Post yout D70 Shopping list

NewNikonian · 28th February 2004

Hi all
I am new to DSLR and getting D70 shortly. I need some advice from the Digital GURUs here.

Items on the shopping list
D70 and 18-70 DX Lens – 2100
50 f1.8 D – 175 (bought already)

Manfrotto / Gitzo Tripod - 150
Ball head – 100
CF card – 512 MB (40X) – Please help with make and type and place to buy
Bag - LowePro mini tracker or similar (What u think of Crumblar? Which one?)
Already have PC with XP and Adobe CS any thing else??
Hard disk and Portable storage. Is it a must buy?? – Please help with make and type and place to buy

I will add a 105 or 90 macro and 80-200 next year. No money for SB600 or SB800. Have to wait for a few months.

What else are must buy to start off. Please share your shopping list here. We can learn from each other

espn · 28th February 2004

My advice is to start off with the 50/1.8 without even using the 18-70DX, this should give you a very good understanding of working with a limited zoom (what zoom???) and composition together with the basic controlling of the camera.

CF card I like to psyche people to get the Lexar series, with it's Image Rescue software, you'd never have to worry too much on losing pictures even if the card is corrupted. BluesJr is selling one piece in buy/sell now.

Don't worry too much on the accessories to buy now, esp what X-drive, Nixvue etc etc. And mainly decide what you want to shoot before plunging for zooms and other lenses.

The SB-600 is due in May. So you'd have 2 months to save up now

For me... I like shooting events & humans. So if I have a D70 ... I'd get:

AF 50/1.8 - Portrait lens, sharp, fast & good bokeh.
AF-S 24-120VR - Fast, sharp & VR module allows you to be on the move and shooting be it events or holidays.
AF-S 12-24 - Landscape mainly, would bring this out to holidays.

But it's only me... oh well.. maybe one day I'd own a D70

Watcher · 28th February 2004

My recommendation can be found here

NewNikonian · 28th February 2004

Thanks espn, watcher. if could start off with 50 f1.8 (for now).

D70 + tripod + Bag + CF = 2200$

NewNikonian · 28th February 2004

Any pointers on Tripod and Ball head?? Bang for the Buck? But I prefer not to upgrade too fast on this so looking at 200 - 250$. Is it sufficient?

espn · 28th February 2004

Selection of tripod depends mainly on your camera setup, if your lenses don't exceed the 70-200, you might want to consider a Manfrotto 190 Pro + 488 ballhead for beginners.

You'll need to bring your gears down to test unless you're confident enough it can support.

Watcher · 29th February 2004

Originally Posted by espn

Selection of tripod depends mainly on your camera setup, if your lenses don't exceed the 70-200, you might want to consider a Manfrotto 190 Pro + 488 ballhead for beginners.

You'll need to bring your gears down to test unless you're confident enough it can support.

Yep. The 488 seems to be out of stock at CP at the moment. I'm selling mine (used only once) though (upgrade)...

sprockett · 29th February 2004

definitely:

d70
12-24
50/1.8
24-85
70-200 VR 2.8
sb600 or 800 (800 if wu lui, bo lui then 600, or none)
oh oh oh and b&w filters for protection....
1gig CF at leasst. maybe get the 4gb nomad muvo to get the 4gb MD...

of coz this is my dream kit...

realistically, i think its just D70 + lens KIT + 50/1.8 + sb600 (if imlucky)

tripod bag etc oredi got...

Silverelf · 29th February 2004

Sometimes I really wonder where all the money for all the equipment comes from.... sigh.

Me got my sights on a D70 too.. but dare not plan to buy yet cos very poor

NewNikonian · 29th February 2004

Originally Posted by Silverelf

Sometimes I really wonder where all the money for all the equipment comes from.... sigh.

Me got my sights on a D70 too.. but dare not plan to buy yet cos very poor

Me too poor lor

Just did a MO for toto.

khinmarn · 29th February 2004

Just stick to the 18-70mm lens. It's fast and dead quiet! I did a comparison with my other lens ie. 18-35, 50mm and I cannot find any reason why I should let go of the lens.

Go spend your money on longer or wider lens or save up and get that flash sooner.

NewNikonian · 29th February 2004

Thanks khinmarn

After seeing the image quality of 18-70, I think It will be a very good everyday lens. Think I will take your advice.

28th February 2004	#1
NewNikonian Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 323	Post yout D70 Shopping list Hi all I am new to DSLR and getting D70 shortly. I need some advice from the Digital GURUs here. Items on the shopping list D70 and 18-70 DX Lens – 2100 50 f1.8 D – 175 (bought already) Manfrotto / Gitzo Tripod - 150 Ball head – 100 CF card – 512 MB (40X) – Please help with make and type and place to buy Bag - LowePro mini tracker or similar (What u think of Crumblar? Which one?) Already have PC with XP and Adobe CS any thing else?? Hard disk and Portable storage. Is it a must buy?? – Please help with make and type and place to buy I will add a 105 or 90 macro and 80-200 next year. No money for SB600 or SB800. Have to wait for a few months. What else are must buy to start off. Please share your shopping list here. We can learn from each other

29th February 2004	#11
khinmarn Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 161	18-70mm is great, keep it Just stick to the 18-70mm lens. It's fast and dead quiet! I did a comparison with my other lens ie. 18-35, 50mm and I cannot find any reason why I should let go of the lens. Go spend your money on longer or wider lens or save up and get that flash sooner.

28th February 2004	#2
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	My advice is to start off with the 50/1.8 without even using the 18-70DX, this should give you a very good understanding of working with a limited zoom (what zoom???) and composition together with the basic controlling of the camera. CF card I like to psyche people to get the Lexar series, with it's Image Rescue software, you'd never have to worry too much on losing pictures even if the card is corrupted. BluesJr is selling one piece in buy/sell now. Don't worry too much on the accessories to buy now, esp what X-drive, Nixvue etc etc. And mainly decide what you want to shoot before plunging for zooms and other lenses. The SB-600 is due in May. So you'd have 2 months to save up now For me... I like shooting events & humans. So if I have a D70 ... I'd get: AF 50/1.8 - Portrait lens, sharp, fast & good bokeh. AF-S 24-120VR - Fast, sharp & VR module allows you to be on the move and shooting be it events or holidays. AF-S 12-24 - Landscape mainly, would bring this out to holidays. But it's only me... oh well.. maybe one day I'd own a D70

28th February 2004	#3
Watcher Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The heart of the Abyss Posts: 2,319	My recommendation can be found here

29th February 2004	#8
sprockett Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 270	definitely: d70 12-24 50/1.8 24-85 70-200 VR 2.8 sb600 or 800 (800 if wu lui, bo lui then 600, or none) oh oh oh and b&w filters for protection.... 1gig CF at leasst. maybe get the 4gb nomad muvo to get the 4gb MD... of coz this is my dream kit... realistically, i think its just D70 + lens KIT + 50/1.8 + sb600 (if imlucky) tripod bag etc oredi got...

29th February 2004	#9
Silverelf Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Near Equator Posts: 261	Sometimes I really wonder where all the money for all the equipment comes from.... sigh. Me got my sights on a D70 too.. but dare not plan to buy yet cos very poor

29th February 2004	#12
NewNikonian Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 323	Thanks khinmarn After seeing the image quality of 18-70, I think It will be a very good everyday lens. Think I will take your advice.