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CAMERA CHOICES
My boss Karen (:D :D :D) has given me her Canon EOS 300 but I'm still in the market -- not so urgently now hahahaahahahah BUT YES, CAMERA PEOPLE LIKE RACHEL LAW AND JIA WEI! :)
My budget is ideally below $400, but I'm will to pay up to $500 for the Nikon FM2N?
I'd like a versatile bundle (camera + body) because I like to take shots of anything from landscapes/scenary, portraits and of course my toy photography. I'd like to go pro too, in the future (the future is bright!) so a camera that I can grow into would be perfect. I know some intermediate-level things about photography so... yeah...
Choices:
Nikon FM2 body with a fixed zoom wide angle 2.8/28 lens
Comes with
1. fixed zoom wide angle 2.8/28 lens
2. a Hoya Skylight (1B) filter
3. a shutter release cable
4. a Nikon shoulder/neck strap
$490
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=550176
Note: Lens is 7-8/10 condition, and self-timer is a bit wonky. It doens't even work sometimes. I might arrange a meetup. But it's at freakin' Jurong East.
Nikon FG + Nikon AIS 50mm f1.8E
$295 (nego)
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=547000
Note: Seems to be in good condition!
OM-1N MD version+ 50mm f1.8 Japan version
$200
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=537693
Note: The lens has dirt EMBEDDED into the lens?! Apparently so. This is slightly annoying. But it's also the cheapest!
OM-1 with Maroon Leather Wrap + 50mm F1.8
$420
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=550405
Note: Same thing, more expensive, no dirt in lens.
OM2n MD + 50mm 1.8 as described with original front and rear caps + Winder 2
$350
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=549852 Already sold
Pentax Program Plus SLR +Tokina SZ-X 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro ( 1:4 )made in Japan + Sigma 28-80mm lens with hood
$150
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=541346
EDIT:
So basically it's between a $490 FM2n with self-timer problems and decent lens; $200 OM2 with dust IN the lens; $295 FG which seems like the best middle ground. Sigh. Decisions.
My budget is ideally below $400, but I'm will to pay up to $500 for the Nikon FM2N?
I'd like a versatile bundle (camera + body) because I like to take shots of anything from landscapes/scenary, portraits and of course my toy photography. I'd like to go pro too, in the future (the future is bright!) so a camera that I can grow into would be perfect. I know some intermediate-level things about photography so... yeah...
Choices:
Nikon FM2 body with a fixed zoom wide angle 2.8/28 lens
Comes with
1. fixed zoom wide angle 2.8/28 lens
2. a Hoya Skylight (1B) filter
3. a shutter release cable
4. a Nikon shoulder/neck strap
$490
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=550176
Note: Lens is 7-8/10 condition, and self-timer is a bit wonky. It doens't even work sometimes. I might arrange a meetup. But it's at freakin' Jurong East.
Nikon FG + Nikon AIS 50mm f1.8E
$295 (nego)
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=547000
Note: Seems to be in good condition!
OM-1N MD version+ 50mm f1.8 Japan version
$200
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=537693
Note: The lens has dirt EMBEDDED into the lens?! Apparently so. This is slightly annoying. But it's also the cheapest!
OM-1 with Maroon Leather Wrap + 50mm F1.8
$420
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=550405
Note: Same thing, more expensive, no dirt in lens.
$350
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=549852
$150
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=541346
EDIT:
So basically it's between a $490 FM2n with self-timer problems and decent lens; $200 OM2 with dust IN the lens; $295 FG which seems like the best middle ground. Sigh. Decisions.