Help with camera purchase.
07-16-2009, 12:24 PM
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Help with camera purchase.
I've been searching online for a nikon d60. Of course I am looking for the best price possible and so I ask the experts here if this is a good price:
Our Price: $379.00
Package includes
• Nikon D60, 10.2 Megapixel, SLR Digital Camera Body with 1 Year USA Warranty
• New! Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G Autofocus Nikkor Lens
• 1GB SD Memory Card
• SD Memory Card Reader
• Deluxe Digital Camera Carrying Case
• Deluxe Lens Care & Maintenance Package
• Full Size Tripod
• Pack Of LCD Screen Protectors
• CapKeeper
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Our Price: $379.00
Package includes
• Nikon D60, 10.2 Megapixel, SLR Digital Camera Body with 1 Year USA Warranty
• New! Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G Autofocus Nikkor Lens
• 1GB SD Memory Card
• SD Memory Card Reader
• Deluxe Digital Camera Carrying Case
• Deluxe Lens Care & Maintenance Package
• Full Size Tripod
• Pack Of LCD Screen Protectors
• CapKeeper
FREE Shipping!
07-17-2009, 09:06 AM
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07-17-2009, 09:07 AM
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i second that. Just ordered from them yesterday... I find that I go to Adorama more because they offer free shipping on so many items. I needed a polarizer, and i don't really want to pay an extra $5 to ship a filter. Adorama had the same one BH did, for 40 cents more, but shipped free. And their free shipping is fast. I;ve gotten stuff in 2 days before.
For the original poster. Can't tell if that is a good deal or not, I don't know nikon that well, sorry. But go with what others have said and upgrade the memory card. Not only is 1gb tiny, but it is probably some generic brand. Get a sandisc Ultra II or extreme III (20mb or 30mb speed). Fantastic card. Pricey, but worth it.
For the original poster. Can't tell if that is a good deal or not, I don't know nikon that well, sorry. But go with what others have said and upgrade the memory card. Not only is 1gb tiny, but it is probably some generic brand. Get a sandisc Ultra II or extreme III (20mb or 30mb speed). Fantastic card. Pricey, but worth it.
07-17-2009, 10:39 AM
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I agree, B&H or Adorama. I've ordered camera equipment from both, and some electronics from B&H. Both awesome companies to deal with.
That price you're quoting seems too good to be true. Beware of the "NY camera store" scams. This blog post is a little older but still relevant: http://thomashawk.com/2005/11/pricer...era-store.html
That price you're quoting seems too good to be true. Beware of the "NY camera store" scams. This blog post is a little older but still relevant: http://thomashawk.com/2005/11/pricer...era-store.html
07-17-2009, 10:41 AM
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Thanks everyone for the advise! I'm not planning on doing a ton of shooting, I'm just sick of the crap my little $79 kodak is producing. Friend of mine has a Nikon D90 and it puts out really good pictures in my opinion but it is just a little out of my price range. Just want something that can take good quality pictures of my son and not look back on the lcd screen and see a blur. Also need something that will shoot some high quality pictures of my ride for all of you to look at.