FINAL CHECKLIST for soon-to-be A40 owner

[woonbock]

Hi I have made up my mind to get A40 becoz of its affordable price. I have just some questions, hope u guys can help

1) Is batteries or rechargable ones included? I noe its AA, so wat battery recharger u guys recommend, wat price and where to get it?

2) Im sure i will get the 128mb CF, wat brand, how much, and where shd i get?

3) Finally, wat shd i checked out for b4 i pay? Yea i noe dead pixels, how do i noe if a pixel is dead?

 

[woonbock]

Yes, just another question


wat is included in the package? pls list them out... like 32mb CF card?

 

[lefei]

Originally posted by woonbock

1) Is batteries or rechargable ones included? I noe its AA, so wat battery recharger u guys recommend, wat price and where to get it?

2) Im sure i will get the 128mb CF, wat brand, how much, and where shd i get?

3) Finally, wat shd i checked out for b4 i pay? Yea i noe dead pixels, how do i noe if a pixel is dead?

1) A set of 4 AA Batts are included, but they are non-rechargable ones.
Available on the market are Sanyo, Sony, GP and Rayovac rechargeable batts.
My preferences are Sanyo and Sony over GP, cos Sanyo and Sony are better quality ones. But Sony are more expensive.
As for Rayovac, the chargers are good, better than the Sony one.

2) As for 128mb cf card, get it from AP. Can get a Sandisk one at ard $80. Maybe even a Ridata one!

3) As for dead pixels, u will see either a unusually bright or dark spot.

Hope this helps.

 

[woonbock]

thanks for yr help

 

[lefei]

What is in the package?
1) Manuals
2) CDs
3) Cables
4) 8mb CF Card
5) Hand Strap
6) Unit itself

Maybe u would like to consider getting:
1) the lens conversion adaptor LA-DC52, very good for adding on lens (uses 52mm thread)
2) Hoya UV filter (ard $10 at AP)
3) Hoya +4 filter (ard $14 at AP) --> Good for macro shots
4) and probably a camera bag. Try getting either the D-Res AW 30 or D-Res AW 40.

 

[copland]

Get the casio charger from AP at $45. Compact and rated 110-220v. It comes with 4 AA NiMH batts and can also be used as a power adaptor for your camera. Only downside is that it can only charge AAs.

 

[woonbock]

I would be interested in getting these also


1) the lens conversion adaptor LA-DC52, very good for adding on lens (uses 52mm thread)
2) Hoya UV filter (ard $10 at AP)
3) Hoya +4 filter (ard $14 at AP) --> Good for macro shots



how much is 1) btw?


anything else i shd get? i tink a tripod is a must.... ppl here alwez recommend carrrefour eh?

 

[woonbock]

lefei... haven seen u in icq for sumtim.. in invisible mode?

 

[lefei]

Originally posted by woonbock
I would be interested in getting these also


1) the lens conversion adaptor LA-DC52, very good for adding on lens (uses 52mm thread)
2) Hoya UV filter (ard $10 at AP)
3) Hoya +4 filter (ard $14 at AP) --> Good for macro shots



how much is 1) btw?


anything else i shd get? i tink a tripod is a must.... ppl here alwez recommend carrrefour eh?

item 1) is $35 at AP and CP
tripod why dun get the slik u6600 or 8000. $40+ and $50+ respectively

yupz, i am online sometimes, but mostly in invis mode... hehe

 

[cwloo]

Originally posted by lefei

1) the lens conversion adaptor LA-DC52, very good for adding on lens (uses 52mm thread)

it should be LA-DC52B

 

[lefei]

Originally posted by cwloo


it should be LA-DC52B

but on the website is quoted as LA-DC52