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Buying a camera whilst in Hong Kong

  • 25-11-2009 4:25pm
    #1
    hallelujah
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    Hi all,

    I am in Hong Kong and am considering buying a mid-ranged camera (DSLR). Has anyone here done the same and can offer me some advice, dos, don'ts?

    If I did go for it, what do you think of the Nikon D60? Or should I just go for the more expensive D90?

    Thanks,
    Jeff


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  • #2
    wittymoniker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 205 ✭✭wittymoniker


    not sure about the model but if you're brave and fancy a bit of haggling head for Nathan Road. if you want the easy route stick to the big name stores like Fortress, probably not much difference in the price and you know you're not getting an empty box.


  • #3
    Slidinginfinity
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭Slidinginfinity


    If you can afford a D90, I recommend it over the D60. The D90 has quite a few upgrades compared to the D60. Not the least of which is the fact that it has the AF motor in the body. Which means you can buy the full ranges of lenses that fit the the modern D series and use AF.

    Oh yeah, I have a D90.


  • #4
    hallelujah
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    Did any of you buy in Hong Kong?


  • #5
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    hallelujah wrote: »
    Did any of you buy in Hong Kong?

    My first Nikon SLR was purchased in Hong Kong. The Body, a 50mm & 200mm Primes.

    That was back in 1972 & I think things may have changed a bit since then.


    HK used to be the place to buy Camera Gear & I hear that if you do your research well it can still be. Good luck with it.

    If you can afford the extra for the D90 then get it, if not the D60 is a fine body but missing the AF Motor.


  • #6
    wittymoniker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 205 ✭✭wittymoniker


    just compacts, so nothing fancy, but i spend a couple of weeks a month there.


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  • #7
    qwertz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭qwertz


    Not camera bodies but lenses because of the international warranty. Walk away if a shopkeeper tells you that they can have your lens in the shop within 30 minutes, all good shops stock them.


  • #8
    Merrion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,423 ✭✭✭Merrion


    Avoid Nathan Rd / Ferry Terminal / Prince Edward area - lots of knock offs and credit card scams :-(

    Mong Kok has huge electronics shops so worth a look. Also Fortress world sell last-season stuff at a significant discount.


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