Availability of Nikon D800 in Singapore
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That's not a very valid question.
Photographic gear, by default isn't a life necessity, even for pro photographers. If you're a pro making living out of say, a D700, it's not gonna turn useless overnight just because the D800 is here. There's a fair deal of "Want" involved with every new bit of photographic gear that is released and that's true with the D800 too. The only thing that differs is the amount of talent that offsets that "Want'.
I personally "Want" and "Need" the D800E because my current camera is not long for this world, but it looks like I won't be buying it from SG, thanks to the boneheaded pricing strategy. We here in SG work just as hard for our money as Americans and I see no reason why we should pay more just because Nikon SG can't get their heads out of their rear ends.
plasticeye
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How about international warranty? I asked someone to buy the camera for me from the states, question is if the warranty is applicable here in sg...
Talking about want vs need, I safely assume that if you don't make stable income out of photography, D800 is definitely not a need. Majority of hobbyists just post their photos on web, flickr ... 36MP makes no difference. Just like you can drive Cherry QQ vs Mercedes to work. Mercedes sure is more comfortable and faster but QQ get you there too.
It comes down to how much you're willing to spend on hobby. Of course spending more than 80% of your income for hobby is insane.
It comes down to how much you're willing to spend on hobby. Of course spending more than 80% of your income for hobby is insane.
RRP was 3,888. Street price was $3500. That was about 6 months after it was release.
another review
First Impressions: Using the Nikon D800: Digital Photography Review
"Watch out for one thing though - focussing. If, like me, you like to shoot 'wide open' you'll find that the D800's 36.3 million pixels are very unforgiving of even minor focussing errors, something that habitual 12MP shooters will just have to get used to. The D800's high-resolution sensor really does demand a medium-format level of attention to focus accuracy, and for critical work, I'd strongly recommend use live view mode and focussing manually."
First Impressions: Using the Nikon D800: Digital Photography Review
"Watch out for one thing though - focussing. If, like me, you like to shoot 'wide open' you'll find that the D800's 36.3 million pixels are very unforgiving of even minor focussing errors, something that habitual 12MP shooters will just have to get used to. The D800's high-resolution sensor really does demand a medium-format level of attention to focus accuracy, and for critical work, I'd strongly recommend use live view mode and focussing manually."
plasticeye
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bomby929 said:
So we wait for 6 months
Look like Nikon marketing respond to Canon 5D Mark III successful launch here last week is a miscarriage, ouch!!
Actually, it would be better and less negative backslash, if Nikon hold back the launch until such time that they have adequate stock to meet atleast some demands instead of throwing out a few pieces and create frustration among users.
If I am Canon marketing, I will quickly ship in more inventory next week (beg, steal and borrow), this will soften the 5D3 price further among dealers and attract more frustrated defectors from Nikon camp, which will establish their hold on the market dominance once again for the next few years.
IN all honesty actually for me at least, only come in here to rant nia.. in the end we will still stick to our trusted Nikon.. cos years of lenses and learning quite difficult to pick up and switch camp.
I'm afraid - none
UncleFai
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Nikon should have implemented focus peaking. I think that is a really cool feature that the Sony folks enjoy. But then again, it's due to the EVF. Oh well, hope it will come to the Nikon 1.
Camera bodies are all local warranty only...
Also the part about how 1/focal length rule is not enough for this camera.
ortega
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i do not answer for nikon singapore and i do not know 1st hand how this amount is derived. if you can you can always buy from the US, just like the price in the shops, if shop A were to price a camera $x and shop B were to price a camera at $X+10 the just buy from shop A if you prefer. you grumble also no use, vote with your wallet. not happy can don't buy. if it does not sell then the company lose money and will have to rethink their strategy.
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