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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. :)
>>
>> >> I did find one on the Amazon USA website, but they wouldn't ship it
to
>> >> the
>> >> UK for some reason.
>>
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>>http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-Camera-18-70mm-Nikkor/dp/B0009JPRE6
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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
I
>> > 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
>>
>> I took your advice, and as of this evening I am now the proud owner of
a
>> Nikon D70...'purchased on ebay (2nd hand) for the sum of £300 including
>> 18-70 mm DX lens and delivery charge.
>>
>> Can't wait to get hold of my new camera and start shooting, Nikon
style.
>> :)
>>
>> Cheers.
>>
>> J.
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> 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
> now, 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 dealer 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 each model. This should be interesting! Have you posted any
> D200 shots yet on the www? I'd like to see those if you have them.
>
> Cheers.
> J
>
>
>
I shot my first D70 photos today using the kit lens (18-70mm) and found
the
quality of shot to be excellent. Having used Canon models for years, I now
wish I'd gone over to Nikon ages ago. I think the Canon photos are cleaner
(less noise), but the Nikon shots looked sharper to my eyes and the kit
lens
introduced a rather nice bokeh and DOF to my portrait shots. I have to say
I
am very pleased with my new camera so far.
J
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