New to the world of photography - Camera Choice

[maccaroneski]

Check out these two threads:

http://www.ausphotography.net.au/for...mport+warranty

http://www.ausphotography.net.au/for...mport+warranty

And you will either know everything there is to know OR be even more confused. Possibly both

[Rick]

Brand new D90 from DWI seems to be the go! Think i'll pass on the 3 yr warranty, as after a year apparently the grey market imports get treated the same as Aust. delivered and you have to pay for repairs, regardless...

Figured I may as well buy a NEW D90 for a price very similar to S/H especially if either have warranty!

Don't plan on throwing it at any brick walls within a years time lol!

Has anybody gone with the 3 yr warranty and have you had to exercise it yet? How has it been dealt with?

Does DWI have a warranty/repair place in Australia?

Thanks guys!

PS - Price of the body alone with postage + insurance was about $890!

[maccaroneski]

Got another link for ya...

http://money.howstuffworks.com/perso...d-warranty.htm

[J.davis]

Australian Warranty shop that you can organise yourself. They are in Brisbane.
http://www.camerawarranty.com.au/

[Rick]

Thanks once again guys! Going to put an order through tomorrrow!

J.Davis, they do warranty on imports too im guessing?

[J.davis]

They carry on after the manufactures warranty runs out.

[Rick]

Just put an order through for a Nikon D90 through DWI

[smallfooties]

If you were in Perth, i would tell you to go to camera electronics as they have second hand gear for sale... But then shops wanna make a profit so it might be more expensive than say a private seller.
I just got the D200 and it's a work horse! I think it's like a semi pro camera or one with features suited for professionals. Sorry... my brain is has been atrophying so i may not be making sense. haha...
I'm not sure but have you looked at the d200 in terms of feel and function? My current set up is D200 with Sigma 18 - 50 f2.8 and it's great for what i shoot... but i think the lens doesn't suit landscapes which you like to do?
By the way, i bought the D200 second hand from the shop and the lens brand new... To me i think it is better to buy lens brand new cos if you get from places like ebay, the lens condition might not be accurately to what is described in the ad - i.e. lens fungus, scratches etc. So i think best bet is to buy brand new or from a reputable forum like this.
Do i make sense? I hope so...
All the best!
oh please ignore my entry... hahaha... didn't read that you already went for the d90... well done!

[Rick]

Recieved my D90 through the week.

I was very happy with DWI! Fast delivery and great communication! I'm going to pick up a Nikon 50 f1.8 and start shooting with that. If I can find some stock lens' for cheap ill pick those up too. If anybody has anything let me know!

Cheers

[maccaroneski]

Nice one Rick. Can't wait to see some images.

[michael_sa]

Congrats Rick, I'm positive you won't be disappointed.

BTW, I've only just read this thread for the first time - there's been some great advise offered here that I'm sure would help others in a similar situation.
I reckon all who have offered opinions & advise here deserve a pat on the back.

Michael

[Rick]

I agree, the advice has been spot on! Thank you to everyone

Hopefully this thread will help out some other people looking for their first camera!

[Blueywa]

If some of you need more, check out - http:www.steves-Digital Cameras.com/ - I found the information there helped me.