nikon D3100 argos E294

paddy147

Lazybones wrote: »

Good man Paddy147 Thanks for that!

Just goes to show ask and ye shall receive

Will be spending lots of cash tomorrow.... but at least it will be wisely spent thanks to the helpful posters here.

thanks again you lovely people!

Thats whats boards and the BA forum is for.:)


Happy Shopping too.

Landoflemon

If anybody has a reserve in Limerick or Dublin City and they're not going for it, let me know. It would be much appreciated. Thanks

TobesYid

Bought this camera 2 weeks ago with the VR lens.

It's a cracking piece of kit.

davidlynchis

Thanks OP. Great offer!!!!

I have one reserved in Arklow until tomorrow night... anyone have one reserved in north dublin/louth/meath who are willing to swap!

stimpson

Get a class 10 SDHC boys and girls.

I have a class 10 and a class 6 and the 10 is noticeable quicker when shooting RAW in continuous mode.

Kenny Logins

Lazybones wrote: »

Thanks Notch000 for posting this great offer!

Thanks Gabico for the Galway reservation code!

My wife and I are really looking forward to our first DSLR:)

Now I just have to track down a good deal on a SDHC card and a suitable bag!...... any pointers or recommendations welcome;)

http://www.memoryc.com/flashmemorycards/sdsecuredigital/8gbtranscendultimatesdhccl10securedigitalmemorycard.html

I have used 16 and 32gb cards, but with the higher capacity I found myself getting lazy, and letting the cards fill up before transferring to PC and backing up etc.
Have a few 8gb cards now. Works for me.

Lowepro bags are daycent.

Out Of Order

Thanks OP, I've wanted to get into photography for a while and this seems ideal.

For a bonus bargain, here's what I did:
Bought the camera and got the €10 voucher Argos are giving for spending over €100.

Decided I wanted a case and looked through the catalogue and noticed that they give a third off when purchased with a camera.

These two are listed at €39:
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5695829.htm
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5695836.htm

Went back in with my receipt and told the guy I'd just bought the camera and could I get the rucksack with a third off. "No bother, that makes it €26".
Then used the €10 voucher to get the rucksack for €16.

Access

paddy147 wrote: »

PS-Oh and for a certain person here on this forum.......(aka Access)......NO we dont share the 1 camera bag either.:P:D

I didnt ask, but thanks for all the photos.

Hence why you need the two cameras so.

MisterKipling

I bought the D3200 at christmas and was gutted with the price of the nikon 300mm AF-S lens, then i found this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tamron-AF-70-300mm-F4-5-6-Macro/dp/B0012UUP02/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365182106&sr=8-1&keywords=tamron+motor+300mm+nikon

Bought it a few weeks ago and its awesome!! Even has a macro switch for close ups!! I loves it! three day delivery with parcel motel

Notch000

does it auto focus ( internal lens motor for DX cameraas ) ???

MisterKipling

of course...its not silent wave like the nikons but u don't hear it focus...ive seen pics compared with both lens and there's no difference!!

paddy147

Access wrote: »

I didnt ask, but thanks for all the photos.

Hence why you need the two cameras so.

Just thought Id inform you upfront this time.........so you wouldnt have to post and ask me a couple of times.






3 actually.:D:D:D

gabbo is coming

Hi

Picked up one this evening but the 'void if removed' sticker was broken.

I took it home, everything seems fine, but (maybe paranoia) how do I apply for the rebate? Should there be a form in the box?

gabbo is coming

Hi

Picked up one this evening but the 'void if removed' sticker was broken.

I took it home, everything seems fine, but (maybe paranoia) how do I apply for the rebate? Should there be a form in the box?

Notch000

gabbo is coming wrote: »

Hi

Picked up one this evening but the 'void if removed' sticker was broken.

I took it home, everything seems fine, but (maybe paranoia) how do I apply for the rebate? Should there be a form in the box?

think you need to submit a copy of your dated reciept, should be on the cashback website

funkyouup

No form in the box, you just got to follow the steps on the website, either scan them and upload or post them.

JohnMearsheimer

I just picked up one of these, well my girlfriend did for me. Couldn't find one in Cork or Galway but thankfully my girlfriend was going home to Kilkenny this weekend and picked up the last one in Carlow. Since I lost my point and shoot I've been on the look out for a decent camera.

magmay

A few more available around the country since this evening , check Argos stock
http://checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=559%2F9523

gabbo is coming

I'm in two minds on this purchase
Is there any return policy, or rather is there a favourable returns policy?

tigershould

Please note that this product is excluded from our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. This does not affect your statutory rights.

DubOnHoliday

gabbo is coming wrote: »

I'm in two minds on this purchase
Is there any return policy, or rather is there a favourable returns policy?

The argos worker told me several times that I couldn't exchange it. 'even if you get home and decide you don't like it' she said

scamalert

i have its predecessor d60 also bought from argos and it cost nearly double at the time.And can say its the best camera for a beginner or someone starting in photography,the battery lasts ages on dslrs can be on for weeks or even months.The build is sturdy and what you would expect from nikon,easy to use interface,even for beginners.the only thing is lens that comes with it 18-55mm is mostly good for portrait photos the zoom is poor and [macro] is limited,but 99% who buy these cameras are happy with the kit lens.That said after few photos you make,you'll never look back at using phone camera or digital one as quality of dslr is lifelike,crisp and bright.
the only con is if you decide to go for different lenses as most Dslr cameras are only limited by what lens you use,as even the simplest macro/zoom or landscape lens will cost you more then the body itself.

partyatmygaff

But the thing about good lenses is they rarely, if ever, go down in value.

So in a way, it's an investment (Or at least that's what I keep telling myself)

Kenny Logins

Decent lenses can be picked up cheap enough;

The fantastic 35mm f1.8 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001S2PPT0

Sample images - http://www.pixel-peeper.com/lenses/?lens=13142

Currys are selling off demo models on ebay (use Parcel Motel), the 55-200 is only £89 (I sold mine for €150)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Lenses-Filters-/78997/i.html?item=130856115512&clk_rvr_id=465043923095&_ssn=currys_pcworld&_dmpt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&Brand=Nikon

scamalert

partyatmygaff wrote: »

But the thing about good lenses is they rarely, if ever, go down in value.

So in a way, it's an investment (Or at least that's what I keep telling myself)

Someone who gets camera for 200+ might not seem very tempted to fork out 600-800 for decent lens,so what you speak of are the professionals or in business,but not ordinary joe who takes pic or two once in a while,and such models are just made for such people,but in saying that im not implying that better gear makes better pictures

g0g

I reserved one that came up free last night in Tallaght for 2 friends who were interested. Neither have come back to me and it's only valid until today, so if anyone wants my code and is genuinely going to use it just send me a PM or reply here.

Update: 16:57 - code gone to enzonini. Hope he/she is quick as they have 63 mins!

Lazybones

Hi Everyone,

Just thought that I would give an update on how everything turned out.

Purchased the D3100 on Friday 5th April in Argos Galway.

Also thanks to the recommendations here I went with the Lowerpro Camera bag:

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5695829.htm

Lists at €38.99 but got a third off when buying with the camera – so final price was €25.99.

Also got a €10 Argos Voucher (they would not let me use it to purchase the Bag…. Unlike another Poster who managed to get away with it – lucky Devil ! ) I was chancing my arm asking to use it as to be honest I didn’t think that they would let me use the €10 Voucher in addition to getting a third off the bag

Impressions so far are that it is a well-made bag with good strong zips.

I went with brick and mortar shop for my purchase of the SDHC Memory cards.

Tesco Galway or Oranmore didn’t have the SanDisk Ultra 16Gb card at the €11 special but I tracked down a special offer at Curry’s Galway where they had a twin pack of SanDisk 16Gb’s for €24.99 (so about €12.50 each… which was not too bad! )

http://www.currys.ie/Product/SANDISK-Ultra-Class-10-SDHC-Memory-Card-16-GB-Twin-Pack/315620/177.1

I couldn’t wait to order the memory cards online as I really wanted to try the Camera out at the weekend!

I will also be applying for the Nikon €35 Euro Cash back today which will sweeten the deal even more

We love the camera, it is a fantastic piece of kit and is a great entry to the world of DSLR for us.

Thanks to all the Fab posters here for the guidance and advice!

All the best,

Lazybones

cruhoortwunk

Very nice price. I got one at Christmas for £300 and that was a great deal at the time. Excellent camera

King Cantona

If anyone missed out, you can get the D3100 with the 18-55 VR Lens kit for 270GBP (approx €320 here):

http://www.eglobaldigitalstore.co.uk/nikon-d3100-kit-af-s-18-55mm-vr-lens-digital-slr-cameras.html

(use parcelforce)

funkyouup

Lazybones wrote: »

Hi Everyone,

Just thought that I would give an update on how everything turned out.

Purchased the D3100 on Friday 5th April in Argos Galway.

Also thanks to the recommendations here I went with the Lowerpro Camera bag:

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5695829.htm

Lists at €38.99 but got a third off when buying with the camera – so final price was €25.99.

Also got a €10 Argos Voucher (they would not let me use it to purchase the Bag…. Unlike another Poster who managed to get away with it – lucky Devil ! ) I was chancing my arm asking to use it as to be honest I didn’t think that they would let me use the €10 Voucher in addition to getting a third off the bag

Impressions so far are that it is a well-made bag with good strong zips.

I went with brick and mortar shop for my purchase of the SDHC Memory cards.

Tesco Galway or Oranmore didn’t have the SanDisk Ultra 16Gb card at the €11 special but I tracked down a special offer at Curry’s Galway where they had a twin pack of SanDisk 16Gb’s for €24.99 (so about €12.50 each… which was not too bad! )

http://www.currys.ie/Product/SANDISK-Ultra-Class-10-SDHC-Memory-Card-16-GB-Twin-Pack/315620/177.1

I couldn’t wait to order the memory cards online as I really wanted to try the Camera out at the weekend!

I will also be applying for the Nikon €35 Euro Cash back today which will sweeten the deal even more

We love the camera, it is a fantastic piece of kit and is a great entry to the world of DSLR for us.

Thanks to all the Fab posters here for the guidance and advice!

All the best,

Lazybones

I got the same camera and bag deal aswel, couldnt be happier with it for the money, got the email from nikon today saying my 35 euro cashback was on the way to me aswell happy days:)