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Old 23-08-2007
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being new to this game I'm sorry to ask these questions but do you think this is worth the BIN price
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nikon-D70-and-...QQcmdZViewItem

or maybe this one?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nikon-D70-DSLR...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old 23-08-2007
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being new to this game I'm sorry to ask these questions but do you think this is worth the BIN price
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nikon-D70-and-...QQcmdZViewItem
£350 seems OK, but you are then paying around £130 for the lens. I think this is about the top you should be paying and could probably get it cheaper.
This one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nikon-D70-DSLR...QQcmdZViewItem
makes it look about right though.

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Lol, someone bought it already. That seemed to me to be a bargain. Hope it was you.
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Oh, it's a different listing. Wonder why he has 2 identical set-ups for sale?

Looking again. I think you would find the wider angle of the 18-70 more useful than the 28-80 and the seller also has the 70-300 for an extra £50 giving you the telephoto you need for the same money as the other listing.

You could probably get it all cheaper but it might take you a while.

D70 with 18-70 went for £275
Same with bag went for £320 + £35! postage
with 28-80 lens - £235
with 18-70 £371

You need to decide how badly you want to start taking photos now.
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I have one last question before i finally take the plunge into the DSLR world,

what is the difference between the D70 and the D70s, i understand that it has upgraded firmware but does it make a huge difference to the pics of the menu system?

thanks for all your help guys its really helped me out....

I'll post a few pics once i get one
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Looking at the specs side by side they appear identical apart from a larger LCD (2" instead of 1.8") on the s version.

It would appear (http://www.dpreview.com/news/0505/05...70firmware.asp) that the firmware on the D70 can be upgraded to give many of the features the D70s has. The most significant seems to be an improvement in the Autofocusing "improved 5-area AF performance (especially continuous tracking)" which will help trying to track cars.
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many thanks, i've downloaded the firmware ready for the camera, now all i have to do is actually buy one lol...
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Just to throw a spanner in the works, I've just had an email from Nikon Europe to announce the launch of the D3 and D300.

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The D3 is the fastest D-SLR in its class, boasting an exclusive 12.1 effective megapixel FX format (36.0 x 23.9mm) image sensor and a cutting-edge image processing system. Developed after years of research and feedback, it features a brand new 51-point autofocus system, ISO settings from 200-6400, 9fps frame advance and a 3-inch VGA LCD screen with Live View to offer unparalleled handling and imaging.
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The trailblazing new D300 represents a breakthrough in compact professional-standard performance. With a class-leading 12.3 megapixel resolution and a wealth of advanced multi-functional technologies, the DX format D300 offers exceptional ease of use and superb image quality. With ultra-fast response, speedy 6fps, a high-definition 3-inch VGA LCD display panel and an innovative self-cleaning sensor unit, the highly durable D300 sets new standards for advanced compact D-SLRs.
Might be worth waiting a while and getting that D70 cheaper, but then with any technology, you can always say that.
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haha, indeed you can. I can't see these new cameras effecting the price of D70 or similar models really as they are a step above. The D200 is my favorite camera though and this new D300 looks a nice upgrade, the D3 looks awesome though. hmmmm - nah! that would be naughty.
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Old 24-08-2007
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Jimmy, sell your D70 to help fund it, I know someone that is looking for one!
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now theres an idea
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haha, I probably will sell it but can't just at the moment until after the world champs
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well i finally found a cheap one, i've taken a chance with the lense but it was £100 cheaper than all the others of a similar spec so i thought it was worth a gamble.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWN:IT&ih=011

can't wait to get it now and get snapping away.
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The PRO reports are gonna look classy now Bill eh
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The PRO reports are gonna look classy now Bill eh
if it turns up in time.
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Well its gona be with me by 1 pm tomorrow so it should be well in time for the nats, cant wait
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he D3 looks awesome though. hmmmm - nah! that would be naughty.
would wait a year to see if the D3X isnt just a romour does take some prety good shots though
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