On 8 May, 01:42, "JJ" <kebahtp...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On 6 May, 19:49, "JJ" <kebahtp...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > On 4 May, 01:55, "JJ" <kebahtp...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > >> Does anyone know where in the uk I might be able to purchase a
brand
> > >> new
> > >> Nikon D70 or D70s (and possibly 18-70mm lens)? I know it's an older
> > >> camera,
> > >> but having owned one previously, I'd like to have one again for old
> > >> time's
> > >> sake. :)
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> > >> I did find one on the Amazon USA website, but they wouldn't ship it
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> > >> the
> > >> UK for some reason.
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>>http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-Camera-18-70mm-Nikkor/dp/B0009JPRE=
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> > >> Any assistance appreciated.
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> > >> J
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> > > Hi JJ,
> > > Must you have a new one? The reason I ask is that I just sold mine
on
> > > eBay, and although used it has been very well looked after since I
> > > bought it brand new. It was still as good as new earlier this week
> > > when I sold it. There are lots of others for sale too, many of which
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> > > suspect have been equally well looked after. I only sold mine to
fund
> > > an upgrade to a D200 and if you're prepared to take a chance on
second=
> > > hand you might just pick up a bargain as a lot of other D70 owners
> > > appear to moving to the D200 which is now coming down in price since
> > > the release of the D300.
> > > Good luck with your quest,
> > > --
> > > Paul
> > > Bangor NI
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> > I took your advice, and as of this evening I am now the proud owner of
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> > Nikon D70...'purchased on ebay (2nd hand) for the sum of =A3300
includin=
g
> > 18-70 mm DX lens and delivery charge.
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> > Can't wait to get hold of my new camera and start shooting, Nikon
style.=
> > :)
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> > Cheers.
>
> > J.
>
> Glad to hear you got sorted JJ. I have had some feedback (and
> pictures) from the guy I sold my D70 to and he is well pleased with
> it. I'm glad it has gone to a good home. Meanwhile, I have had a
> couple of weeks to play with my D200 and, subject to one or two
> settings tweaks, it is giving me absolutely stunning results. One of
> the first differences I noticed between the D70 and D200 is the larger
> brighter viewfinder. The D70 will last you a long time but if/when you
> feel you've outgrown it look to the D200, it's awesome (and coming
> down in price now that the D300 is out)
> regards
> --
> Paul
>
> Hi Paul! Yeah, the D200...'mmm! I would like to have one of those right
no=
w,
> but finances don't permit at present. :( I don't doubt it will be my
next
> camera, but whether or not that'll be this year or next year is
uncertain.=
I
> know I'm gonna enjoy this new D70 for a while, but the first sign of
> finances picking up and I will be off like a shot to my nearest Nikon
deal=
er
> for that D200....'or maybe D300? Nikon sure make some lovely cameras,
and
> lenses. Canons are cool, but Nikons are nice too! I am glad to be able
to
> shoot both makes as it will be good to do comparisons of my shots from
eac=
h
> model. This should be interesting! Have you posted any D200 shots yet on
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he
> www? I'd like to see those if you have them.
>
> Cheers.
> J
I've only had the D200 for a couple of weeks so I'm still playing
about with it, but I'm well pleased with the results so far. Prior to
buying the camera I had a good look at the example photos on PBase -
good for ideas/inspiration and also let you see what the camera is
capable of
http://www.pbase.com/cameras/nikon/d200
They also have a D70 page
http://www.pbase.com/cameras/nikon/d70
regards
--
Paul
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