is this a good deal on Ebay

[meagain]

thinking about bidding, is this a good price do you think?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30020&item=7523543020&rd=1

[_dobbo_]

I would want more detail on the other two lenses before I bought it. The 28-80mm is literally crap, and costs just £30 (or therabouts) from Warehouse express. Unless the 24-40 and 80-200 are good-uns then I wouldn't bother - certainly not at the buy it now price!

Ask the seller to detail exactly what the lenses are - proper model numbers, not just the focal length.

[406]

Well lets see

Nikon D70 body - Looks Ok. What age is it?

28-80mm lens - This is regarded as a crappy lens. The lens of choice is the 18-70 Nikon lens that came with the D70 as a kit also.

20-40mm wide angle lens - This looks like a Sigma lens

80-200mm telephoto lens - Is the an ED or a G lens

Hi-spec Speedshot Flash (one of the best flahses you can get before going up to pro flashes). Onlt SB 600 and SB800 flashes utilise the options available to the D70



also includes:

512Mb CompactFlash card

Jumpshot card reader (no power needed, it reads the cards and runs via USB into your computer). Only good for Lexar CF Cards

The rest of the stuff is standard stuff

Keep in mind that you can get a new D70 kit with the nice 18-70 lens for £689 from www.ajelectronics.co.uk/ViewProdDetails.asp?Prod_code=PON03I000004

An SB600 flash can be had for around £180

The other lenses can be obtained from ebay for less than the £500 odd that is left from the £1400

If you get in quick there is a £100 cashback with the D70 & 18-70 lens

HTH

Dave

406

>> Edited by 406 on Tuesday 21st June 11:53

[meagain]

thanks sounds like new would be the best option...
I value your thoughts and judgement

[406]

Well if you get a Nikon you could have one of these



>> Edited by 406 on Tuesday 21st June 12:05

[simpo two]

Nikon D70 body - OK

28-80mm lens - sell on for £30

20-40mm wide angle lens - Sigma, looks good.

80-200mm telephoto lens - Nikkor, worth a bit.

Hi-spec Speedshot Flash - A WHAT? Looks like an SB800 to me, in which case good. Never heard of Nikon Speedshot!

512Mb CompactFlash card - no big deal

Jumpshot card reader (no power needed, it reads the cards and runs via USB into your computer). - free with Lexar CF but can be useful.

And hard carry case with custom-cut foam and six compartments (Jessops, worth £50.) OK if you want it.

Takes high res RAW NEF files to A4 size. - s'funny, I can make mine any size I want

Ask yourself how much of the kit you actually want. You might be OK if you re-sell the parts you don't. A lot of the cost is that 80-200 I think.

>> Edited by simpo two on Tuesday 21st June 13:03