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BigAl-sa said:
For me the biggest advantages of an SLR over P&S are no shutter lag, being able to change lenses and seeing what the lens is seeing. Also, the bigger sensor means better quality pics.
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One of the biggest advantages for me is touched on in this thread - the time it takes the camera to meter and focus and be ready for the shutter to click. That's the thing that annoyed me most on all the point&shoots I've tried (including the G9): If the light is not great, it can take a while to figure out what to focus on, and especially when you have movement in the scene, it's very easy to miss the shot.
 
BigAl-sa said:
Seeing that you're in Pta, do yourself a favour and go and talk to Hedrus at Outdoorphoto. They are close to Menlyn. You'll get far better advice there than from someone at Game.

For me the biggest advantages of an SLR over P&S are no shutter lag, being able to change lenses and seeing what the lens is seeing. Also, the bigger sensor means better quality pics.
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Thanks I will go have a talk with him :) Lol, my mind is half way made up already to get the D40. I read a couple of reviews and not one of them was not in favour of getting it :p The common theme in all the reviews seem to be, good for beginners and for no-pros, fun to use and good for getting into the photographer thing.

Thanks for all the advise guys :)
 
Devill said:
Thanks I will go have a talk with him :) Lol, my mind is half way made up already to get the D40. I read a couple of reviews and not one of them was not in favour of getting it :p The common theme in all the reviews seem to be, good for beginners and for no-pros, fun to use and good for getting into the photographer thing.

Thanks for all the advise guys :)
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I bought a D40 a few months ago and have been really happy with it :) It will take me a long time to out grow it! I still have a lot to learn - good composition, lighting, etc.
 
greg_SA said:
I bought a D40 a few months ago and have been really happy with it :) It will take me a long time to out grow it! I still have a lot to learn - good composition, lighting, etc.
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Now that is what I like to hear :D

Ok so the R4900 for the D40 + lense + training voucher is the best price I have seen.

Anyone else seen a better price? Maybe R5000 camera + lense + bag :D

Rather a bag than a training voucher.:p
 
Devill said:
Ok so the R4900 for the D40 + lense + training voucher is the best price I have seen.
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That's sounds pretty good.

Devill said:
Anyone else seen a better price? Maybe R5000 camera + lense + bag :D
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If you have someone visiting the U.K. that can pick something up for you, I have a brand new, unused, Nikon-branded camera bag. Very similar to the Crumpler Pretty Boy XXL. I got it for a bargain at a closing-down sale, but it wasn't for the 40D (much bigger than the D40).
 
Devill said:
Now that is what I like to hear :D

Ok so the R4900 for the D40 + lense + training voucher is the best price I have seen.

Anyone else seen a better price? Maybe R5000 camera + lense + bag :D

Rather a bag than a training voucher.:p
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I bought mine from SA Camera for R4800 (in the Cape) - not sure if they have other branches?

But your price of R4900 sounds good!
 
koffiejunkie said:
That's sounds pretty good.



If you have someone visiting the U.K. that can pick something up for you, I have a brand new, unused, Nikon-branded camera bag. Very similar to the Crumpler Pretty Boy XXL. I got it for a bargain at a closing-down sale, but it wasn't for the 40D (much bigger than the D40).
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Lol, I can always pay shipage :p :D

I will go have a look this weekend what the bags and other acces. cost.

I am a student thus looking for the best price :o :D
 
You wont find a better price on the D40. I looked for months before buying it. That price is a steal to get a SLR.
 
koffiejunkie said:
Canon and Nikon both do make (some) filters, but the thread's the same all the way, so they're platform independent, so to speak.
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Seems logical - but how about the glass?

I suppose what I am asking is: are you not shooting yourself in the foot having an expensive Nikon/Canon body and lens - all manufactured to exacting quality control standards... toppped off with a POS generic piece of glass?
What are the chances of causing harm to your lens should the thread on the filter not be up to standard?

I think I may be a snob when it comes to this kind of thing but for the saving of (maybe) a hundred bucks or so I'd rather not run the risk let alone have it in the back of my head that any issues I encounter may be caused by a cheap piece of substandard equipment thrown into the mix - its possible that I am totally wrong on this one, I'll admit that but those are my feelings at any rate.
 
SlinkyMike said:
Seems logical - but how about the glass?

I suppose what I am asking is: are you not shooting yourself in the foot having an expensive Nikon/Canon body and lens - all manufactured to exacting quality control standards... toppped off with a POS generic piece of glass?
What are the chances of causing harm to your lens should the thread on the filter not be up to standard?

I think I may be a snob when it comes to this kind of thing but for the saving of (maybe) a hundred bucks or so I'd rather not run the risk let alone have it in the back of my head that any issues I encounter may be caused by a cheap piece of substandard equipment thrown into the mix - its possible that I am totally wrong on this one, I'll admit that but those are my feelings at any rate.
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I'm of the feeling that if the manufacturer doesnt expressly recommend the use of a filter for that particular lens then dont. You're only asking for a degradation of the image quality.

That said some of the third party filters are excellent. I've used Hoy'a and Kenko's without any quality control issues.
 
Devill said:
http://www.currys.co.uk/product.php?sku=667219&camp_id=ciao&source_id=aw&camp_id=Ciao - Currys

225x R16 = R3600 :D

Now I just need to figure out if they deliver to SA :D Else I need to find someone in the UK to collect and send me :)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000KIX65S/ciaouk-ce-21/ref=nosim#moreAboutThisProduct

250 x R16 = R4000 :D

Lol, just looking how much the delivery is.
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I thought Amazon doesn't deliver to SA anymore? :confused:
Also keep in mind the customs costs involved. Usually about 20% and that includes VAT and then you will need to send it abroad if you experience issues with the camera AFAIK. That's why I will rather buy local, so that I can take it into the store where I got it from, should it be faulty.
 
Devill said:
http://www.currys.co.uk/product.php?sku=667219&camp_id=ciao&source_id=aw&camp_id=Ciao - Currys

225x R16 = R3600 :D

Now I just need to figure out if they deliver to SA :D Else I need to find someone in the UK to collect and send me :)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000KIX65S/ciaouk-ce-21/ref=nosim#moreAboutThisProduct

250 x R16 = R4000 :D

Lol, just looking how much the delivery is.
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It still wont work out cheaper than R4800. Trust me, i explored all those options.

Only way you will really score is if u have someone travelling back from overseas and they agree to buy it for you and bring it over.
 
mercurial said:
I thought Amazon doesn't deliver to SA anymore? :confused:
Also keep in mind the customs costs involved. Usually about 20% and that includes VAT.
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Look into buying the lens separately - no duties on the glass - just 14% vat.
 
Genius. said:
It still wont work out cheaper than R4800. Trust me, i explored all those options.

Only way you will really score is if u have someone travelling back from overseas and they agree to buy it for you and bring it over.
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And if I know someone there? Like say my cousin that can buy and post it to me? :D

Will that work, im a complete noob at buying anything but pizza and beer :p:D
 
Devill said:
And if I know someone there? Like say my cousin that can buy and post it to me? :D

Will that work, im a complete noob at buying anything but pizza and beer :p:D
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No it wont work. Cos it will be similiar or even cost more than R4800. Best to buy it here. Postage isnt cheap, you would have to take insurance as well.
 
Genius. said:
No it wont work. Cos it will be similiar or even cost more than R4800. Best to buy it here. Postage isnt cheap, you would have to take insurance as well.
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And there are warranty issues to consider too.
 
SlinkyMike said:
Seems logical - but how about the glass?
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Over time, I've found that the best filter to use is none. Only time I use a UV or skylight filter is if I know I'm going somewhere where there's a chance of getting rubbish on the front element of the lens.

SlinkyMike said:
I suppose what I am asking is: are you not shooting yourself in the foot having an expensive Nikon/Canon body and lens - all manufactured to exacting quality control standards... toppped off with a POS generic piece of glass?
What are the chances of causing harm to your lens should the thread on the filter not be up to standard?
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The threads are standard. If you get multicoated filters, such as Hoya (not the green or blue/purple label), you're probably getting better quality than you would from Canon or Nikon filters.
 
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