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    Newest Nikon Samurai zrfraser's Avatar
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    Well I finally did it...

    I finalyy took the plunge and bought my first DSLR. I have a used Nikon D70 coming my way in the next few days. I found a body only on ebay for 231.99 plus taxes and shipping. All in all it was 275.99, which included a 1gb memory card and two batteries. it doesn't have a strap so I will have to pick one up before Christmas. I know its not the newest camera out, but I think I can do what I want to do with it.

    So it looks like my set up is going to be:
    D70
    50 1.8D
    18-70 AFS
    SB 600 or 400.

    I don't shoot sports to reach isn't a big concern, and the main lens I am used to is a 28-90mm. I am so excited I can barely think straight. I have been battling whether or not I should even stick with this hobby. Seems like whenever I had the money to buy the camera I wanted something would happen. My car would break down, or the bills needed paying. I can't wait to get out there and start taking pictures again.
    Hell, there are no rules here-- we're trying to accomplish something.
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    Re: Well I finally did it...

    Congrats.......... :thumbsup:

    Also, please remember to post your own reviews as soon as you feel that you have enough experience with the equipment – here are links:

    Nikon D70 digital SLR camera.

    Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor lens.
    Nikon AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G DX Zoom Nikkor lens.
    Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight flash.
    Nikon SB-600 AF Speedlight flash.

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    Re: Well I finally did it...

    Congrats and post some pics!
    Keep Shooting!

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    Re: Well I finally did it...

    Congrats! The D70 was my 2nd DSLR camera, and I loved it until the CF pins needed to get replaced. I then sold it to my buddy for the cost of repairs.

    A few months ago my wife wanted to step into the world of DSLRs. So I got her a used D70, and she loves it!
    Nikon Samurai #21



    Cameras:
    D700
    D300
    D200
    D2H

    Lenses:
    Nikon 35mm F1.8, 35 F2, 50mm F1.8, 70-200 F2.8 VR
    Sigma 150mm F2.8 Macro
    Tokina 12-24 F4
    SB900 & SB800 flashes

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    Re: Well I finally did it...

    D70s was my first camera also! Looks like you have an excellent setup, can't wait to see the results.
    Alex Luyckx | Photography
    Capturing Beauty in Everything

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