Originally Posted by kkr2k2 (Post 1019558)

hi everyone
There is a Nikon F65D kit for sale. Which includes the following:

1) Nikon F65 D body
2) 28-80 Nikkor lens
3) 70-300 Nikkor telephoto lens
4) UV & Polaroid filters for both the lenses

All the above for 8.5K negotiable. Its a five year old set. The owner claims to have used it for 60 - 70 rolls in total.

Though I am not interested in the SLR, I would like to buy a used DSLR(I think I should buy Nikon only)

So is it worth buying the above set and which Nikon DSLR(used) should I look at. Note that I am just a beginner in Photography. I have been using a Fuji S5100 for some time.

I have not fixed my budget(I am a bit tight on budget). What model Nikon(body only) I should look for and how much?

Also, how much can I get for my Fuji S5100. It was bought in May 2005 for $320 and the last image reads as DSCF6532. It was bundled with a 16MB XD card but bought a 256MB XD card(they were a bit expensive back then - $60 for 256MB). Also bought a camera bag (paid $15). We got an 55mm adapter ring along with the camera, which according to the manual can be used to fix converters.

PS: I would like to keep this one (if bought) for around a year or so and later upgrade.

Originally Posted by gopz (Post 1019625)

All these for just Rs.8.5K ???

Seems to be a super duper deal (or the owner doesnt know the value of the items)

Originally Posted by StarScream (Post 1019641)

Not really. Digital has killed the resale of film cameras. A normal zoom like the 28-80 is also pretty useless on digital unless you are shooting with a very expensive full-frame camera. Like I said, the only usable part of this kit on digital is the 70-300. And for a five-year old lens it shouldn't cost more than Rs. 3,000 (if its the cheap G version).

Originally Posted by kkr2k2 (Post 1020593)

I guess they are of G series, here are the model/series numbers:
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300 mm 1:4-5.6G
Nikon AF Nikkor 28-80 mm 1:3.3-5.6G

I will contact the seller and see if he is willing to sell only the 70-300mm lens. Is there anything else I should look for considering this lens would be used on a DSLR?

and the filters are of Kenko.

To my query in a photography forum whether these lenses can be used on Nikon D40x, I got the answer as:

the folks on the that forum were right. that is the key thing. on a D40 no AF. That is why I suggested a D70 - with that body you'll get AF with this lens. The filters are fine. Look out for fungus, scratches etc. Hold it up to a light and you'll be able to make out the condition. This lens sold for $110 new.

By the way, how much can I get a used Nikon D40 for which is in working condition for another two years ? (i guess D40 is the entry-level DSLR from Nikon). Any other used Nikon DSLR body I can look for?

Originally Posted by Samurai (Post 1021681)

Just upgraded from CS2, after skipping CS3 entirely.

Originally Posted by married2speed (Post 1022064)

Hi tanveer
I'm goin there today( in bout 2 hours) to pick up my p&s. The DSLR was working just fine hence did not give that but if you want I can speak with the canon guys there to see if it can be done a bit sooner. I happen to know a few people there purely on a rapport basis

Originally Posted by tsk1979 (Post 1022075)

thanks a ton.
Mine is a 350D and was given on Saturday. Name on slip is Tanveer Singh.
See if they can do it by thursday, since I am leaving town by friday!

Originally Posted by Samurai (Post 808928)

Amitoj,

You can try this for starters. It is just a two day course. I believe he is a Team-BHPian, but not a regular.

The Jungle Look/info/resources/photography-workshop

Originally Posted by kaushik_s (Post 808983)

Sudhir is a very renowned bird photographer and I'm sure you can learn a lot from him. Also become a member of the photography forums as they normally contain huge information(just like our Team-bhp). and there are quite a few indian forums too such as Shutterfreeze,jjmehta and our bangalore based bangalore photography club.I've regularly been checking these forums and they've helped me a lot.The net is a awesome treasure of photography learning.And along with it ofcourse it helps to learn from an experienced photographer.

Originally Posted by Samurai (Post 808928)

Amitoj,

You can try this for starters. It is just a two day course. I believe he is a Team-BHPian, but not a regular.

The Jungle Look/info/resources/photography-workshop

Originally Posted by kaushik_s (Post 808983)

Sudhir is a very renowned bird photographer and I'm sure you can learn a lot from him. Also become a member of the photography forums as they normally contain huge information(just like our Team-bhp). and there are quite a few indian forums too such as Shutterfreeze,jjmehta and our bangalore based bangalore photography club.I've regularly been checking these forums and they've helped me a lot.The net is a awesome treasure of photography learning.And along with it ofcourse it helps to learn from an experienced photographer.