NEED HELP WITH BUYING NEW CAMERA

[guitrgirl]

Hey guys i wanted to know if this package is good for a beginner.

• [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nikon D70 Digital SLR Body - Factory Demo with: [/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nikon EN-EL3 Rechargeable Battery [/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nikon MH-18 Quick Charger [/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]MS-D70 Battery Holder[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]USB Cable (PC &Mac) [/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Video Cable [/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]LCD Cover [/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nikon Body Cap [/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nikon Wide Digital Strap[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nikon PictureProject 1.0 Software CD[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Instruction Booklets [/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Blank Warranty Card[/FONT]
• [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]- Factory Demo with:[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nikon Front & Rear Lens Caps[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Instruction Booklet[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Blank Warranty Card[/FONT]
• 1-Year Subscription to PCPhoto Magazine
• [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]30 Free High Quality Prints and Enlargements[/FONT]
• [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Microfiber Cleaning Cloth [/FONT]

Current bid is US $152.36

 

[Dave_D]

I would expect to see this go up to $750 - $1000. Does the seller have a good reputation? Return policy? Reputation? These are the "common sense" questions about your find. As far as the package for a beginner, it looks decent. Good luck!

 

[dsp921]

You can get a new D70s for a price that is going to be very close to what this package will eventually be bid up to. I'd also recommend the 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF-S DX Nikkor over the 18-55mm. The D70s comes with the 18-70mm in it's kit, not the 18-55mm, so that is a bit odd. Be very, very careful about who you buy from online. There are a lot of crooked camera shops out there, check on www.resellerratings.com to get an idea of who you are dealing with. B&H Photo is a safe place to buy, good prices and fast shipping.
I'm not a fan of used gear so I don't know for sure, but I thought I heard somewhere that Nikon doesn't have factory demos. I believe they are dealer demos or used equipment that has been refurbished by Nikon. Cameta Camera does this and I've heard good things about dealing with them.

 

[KevinR]

If you can swing it, buy new. Unless you can get it in your hands, stay away from used right now.

 

[Irminsul]

The D70s comes with the 18-70mm in it's kit, not the 18-55mm, so that is a bit odd. Be very, very careful about who you buy from online.

Good point. And isn't the 18-55mm the offered kit lens for the Canon Rebels (300D and 350D)? Not the Nikon... Yup, better check that out carefully.

 

[Dave_D]

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[dsp921]

Good point. And isn't the 18-55mm the offered kit lens for the Canon Rebels (300D and 350D)? Not the Nikon... Yup, better check that out carefully.

Nikon also has a Nikkor 18-55mm, but it comes in the D50 kit.

 

[Irminsul]

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Thank you for the welcome greetings, O learned one. Thou hast revealed my Godhead. (Lol) Irminsul was indeed the Column of Heaven, and I believe the dread deity of the Druids. (See Bellini's Opera "Norma.")