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Pooky

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I have R8000.00 to spend on a DSLR and lenses good for Macro and HDR photography. Have you ever bought overseas like from here: http://www.42photo.com/
They have good prices and deliver to South Africa.

Also what cameras and lenses would you recommend for that price range?
Been looking at the Canon EOS 400D and the Sony A100.

Many thanks!
 
Pooky said:
I have R8000.00 to spend on a DSLR and lenses good for Macro and HDR photography. Have you ever bought overseas like from here: http://www.42photo.com/
They have good prices and deliver to South Africa.

Also what cameras and lenses would you recommend for that price range?
Been looking at the Canon EOS 400D and the Sony A100.

Many thanks!
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I used to shop there when I was a kid - didnt know they delivered to SA. I use another NY shop B&H Photo.

HDR is software.
feo said:
My camera phone is good.
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Not really in the same ballpark is it ;)
 
My mother needs a camera. She will only spend R 3000 though :o
 
I want to buy an iPod Touch from 42photo, unless someone can recommend a cheaper option. Anyone bought stuff from them and had it successfully shipped over?
 
Pooky why don't you rather look for a secondhand 300D or 350D and spend the savings on lenses? By the looks of it enough people think the extra 2MP on the 450D is going to make them a better photographer so you might even be able to pick up a secondhand 400D for a decent price.
 
koffiejunkie said:
Pooky why don't you rather look for a secondhand 300D or 350D and spend the savings on lenses? By the looks of it enough people think the extra 2MP on the 450D is going to make them a better photographer so you might even be able to pick up a secondhand 400D for a decent price.
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Or a new 350D? Recently, they were going for about R5k at Game. I have a friend who actually works at Game in PE, could maybe get you a discount Pooky...
 
PostmanPot said:
Or a new 350D? Recently, they were going for about R5k at Game. I have a friend who actually works at Game in PE, could maybe get you a discount Pooky...
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I think I would much prefer a 400D. Overseas seems to be alot cheaper, anybody bought there?
 
Pooky said:
I think I would much prefer a 400D. Overseas seems to be alot cheaper, anybody bought there?
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Well you won't be able to go DSLR with macro lens in SA for R8k. *edit* Except from BoB :p */edit*

Maybe you could get a Rebel XTI & macro lens gift-wrapped to avoid customs :p
 
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koffiejunkie said:
Pooky why don't you rather look for a secondhand 300D or 350D and spend the savings on lenses? By the looks of it enough people think the extra 2MP on the 450D is going to make them a better photographer so you might even be able to pick up a secondhand 400D for a decent price.
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I'm not sure that many 350/400D owners are going to upgrade to the 450D when it means getting new memory, new batteries and a new grip but maybe that's just me.
56kMan said:
How does the guarantee work when you buy overseas? Is it valid in SA? Maybe bwana knows.
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The guarantee is only valid in the country of purchase afaik but since I paid half the price for mine from the states it's a risk I dont mind taking.
 
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