Possible Nikon switching... some questions 1st....

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

ok... here goes...

How much is a D200 going to be? with battery grip?
Whats the equivelent model to get (almost same buttons layout) for film? with battery grip?
Whats the price of the T/S lens? i think 80mm...
Is there any Matt focusing screen available for these 2 models?
Is there any Line focusing screen available for these 2 models?
Is there a combo of both Matt & Line focusing screen?
How much is a 17-35?
How much is a 28-75?
How much is a SB800?
How much is a wired remote cord for D200?

still got more questions...

[espn]

Originally Posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt ok... here goes... How much is a D200 going to be? with battery grip? Whats the equivelent model to get (almost same buttons layout) for film? with battery grip? Whats the price of the T/S lens? i think 80mm... Is there any Matt focusing screen available for these 2 models? Is there any Line focusing screen available for these 2 models? Is there a combo of both Matt & Line focusing screen? How much is a 17-35? How much is a 28-75? How much is a SB800? How much is a wired remote cord for D200? still got more questions...

1) RRP 3188, grip additional est $300
2) F80/F100/F5
3) Wah... 85 T/S is about $3k IIRC
4) Yes/Yes
5) Yes/Yes
6) Yes/Yes
7) 2.9K
8) Nikkor no 28-75
9) $640
10) MC30 - $95 (replaced by MC36), MC20 - $195, ML3 - $350

[zcf]

Think most of the price of the items can be found at the sticky.
Waiting to savage your lens.

[icarus]

Originally Posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt Whats the equivelent model to get (almost same buttons layout) for film? with battery grip?

Only F6 has similiar buttons layout.

Bro, U should get 12-24 and 17-55 instead of 17-35 and 28-70....
I think u should know why...

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Originally Posted by icarus Only F6 has similiar buttons layout. Bro, U should get 12-24 and 17-55 instead of 17-35 and 28-70.... I think u should know why...

price i know lah... but all DX leh, i intend to buy lenses for my digital body as well mah... else i go bankrupt lor...

i thinking of going for those 3rd party 1st.. cheaper... buy back some of the lense i got in minolta, like tamron 90mm macro, 17-35, 28-75, den dio 4D or toto, buy trinity... hehe...

few essentials i sure get...
D200, u say F6 ar... hmmz...
SB800, can use on F6 rite... heng ar, my lightsphere can use back...
T/S lens (do product shoot mah... main reason for switching...)

[icarus]

Originally Posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt price i know lah... but all DX leh, i intend to buy lenses for my digital body as well mah... else i go bankrupt lor...

Ah.. the pain of the dreaded crop factor... Do what i do previously, buy the 12-24 for digital and 17-35 for film. Thats the price we consumers have to pay, if only there is a FF DSLR from Nikon sigh!

[agape01]

If you're coming in from minolta, then it wouldn't be that bad in learning the system quickly...

However, if you are from the other brand then it could possibly take you a while to learn but at the same time the learning curve really depends on you.

For me, mine has been quite long.

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Originally Posted by agape01 If you're coming in from minolta, then it wouldn't be that bad in learning the system quickly... However, if you are from the other brand then it could possibly take you a while to learn but at the same time the learning curve really depends on you. For me, mine has been quite long.

learning is not the problem now... problem is the cost of switching actually... i'm more into shooting still life... so i would be more likely getting macro & T/S lens 1st.

[S11loop]

Wah

so fierce arh ?

[ortega]

welcome to the darkside

we welcomessssssss you in

28-70 you know someone selling (great lens for film)

[Pro Image]

Originally Posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt ok... here goes... How much is a D200 going to be? with battery grip? Whats the equivelent model to get (almost same buttons layout) for film? with battery grip? Whats the price of the T/S lens? i think 80mm... Is there any Matt focusing screen available for these 2 models? Is there any Line focusing screen available for these 2 models? Is there a combo of both Matt & Line focusing screen? How much is a 17-35? How much is a 28-75? How much is a SB800? How much is a wired remote cord for D200? still got more questions...

So Minoltas suck is it? Haha!

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Originally Posted by Pro Image So Minoltas suck is it? Haha!

how can sifu like tat say...

minolta just not enuff to cover my greed to expand...

[Pro Image]

1) How much is a D200 going to be? with battery grip?
Answer = ESPN has answered the question

2) Whats the equivelent model to get (almost same buttons layout) for film? with battery grip?
Answer = Same as above

3) Whats the price of the T/S lens? i think 80mm...
Answer = PC Nikkor 85mm f2.8 price at about $2900-$3000

4) Is there any Matt focusing screen available for these 2 models?
Answer = ESPN has answered it

5) Is there any Line focusing screen available for these 2 models?
Answer = ESPN has answered it

6) Is there a combo of both Matt & Line focusing screen?
Answer = ESPN has answered it

7) How much is a 17-35?
Answer = ESPN has answered it

8) How much is a 28-75?
You either choose the 28-70 f2.8 (It cost a bomb) or the 24-85 f2.8-4 (relativley cheaper)

9) How much is a SB800?
Alan Photo selling about $600-$620 with GST

10)How much is a wired remote cord for D200?
Answer = ESPN has answered it

11)Still got more questions...
Then ask....lor

Most price can be found on Nikon Website.....at RRP but you just calculate about 15-20% less off the retail.

[Pro Image]

Originally Posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt how can sifu like tat say... minolta just not enuff to cover my greed to expand...

Haha.......still please join the Nikon group. Once you become a Sith.....always a Sith

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

now i wonder when the items will reach here... after i get a D200 den i sell my minolta... else i left with nothing...

[eow]

Originally Posted by Pro Image So Minoltas suck is it? Haha!

definitely not but the marketing dept of the km definitely need some buck up
they are just not in the league of the canon and nikon

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Originally Posted by eow definitely not but the marketing dept of the km definitely need some buck up they are just not in the league of the canon and nikon

if KM just gimme a fix to the rotation flaw of 7D, i might just stay there.. there is flaws in 7D not addressed, and its fixed on the 5D, making 7D users felt so pissed... a pro body not as good as a consumer body... sianz...

gimme a Minolta tilt shift, i also stay... hehe... how come now like minolta bashing session...

[zcf]

wait for KM7Di loh, shouldn't be a long wait, and it will fix the 7D problem. Just notice KM don't have TS lens, but that doesn't concern me though.
DCA, may I ask what you planning to use TS lens to shoot for? Buildings?

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Originally Posted by zcf wait for KM7Di loh, shouldn't be a long wait, and it will fix the 7D problem. Just notice KM don't have TS lens, but that doesn't concern me though. DCA, may I ask what you planning to use TS lens to shoot for? Buildings?

product shoot of super reflective (mirroring) spheres, i just dun like to do PS, and i dun like to just have the mood of its the best i can do with the equipment i have.

i was looking for a bellow, seems that minolta have one, but not tilt type... and if i was to buy minolta ones, i think i'll be like the only guy in sg doing it on minolta, any problem i dunno who to go to... might as well get from a better source like Nikon or Canon... (5D is 1 of the option...)

anyway, y does KM have to come out with 7Di and kill the 7D users, imagine trying to offload a 7D & getting a 7Di... damn bo hua... who knows, maybe just minor upgrade, and then still loads of hidden problems...

[zcf]

that's the problem of digital product life cycle, usually quite short and not much support after the product life ended. Indeed KM should do better in the filmware upgrade to solve most solvable problems.

Most new products will have some faults waiting to be solved. Even KM5D does seem to have a few problems. But as you know it does not limited to KM only though.