Sooo..is this a good deal?

[Noonz]

• Nikon D90 DSLR Digital Camera Body
  
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
• Quick Charger MH-18a
• Eyepiece Cap DK-5
• Rubber Eyecup DK-21
• USB Cable UC-E4
• Audio Video Cable EG-D2
• Camera Strap AN-DC1
• LCD Monitor Cover BM-10
• Body Cap
• Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1
  
• Software Suite CD-ROM
• Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR
  
• Nikon Nikkor AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 G
• 16GB SDHC Ultra Fast Memory Card
  
• High Quality Screen Protector
• Extra AFT Battery EN-El3

For $1,184.56 AUD ($1204.93 USD)

 

[Stradawhovious]

Doesn't look that spectacular on the surface.....

Used? New?

Actuation count?

In my neck of the woods, a used D90 in decent condition with low actuation count is $500 - $600 max. The 18-55 can be had pretty cheap too. All things considered, I would be amazed if this kit sold for a grand, seeing as you can get it's big brother (D7000) with the 18-105 kit lens with almost all the same extras for only $200 more.

New.

But I don't know what the used market brings down under, so you might want to do a little more digging. You could find the same deal for hundreds less.

 

[tirediron]

If this is all NIB (new in box) it's an okay deal. Definitely not a great, or even a good one. If you separate the wheat from the chaff, all you're getting is a D90 and two consumer-grade lenses. If it's used, than it's about 1/3 too high.

 

[Noonz]

Yeah brand new.. not sure about the actuation count. I'm not really looking for a new camera.. just wanted to know if this was any good.

 

[bigtwinky]

I'm iffy with the deal. Looks alright, depending on what you already have, and the condition of the lenses and body.

The D90 is on sale now ($100) at BH Photo and sells for $799, new. Considering the lenses you listed are kit lenses, they are good to start with, but probably the first think you want to upgrade. Hell, for $1100, you can get a D90 NEW with an 18-105 lens from BH

For $1200, you can get a D7000 new. Throw on a 50mm and you are way better off with that to start than the above "deal". I'm not a Nikon shooter, not up to date on their technology and where they are in their product line

 

[Stradawhovious]

Yeah brand new.. not sure about the actuation count.

At that point, should be zero.

Still not a real enticing deal. Not even a little.

If you aren't in the market to buy a camera, leave it where you found it.

 

[KmH]

The AF 70-300mm lens is a low quality (CPOS) lens that has a Nikon USA MSRP of $170. Nikon's USA MSRP for the AF-S 18-55 lens is $199.

Everything you listed is standard sypplied gear except the 70-300, the memory card, the extra un-needed screen protect, and the battery.

Also note, Nikon's warranty is not transferable.

The deal is a ripoff at $1204.93 USD.

 

[SrBiscuit]

Agreed. I wouldn't touch that for 1200. I recently got a refurbed D90 from Cameta with 600 actuations for $649. Thing was cherry. 1 year warranty, all documentation and cables. Do something similar and add a 50mm 1.8 and maybe even an 18-55 vr and you'd be in better shape IMO.