Just bought my 1st DSLR

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Hi, had a partner some years ago and she was a photographer and had a Nikon D80 & D7000. I enjoyed using the D80 and getting into photography.

Finally bit the bullet today and bought from a reputable photographers in Sheffield.

A Used Nikon D80 with 16,000 (shutter count)

Nikkor DX 18-70mm

8GB Memory card, cleaning kit, 2 Nikon Batteries, case etc.

£430 with 12 months warranty.

Not sure if a 'great' deal. But they were very helpful and not pushy at all.

Of to work soon, but will play with the camera over the weekend.


Looking forward to getting back into a spot of Photography.


Any views?
 
Seems a bit much imo. Could probably have got a D90 for that money. Lens will provide a variety of lengths there, probably want to get a faster lens at some point and a flash as well.
 
Judging by the fact it has a D then two digits I shall assume it is a half decent body?

(I know zero about Nikon and their crazy naming)

Seems like a half decent deal if its a half decent body, mag allow decent ISO and shutter speed etc. If its a base model SLR then you got ripped.

On the bright side at 16k actuations the shutter should have about 80k shots left.
 
Decent camera but you've paid to much imo which doesn't matter as long as you are happy with it.

On the upside the Nikon 18-70mm is a fantastic lens and probably one of the best 'kit' lenses ever made.

12 months warranty is nice on a used body as well.

Don't suppose it was Harrison camera's was it? I know that place well if it was :D
 
Yes it was 'Harrison Camera's' Rerally helpful people in there.

The camera and lens are in mint condition. Not a mark on them

£250 for Camera, (incl x2 Nikon Batteries, charger, cables, strap)

£150 for Lens

£20 8GB SanDisk Extreme memory card

£10 Cleaning kit.

gave me a free bag (Cobra) and UV Filter for lens.

I believe I will be happy enough. Only thing that was missing was user manual and they forgot to let me have a 'eye piece' as it seems to be missing one (Do I need one?)

have found user manual on-line anyhow.
 
Yeah the guys in Harrison are superb and I've bought several items from there knowing that I was paying a little more than I needed but the service and warranty from them is worth the extra imo.

Regarding the eyepiece, is it the rubber eyecup that surrounds the viewfinder? As if it is than no you don't 'need' one its simply there for comfort.
 
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