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25th March 2005
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Buying 7D tomorrow 26/03/2005
I'm finally getting my 7D... any advice as to which shops gives the best price? I'm going to the usual places in Funan, SLS and and both Peninsulars. What to look out for? Freebies? Also looking for a 1GB card. And Optech strap (dun like the original strap, tried Drudkh's camera). And vertical grip of course! Plus spare batteries.... Ballpark prices would be very helpful...
Perhaps you can help me by placing your preferred destination next to the item in the list below: Thanks! 1) KM Dynax 7D 2) VC-7D Vertical Control Grip 3) Spare batteries (EastGear, where else?) 4) Optech Strap 5) 1GB CF card Edit: Anyone know if the new batch of 7Ds are using the latest firmware? Last edited by TME; 25th March 2005 at 11:03 PM. |
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think u got most of the stuff needed, eastgear still sells the 'cheap & good' NP-400 in the market, 1700mah... i've no problem with that...
think CP just came in the stock for the Optech strap. otherwise have to go TK foto. btw i think the Free 1GB CF is only for the exhibition only, most shops will not offer to give u the 1GB CF unless u pay retail price. its better to get a discount on the body itself than to buy at retail price. 1GB is about 150, depends on the speed & brand.
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I always find CP more expensive than AP, but not sure this time around.... never keep track and ask for e-quotes...
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26th March 2005
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Try one of those shops along serangoon....
Got a 1GB 80x Lexar for 130....the evening before my trip to US.... the shop above shingshiong.... rgds, sulhan |
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Sorry if this offend anyone, but I thought you say buying 4D tmr
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2gb how much now ar? still 300+?
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Wah piangz!!!! Where u people buy these things from??!!! I bought my Lexar 80X from CP at $145... EastGear offered $149....
Anyway, reporting from my(mis) adventure this afternoon... somehow i have a feeling that I could have paid less.... I bought the following from Cathay Photo: 1) KM Dynax 7D - $2383.50 (equote was $2270 without 5% GST) 2) KM VC-7D - $270 3) Lexar 80X CF card 1GB - $145 4) Optech Strap (Wide) - $24 I bought this from EastGear: 1) NP-400 1700mAH battery - $34.95 Anyone got these stuff cheaper anywhere else? The Lexar 80X WA already know lar.... Sulhan got his at $130! Thanks! Ming Ern P.S. Cathay Photo offering the 7D kit at $3150 + 1GB Hagiwara CF card. The kit comes with the 7D and the KM 17-35mm f/2.8-4 wideangle lens. If you subtract the cost of the camera (based on my price and $130 for the card (overpriced), the lens costs almost $800).... rather buy separately. BTW, I was also quoted $215 for a Manfrotto 190Pro plus 484RC2 ballhead (no damper control) for $215 ($135 for legs + 80 for ballhead) from Alan Photo. Is this worth the money? I was looking at the more expensive 488RC2 which costs $148. I want a ballhead with a spirit level and quick release plate plus damper control. Any other recommendations? |
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26th March 2005
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Anyway, how to find out the firmware version of my camera? I notice that my zoom function only allows one step. I thought the firmware upgrade solved that problem.... thanks!
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for firmware version, hit Menu, then display (the second button on the left of screen)  (I have no idea, but I always pay more for my stuff than the guys here, maybe I'm in the army, look too green liao, like veges, nice to chop) Last edited by Flare; 26th March 2005 at 07:23 PM. |
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Maybe we look too young liao...
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Maybe DCA looks rich, but which part of me looks wealthy? I only have lok-kok cv clothes in a very limited wardrobe... which is predominently occupied by uniform in various shades of green... And I got this short modified SAF standard 4321 haircut... wah... poor me... |
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Anyway, the internal flash + rear sync mode don't seems to work with certain shutter speed (nv really test, but oh well, it's internal flash which I've used only like for 6 shots). And the flash sync shutter speed is quite slow ley, so when HSS is engaged, flash power becomes greatly limited... sometimes really macam dun have... But well, don't think i need to tell you. You more "old bird" than me.  |
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27th March 2005
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If you're thinking of getting the 190pro, I recommend you the Slick 330DX. It weights only 1.5Kg and it is as sturdy as the 190pro.
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