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glndi
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 Is this a good buy? I'm a graphic designer studying photography with hopes of offering my clients semi-professional photography services. I'm looking to buy a good camera - one I can begin and grow with.
I found this on Craigslist. Any good? Price: $625 firm
Nikon D80 Body (excellent condition), less than a year old
Nikon Lens: Nikkor DX 18-70mm 1:3.5-4.5G ED
Manuals, box and charger and chords,software plus lens hood
4gig SC Card
Proview UV protector for Lens.
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JDawg
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Re: Is this a good buy? Both body and lens are an excellent choice for a beginner and offers flexibility. Price seems good. Ask if ther are any scratches on the lens and if the sensor has ever been cleaned. If sensor has not been cleaned, you will want to get this done at some point. You can get your own kit and do it yourself if you feel comfortable or find a camera shop to do it for you.
sk the seller why they are selling it. If it is because they are getting a new Nikon model or going to Canon, jump on it.
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glndi
Joined: Sun Apr 06, 2008 12:51 pm
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Re: Is this a good buy? Thanks JDawg, especially for the questions I should ask the seller. I'm so excited to get a camera and start practicing but I don't want to make a hasty, foolish purchase. I'm emailing the questions right now!
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Seoplanner
Joined: Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:57 pm
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Re: Is this a good buy? I think its a good buy for a beginer. take a look on Canon 35mm EOS Elan 7E . & all the best for ur future endeavours.
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canvasman
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Re: Is this a good buy? Glndi,
Its probably a bit late but that is a decent camera to get started on, especially if it is the first time you have to get used to using a camera on an ongoing basis as they are very forgiving. Hope its going well
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dawnzky05
Joined: Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:54 am
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Re: Is this a good buy? A decent camera is really the best initial point in photography. Ask the reason for selling and make sure everything is sturdy and functional. ----------------------------- graphic gears
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dawiyo
Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2009 4:04 pm
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Re: Is this a good buy? The D80 is a great camera and that sounds like a pretty good deal. I've got a D80 and the 18-70 lens and they're a great combo. Check sites like KEH and B&H Photo to compare used prices.
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Janepenelope
Joined: Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:10 pm
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Re: Is this a good buy? sounds like a good deal, i think you should buy it
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rcha123
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Re: Is this a good buy? I am getting Nikon D40 for around $350 with 18-55mm ED kit lens and Nikon D80 for $800 with 18-135mm kit lens.Do you think that I am getting the camera in very cheap price.
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princecarspian
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Re: Is this a good buy? Both body and lens are an excellent choice for beginners and offers great flexibility. The price seems good. Ask if there are scratches on the lens and the sensor has already been cleaned. If the sensor has not been cleaned, you want that to happen at some point. You can get your own kit and do it yourself if you feel uncomfortable or find a camera shop to do it for you
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