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Post by ka rene bajit on Dec 19, 2007 6:54:53 GMT
hi gang, i'd like to address this to the nikonites: i was offered a d80 body, brand new (why do cameras do not come with legs?  at p35k, to be shipped from hongkong. gosh, parang nakakakaba naman if ganito ang price compared to P56k sold at columbia (nikon philippines). now: 1. is china producing nikon cameras na? how can we know the original china and the fake china? (aside from the "avoid shoot the sun, will hurting the eyes" kinda english) 2. what is the difference between the hongkong unit, and the unit from the columbia? 3. what are the (pros and cons) of d40x and d80? 4. if i have a d80 shipped from the US, shipping cost included at P36K, is the quality much better? or possibly china din? what are the risk? 5. d40x or d80? i'd like an answer sana. if my hard earned cash is not spent this week, im afraid it will vanish again (for the nth time) when the inaanaks and pamangkins prick my heart this christmas..hehehe.. pleaase, guys. thanks! -k rene |
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Post by JP Cariño on Dec 19, 2007 8:19:14 GMT
Hi Rene to answer your questions: 1. China aint producing any nikon bodies as far as i know. Thailand does and the D80s come from that country. As far as fakes are concerned, there are no fake nikon bodies that i know of. 2. the difference mainly is that the Hk unit is a grey unit meaning it didnt pay taxes and duties. CDSC is the authorized distributor of nikon products here in the country. my nikon d80 was bought in quiapo and is a grey unit. 3. if you have the extra money go with the D80 as the X wont meter with older lenses and only woks with AF-S lenses. 4. my personal take on this is to but a grey unit from a reputable shop or reseller like jerry tieng. its easier to claim warranty if its in the country rather than shipping the camera out if somethign goes wrong. 5. D80 - or the D300  |
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Post by JP Cariño on Dec 19, 2007 8:30:57 GMT
lifted off jerry tiengs website: www.jerry.ph/nikonJerry's D80 Safari Special II Gray-market IN STOCK! Download brochure - Nikon D80 Digital SLR - Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-200 f/3.5~5.6G IF-ED VR - EN-EL3E battery, charger, USB & video cable, hood, etc... - *FREE* Lowepro Slingshot 200AW - *FREE* Transcend/Ridata 150x 4Gb SDC - *FREE* 200-peso Digiprint Pro Print Voucher - *FREE* Digiprint Pro Membership - *FREE* 1-yr subscription to Digital Photographer mag (worth P2500!) - Flat-rate P300 delivery within Metro Manila - Flat-rate P300 shipping via FedEx nationwide - 3-month gray-market warranty P 79,998 Jerry's D80 Baby Safari Special Gray-market In stock! NEW! Download brochure - Nikon D80 Digital SLR - Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55 f/3.5~5.6G IF-ED - EN-EL3E battery, charger, USB & video cable, etc... - *FREE* Tamrac Velocity 6x - *FREE* Transcend/Ridata 150x 2Gb SDC - *FREE* 200-peso Digiprint Pro Print Voucher - *FREE* Digiprint Pro Membership - *FREE* 1-yr subscription to Digital Photographer mag (worth P2500!) - Flat-rate P300 delivery within Metro Manila - Flat-rate P300 shipping via FedEx nationwide - 3-month gray-market warranty * Complete the kit by adding a Nikkor 55-200VR for just 10,998! P 45,998 D80 body Gray-market In stock! Download brochure - Nikon D80 Digital SLR - EN-EL3E battery, charger, USB & video cable, hood, etc... - *FREE* 200-peso Digiprint Pro Print Voucher - *FREE* Digiprint Pro Membership - *FREE* Digital Photographer Philippines Magazine - Flat-rate P300 delivery within Metro Manila - Flat-rate P300 shipping via FedEx nationwide - 3-month warranty |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Dec 19, 2007 9:18:42 GMT
Hi Ka Rene, JP, I'm moving this thread to the Bird Photo Gear board, a more apt location... Romy |
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Post by ka rene bajit on Dec 19, 2007 9:50:19 GMT
o. i c, jp. gotcha.
checked jerry's website, too! and good to know there is only one source of nikon and that is thailand. i was real nervous when the offer came from hongkong. im closer to the decision now. a d80. thanks. i really value owners and experienced users. now will check how much it is to clean my 18-600mm nikon lense.
was also thinkin' how true is celestron's claim that nasa preferred the C-5. celestron says it's perfect for bird photography, havin a focal point of 1250mm. im selling my celestron C-90, complete kit, and bushnell trophy 20-60x65 for more than half the price they sell at han's. just to upgrade to celestron C-5.
will take off shootin' maybe last week of december..start em shootin' flyin' critters..(sabay spittin' like a Texan does..but im doing it ifugao way).
maraming, maraming salamat. i really value the words of wisdom. hangang sa pagkikita natin. let's do a palawan for 3 days.
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Post by JP Cariño on Dec 19, 2007 11:41:50 GMT
just pm or post if you need to clarify anything before making the big step
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Post by ka rene bajit on Dec 20, 2007 2:35:29 GMT
hahahaha!!!
i nailed the d80 last nite. orly punzalan has the unit offered by one of prize photo club memb who tried the unit for a week and decided to upgrade to D300. sold it to me with the grips, all at P36th. i think its a good start. maybe will upgrade too when a 16MP comes up in the market..hehehe di natin alam bka january meron na. ang bilis ng technology, like rising fuel prices. thanks, jp..i value your inputs. till next outing..and posting. have to dig my old techniques but i think low teck na un. Merry Christmas!!
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Post by JP Cariño on Dec 20, 2007 11:59:00 GMT
at 36k with a batt grip thats a good buy  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Dec 23, 2007 3:20:56 GMT
Hey Ka Rene, let's haul your Nikkor 600 mm to Candaba for a good workout! ;D Romy hahahaha!!! i nailed the d80 last nite. orly punzalan has the unit offered by one of prize photo club memb who tried the unit for a week and decided to upgrade to D300. sold it to me with the grips, all at P36th. i think its a good start. maybe will upgrade too when a 16MP comes up in the market..hehehe di natin alam bka january meron na. ang bilis ng technology, like rising fuel prices. thanks, jp..i value your inputs. till next outing..and posting. have to dig my old techniques but i think low teck na un. Merry Christmas!! |
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jan 2, 2008 12:30:11 GMT
o. i c, jp. gotcha. now will check how much it is to clean my 18-600mm nikon lense. Wow a zoom range of 18mm to 600mm? |
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Post by ka rene bajit on Jan 4, 2008 4:14:12 GMT
hey fellas,
i got my d80 dec 22..and all because of the driving (from dagupan to lucban quezon, then to losbanos then to villasis, pang, then to home), reunion things, wherein we were put in several committees, it is only last night that i was able to tinker with my "baby" not so hard to start with. got my old instincts, but had to adjust with the "fingerings" of the new tech. and hollie cow!!! the warning said my Nikkor ED 180-600 wont work!! it almost got me fainting on the floor!!! but after checking on the note, it said only a limited series (before AI) is the forbidden lens model. therefore, pwede pala!!! hahahahaha!! got to have it cleaned a little, ka romy. the glass is still ok, just some roots crawling on the outer glass. i hope there is still a remedy. but nevertheless, i think i can still work out some good outputs.
until then, will be "sneakin out" just to hitch and shoot with u guys...hehehehe... let me try some 200mm for a while and try to post within a week later.. dami pa hassles at the office like closing accounts and finishing projects in mindanao till the 15th. thanks for all the inputs, guys. yes, jp, i bargained at P35.5th. and i nailed it. brand new, almost unused. the manuals is still crispy and super white, the box s still with the sticker, the cables still in the plastic bags. maybe it was really waiting for me. till then...shoot 'em flyin" critters' fellas!!.. happy new year!
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 4, 2008 5:28:22 GMT
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Post by Manny Illana on Jan 4, 2008 6:37:20 GMT
wow! what a very interesting lens you have there ka rene.
hope to meet you someday and also get to "audition" that rare lens!
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jan 4, 2008 6:48:01 GMT
Wow, the name "nikmonster" for Ka Rene's lens is just appropriate |
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at p35k, to be shipped from hongkong. gosh, parang nakakakaba naman if ganito ang price compared to P56k sold at columbia (nikon philippines). now:
