Worth to get a D40 kit from hongkong?

remusxiao · 26th July 2008

Hi guys,
never had a DSLR b4 and would like to own one.. which make me wanna get a D40 for a beginner usage..

as currently i doing an exchange in hongkong.. i check the price for the D40 kit is about SGD$633 with a 2G memory and a camera bag

i called a local shop in singapore with quote me $690 for a d40 kit..
so need some advice.. whether should i buy in hk or sing? anyway body doesnt come with international warrenty..

and wat i need to look out for if i buy from hk (outside singapore as there no warrenty covered)
thanks

btw the price above is from one of the shop in mongkok at level 4 of simcity... anyone got a cheaper shop i can visit? thanks

diediealsomustdive · 26th July 2008

No international warranty, not worth the risk, imho.

But it you want it, the one place to check is this place call Man Shing and Wing Shing, both at Mongkok area. Same shop, same boss, very reliable pricing.

Simon_84 · 26th July 2008

690 is a damn gd price.
most of the d40 users here paid much more than 690.
better to buy local set instead.

remusxiao · 26th July 2008

Originally Posted by diediealsomustdive

No international warranty, not worth the risk, imho.

But it you want it, the one place to check is this place call Man Shing and Wing Shing, both at Mongkok area. Same shop, same boss, very reliable pricing.

You know which part of mongkok? maybe i can check wether is it cheaper then the one i asked.. thanks alot for the info

Lujke85 · 27th July 2008

Yo man,

I got a D40 kit (grey set) 2 months ago with 2 gig SD and tamrac bag for 700SGD at Orient Photo, SLS 6th floor.

No Nikon Warranty, but shopowner assures me that i can bring back to the shop if any problems.

It was the second last D40 they had though, not sure if there's any left.

My take - shop warranty beats going back to hong kong for warranty, but nikon warranty beats all (but i was on a budget so too bad)

diediealsomustdive · 28th July 2008

I usually go to this shop Man Shing / Wing Shing at Mongkok: http://www.wingshingphoto.com/ 3 outlets, if one is out of stock can check if other store has stock, nearby.

Wing Shing Photo Supplies
G/F, 55-57 Sai Yeung Choi St., Mongkok Kowloon, HK

Wing Shing Photo Supplies
G/F, 91-95 Fa Yuen Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, H.K.

Man Shing Photo Supplies
Address G/F, 106 Tung Choi St., Mongkok, Kowloon H.K.

Recommended practice is listed here: http://www.tvxb.com/billd/HK/HK%20shopping-cameras.html. Man Shing and Wing Shing both with photos on this page.

There is a price guide here: http://www.ygdragon.net/index.php?pa...ameraprice.htm
(This is often the cheapest price a local can get, so pay a bit more is ok).

remusxiao · 28th July 2008

Okie.. thanks for the information and the updated price list of lens and camera in hk.. but in the end i think i better get it in singapore with coverage anyway the diff is not much.. but will get the lens next time when i visit hk again...

thanks for much for all the info.. hope to join any photo session trip next time once i get my camera...

btw what lens is necessary for a beginner? or wat necessary accessories?

26th July 2008	#1
remusxiao New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 23	Worth to get a D40 kit from hongkong? Hi guys, never had a DSLR b4 and would like to own one.. which make me wanna get a D40 for a beginner usage.. as currently i doing an exchange in hongkong.. i check the price for the D40 kit is about SGD$633 with a 2G memory and a camera bag i called a local shop in singapore with quote me $690 for a d40 kit.. so need some advice.. whether should i buy in hk or sing? anyway body doesnt come with international warrenty.. and wat i need to look out for if i buy from hk (outside singapore as there no warrenty covered) thanks btw the price above is from one of the shop in mongkok at level 4 of simcity... anyone got a cheaper shop i can visit? thanks Last edited by remusxiao; 26th July 2008 at 05:25 PM.

26th July 2008	#2
diediealsomustdive Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CCK Posts: 1,065	Re: Worth to get a D40 kit from hongkong? No international warranty, not worth the risk, imho. But it you want it, the one place to check is this place call Man Shing and Wing Shing, both at Mongkok area. Same shop, same boss, very reliable pricing. Last edited by diediealsomustdive; 26th July 2008 at 10:52 PM. Reason: grammar

26th July 2008	#3
Simon_84 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: bukit batok Posts: 1,331	Re: Worth to get a D40 kit from hongkong? 690 is a damn gd price. most of the d40 users here paid much more than 690. better to buy local set instead.

27th July 2008	#5
Lujke85 New Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: YCK Posts: 34	Re: Worth to get a D40 kit from hongkong? Yo man, I got a D40 kit (grey set) 2 months ago with 2 gig SD and tamrac bag for 700SGD at Orient Photo, SLS 6th floor. No Nikon Warranty, but shopowner assures me that i can bring back to the shop if any problems. It was the second last D40 they had though, not sure if there's any left. My take - shop warranty beats going back to hong kong for warranty, but nikon warranty beats all (but i was on a budget so too bad) __________________ Nikon D40, 18-55mm kit, 70-300mm G, 50mm f/1.8D, 18-200mm

28th July 2008	#6
diediealsomustdive Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CCK Posts: 1,065	Re: Worth to get a D40 kit from hongkong? I usually go to this shop Man Shing / Wing Shing at Mongkok: http://www.wingshingphoto.com/ 3 outlets, if one is out of stock can check if other store has stock, nearby. Wing Shing Photo Supplies G/F, 55-57 Sai Yeung Choi St., Mongkok Kowloon, HK Wing Shing Photo Supplies G/F, 91-95 Fa Yuen Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, H.K. Man Shing Photo Supplies Address G/F, 106 Tung Choi St., Mongkok, Kowloon H.K. Recommended practice is listed here: http://www.tvxb.com/billd/HK/HK%20shopping-cameras.html. Man Shing and Wing Shing both with photos on this page. There is a price guide here: http://www.ygdragon.net/index.php?pa...ameraprice.htm (This is often the cheapest price a local can get, so pay a bit more is ok).