bushpig 0 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Kuma is the man to ask about that. He seems to know most of what's what. But from what I have heard, the really good deals are almost non-existant in Akihabara these days. Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Sod it. I went and ordered the Nikon D200 with the 18-200 lens this morning if only to stop me spending hours and hours doing research. The camera was 150,000 yen, the lens 89000 yen but I get nearly 20000 yens worth of points for that lot and knowing the guy a few more small goodies when I go to pickup. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Good for you. There's a time to know when to stop shopping, and to buy. My sights are lower, but I'm going for the D40 this week. Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Yes I get carried away sometimes, I do enjoy researching and learning but there is a point where I know it's time to make a move. It becomes all-consuming and I start thinking about nothing else! It's just a fair chunk of cash so there were a few conflicts going on in my head. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Memory cards. CF for you. The D200 has enough cache for 25 frames at fine large Jpeg. If you don't always shoot raw that should be enough for you to get away with a "slow" CF card. I have 2x 2GB Ultra II, to swap out when I want to download. THe download speed is acceptable. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Ive joined the FF crub, kant red kant tipe! Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 And doing a pretty good job of it too! I had to reread that to get what you were saying Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 Miller, try to get a minimum 2 gig card. at 10 megapixels they fill up fast. especially if you shoot raw btw welcome to me & thursday's exclusive d200 club nice snake pic bp! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 yeah, 3 members now. A relatively not too screaming card would do. Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Thank you, I'm going to pick it up tonight Getting a card at the weekend and I've also ordered the Magic Lantern guide which is apparently very good. Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Do you guys have a case for it? Whats that official "semi-hard" case like and I am wondering if my camera + 18-200 will fit in there...... Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 what's the magic lantern guide? don't bother with the official case. just go to the shop and pick one out for cheaper. try to get one that doesn't look like a camera case Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 This one Kumapix http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Lantern-Guid...81177844&sr=8-8 I kinda like the official case though. Do you know if the lens would fit in there? Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 give me a link to the case Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 i can recommend the ebook on the d200 by Thom Hogan. you can order it off his site bythom.com http://bythom.com/d200guide.htm (if the magic lantern book is lacking) oh and this one is free but not as good: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d200/users-guide/index.htm Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Here it is on amazon Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 For something like this I would really prefer a book (not something to read on my pc, I spend enough time there). Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 is this the case? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/407311-REG/Nikon_25336_CF_D200_Semi_Soft_Case.html if so, why not get a slightly bigger bag that can fit a small blower brush (to get dust off your lens) and other small accessories ie spare memory cards, filters etc. plus you can get ones that look like a man-purse. this will help if you travel with it and don't want to advertise your 24man gear Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Man purse!! Oh no don't do that! BTW, what "filters" do you have/need for one of these cameras? I'm slightly curious Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I wouldn't bother with the case when your natural progression would be to get one of these for your accessories and lenses which you MUST buy to enjoy your camera to the fullest. Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Can you show me where to get (or research) one of the above please? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Originally Posted By: rach Man purse!! Oh no don't do that! BTW, what "filters" do you have/need for one of these cameras? I'm slightly curious you don't need any filters Rach. I have a circular PL filter which cuts UV and glare, which I use when taking shots of the autumn leaves, etc. It tends to bring out the colours, giving deeper reds and a bluer sky. But I don't use it that often. I also have an infrared filter which gives interesting pics like these Genrally I don't use filters though, and these days if you really want the filtered effects, you can do it through photoshop. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 this is a good start: Dakine bags or google dakine camera bags etc. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Rach, a daylight or UV filter is the basic protection for the lens. Hoya is a pretty good inexpensive brand. Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Thanks, I'll take a look. That one's really too big though for my needs (and my one lens). Link to post Share on other sites
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