Buying Nikon D80Kit

[twinkleS]

Hi guys,

mmm not sure izzit correct place to post my question.

I am going to buy a Nikon D80Kit this week. . . i have went around looking for a shop that offer gd prices. But as i am a newbie in this xpensive hobby.. i would like to seek advice from seniors here.

1) do you guys have any gd shops in mind that can recommand me to go.
2) when i buy the camera wat must i check for and how to do the checking and testing

thank you guys for taking the time to read and reply to my msg.

[glennyong]

good shops would be places like Cathay, John3:16, MSColor @ AMKcentral.

I will go Cathay la... IMHO. (personal preference.)

[twinkleS]

oo sorry for my ignorance glennyong

the cathay u mean is at the DB new cathay cinema that cathay???

[2.8photography]

u can check the price guides for a list of gd shops, reliable too

when getting a cam, try it out (in a mode u noe how to use) with the kit lens, and see if u can use it easily; if not u may want to consider another model
just buy the cam if u like how it feels, the interface and stuff like that
of course there are 'grey' sets u have to beware of, but not usually at those shops on the price guide

and do check the price of the cam, and u can again compare it with the price guides; i think a d80 kit would cost just over $1600 now (or maybe less)

cheers and good luck

[syc77]

AP - Alan Photo, #01-38 Sim Lim Square, Tel: 6336 0922, e-mail: alanfoto@singnet.com.sg
AP-F - Alan Photo, #05-20 Funan Digitalife Mall, Tel: 6883 0922, e-mail: alanfoto@singnet.com.sg
CP - Cathay Photo, #01-11/14 Peninsula Plaza, Tel: 6337 4274, e-mail: email@cathayphoto.com.sg
CP-M - Cathay Photo, #02-215/216 Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Tel: 6339 6188, e-mail: email@cathayphoto.com.sg
John - John 3:16, #05-46 Funan Digitalife Mall, Tel: 6337 2877 / 6337 1897, e-mail: richardgan@pacific.net.sg
Lord's - Lord's Camera, 304 Orchard Road #01-79 Lucky Plaza, Tel: 6235 4605, e-mail: lordscom@singnet.com.sg
MS - MS Colour, Block 711 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, #01-3501C, Tel: 6457 6380, e-mail: sales@mscolor.com.sg, web e-quote
MS - MS Colour Outlet - 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, AMK Hub #02-24, Tel: 6452 2828
OP - Orient Photo, #06-53/31 Sim Lim Square, Tel: 6339 1035, e-mail: sales@orientfoto.com.sg
TCW - The Camera Workshop, 3 Coleman Street, #01-31, Tel: 6336 1956 / 6336 7808, e-mail: tcwkshop@singnet.com.sg
TK - T K Foto Technic, 100 Beach Rd, #02-45 Shaw Towers, Tel: 6292 4533, e-mail: sales@tkfoto.com.sg

it's best to check out each shop n what they can offer u.
list is taken from here
personal preference:TK FOTO~!

[twinkleS]

thank you 2.8photography and syc77

mm i have check a alot of shops and i think they are selling around 1650 to 1750, some comes with 2GB memory card

i will go down to the shops to check again. i think if everything's okay, i will get it by this thursday or friday

[advrider]

do recce and tell us the latest price!

[Yatlapball]

Yes. That would be very nice indeed. Anyway, this is more of a Consumer's Corner related question... so do post there next time for price/place related stuff

[lieu9310]

i think "oracle" has 1 set in stock with good price, pls check

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...217964&page=51

a great seller ... cheers

P.S. I'm not related with Oracle in anyway, jus got few items from B4...

[tltan]

do check the price out properly. From the reputable shops, the price I asked recently was 1880, 1885. With cash, lowest about $1830. Cant be less then 1.8.

Some shops quote u without GST (those in simlim), some shops take out some stuff and make u pay for them. Do take note and buy from reputable shops only unless you know what you are paying for.

[k3nn3th03]

Originally Posted by twinkleS thank you 2.8photography and syc77 mm i have check a alot of shops and i think they are selling around 1650 to 1750, some comes with 2GB memory card i will go down to the shops to check again. i think if everything's okay, i will get it by this thursday or friday

with GST ???

think Oracle still got 1 set left...

maybe u can sms him...

[Luenny]

Hi twinkleS,
Like you, I am also a newbie and also saving up for a D80. Do let us know the outcome of your recce and the prices. Thanks.

[k3nn3th03]

oracle jus posted...

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...217964&page=51

left one set...

Buy Buy Buy....

[tltan]

also heard from the nice guy that bought my D80kit recently. The less then 1.8K price is due to the coupling with the 18-55mm lens instead of the 18-135 kit lens of D80. Do check carefully.

[twinkleS]

hi hi hi guys ... thanks you so much for the advice ... i have just bought D80 Kit at 1830$$$ cash payment ... at sim lim square ... first lvl SONGS BROTHERS. a nice friendly sales girl CONNIE served me.

i will be posting pics of my takes in the pics section.... thank you so much for all your replies ..

[syc77]

dont mind me asking but what made u pick that infamous shop?

[twinkleS]

Originally Posted by syc77 dont mind me asking but what made u pick that infamous shop?

mmm service .... mmm care to share y izzit infamous? ...

and i realise after i take picture .. my lcd display will blink black and white on the WHITES in the picture... y is that so ?

[Andy Ang]

Lol, did you survived that place without buying some overpriced accessories?

[twinkleS]

Originally Posted by Andy Ang Lol, did you survived that place without buying some overpriced accessories?

mm yes haha ... fortunately the girl was very nice. we just bought the D80 KIT at 1830 and got out of there...

[advrider]

Originally Posted by twinkleS mm yes haha ... fortunately the girl was very nice. we just bought the D80 KIT at 1830 and got out of there...

good you outsmarted them.