price of coolpix 775...did i get cheated?

9th July 2003

went to deluxe photo. my fren actually wanted the A70. but on realisin she only wnted to take 4R shots, she deicded to get a 2.1mp cam.

i was prepared to get A70...knew the price was around $510...but i knew nothing abt 2.1 mp cams..

went into de-luxe photos, asked the guy to recommend. he showed the 775. asked him how much, he said $360 w/o gst. after some bargaining, got it for $350 with gst.

i wanted the A60, but he siad no one wants the A60, and discouraged me from buying.

did i get cheated? is $350 too high for this cam? would teh 2100 have been better?

tweakmax2 · 9th July 2003

it a old model .. i rather u get the A60 for more manual function , longer batt life and new Digic processer which mean better images....

majere2sg · 9th July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by blackice
went to deluxe photo. my fren actually wanted the A70. but on realisin she only wnted to take 4R shots, she deicded to get a 2.1mp cam.

i was prepared to get A70...knew the price was around $510...but i knew nothing abt 2.1 mp cams..

went into de-luxe photos, asked the guy to recommend. he showed the 775. asked him how much, he said $360 w/o gst. after some bargaining, got it for $350 with gst.

i wanted the A60, but he siad no one wants the A60, and discouraged me from buying.

did i get cheated? is $350 too high for this cam? would teh 2100 have been better?

According to http://www.bargaincity.com.sg/
the price of 775 should be around $360.

Fizzy · 9th July 2003

Agree with tweakmax2. I have Nikon 775. It is quite an old model, with no manual controls. But if you just want a point and shoot camera, it is ok (except for night shots, very limited ISOs).

Btw, 2100 looks better than 775.

fruitybix · 9th July 2003

The answer is painful, but you overpaid for the CP775. You could have gotten it at Harvey Norman for $299 nett about 2 weeks ago.

BUT the point here is this, it will be more than sufficient to develop your pictures to 4R.

As to whether it is a good cam or not, that is really a subjective issue. Since you have purchased it, use it and enjoy. The CP775 gives useable pictures out of the cam, is very light, and small that you will carry everywhere with you and take more shots. It will be a fun experience.

9th July 2003

urgh...that hurts.

the de luxe guy told me A60 was not recommended.

how much is the A60 anyway?

and the cam is not mine. its for my friend. shes a ...sad to say...technology idiot....and i wanted a point and shoot full auto cam...

Tweek · 9th July 2003

I think the salesperson was trying to clear his old stocks of 775, cos it's a discontinued model already. $350 is reasonable for a point-n-shoot 2.1MP camera, but you can get a newer model with the same price. And in my opinion, A60 is definitely more recommended than 775.

Nonetheless, be sure to do an exhaustive homework before embarking on such a war. A lot of times smoke bombs are thrown so that the enemy can chop your head off. But if your friend isn't particular, the 775 can be good enough for her needs. Just don't think about new and old, cheap and ex.

Cheers!

9th July 2003

yah she's fine with it la. she doesnt know nuts about digicams.

let me present u this pic....my friend has a computer at home, btu has not accessed the net for TWO years....why? because....her com doesnt have internet explorer.....and she cant isntall because her com has no cd rom drive. hahaha....

so even if i got her the A60, i think the dial will be permanently set to the Auto mode. so no point la..

but actually, ive read reviews and seen pics...i think the pics from 775 and cp 2100 are very comparable...except the night shots..

any suggestions u guys have as to how to improve night shots for the 775?

mpenza · 9th July 2003

guess she won't be able to load any pics onto her computer then

9th July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by mpenza
guess she won't be able to load any pics onto her computer then

fortunately, she's entering NUS soon, and she will buy a laptop then...
haha....i just hope she doesnt come and find me to help her install...

Fizzy · 9th July 2003

For me, I try to avoid night shots with 775. Don't quite like the photos taken by it with flash. Usually try to steady my hand and use without flash (sure blur to some extent). Hee hee maybe next time try with tripod (a bit weird, especially with such a small digicam)

Any suggestions on how to improve the night shots for 775.

birdman · 9th July 2003

turn on the light ?

tweakmax2 · 9th July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by birdman
turn on the light ?

10th July 2003

lamers.....

anyway, another fren is askin me for recommendations for a good 2.1 mp cam. she just wants to print decent 4R photos. night shots must be good, cos she's goin to england where night falls earlier during different seasons.

waht would u guys recommend?

certainly not the 775.

A60? olympus C-150?

would also appreciate further advice for 3.2 mp cams. is the A70 still hot property?

Fizzy · 10th July 2003

To take photos under low light conditions, if not using flash, then either choose those cam with larger aperture e.g. f/1.8 (but the digi cams in the price range from $300 to $500 have about the same aperture range) or with a broader range of ISO (noise can be "removed" using Neat Image )

West_ray · 10th July 2003

i personally dun liek deluxe photo .. they are at the top of my hate list ... was axed when i bought my 1st SLR, F65, there ... sometimes feel like go in there and test their patience lehz ... but i alone ...

10th July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by West_ray
i personally dun liek deluxe photo .. they are at the top of my hate list ... was axed when i bought my 1st SLR, F65, there ... sometimes feel like go in there and test their patience lehz ... but i alone ...

yah i wont go there again.

recommend other shops.?

i dont like world photo also.

Fizzy · 10th July 2003

Cathay Photo, look for Kelvin Pung, very friendly and funny guy.

shocky · 10th July 2003

YES! to the topic qns
u r abit "chopped"
i went into a shop in penisula plaza
just asked for fun
first quote was 320...
didnt dare to bargain further as i alr hav this cam
n wont get another one...
im quite confident lowering it to 270-300 no prob if i want the cam..

shocky · 10th July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Fizzy
For me, I try to avoid night shots with 775. Don't quite like the photos taken by it with flash. Usually try to steady my hand and use without flash (sure blur to some extent). Hee hee maybe next time try with tripod (a bit weird, especially with such a small digicam)

Any suggestions on how to improve the night shots for 775.

off the flash n try to be very steady
since shuttler will automatically be bout 1/3- 1/2s
tripod would be great
u also need to adjust white balance present 1st
auto mode will sux at night...

9th July 2003	#1
blackice Guests Posts: n/a	price of coolpix 775...did i get cheated? went to deluxe photo. my fren actually wanted the A70. but on realisin she only wnted to take 4R shots, she deicded to get a 2.1mp cam. i was prepared to get A70...knew the price was around $510...but i knew nothing abt 2.1 mp cams.. went into de-luxe photos, asked the guy to recommend. he showed the 775. asked him how much, he said $360 w/o gst. after some bargaining, got it for $350 with gst. i wanted the A60, but he siad no one wants the A60, and discouraged me from buying. did i get cheated? is $350 too high for this cam? would teh 2100 have been better?

9th July 2003	#4
Fizzy Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 355	Agree with tweakmax2. I have Nikon 775. It is quite an old model, with no manual controls. But if you just want a point and shoot camera, it is ok (except for night shots, very limited ISOs). Btw, 2100 looks better than 775. Last edited by Fizzy; 9th July 2003 at 04:19 PM.

9th July 2003	#2
tweakmax2 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 557	it a old model .. i rather u get the A60 for more manual function , longer batt life and new Digic processer which mean better images....

9th July 2003	#5
fruitybix Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Posts: 698	The answer is painful, but you overpaid for the CP775. You could have gotten it at Harvey Norman for $299 nett about 2 weeks ago. BUT the point here is this, it will be more than sufficient to develop your pictures to 4R. As to whether it is a good cam or not, that is really a subjective issue. Since you have purchased it, use it and enjoy. The CP775 gives useable pictures out of the cam, is very light, and small that you will carry everywhere with you and take more shots. It will be a fun experience.

9th July 2003	#7
Tweek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Posts: 2,149	I think the salesperson was trying to clear his old stocks of 775, cos it's a discontinued model already. $350 is reasonable for a point-n-shoot 2.1MP camera, but you can get a newer model with the same price. And in my opinion, A60 is definitely more recommended than 775. Nonetheless, be sure to do an exhaustive homework before embarking on such a war. A lot of times smoke bombs are thrown so that the enemy can chop your head off. But if your friend isn't particular, the 775 can be good enough for her needs. Just don't think about new and old, cheap and ex. Cheers!

9th July 2003	#9
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	guess she won't be able to load any pics onto her computer then

9th July 2003	#12
birdman New Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 14	turn on the light ?

10th July 2003	#14
blackice Guests Posts: n/a	lamers..... anyway, another fren is askin me for recommendations for a good 2.1 mp cam. she just wants to print decent 4R photos. night shots must be good, cos she's goin to england where night falls earlier during different seasons. waht would u guys recommend? certainly not the 775. A60? olympus C-150? would also appreciate further advice for 3.2 mp cams. is the A70 still hot property?

10th July 2003	#16
West_ray Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,149	i personally dun liek deluxe photo .. they are at the top of my hate list ... was axed when i bought my 1st SLR, F65, there ... sometimes feel like go in there and test their patience lehz ... but i alone ...

10th July 2003	#19
shocky Advertiser Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rental @ 82237153 Posts: 1,520	YES! to the topic qns u r abit "chopped" i went into a shop in penisula plaza just asked for fun first quote was 320... didnt dare to bargain further as i alr hav this cam n wont get another one... im quite confident lowering it to 270-300 no prob if i want the cam..