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nikon D3100 argos E294

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  • #152
    yknaa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 858 ✭✭✭yknaa


    I've a reserve number for Ilac Centre if it is of use to anyone? PM me I guess.


  • #153
    kisugem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭kisugem


    Loads of stock accross the country


  • #154
    brokenarms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭brokenarms


    This is marketing genius by Nikon.

    Sell cheap decent DSLR body's, which really need a lens upgrade as soon as you buy, and at least 1 in 3 consumers may get the shutter bug and upgrade the body in a year or two. And keep the brand loyalty as they now have Nikon glass .

    Win/win


  • #155
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    There was a shortage of these not so long ago (floods in Thailand), and the prices went up. This is just balancing out I reckon, and shifting the stock that's left.


  • #156
    Orielle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭Orielle


    I bought one today (My first DSLR) Argos Waterford will have three more around the week-end I think:


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  • #157
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,552 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Orielle wrote: »
    I bought one today (My first DSLR) Argos Waterford will have three more around the week-end I think:

    Enjoy it, gorgeous piece of kit. Thank you OP!


  • #158
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    brokenarms wrote: »
    This is marketing genius by Nikon.

    Sell cheap decent DSLR body's, which really need a lens upgrade as soon as you buy, and at least 1 in 3 consumers may get the shutter bug and upgrade the body in a year or two. And keep the brand loyalty as they now have Nikon glass .

    Win/win
    The 18-55mm kit lens is actually quite good. Granted it's external AF and it isn't the fastest lens on the planet but I wouldn't say it's so bad that it *has* to be upgraded.


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=83711907&postcount=691

    Those were all taken using the 18-55mm kit lens and a D3100 (save for one which may have been taken using a 35mm).


  • #159
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    partyatmygaff wrote: »
    The 18-55mm kit lens is actually quite good. Granted it's external AF and it isn't the fastest lens on the planet but I wouldn't say it's so bad that it *has* to be upgraded.


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=83711907&postcount=691

    Those were all taken using the 18-55mm kit lens and a D3100 (save for one which may have been taken using a 35mm).

    http://www.pixel-peeper.com/lenses/?lens=179


  • #160
    Orielle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭Orielle


    partyatmygaff wrote: »
    The 18-55mm kit lens is actually quite good. Granted it's external AF and it isn't the fastest lens on the planet but I wouldn't say it's so bad that it *has* to be upgraded.


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=83711907&postcount=691

    Those were all taken using the 18-55mm kit lens and a D3100 (save for one which may have been taken using a 35mm).

    Wow...Those are fantastic. I'm really looking forward to experimenting with mine:


  • #161
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,253 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    partyatmygaff wrote: »
    The 18-55mm kit lens is actually quite good. Granted it's external AF and it isn't the fastest lens on the planet but I wouldn't say it's so bad that it *has* to be upgraded.


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=83711907&postcount=691

    Those were all taken using the 18-55mm kit lens and a D3100 (save for one which may have been taken using a 35mm).

    Nice photos..how much processing was involved ?


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  • #162
    danthefan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,770 ✭✭✭danthefan


    I'm heading off on holidays to SE Asia in about a week and a half and was looking for a decent camera before I left, would this be suitable? I've never had a DSLR before. I'll be looking to take pictures of landscapes/cities/buildings/temples/etc mostly, outdoors stuff I guess. I doubt I'll have time to buy a different lens before I go so would have to go with the one that comes with the camera.


  • #163
    Quaderno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 821 ✭✭✭Quaderno


    Price seems to have gone back up.


    250849.jpg


  • #164
    Notch000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,471 ✭✭✭Notch000


    Manuel Witty Account wrote: »
    Nice photos..how much processing was involved ?

    Too much:pac:


  • #165
    danthefan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,770 ✭✭✭danthefan


    Don't believe it, decided to buy last night and the price has gone back up. Gutted!


  • #166
    boobar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,226 ✭✭✭boobar


    Claimed the cash back offer from Nikon last week.....anyone have any idea how long it takes for Nikon to give you the cash?


  • #167
    Columbia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,494 ✭✭✭Columbia


    Mine took about 2 weeks if I recall correctly.


  • #168
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    IH8TXT:) wrote: »
    That model is AF-S only, where does it say VR? Can't even see the switch

    No, I was saying it was the same lens as you had spotted on adverts - non-VR.


  • #169
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,552 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    boobar wrote: »
    Claimed the cash back offer from Nikon last week.....anyone have any idea how long it takes for Nikon to give you the cash?

    About 10 days.


  • #170
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    Manuel Witty Account wrote: »
    Nice photos..how much processing was involved ?
    Not a massive amount actually. The blues were bumped up just a tad in two of the photos ("Cliffs of Portrush" and the colour version of the bridge).

    My favourite out of them ("Sailing in to the light") was really just a circular polariser (to give the water that painting-like shimmer and reflections) and a graduated neutral density filter to tweak the lighting.


  • #171
    Brussels Sprout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,849 ✭✭✭Brussels Sprout


    Price is €379 now (and they have "was €392" underneath it! )


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  • #172
    Orielle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭Orielle


    The price went up the day after I bought mine...I can't believe I got such a bargain...I'm having a fantastic time with it. It seems to be THE entry level DSLR to have... I think pushing the price back up, just because they realized its popularity is very unfair.


  • #173
    madrabui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 423 ✭✭madrabui


    Has anyone bought new lenses yet?


  • #174
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,552 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    madrabui wrote: »
    Has anyone bought new lenses yet?

    Yes, just got a Sigma 70-300 from Amazon.


  • #175
    adox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,050 ✭✭✭✭adox


    whiterebel wrote: »
    Yes, just got a Sigma 70-300 from Amazon.

    Be interested to hear how you get on with it. I`ve been looking at the Nikkor 70-300 for the last few weeks. I`m sure the Sigma is a cheaper option(Nikon lens is around €500) so could be interested in picking one up instead.


  • #176
    brokenarms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭brokenarms


    Fairly disappointed with the Nikon super zoom lens. 70-200vr. (105x300mm on the d3100) which has similar performance as the 70-300.

    I would give those "do everything" lens a miss if you like sharp edges and low light performance .


  • #177
    adox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,050 ✭✭✭✭adox


    brokenarms wrote: »
    Fairly disappointed with the Nikon super zoom lens. 70-200vr. (105x300mm on the d3100) which has similar performance as the 70-300.

    I would give those "do everything" lens a miss if you like sharp edges and low light performance .

    Which 70-200 did you get? Only one I can see is £1000 st.

    You sure it isnt the 55-200?

    Edit: If it is the 70-200 above then its a much higher spec lens and if its the 55-200, I think thats more or lens a kit lens with the 70-300 I`m interested in a step up from it.

    I do stand to be corrected though.


  • #178
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    The 70-200MM is supposed to be top notch. F2.8 so it's even better than the kit lens in low light.

    The 55-200MM and 70-300MM that you'd find in the likes of Argos are average.


  • #179
    adox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,050 ✭✭✭✭adox


    partyatmygaff wrote: »
    The 55-200MM and 70-300MM that you'd find in the likes of Argos are average.

    Mmm I was under the impression the 70-300 was a better lens, better optics, better build quality etc.


  • #180
    brokenarms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭brokenarms


    Sorry. I miss read that. I have a sigma 70-200mm f2.8 and a do everything superzoom nikon 18-200mm vr. I was talking about the 18-200.


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  • #181
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,552 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    adox wrote: »
    Be interested to hear how you get on with it. I`ve been looking at the Nikkor 70-300 for the last few weeks. I`m sure the Sigma is a cheaper option(Nikon lens is around €500) so could be interested in picking one up instead.

    Amazon

    the reviews seem decent, and I'm nver going to spend €5/600 on lenses. Nearly double the price to get the Nikon 55-200. I was very tempted, but the reviews on the Sigma were very good, as were the equivalent Tamron. I haven't used it too much yet, but my lads are rowing this weekend, and that's when I'll try it out.


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