I got my baby finally !!!! D70 ! no s :)

[brandonb]

Just got the item below today. Below info might be useful to those who going to purchase the same item.

D70 - $1200 + GST cash from Deluxe Camera (Tan Union selling same price)
Sandisk 1 GB Ultra 2 - $155 include GST from Deluxe Camera (CP quote $160)
17-55 Nikon Len - 2250 with GST for CC installment from CP, (asking 3 different staff but giving the same price, but manage to get a free gift - Nikon coolpix beg after bargain. Pay CASH/NET around 2100++. Deluxe Camera quote $2100 + GST cash)
Mamiya 77mm UV filter - $80 with GST from CP after bargain

So far this is the best offer I can find.

[snowspeeder]

Good for you! Now you can start shooting and explore the beauty of what this cam can offer.

[PhotoHut]

Good camera! Congrates!

[pianodancer]

Originally Posted by brandonb Just got the item below today. Below info might be useful to those who going to purchase the same item. D70 - $1200 + GST cash from Deluxe Camera (Tan Union selling same price) Sandisk 1 GB Ultra 2 - $155 include GST from Deluxe Camera (CP quote $160) 17-55 Nikon Len - 2250 with GST for CC installment from CP, (asking 3 different staff but giving the same price, but manage to get a free gift - Nikon coolpix beg after bargain. Pay CASH/NET around 2100++. Deluxe Camera quote $2100 + GST cash) Mamiya 77mm UV filter - $80 with GST from CP after bargain So far this is the best offer I can find.

WOW! Brand new D70 for $1200 (body only?). That's great price, considering a 2nd hand would cost the same. Where is Deluxe Camera?

But the 17-55 lens cost $2100???? Sorry I dunno the market price of lens, but it's kindda expensive, eh? What's so special about this lens?

[snowspeeder]

Originally Posted by pianodancer WOW! Brand new D70 for $1200 (body only?). That's great price, considering a 2nd hand would cost the same. Where is Deluxe Camera? But the 17-55 lens cost $2100???? Sorry I dunno the market price of lens, but it's kindda expensive, eh? What's so special about this lens?

If its brand new, think its body only.
The 17-55 is many people's dream lens. Since I can't afford this for now, I got myself the Sigma 18-50 mm f2.8. Good value, great images.

[pianodancer]

Originally Posted by snowspeeder If its brand new, think its body only. The 17-55 is many people's dream lens. Since I can't afford this for now, I got myself the Sigma 18-50 mm f2.8. Good value, great images.

Hmm... think of it, a brand new D70s with lens would be $1680. For about $500 more, you get a newer model and a lens. Seems not so worth it after all...

I'm looking hard for a 2nd hand one below $1000. Age and body condition is low priority for me.

[icarus]

Originally Posted by pianodancer But the 17-55 lens cost $2100???? Sorry I dunno the market price of lens, but it's kindda expensive, eh? What's so special about this lens?

Nothing special really,Perhaps its AF-S... but its one of the only two options available if you are looking for a constant f2.8 24-70 (35mm) range lenses. The other one is the $700 Sigma 18-50/2.8. Personally, i've seen more impressive photos from the Sigma than the $2000 Nikon 17-55.

But if you are a hardcore Nikonian, the 17-55 is the way to go!!

[rayshade]

17-35 is still hard to beat, 17-55 isn't as rich in the details or as sharp as the good old D lens BTW old school hardcore dudes believe in prime lenses not zoom. I believe zoom has improved much since.

[markccm]

Originally Posted by rayshade 17-35 is still hard to beat, 17-55 isn't as rich in the details or as sharp as the good old D lens BTW old school hardcore dudes believe in prime lenses not zoom. I believe zoom has improved much since.

Meaning the 17-35 is still better than the 17-55DX right?

[nemesis32]

17-35 shd be better than 17-55 but 17-55 have wider coverage and supposedly more suitable for digital... i think

[nyxx88]

Congratz on your new baby .

Add your name to the list of other proud parents here: http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...82#post1230282

[zmwang]

Originally Posted by markccm Meaning the 17-35 is still better than the 17-55DX right?

More precisely, 17-35/2.8 is better than 17-55DX in the same range.

[sofunny]

Originally Posted by brandonb Just got the item below today. Below info might be useful to those who going to purchase the same item. D70 - $1200 + GST cash from Deluxe Camera (Tan Union selling same price) Sandisk 1 GB Ultra 2 - $155 include GST from Deluxe Camera (CP quote $160) 17-55 Nikon Len - 2250 with GST for CC installment from CP, (asking 3 different staff but giving the same price, but manage to get a free gift - Nikon coolpix beg after bargain. Pay CASH/NET around 2100++. Deluxe Camera quote $2100 + GST cash) Mamiya 77mm UV filter - $80 with GST from CP after bargain So far this is the best offer I can find.

how many months installment plan for ur 17-55?

[elixir]

I also bought the D70s.But I dun want the kit lens since I have many Nikkor lens liao. So I bargained for A SB-600 in place of the kit lens. The price I paid is $1680 for D70s body plus Sb-600, inclusive of GST, paid by Credit card.


For D70s body alone, they are selling at $1380 inclusive of GST.

[Helbreath]

Originally Posted by zmwang More precisely, 17-35/2.8 is better than 17-55DX in the same range.

Actually the 17-55 has more contrast and is sharper wide open compared to the 17-35. 17-35 is sharper when stepped down.

But nothing can beat the 17-35 for full frame and low distortion.

See the comparison and links here.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=12754092

[rayshade]

I wonder if Nikon ever goes full frame what is the fate of DX lenses?

[brandonb]

Originally Posted by pianodancer WOW! Brand new D70 for $1200 (body only?). That's great price, considering a 2nd hand would cost the same. Where is Deluxe Camera? But the 17-55 lens cost $2100???? Sorry I dunno the market price of lens, but it's kindda expensive, eh? What's so special about this lens?

Yes body only...Since the D70s cost around 1400+GST for body and having the same feature as D70 so it worth now to get the old model. Few hundred dollar different does not worth for just a 0.2" increment of LCD.

[brandonb]

Originally Posted by rayshade I wonder if Nikon ever goes full frame what is the fate of DX lenses?

Since Nikon already start up the DX camera & len....it will still continue for thier upcoming model.

[brandonb]

Originally Posted by elixir I also bought the D70s.But I dun want the kit lens since I have many Nikkor lens liao. So I bargained for A SB-600 in place of the kit lens. The price I paid is $1680 for D70s body plus Sb-600, inclusive of GST, paid by Credit card. For D70s body alone, they are selling at $1380 inclusive of GST.

Which shop selling $1380 with GST? CP said the stock have not in yet. Some shop just any how giving the price which they cannot offer to spoilt the market like those shop at Sim Lim.

[brandonb]

Originally Posted by sofunny how many months installment plan for ur 17-55?

Camera installment only have 6 or 12 month for the camera shop in singapore.