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scarper · 12th August 2007, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mred32

Must have been the beer doing the thinking :\

Mred32

I know that feeling well

nxsr20 · 16th August 2007, 11:42 AM

Just came back from HK with the following:

Canon 10-22mm: $702 (with HK International warranty card)
EW-83E: $37
E1 strap: $23
BG-E3: $136
Manfrotto 190ProB: $117
Manfrotto 486RC2: $63

All items, except ballhead, purchased from Kinefoto on Stanley St, Central.

tumoit · 16th August 2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mred32

hmm ... LOL at me!
I checked at work yesterday and I sell them for $199, not $299. $111.42 is cost. Must have been the beer doing the thinking :\

Mred32

your cost is still more than what I would pay retail though. you should have a chat to your supplier

ehor · 16th August 2007, 1:55 PM

Bought one of these
http://www.dealextreme.com/products....earch.diffuser

Have purchased from dealextreme before (torch) so can confirm they are legit

Kerridwyn · 17th August 2007, 11:29 PM

2 x 250w Flashguns, 2 x Umbrellas and stands ..+ Wireless Remote

Azrael · 17th August 2007, 11:38 PM

Ooops, note to self. If testing lens to make sure that it is sharp at 200mm then dont have music on at the same time. Bass from the speakers through the table shakes tripod and causes very worried takai.

All better now though, 70-200 is a sharp copy.

scarper · 18th August 2007, 3:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kerridwyn

2 x 250w Flashguns, 2 x Umbrellas and stands ..+ Wireless Remote

price??? from where????

Squeezer · 18th August 2007, 5:16 PM

Just ordered a 580EX II From an Ebay Seller. A few weeks back I was almost ready to buy from B&H as the AUS $ was at 88c then it started falling a bit and I though I'll wait till it goes back up. Well 2 weeks later it plummeted to under 80c and the cost from B&H is no longer attractive ( Approx $545 delivered before ) > $600 Now.

Anyway, was checking Ebay sites as comparison and a few sellers had the 580EXII for about $560 delivered which is closer to what I was happy to pay. Was checking options as to which store to buy from and what "free Gifts they had " and when I went to buy the price had suddenly risen by $40.. WTF and then their other sale also increased by $40 and then I checked another seller and theirs had also gone up $50. Looks like all the sellers were adjusting their rates due to the Exchange rate.

Found one that must have slept in and hadn't modified the listing yet. Bought it for $569 Including insurance but no "gifts". Being a grey import means No local warranty AFAIK but fingers crossed it is faultless in first year. Worst case is even if I have to send back to HK I should still be in front.

petal666 · 18th August 2007, 5:27 PM

Should have held onto the extra one I bought for a few weeks longer

stenchlord · 18th August 2007, 6:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squeezer

Just ordered a 580EX II From an Ebay Seller. A few weeks back I was almost ready to buy from B&H as the AUS $ was at 88c then it started falling a bit and I though I'll wait till it goes back up. Well 2 weeks later it plummeted to under 80c and the cost from B&H is no longer attractive ( Approx $545 delivered before ) > $600 Now.

Anyway, was checking Ebay sites as comparison and a few sellers had the 580EXII for about $560 delivered which is closer to what I was happy to pay. Was checking options as to which store to buy from and what "free Gifts they had " and when I went to buy the price had suddenly risen by $40.. WTF and then their other sale also increased by $40 and then I checked another seller and theirs had also gone up $50. Looks like all the sellers were adjusting their rates due to the Exchange rate.

Found one that must have slept in and hadn't modified the listing yet. Bought it for $569 Including insurance but no "gifts". Being a grey import means No local warranty AFAIK but fingers crossed it is faultless in first year. Worst case is even if I have to send back to HK I should still be in front.

I'm pretty sure all flashes have international warranty along with L lenses.

harpie · 19th August 2007, 11:44 AM

Got my first DSLR kit and got some really good prices.
In case anyone is interested

photobuff will pricematch. All prices include GSt and tax invoice
d80 $1030
18-200 VR $1060
Sb600 $295
50mm 1.8 nikon - 165

These prices were cheaper than honk kong ebay or B&h adorama. (once you take off the GST)

Just looking to get advice on SD card.
extreme 3 2gig from centrenet seems the best. Any other suggestions?

shogo33 · 19th August 2007, 12:42 PM

d80 $1030
18-200 VR $1060
Sb600 $295
50mm 1.8 nikon - 165

Bah,..my deal wasnt as good as photobuff

but i got mine from JB Hifi. Paid $2785 for the D80 & 18-200m VR along with 4 GB Lexar 133x SD and 72m UV Hoya filter and 5yr extended wear and tear warranty.. For that sorta money, i didnt want to risk it with an online store.

harpie · 19th August 2007, 2:03 PM

Mine are all grey import but I bought it from their home shopfront, mix of cash and credit.

The lens and flash have international wrranty so no stress. The body only has japanese warranty which will be handled by photobuff.

brasher · 19th August 2007, 5:46 PM

Canon 227T Speedlight

Sunpak Auto 3000

Price

Free

anthonyl · 19th August 2007, 8:52 PM

Yay... just won an e-bay auction (local seller so I can inspect).

A Tamron 90mm macro lens in "mint" condition for $387.00.

Any tips from the macro "experts" on how to do good macro?

16th August 2007, 1:55 PM	#709
ehor Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ftp://2114.syd.nsw.au Posts: 2,523	Bought one of these http://www.dealextreme.com/products....earch.diffuser Have purchased from dealextreme before (torch) so can confirm they are legit __________________ http://www.edwardhor.com

17th August 2007, 11:29 PM	#710
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17th August 2007, 11:38 PM	#711
Azrael Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6,951	Ooops, note to self. If testing lens to make sure that it is sharp at 200mm then dont have music on at the same time. Bass from the speakers through the table shakes tripod and causes very worried takai. All better now though, 70-200 is a sharp copy. __________________ --Azrael I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself. - D.H.Lawrence The Plebian Period \| I'm a Christian... \| Photo Gallery \| avatar_takai @ Steam \| takai on all other forums.

18th August 2007, 5:27 PM	#714
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19th August 2007, 12:42 PM	#717
shogo33 Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Glen Waverley Posts: 472	d80 $1030 18-200 VR $1060 Sb600 $295 50mm 1.8 nikon - 165 Bah,..my deal wasnt as good as photobuff but i got mine from JB Hifi. Paid $2785 for the D80 & 18-200m VR along with 4 GB Lexar 133x SD and 72m UV Hoya filter and 5yr extended wear and tear warranty.. For that sorta money, i didnt want to risk it with an online store. __________________ Nikon D80 Body Nikkor AF-S 18-200 VR f3.5 4 GB Lexar Pro 133x SD 72mm HOYA UV Filter

16th August 2007, 11:42 AM	#707
nxsr20 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,417	Just came back from HK with the following: Canon 10-22mm: $702 (with HK International warranty card) EW-83E: $37 E1 strap: $23 BG-E3: $136 Manfrotto 190ProB: $117 Manfrotto 486RC2: $63 All items, except ballhead, purchased from Kinefoto on Stanley St, Central.

18th August 2007, 5:16 PM	#713
Squeezer Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 6,425	Just ordered a 580EX II From an Ebay Seller. A few weeks back I was almost ready to buy from B&H as the AUS $ was at 88c then it started falling a bit and I though I'll wait till it goes back up. Well 2 weeks later it plummeted to under 80c and the cost from B&H is no longer attractive ( Approx $545 delivered before ) > $600 Now. Anyway, was checking Ebay sites as comparison and a few sellers had the 580EXII for about $560 delivered which is closer to what I was happy to pay. Was checking options as to which store to buy from and what "free Gifts they had " and when I went to buy the price had suddenly risen by $40.. WTF and then their other sale also increased by $40 and then I checked another seller and theirs had also gone up $50. Looks like all the sellers were adjusting their rates due to the Exchange rate. Found one that must have slept in and hadn't modified the listing yet. Bought it for $569 Including insurance but no "gifts". Being a grey import means No local warranty AFAIK but fingers crossed it is faultless in first year. Worst case is even if I have to send back to HK I should still be in front.

19th August 2007, 11:44 AM	#716
harpie Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 825	Got my first DSLR kit and got some really good prices. In case anyone is interested photobuff will pricematch. All prices include GSt and tax invoice d80 $1030 18-200 VR $1060 Sb600 $295 50mm 1.8 nikon - 165 These prices were cheaper than honk kong ebay or B&h adorama. (once you take off the GST) Just looking to get advice on SD card. extreme 3 2gig from centrenet seems the best. Any other suggestions?

19th August 2007, 2:03 PM	#718
harpie Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 825	Mine are all grey import but I bought it from their home shopfront, mix of cash and credit. The lens and flash have international wrranty so no stress. The body only has japanese warranty which will be handled by photobuff. Last edited by harpie; 19th August 2007 at 2:07 PM.

19th August 2007, 5:46 PM	#719
brasher Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 828	Canon 227T Speedlight Sunpak Auto 3000 Price Free

19th August 2007, 8:52 PM	#720
anthonyl Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,866	Yay... just won an e-bay auction (local seller so I can inspect). A Tamron 90mm macro lens in "mint" condition for $387.00. Any tips from the macro "experts" on how to do good macro? __________________ I7-2600k \| Antec h2O 920 water cooled \| 16Gb G.Skill RipJaws \| Asus P8P67 Pro \| Dual Gigabyte GTX 670's in SLI \| Samsung S27A950 \|Logitech G500..G15..G35..Z5500 \| X-Fi Titanium Fatality \| 250Gb Crucial M4 SSD \| Galaxy Note