[P-E]

Originally Posted by Dave

5D Ian for those landscapes ??

I have certainly considered it but I like the build of the 1D bodies.

[VikingPhotography]

Originally Posted by VinnyP

I have ummed and ahhed about the 200-400VR. If needs to come down a few quid yet to get me seriously looking.

Best UK price I've seen on the 200-400VR is just shy of £4K; over the pond it clocks in at $5527.125 including NYC sales tax, which is around £2763 at current exchange rates.

A return fare from Gatwick to Newark on Continental Airlines weighs in at £323, and you can currently get a wonderful 8 minute helicopter transfer from Newark Airport for $99 (£50) each way. Alternatively, you can ride in style in a limo for £68 each way.

Total cost of lens would then be less than £3200... is that more attractive to you?

[liljj323]

i was thinking about buying a d200 after the d300 comes out, maybe i can get it for under 1k?

[sawdust]

Was thinking about a D200 still may + D300 a sb800 flash, interfit studio light system, new lap top, epson 2400 printer some glass prob 18-200vr , 20mm ,invest about 5grand have my first Wedding november just got the job of studio photographer at a new gym thats opening in my home town could be loads of work + folk keep asking me when will I get serious and start taking on the jobs I pick up . not saying i'm a great photographer but I have a good Gob on me just need some pro kit to give me more get up and go.
Warehouse Express buy now pay next October no Interest cash stays in Bank as back up could even then take out interest free credit card for 9 months new buisiness start up interest free for 21 month's

[Dave]

Originally Posted by sawdust

... I have a good Gob on me just need some pro kit to give me more get up and go.

Ba humbug ... you can do with what you have, no more excuses My best shot from feedback to date, is from my D70 ..... yeah the D200 allows me to produce better final shots, but it doesn't influence the creativity on the day

[M0TFT]

Originally Posted by sawdust

but I have a good Gob on me

Well said that man!!!! It's ok folks I work with him, and he won't

[Charlotte]

Originally Posted by Dave

Can't justify extra £500 / $1000 for Nikon D300 over the D200

I sat + compared the spec's on the D200 vs D300 last night side by side, spec by spec, and the D300 seemed worth the extra £500 to me. But then you already have a D200, whereas I have a D50 i.e. not worth the upgrade for you, but if I'm to upgrade from D50 anyway, may as well go straight to the D300.

Originally Posted by liljj323

i was thinking about buying a d200 after the d300 comes out, maybe i can get it for under 1k?

Price for D200 has started dropping already (even tho' the D300 isn't out 'til Nov.), Warehouse Express have it at £799, down from £815; not much, but it's the start ...

[sawdust]

Hang on Motft since when did we work

[VinnyP]

Originally Posted by VikingPhotography

Best UK price I've seen on the 200-400VR is just shy of £4K; over the pond it clocks in at $5527.125 including NYC sales tax, which is around £2763 at current exchange rates.

A return fare from Gatwick to Newark on Continental Airlines weighs in at £323, and you can currently get a wonderful 8 minute helicopter transfer from Newark Airport for $99 (£50) each way. Alternatively, you can ride in style in a limo for £68 each way.

Total cost of lens would then be less than £3200... is that more attractive to you?

Well I am back and forth to Hong Kong fairly often and there it would be cheaper still and no air fair to consider no helicopter but the airline throw in a limo . Cheapest I've seen is 35000 HKD or about £2225.

[VikingPhotography]

Originally Posted by VinnyP

Well I am back and forth to Hong Kong fairly often and there it would be cheaper still and no air fair to consider no helicopter but the airline throw in a limo . Cheapest I've seen is 35000 HKD or about £2225.

At that price, I'd snap one up right away... it's a gem of a lens and you'd be getting it for nearly half the best UK retail price.

[dandan]

Have had my 350d for two years and have loved it, now I keep looking at the 40D, but cant convince myself that I am good enough to justify it. Price isn't really an issue, just don't want to appear a poser.

[Markulous]

I haven't entirely taken my eye off the Sigma SD14!
Heart says Sigma, head says Canon