# camera buffs.Which one? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [May 2, 2008, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801 "2008-05-02T09:22:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2008, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/61 "2008-05-02T19:14:04Z")
so when are you ordering the d40? lol ---
**Author:** ![STEALTTH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stealtth/32/7582_2.png) [@STEALTTH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STEALTTH)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/62 "2008-05-05T20:28:37Z")
Ok I bought the damn D40 w/a kit:clap: Everything is NITB 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Lens Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Zoom-Nikkor Wide Angle Converter Lens 52mm 52mm 3 Piece Filter Kit 2GB Secure Digital Memory Card Front & Rear Lens Caps EN-EL9 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery MH-23 Quick Charger UC-E4 USB Cable Camera Strap BF-1A Body Cap DK-5 Eyepiece Cap BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap DK-16 Rubber Eyecup PictureProject Software CD-ROM User Manual Multimedia/Secure Digital USB 2.0 Memory Card Reader Memory Card Wallet Professional Aluminum Hard Case Stylish Carry-All Camera Case Lens & LCD Maintenance Kit Table-Top Tripod Full Size Tripod 1-Year Nikon U.S.A. Limited Warranty Price was $620 + shipping. Thank you everyone for your help:grouphug: ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/63 "2008-05-05T20:50:00Z")
wow, nice package. where did you get it? ---
**Author:** ![STEALTTH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stealtth/32/7582_2.png) [@STEALTTH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STEALTTH)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/64 "2008-05-05T21:09:24Z")
[http://stores.ebay.com/barclaysphoto](http://stores.ebay.com/barclaysphoto) ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/65 "2008-05-05T21:36:09Z")
there’s just a couple things not good about that package tho. 1. That 70-300mm lens, isn’t going to autofocus on the d40 body. 2. It’s not a VR lens. And zoom lenses are definitely where you want VR. you’ll def be putting the tripod to use with it. but either way, that’s a sick deal for the money. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/66 "2008-05-05T21:38:15Z")
Sweet deal. You’ll be very happy. You’ve got the right equipment, now read books, ask questions, play with stuff. Then teach me how to get nice pics out of these damn things. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2008, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/67 "2008-05-06T05:48:51Z")
> [@STEALTTH](#): > > [http://stores.ebay.com/barclaysphoto](http://stores.ebay.com/barclaysphoto) Did you get the email yet telling you to call because they need more info? When you call they’re going to try to upsell you on everything and do everything they can not to ship you what you ordered for the price you paid. Do a search for barclaysphoto on google. I looked at several of these “killer deals” on ebay when I bought my d40 but after reading horror story after horror story I ordered from Newegg when they did the $50 paypal promotion. And not having autofocus or VR on that zoom lense is going to suck. ---
**Author:** ![BluBalls](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bluballs/32/7212_2.png) [@BluBalls](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BluBalls)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2008, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/68 "2008-05-06T06:00:51Z")
I think I got something from them too… same gig ^ I have the 70-300mm, I like it. Mine is on the D50 though so it will auto focus. ---
**Author:** ![STEALTTH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stealtth/32/7582_2.png) [@STEALTTH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STEALTTH)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2008, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/69 "2008-05-06T07:57:28Z")
![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/stealtth/Camera.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/stealtth/Camera.jpg) Should I just do this…instead of dealing with scammers? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2008, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/70 "2008-05-06T08:14:06Z")
^ That’s pretty much exactly what I did. Shopped around and found a good deal from a site I trusted (newegg, amazon, [buy.com](http://buy.com), ritz camera, butterfly photo, adorama). At the time I bought the Newegg deal was the best, but that deal with Amazon is pretty good right now. Not sure if the one you posted is the VR version of the 55-200 lense though. Most people highly recommended getting VR for when you’re shooting at 200mm without a tripod. ---
**Author:** ![STEALTTH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stealtth/32/7582_2.png) [@STEALTTH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STEALTTH)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2008, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/71 "2008-05-06T11:02:04Z")
Sorry to drag this out but Nikon D40, 6.1 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera w/ 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens Kit : **$384** [http://www.bwayphoto.com/viewproduct.aspx?id=1183568](http://www.bwayphoto.com/viewproduct.aspx?id=1183568) Nikon D60, 10.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Digital Camera w/ 18-55mm VR Lens Kit : **$511** [http://www.bwayphoto.com/viewproduct.aspx?id=9790899](http://www.bwayphoto.com/viewproduct.aspx?id=9790899) Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Zoom Nikkor Lens **$200** : > **[Robot Check](https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Vibration-Reduction-Protector-CapKeeper/dp/B000TCO1V8/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1210096446&sr=8-4)** Should I consider doing it that way? ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2008, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/72 "2008-05-06T11:20:16Z")
Thats a good price for the d60 with the 18-55VR. but is that a reputable company? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2008, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/73 "2008-05-06T11:22:00Z")
> [@STEALTTH](#): > > Should I consider doing it that way? ^ Here’s what you should first do. Take the company name from the link where you keep finding these deals that seem too good to be true. In this case, “bwayphoto”. Plug said company name into google: [http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=bwayphoto](http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=bwayphoto) Plug said company name into [ResellerRatings.com](http://ResellerRatings.com): [Broadway Photo / A&M Photo World, Regal Camera, Prestige Camera, Preferred Photo, Royal Camera, bway Reviews | 663 Reviews of Broadwayphoto.com/ | ResellerRatings](http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Broadway_Photo) Notice all the people screaming scam, stay away, and cursing. Example: [http://forums.digitaltrends.com/showthread.php?t=11081](http://forums.digitaltrends.com/showthread.php?t=11081) Example 2: [Broadway Photo / A&M Photo World, Regal Camera, Prestige Camera, Preferred Photo, Royal Camera, bway Reviews | 663 Reviews of Broadwayphoto.com/ | ResellerRatings](http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1995-p3-s1-d1.html#reviews) Run back to the safety of reputable and recommended shops. BTW, you owe me a beer for keeping you from getting scammed at least 3 times in this thread. 😉 Now, I’m not saying there won’t be deals on Nikon cameras. Sometimes companies end up with too much stock and are willing to let some go cheap. The D60 came out which should help lower D40/D40x prices, but SLR’s don’t seem to depreciate like cars where everyone wants the new model over the old one. Any time you see a real good price you should automatically be suspicious if you haven’t done business with the company before. ---
**Author:** ![STEALTTH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stealtth/32/7582_2.png) [@STEALTTH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STEALTTH)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2008, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/74 "2008-05-06T11:59:20Z")
yeah…this is why i was suspicious. I would be able to research more, but I’m at work lol. Thanks for the help so far :tup: ---
**Author:** ![STEALTTH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stealtth/32/7582_2.png) [@STEALTTH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STEALTTH)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2008, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/75 "2008-05-06T14:40:46Z")
Are all nikon DX lenses assumed to be VR lenses? I would guess no, but the add on amazon said VR lens, then said DX on the other screen. I know there is a DX Vr lens so now im confused. looks like I just answered my own question. DX doesnt always me VR…☹ ---
**Author:** ![sickboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7ea924/32.png) [@sickboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sickboy)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2008, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801/76 "2008-05-06T15:14:52Z")
Definitely no. Usually VR lenses have a higher price than non VR. Best option, order direct from amazon not through one of their “partners”, no game playing, you’ll get exactly what you order. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camera-buffs-which-one/47801.md?page=3)