D90 Equipment Price List

[desertstrike]

hi everyone, i would like to consolidated the equipment/cost list so that whoever bought the camera (with freebies) will know roughly whether the package is worth it or not.

1. 30l/100l dry cabinet
2. nikon tripod that usually comes with the d90 kit
3. 4gb/8gb memory card
4. bag that usually comes with the d90 kit
5. filter (dun know got wat kind)
6. nikon d90 extra batt

Please contribute your knowledge to this generously, thanks! :thumbsup:

 

[Flashbulb]

depends where you buy from.

1. 30l/100l dry cabinet $130 for 36L
2. nikon tripod that usually comes with the d90 kit $39
3. 4gb/8gb memory card $73 for Transcend SDHC 16GB
4. bag that usually comes with the d90 kit $30
5. filter (dun know got wat kind) UV Filter $10-ish for single coated.
6. nikon d90 extra batt usually is 3rd party battery around $20-ish.

 

[desertstrike]

thanks :-D

 

[desertstrike]

any more updates to the pricing? :=p

 

[PrimePhotog]

nikon tripod that usually comes with the d90 kit $39

Dun bother with this.I gaurantee you will buy a "REAL" tripod within a year...

 

[desertstrike]

Dun bother with this.I gaurantee you will buy a "REAL" tripod within a year...

oh, haha, how do u classify a "REAL" tripod?
roughly how much would that be?
and how to tell a good tripod from a not so good one?

 

[w_chiang]

oh, haha, how do u classify a "REAL" tripod?
roughly how much would that be?
and how to tell a good tripod from a not so good one?

A fairly average "REAL" tripod would cost you around $200 at least.
Some of the brands you can look for would be SLIK, Manfrotto, or Benro.
$200 - 300 should get you quite a decent one.
Ideally the tripod should be light, stable and be able to carry lots of weight. There are carbon fiber (expensive ++) legs which are light and aluminum (more affordable) legs with are heavier. You also have to buy a head to go with the legs.
Of course if money is no object get the Gitzo carbon fiber legs with an Arca Swiss ballhead. That would cost you about $800 plus for the legs and about another $800 for the head.;p
My advice is not to stinge when buying the tripod or else you need to spend extra money to get a better more stable one. Had to "waste" money on two tripods before settling for a Gitzo basalt tripod in the end.

PS - I would not advice on buying the Benro. My carbon fiber Benro fell apart in less than 6 months. My friend has a Benro too. He got so pissed with it that he bought a Gitzo in the end.

 

[desertstrike]

A fairly average "REAL" tripod would cost you around $200 at least.
Some of the brands you can look for would be SLIK, Manfrotto, or Benro.
$200 - 300 should get you quite a decent one.
Ideally the tripod should be light, stable and be able to carry lots of weight. There are carbon fiber (expensive ++) legs which are light and aluminum (more affordable) legs with are heavier. You also have to buy a head to go with the legs.
Of course if money is no object get the Gitzo carbon fiber legs with an Arca Swiss ballhead. That would cost you about $800 plus for the legs and about another $800 for the head.;p
My advice is not to stinge when buying the tripod or else you need to spend extra money to get a better more stable one. Had to "waste" money on two tripods before settling for a Gitzo basalt tripod in the end.

PS - I would not advice on buying the Benro. My carbon fiber Benro fell apart in less than 6 months. My friend has a Benro too. He got so pissed with it that he bought a Gitzo in the end.

:bigeyes: wah, tripod also so expensive ar... :bigeyes:

 

[desertstrike]

guys, do equipment prices drops as rapidly as the camera body itself?

 

[dafansu]

the $30/- bag is wat brand, lowepro?