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Looking to buy something like a nikon d60 secondhand which will be mainly for hobby type use. Have followed a few on ebay bur prices soar on last day of auctions of course. Would prefer to find a reputable on line store selling this type of gear. Have any of you any suggestions please
-------------------- Kevin Gaffney Artistik Signs Kinnegad County Westmeath Ireland 044-75187 kevingaffney@eircom.net Posts: 628 | From: Ireland | Registered: Oct 2003
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-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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Kevin, Try Nikonians.org. You may find someone local and the group has been top drawer from what I've seen participating in transactions. Also a good place to get a feel for used model prices from people who tak e care of their gear.
-------------------- Ron Helliar Marysville Sign 11807 51st Ave. NE Marysville, WA 98271 (360) 659-4856 Posts: 263 | From: Marysville, WA USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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the main thing about buying secondhand is knowing how many images have been processed-if I had to do it over, I would just get a new one- I acquired a Nikon D100, an older model which really struggles in low light- it takes great shots, but I'm starting to get dead pixels- too many shots taken before I got it...
-------------------- Michael Clanton Clanton Graphics/ Blackberry 19 Studio 1933 Blackberry Conway AR 72034 501-505-6794 clantongraphics@yahoo.com Posts: 1735 | From: Conway Arkansas | Registered: Oct 2001
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Kevin, I suggest the opposite. Unless you already have a really good camera, get the best you can afford. You may find it becomes MUCH more than just a hobby.
Nikon D3100, came with two lenses, under $1000 new. I wish I could have afforded even better, but this will suffice for now. Magazines love me anyway.
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