.com

Yukonart · 09-01-2006, 03:35 AM

Go for it, Mike. Then keep talking to Armin for what to get in the future.

klepic · 09-04-2006, 10:55 AM

Good start, but like Armin noted - the 28-80 isn't that wide. You may want to look at swapping that out later to something like the inexpensive Nikon AF-s 18-55mm. Good solid lens for usually less that $200 new or $100 used.

photojunky · 09-04-2006, 08:35 PM

It's a great Camera, I have that one myself.

08-31-2006, 08:03 PM	#1
blueribbon Scooby Specialist Member#: 22668 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sea - At - Tall Vehicle: 2006 AE86 Levin it NA1	Photography guru's need your opinions I want to get into photography. I have been using really really sucky small camera and want something better and I want to learn a little more about photography. I am planning on buying -D70s slr body -Nikkor AF 3.3-5.6G 28-80mm lense -Nikkor AF 4-5.6 70-300mm lense -Battery and charger -Camera bag -USB cables -Video Cables -1GB memery card -nikon binoculars For $600 Is this a fair price for a camera that has been slightly used? Thanks Mike * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-31-2006, 08:10 PM	#2
Verdugo Scooby Guru Member#: 15341 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Sea-Town, WA Vehicle: 2012 Borderline Pro Photographer of the Year	For slightly used, that's pretty damn good. The normal D50 kit brand new costs $800 with a wide and telephoto. The only thing I'd be apprehensive about in that kit is that your wide angle isn't very wide at all. Thus, shooting indoors and/or in close quarters might prove a little challenging.

08-31-2006, 08:20 PM	#3
ej25power Scooby Specialist Member#: 14771 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Washington's Mexico aka Tigard Vehicle: 02 RS All Silver!	That's an awesome price. Everything there will be just fine if you're a beginner. As you shoot more, you'll figure out what equipment will suit you best.

08-31-2006, 08:38 PM	#4
benr33tz Scooby Specialist Member#: 99145 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: NE Tacoma, WA Vehicle: 05 STi & 04 TSX OBP / MR	awesome price... the camera alone by itself new is $899.99

08-31-2006, 09:54 PM	#5
montana_slim Scooby Specialist Member#: 57169 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Maple Valley, WA Vehicle: 2002 WRX (MBP) 07 Tacoma; 96 Impreza LX	I agree, good price indeed.

09-01-2006, 01:43 AM	#7
benr33tz Scooby Specialist Member#: 99145 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: NE Tacoma, WA Vehicle: 05 STi & 04 TSX OBP / MR	Ooookay... what he said... I just searched for the D70s on bestbuy.com

09-01-2006, 03:35 AM	#8
Yukonart Scooby Specialist Member#: 40795 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Redmond, WA Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT wagon 5MT - REDHOOK'd	Go for it, Mike. Then keep talking to Armin for what to get in the future.

09-04-2006, 10:55 AM	#9
klepic Scooby Newbie Member#: 80601 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA Vehicle: 2006 MINI JCW GP0491 Thunder Blue Metallic	Good start, but like Armin noted - the 28-80 isn't that wide. You may want to look at swapping that out later to something like the inexpensive Nikon AF-s 18-55mm. Good solid lens for usually less that $200 new or $100 used.

09-04-2006, 08:35 PM	#10
photojunky Scooby Newbie Member#: 119739 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Vehicle: 2008	It's a great Camera, I have that one myself.