New member / First camera

[PhotoXopher]

Welcome aboard, the camera is the inexpensive part

The good news is, it's one of the few hobbies I've had that actually seems to hold it's value very well (knock on wood). I've managed to purchase/sell a fair amount of gear and not be too bad off in the end.

 

[itznfb]

Damn, lens choice seems even tougher than camera choice!

You have no idea.

 

[jpticar]

Welcome aboard, the camera is the inexpensive part

The good news is, it's one of the few hobbies I've had that actually seems to hold it's value very well (knock on wood). I've managed to purchase/sell a fair amount of gear and not be too bad off in the end.

It also seems like a great hobby that can last for a lifetime. I'm really looking forward to it!

 

[PhotoXopher]

Most definitely... for me right now it's capturing my 3 kids growing up and all the fun things they get into - it was my reasoning/justification to get a DSLR to begin with. The cool thing is that the sky isn't even the limit...

 

[jpticar]

Just got a response that the 28-80 lens that comes in the package from the first page has autofocus and antivibe. They didn't send the make/model, so I asked again.

 

[robertwsimpson]

if they didn't send the make and model, I'm guessing it's not a reputable brand...

 

[jpticar]

the company replied back with a phone number to call, but I also ebay messaged a person who bought that package in the past. The person is the one that answered so there is still hope yet lol

 

[robertwsimpson]

DANGER WILL ROBINSON

 

[jpticar]

Too good to be true? SkyPointDigital.com

 

[jpticar]

Anyone ever deal with them in the past?

 

[PhotoXopher]

Google is your friend, if something looks too good to be true - it probably is.
http://tinyurl.com/nv7qxw

thoughts-of-dave: Beware: SkyPointDigital is a Bait and Switch Website!

 

[jpticar]

hahaha yea seemed way too good to be true

 

[PhotoXopher]

Stick with online sources such as B&H, Adorama and Beach Camera if you can't find a good deal locally. All of them sell for as close to the lowest price allowed by Nikon as possible.

In other words, if you find a site selling for less - it's chances of being a scam or non-reputable dealer skyrocket.

 

[jpticar]

yea i'll probably just stop by B&H in the city. Everything else online isn't much cheaper and it's so much nicer being able to just walk in and buy it in a store.

 

[PhotoXopher]

There's something to be said for instant gratification