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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.
>>>
>>>
>>http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-Camera-18-70mm-Nikkor/dp/B0009JPRE6
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>>> >> Any assistance appreciated.
>>>
>>> >> J
>>>
>>> > 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.
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
> 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.
>
Hope you have a lot of enjoyable experiences with your new Nikon
--
Peter
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