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03/30/2006 08:00:59 PM · #1 |
FYI- I noticed that beachcamera.com has factory refurbished Nikon D50 bodies for $399. A D50 with kit lens is $479. That's cheaper than many mid-range point and shoot cameras. |
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03/30/2006 08:05:48 PM · #2 |
Yeah but they should give away the bodies cause you end up spending a fortune on lenses, flashes, on and on :-) |
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03/30/2006 08:06:16 PM · #3 |
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03/30/2006 08:07:57 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by Rikki: ick! nikon! :) |
Hey Now! :-)
Message edited by author 2006-03-30 20:08:17.
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03/30/2006 08:09:47 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Rikki: ick! nikon! :) |
Out canonboy!! OUT!
:P |
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03/30/2006 08:11:29 PM · #6 |
There is a reason a cadillac or mercedes is not cheap and a chevy is. Perhaps it's the same with cameras? LOL
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03/30/2006 08:25:49 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate: There is a reason a cadillac or mercedes is not cheap and a chevy is. Perhaps it's the same with cameras? LOL |
I'm sure that that's exactly what marketing people want you, the consumer to think: it's a lot easier to sell you anything if you are buying a name, rather than features. |
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03/30/2006 08:29:16 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate: There is a reason a cadillac or mercedes is not cheap and a chevy is. Perhaps it's the same with cameras? LOL |
Yeah, some like the old man's ride, and some love our Corvette's. High performance all the way. |
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03/30/2006 08:30:08 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo: Originally posted by Rikki: ick! nikon! :) |
Hey Now! :-) |
I 2nd that "Hey Now"! :-)
Message edited by author 2006-03-30 20:30:33. |
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03/30/2006 08:32:12 PM · #10 |
I think we all know that if a great golfer uses the cheapest pair of clubs, he/she stil beats every average golfer who has taylor mades and callaways ...
It's not the equipment.
The difference between Nikon and Canon is spelling :0
Message edited by author 2006-03-30 20:32:59.
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03/30/2006 09:14:37 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by metatate: The difference between Nikon and Canon is spelling :0 |
...and taste. A brilliant statement though. :-) |
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03/30/2006 09:15:50 PM · #12 |
i think the OP's original point is that if one is willing to look around and can do without having something brand-new out of the box, they could probably get into a dSLR if they wanted to... |
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03/30/2006 09:28:56 PM · #13 |
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03/30/2006 09:36:14 PM · #14 |
I paid $1100 for the Nikon CoolPix 8700. I paid $300 for the Canon 300D and $90 for the 50mm f/1.8 lens.
$1100 = P&S
$389 = dSLR
No wonder I had been walking funny.
Edit to add: Another 0 after 30 ... whoops!
Message edited by author 2006-03-30 21:56:33.
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03/30/2006 09:55:45 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever: I paid $300 for the Canon 30D and $90 for the 50mm f/1.8 lens. |
I want a 30D for 300 bucks. |
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03/30/2006 09:56:49 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by langdon: Originally posted by fotomann_forever: I paid $300 for the Canon 30D and $90 for the 50mm f/1.8 lens. |
I want a 30D for 300 bucks. |
Whoops, me too!
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03/30/2006 10:04:21 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by langdon: Originally posted by fotomann_forever: I paid $300 for the Canon 30D and $90 for the 50mm f/1.8 lens. |
I want a 30D for 300 bucks. |
Hmm...does that mean the membership fee is going up $1 this year?
*lol*
I just want my 20D to work and for me to quit shipping it back to Canon every couple of months. That Nikon is almost tempting me....
*blast it all*
And that mean's I'd have to recoup all my lenses too. *growl* |
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03/30/2006 10:09:12 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by langdon: Originally posted by fotomann_forever: I paid $300 for the Canon 30D and $90 for the 50mm f/1.8 lens. |
I want a 30D for 300 bucks. |
of course you do...then it wouldn't be so painful to drop it in the reflecting pool ;-) |
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03/30/2006 10:35:36 PM · #19 |
edit for wrong quote
Message edited by author 2006-03-30 22:36:20. |
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03/30/2006 10:37:53 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by ericwoo: Originally posted by Prof_Fate: There is a reason a cadillac or mercedes is not cheap and a chevy is. Perhaps it's the same with cameras? LOL |
Yeah, some like the old man's ride, and some love our Corvette's. High performance all the way. |
I wouldn't trade my Cadillac STS for a Corvette. It's the perfect blend of performance, comfort, and style.
(Got the right quote this time) |
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03/31/2006 04:42:27 PM · #21 |
Never tasted either ... :]
Originally posted by scalvert: Originally posted by metatate: The difference between Nikon and Canon is spelling :0 |
...and taste. A brilliant statement though. :-) |
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03/31/2006 04:47:02 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by theSaj: Originally posted by langdon: Originally posted by fotomann_forever: I paid $300 for the Canon 30D and $90 for the 50mm f/1.8 lens. |
I want a 30D for 300 bucks. |
Hmm...does that mean the membership fee is going up $1 this year?
*lol*
I just want my 20D to work and for me to quit shipping it back to Canon every couple of months. That Nikon is almost tempting me....
*blast it all*
And that mean's I'd have to recoup all my lenses too. *growl* |
... but you would only have to do it once! :P
David
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03/31/2006 04:47:07 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by metatate: Never tasted either ... :]
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Depends on the model ofcourse, but some taste kind of rubbery, while others have more of a metallic taste. Either way, niehter is fine cuisine.
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