Am I getting a good deal or getting ripped off?

07/04/2008 01:16:15 PM · #1

Hey guys, I am buying the following:
Nikon D40 body
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Lens
Lens Hood
UV Filter
4GB SD Card
Camera Bag

The guy wanted $700 for it,
I bargained down to $550 CAD

Please tell me if you think this is worth it?
Keep in mind I'm an amateur and this is my first SLR
THANKS!

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

07/04/2008 01:21:43 PM · #2

I forgot to mention that it was purchased new in January and only 850 photos were taken with it.

Jaker

Nikon D40X

07/04/2008 01:23:55 PM · #3

I just did a quick google search and you can get the D40 two lens kit for about the same price new with a 1GB card.
How "used" is the camera?

My advice would be to do a little looking around on the net and see what you can come up with before you buy.

Message edited by author 2008-07-04 13:24:07.

Jaker

Nikon D40X

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

07/04/2008 01:24:33 PM · #4

Sorry! I guess we were typing at the same time! :-)

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

07/04/2008 01:49:43 PM · #5

So what do you think based on the date of the camera?

Thanks

vxpra

Pentax K100D

07/04/2008 02:09:15 PM · #6

Adorama- D40 two lens kit $549
B&H D40 kit-one lens $469
B&H D40 two lens kit $549

Message edited by author 2008-07-04 14:09:41.

vxpra

Pentax K100D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

07/04/2008 02:24:27 PM · #7

My opinion $550 is too much. $700 was nuts to ask for it, based on current pricing.

A 4GB SD card is around $30.

07/04/2008 02:49:37 PM · #8

That 18-70mm lens is $360 new though.
Its not the 18-55mm lens that comes with the other cameras.

I thought it was a good deal. Also remember that I dont have to pay tax this way.

And I figured all the little perks that come with it would make up the price as well.

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

07/04/2008 02:49:46 PM · #9

The 18-70 although inexpensively built, is a great lens for general shooting and walkabout use. If you buy the one you mentioned, you will soon be wanting more lenses.

Take the B&H two lens kit. You will have a new camera, two lenses, and new warranty for the same price plus shipping.
Good luck either way.

pineapple

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

07/04/2008 02:51:01 PM · #10

You might not have to pay tax - but what warranty do you have. Nothing. Sleep easy and buy from a reputable source.

07/04/2008 02:59:02 PM · #11

The camera is 6 months old, so I do get the warranty, both the lens and the camera.

Plus if I buy from B&H, I would have to pay customs to bring it into Canada, which is another $90...

You guys are making me feel like I made the wrong choice.
I could always show up with 500 and tell him take it or leave it hahahha

BAMartin

Apple iPhone 5

07/04/2008 03:02:42 PM · #12

You seem to have already decided on this camera and are just looking here to feel good about this decision. You ask for opinions and are getting them. I feel a little resentment maybe, just not sure why.