Legit?

ChrisJuliano · Nov 26, 2008

http://soniccameras.com/catalog/pro...t.com/compare.asp?item=25412&products_id=4124

Is this legit?

For a Nikon D80 body thats really cheap.

Dmitri · Nov 26, 2008

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Sonic_Cameras

Sonic Camera
S. Camera
S. Cam
SCAM

kundalini · Nov 26, 2008

*cough* bull*cough* spears *cough* spears? *cough* you know what I mean *cough*

ChrisJuliano · Nov 26, 2008

Thanks a ton.

How about 5diamondcameras and newegg?

EDIT: I would also like to know, if I sell my d40 + stock lens for $430ish would it be worth it to buy a D80 if I could get for $550ish?

I mainly would like the fact that I can auto focus my lens. Which in my opinion is worth the $100ish alone. Then adding all the other stuff it seems like a great deal.

Your opinions?

kundalini · Nov 26, 2008

newegg maybe, never heard of 5diamondcameras.

Best bet is to stay (on-line sales) with B&H or Adorama. They are solid and their prices are not only reasonable, but a marker for scams. If you get a price far below theirs, most likely it's a scam or bait & switch.

Just my 2¢.

ChrisJuliano · Nov 26, 2008

Yeah thats what everyone on here seems to say.

Which made me question how legit these really are ha.

Newegg is $100 cheaper then adorama.

And if i am spending $200 after selling my d40, then thats starting to get into the zone of not being worth it from what I see.

Opinions?

icassell · Nov 26, 2008

amazon has always been reliable for me -- and often much cheaper than adorama or bh -- they are not camera educated, though, so if you need sales help, i recommend one of the camera places

PatrickHMS · Nov 26, 2008

Newegg is BY FAR the best place on the internet for computer stufff

Fastest shipping I have ever experienced (I have had times I received item in less than 48 hours after ordering without paying extra), and known for OUTSTANDING customer service.

Should be just as good for cameras.

ChrisJuliano · Nov 26, 2008

Alright sounds good.

Now the question is, do you guys (and gals) think this is really a good upgrade for me?

You can checkout my flickr to see what style/level of photography I do.
I personally find myself still in a "newb" stage and still think I have lots to learn, but I think this d80 would be worth the extra $100ish.

Dmitri · Nov 26, 2008

PatrickHMS said:
Newegg is BY FAR the best place on the internet for computer stufff

Fastest shipping I have ever experienced (I have had times I received item in less than 48 hours after ordering without paying extra), and known for OUTSTANDING customer service.

Should be just as good for cameras.

Agreed on Newegg. I never bought camera stuff from them, but I have bought a DVD player, a lot of computer stuff and assorted gizmos from them and haven't ever, not once, had a problem.

ChrisJuliano · Nov 26, 2008

Thanks newegg it is, if I decide to upgrade.
It comes with warranty right?

kundalini · Nov 26, 2008

Didn't realize you were doing an upgrade from D40 to D80.

DO IT!!! and never look backwards.

ChrisJuliano · Nov 26, 2008

Haha well that means alot coming from you.

I see lots of your posts, and you know your stuff.

So yeah I will for sure do it if I end up selling my d40.

Now, whats a good price for a literally perfect condition d40 with perfect condition stock lens (battery/charger included) + Nikon d40 for dummies book.

kundalini · Nov 26, 2008

As far as warranty and stuff, read the mice type. That's one of the comforts of Adorama and B&H. Never any worries there. They are upfront on warranties / grey market items.