Help...I can't decide to wait or spend..sale ahead

02/09/2011 10:28:14 AM · #26

Oh thanks. Kill my buzz....

But thanks for watching my back. I'll report when I get the camera, and let you know what/if there is an issue.

Edit to add that I got the shipping info. I payed for overnight, so I'll know soon enough.

Message edited by author 2011-02-09 11:33:35.

chromeydome

Nikon D7000

02/09/2011 05:37:48 PM · #27

D7000, you are my new Main Squeeze.

D90 you are my faithful second shooter/backup.

Alas, D80, we hardly knew ye.....

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

02/09/2011 08:21:20 PM · #28

Mine's charging!

And the box for the 70-200 2.8 is bigger than the box for the camera. I'm afraid to look at the lens!

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

02/09/2011 08:40:05 PM · #29

Originally posted by tanguera:

I have my fingers crossed for you...and I don't mean to be negative at all, but I suspect at best you'll get a call about required accessories.

Look at the prices of accessories on that page. Aluminum tripod with three way pan head...only $229! Not even a mfr name and it looks like a walmart special.

The way some of these places work is that if they don't make up the price difference on the accessories, your camera suddenly goes out of stock.

But I sincerely hope you make out ok...maybe you'll be the lucky one who they hope will give them good publicity.

Message edited by author 2011-02-09 20:41:12.

chromeydome

Nikon D7000

02/09/2011 09:23:02 PM · #30

Originally posted by nshapiro:

Mine's charging!

And the box for the 70-200 2.8 is bigger than the box for the camera. I'm afraid to look at the lens!

OOH, it is nice. Try the Q setting--gives ya shivers, don't it?

I just did some test shots across the ISO range with it and my d90. About to compare. Hope I see a difference.... :-)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS

02/16/2011 06:59:27 PM · #31

For all who were concerned for me, thank you. It's good to know people have got your back :-) So here's the report:

I really felt the need to go FF as soon as possible because my Big Project is upon me, and I needed both the higher image quality and better low-lighting capabilities for the project than my D90 could offer. I did not want to wait for the D800 announcement just to find that the improvements are in areas that are not critical to me (i.e. built-in radio transmitter: nice but not "have to have"), and that the camera would not be available for another 8 months. And worse, it would be even less affordable. But the mortar-and-bricks price I was seeing was too rich for me, so I searched for the lowest available price, and saw it on Nextag for $1,779 (as posted below). I did read all the reviews, and I did some research on the company, etc. I also considered it was possibly a scam, but these days the buyer has a lot of protection from fraud and bait and switch tactics, so although on high alert, I was not afraid to try.

The bottom line: an almost painless process (save for the sting in the wallet...). I've been waiting for the other shoe to drop, and it has not. I expected them to try to sell me more stuff, and they did try, but nothing any other seller wouldn't, and they did not insist or apply pressure of any sort. They wanted to make sure I had what I needed (memory cards, batteries, etc.). I did end up buying the battery grip (for the price I've seen online elsewhere) and an extended warranty. They're throwing in a camera case and tripod for being a first time customer (surely mediocre quality, but no charge for those items), which I may sell as a bundle with a couple of other "thrown in" items from other purchases elsewhere.

The camera arrived as promised. It's brand new, works perfectly. So the product was sold as described and for the price listed. No bait and switch. But I had some questions for customer service, which made me nervous as this was the area they got most criticized about. I just hate surly people, especially over the phone. But I've called them a couple of times now, and they remember my name, and are very courteous and helpful.

All in all, it was like any other business transaction with any other company, except that I had a concern hanging over my head that I might be "taken". The worst part of it all was reading all those negative reviews, which I did not experience in my dealings with them. I'm not saying they are NOT scurrilous and underhanded, but they were certainly not with me.

franktheyank

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

02/16/2011 07:37:22 PM · #32

Congratulations Johanna. You will love having a Full Frame sensor, even if it is a Nikon. I'm glad you had a good experience with Samy's. I don't think I could use anyone but B&H though.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

02/16/2011 07:44:43 PM · #33

It wasn't Samys (although I do shop there quite a lot). It was Grand Central Photo.

My mom's visit has coincided with the arrival of the camera so I haven't had a chance to put it through its paces. But the little I've used it, it's been fabulous.

Message edited by author 2011-02-16 19:56:33.

CJinCA

Canon EOS-7D

02/16/2011 08:03:53 PM · #34

Wonderful news Johanna! I was really skeptical about them after seeing all the negative comments on the Resellers rating site but really happy you had a good experience. :-)

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

02/16/2011 08:16:41 PM · #35

Great news! I was worried for you, but thankfully all's well!

02/17/2011 01:12:54 PM · #36

Yes, it could have gone either way, of course. But when you're poor, your risk aversion threshold is lowered :-)

Now I just need lenses. My fabulous 60mm macro is great for portraits and, oh yea, macros, but just too limited for all the other stuff I want to shoot.

chromeydome

Nikon D7000