D300 Pricing

[ianwurn]

Heya guys,

Was looking at the D300 in April May this year but did not buy then cos was still pretty new to photography. Reconsidering now looking at the offerings that are coming out or had came out (D700, D90, 5DMk2, 50D) that is "helping" to push prices down.

Appreciate if you can offer information on D300 pricing and your thoughts on upgrading during this period with a moderate need ?

I am using the D40x since Jan 08 and still ok with it. Mainly my complaint is that my Tok 11-16mm UWA and Nik 50f1.8 is manual focus on this body and also that the D40x body has some limitations - like no cable release for bulb modes.....

THANKS ! BBB virus huh ?

[dreamer_toons]

I am selling my D80 to fund my D300 but no one seem to interested in it yet.....

Can check out the pricelist listed in the Nikon forum.

[ianwurn]

Originally Posted by dreamer_toons I am selling my D80 to fund my D300 but no one seem to interested in it yet..... Can check out the pricelist listed in the Nikon forum.

Checked that out already, but those seems to be early Sep pricing. Wondering whether anyone has any updated info cos the 50D, 5D etc were announced more towards end month.... haha.... Wondering if the price is more attractive than on the list.......

[dreamer_toons]

I will check out the price tml and pot it here; may get it if reasonable.....Meanwhile, hoping someone will buy my D80..haha

[whkoh]

Originally Posted by ianwurn Checked that out already, but those seems to be early Sep pricing. Wondering whether anyone has any updated info cos the 50D, 5D etc were announced more towards end month.... haha.... Wondering if the price is more attractive than on the list.......

Call or email the shops directly, it's much easier.

[dreamer_toons]

Does the current D300 package comes with Capture NX software?

[NormanTan]

i am oso currently considering a nikon D300... so i have asked a shop within this week... and the pricing they give me:

Nikon D300 (Body)@S$2330.00

Free: MB-D10 multi power battery pack, 8 GB CF card, bag, cleaning kit and umbrella

[ianwurn]

Originally Posted by dreamer_toons I will check out the price tml and pot it here; may get it if reasonable.....Meanwhile, hoping someone will buy my D80..haha

Thanks !

[ianwurn]

Originally Posted by NormanTan i am oso currently considering a nikon D300... so i have asked a shop within this week... and the pricing they give me: Nikon D300 (Body)@S$2330.00 Free: MB-D10 multi power battery pack, 8 GB CF card, bag, cleaning kit and umbrella

May I ask which shop did u inquire with ?

[kero89]

price update 270908 for nikon D300(for those who wish to spend a few more hundreds)

Cathay walk in $2590 MB-D10, Sandisk Extreme ?? 8GB, bag, cleaning kit

Cathay email Quote $2330 before gst, Nikon D300 Body @S$2330.00 (free: 8 GB memory + MB-D10 multi power battery pack + bag, umbrella and cleaning kit)

John 3:16 $2150 4GB bag

TK Photo $2170 4gb

[NormanTan]

Originally Posted by ianwurn May I ask which shop did u inquire with ?

i get it from cathay photo...which lens shld i get after i get the D300? LOL

[kero89]

Originally Posted by NormanTan i get it from cathay photo...which lens shld i get after i get the D300? LOL

was considering D90, finally decided on D300.. same problem faced, wad lens? haha

a few options i got for myself

tamron 17-50 F2.8
nikon 18-70 f3.5-4.5
nikon 16-85 VR f3.5-5.6

nikon 70-300 VR

nikon 50mm f1.8
nikon 85mm f1.8

[NormanTan]

Originally Posted by kero89 was considering D90, finally decided on D300.. same problem faced, wad lens? haha a few options i got for myself tamron 17-50 F2.8 nikon 18-70 f3.5-4.5 nikon 16-85 VR f3.5-5.6 nikon 70-300 VR nikon 50mm f1.8 nikon 85mm f1.8

Haha...i think this is the commom qn ppl face...anw, did u get all the lenses all at a time or bit by bit?

[kero89]

Originally Posted by NormanTan Haha...i think this is the commom qn ppl face...anw, did u get all the lenses all at a time or bit by bit?

nono, don get misunderstood, haven got the lens yet.. jus considering

[NormanTan]

Originally Posted by kero89 nono, don get misunderstood, haven got the lens yet.. jus considering

i have certainly gotten misunderstood... HAHA!!! anw, i feel that those lens below look good...

nikon 18-70 f3.5-4.5
nikon 16-85 VR f3.5-5.6

nikon 70-300 VR

nikon 50mm f1.8


but 18-70 and 16-85 might over lap each other sia?

[supernikon]

I guess i have the lowest!

$2,000 for the body. (Local Set with Warranty)
Came with lowepro bag (with Nikon badge embroided on it).
4GB Sandisk II CF card.
CF/SD/MC (6 in 1) reader.

[supernikon]

Originally Posted by dreamer_toons Does the current D300 package comes with Capture NX software?

Yes it does!

[NormanTan]

Originally Posted by supernikon I guess i have the lowest! $2,000 for the body. (Local Set with Warranty) Came with lowepro bag (with Nikon badge embroided on it). 4GB Sandisk II CF card. CF/SD/MC (6 in 1) reader.

do u mind sharing with us where did u buy ur D300?

[kero89]

Originally Posted by NormanTan i have certainly gotten misunderstood... HAHA!!! anw, i feel that those lens below look good... nikon 18-70 f3.5-4.5 nikon 16-85 VR f3.5-5.6 nikon 70-300 VR nikon 50mm f1.8 but 18-70 and 16-85 might over lap each other sia?

yeps.. both definitely overlap.. 18-70 at BnS is selling ard 200.. 16-85 Brand new is going for 950.. but both are really nice lens that can deliver... unless ders a need for VR and slightly wider + slightly longer.. else cant fork out the extra 700.. haha..

just nice the tamron 17-50 F2.8 sits in nicely between em though..

[kero89]

Originally Posted by supernikon I guess i have the lowest! $2,000 for the body. (Local Set with Warranty) Came with lowepro bag (with Nikon badge embroided on it). 4GB Sandisk II CF card. CF/SD/MC (6 in 1) reader.

yummy.. do share with us