This was posted 8 years 5 months 24 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Related
  • expired

Nikon D3300 Digital SLR with 18-55mm Single VR-II Lens Kit $298 After $100 Cashback @ Officeworks

2140
Nikon D3300 Digital SLR with 18-55mm Single VR-II Lens Kit $298 After $100 Cashback @ Officeworks
Go to Deal
tightarse on 09/11/2015 - 21:44 officeworks.com.au (9509 clicks)
Last edited 12/11/2015 - 01:48 by 2 other users

Well this is embarrassing. Two posts in a row from our old mate theearth. But they're just too good not to post on OzB. So all pride aside, and full credit to the great man. Sale starts Thursday. No idea if it's instore only, or available online in which case delivery should be free.

EDIT: Thanks to the link provided by Firey1989, seems this price is available now with free delivery. Store stock levels should increase Thursday when the catalogue sale officially starts.

full catalogue - product page - date page

Link to Nikon $100 cashback…

Update:

There appears to be issues with their cashback form. They advise the following:

use Other, and the Other and then type in the full name of the store

Officeworks is listed as an authorized seller.

Electrical & Electronics Camera DSLR Nikon

Related Stores

Officeworks
Officeworks

closed Comments

      • Lemonpledge on 10/11/2015 - 16:39
        +1

        I had that exact reaction when i got the error! but yeah, noticed the number for customer services and the person i spoke to couldn't have been nicer. sounded like shes answered the same question a few times already :P. So as soon as you get passed the "location of purchase" section it leads straight to the personal details and also it requires a copy of the receipt so just get OW to email it to you when you purchase it.

  • super bargain on 10/11/2015 - 17:41

    Northmead NSW says they had 100 in the morning to start and all of them are pre reserved and sold by 12..may be hard to find any store which has stock

  • Windows7forever on 10/11/2015 - 17:41

    After some deliberation(& stalling)I finally tried the camera out today and love it but …Damn… JB refused to price match and OW sold out online now. Maybe the Gods of Ozbargain are telling me to give this deal a miss.

    • harkoliar on 10/11/2015 - 18:32

      Same with me, tried a few people stores jb and harvey Norman both chatswood and gordon, all refused to price match.

      • Windows7forever on 10/11/2015 - 18:37

        I wouldn't have been annoyed but the fact that JBHIFI gave me the runaround and said they didn't have any stock when in fact they did, they just didn't want to sell it to me at that price!

  • User123321 on 10/11/2015 - 18:01
    +6

    This might help a few people with jb hifi refusing to match or harvey norman refusing to price match because office works has no stock tell them to price match jb hifi

    http://imgur.com/LjF7Kzx

    • TrailerTrash on 10/11/2015 - 18:10

      Good to see you got it even cheaper = ($0.04) discount!! True OzB style!

      I also managed to get price match at JB even though OW shows no stock - Shout Out to Nooong for a copy of the JB receipt which made it easier to price match.

      JB rep told me they would most likely get a company-memo overnight, explaining they must not price match this week so watch out!
      Thanks to all.

    • Windows7forever on 10/11/2015 - 18:20

      Thanks. I will try again tomorrow at a different JB with the receipt copy.

  • Fullhalter on 10/11/2015 - 18:20

    This one doesn't meter with AI/AIS lenses, right? Histogram only? I've got leftover lenses from the film days.

  • tintal on 10/11/2015 - 18:53

    thanks, but is it starting selling from 12pm this thurs? or just officeworks business hours like 9am to 6pm ?
    im about to buy in online

  • ra3m3 on 10/11/2015 - 19:28

    can anyone suggest a good beginner portrait lens for this camera?

    • jjsnacks on 10/11/2015 - 20:00
      +2

      Either the 35mm 1.8 or 50mm 1.8

      The 35 is mire versatile but the 50 is more of a classic portrait length (~85mm on full frame )

    • zealmax on 10/11/2015 - 21:49
      +1

      I find longer focal lengths to be better. 70-300 VR is a great reasonably priced tele, and works great as a portrait lens. As happyantix mentioned, for versatility get the 35 or 50 F1.8. 50 is cheaper and does produce better portraits, while 35 will let you take photos at cafes without you getting up on the next table to take photos.

      Edit:
      Sigma 30mm F1.4 is a great lens. I have only tried it on a Canon, but they do make it for the Nikon. I had to send in the body to get it calibrated, but once it was calibrated it was super sharp, super versatile, bokehlicious(I mean background blurrying and ok quality bokeh).

  • babysmile on 10/11/2015 - 19:47

    Amazing deal. Thanks OP!

    Get one price matched at HN after work so the final price is:

    $398-$100(Nikon Cashback)-50(Amex HN offer)=$248

    Can't be happier!

  • Mechz on 10/11/2015 - 20:12

    Got mine and just put the cash back through. Hope I picked the correct receipt number as it's not very obvious.

    • zealmax on 10/11/2015 - 23:15

      I don't think they will match up receipt numbers.

    • OneMoreTune on 11/11/2015 - 15:15

      Yeah same, I had a stab at it

  • panko on 10/11/2015 - 20:25

    Thanks TA for this amazing deal. This is the best entry level DSLR available in the market.

  • BrunoBear on 10/11/2015 - 20:34

    Does anyone have any suggestions for a good value bag or case to go with this?

  • RSV1000 on 10/11/2015 - 20:41

    Hmmm. ?? Scratches head?? RAW files for this camera are .NEF

    Lightroom specs -
    File format exceptions

    Lightroom does not support the following types of files: Adobe Illustrator®; Nikon scanner NEF; files with dimensions greater than 65,000 pixels per side or larger than 512 megapixels.

    This is kinda crap, would have liked to use Lightroom for edeting

    Any suggestions? Appreciated :-)

    • stoicwinter on 10/11/2015 - 21:02
      +1

      You should definitely be able to use this in lightroom, nef files from my d610 work for me

      • ozbarg0in on 10/11/2015 - 21:05

        Lightrrom does support .NEF files. You just have to install camera raw updates from Adobe.

      • zealmax on 10/11/2015 - 23:16

        Used it on D800 too.

  • ozbarg0in on 10/11/2015 - 21:02

    I ordered about 8.20am in the morning and mine got delivered at about 5.00pm. Really happy about the purchase. For this price camera is a steal. Doesn't anyone in NSW got their orders delivered?

    • jva on 11/11/2015 - 06:18
      +1

      Ordered at 7am, got it around 3pm. Brand new package.

  • R4 on 10/11/2015 - 21:30

    Got one at OW East Victoria Park on the way home - they had a couple left

    I'll claim TSA in January or I may put it through my limited company - I do take photos when I undertake site work

    Thanks TA

  • zealmax on 10/11/2015 - 22:13

    Remeber to register your Nikon gear, to get 2 years warranty.

  • zealmax on 10/11/2015 - 23:19

    My copy seems pretty good. Anyone getting front or back focusing?

    • jva on 11/11/2015 - 06:16

      What?

      • zealmax on 11/11/2015 - 07:54

        The camera seems good. Seems to have accurate focusing with my lenses.

  • maxy 414 on 10/11/2015 - 23:59

    Too bad , I want to buy this camera so bad. Cannt buy it online and no stores in Sydney have stock left . If anybody knows where to get it in Sydney or if somebody can get it for me , I can pay the postage :(

  • G14Classified on 11/11/2015 - 06:57

    picked one up at QV Harvey Norman yesterday. Happy to price match and was able to use the $50 Amex HN cashback so happy with that!

    • cxq on 11/11/2015 - 11:12

      I wonder how you get the $50amex cash back?

      • babysmile on 11/11/2015 - 11:33

        The HN Amex offer was posted before

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/217148

        • cxq on 11/11/2015 - 11:41

          thanks. it look s like the offer has expired :(((

        • babysmile on 11/11/2015 - 14:07

          @cxq: Well if you didn't register your AMEX card at that time then you won't be able to use it now.

        • cxq on 11/11/2015 - 14:18

          @babysmile: Thanks for letting me know. Lesson learned!

  • start3r on 11/11/2015 - 07:09
    +3

    Lol, OW have removed this camera from their website.
    Hope they bring it back for their catalogue sale. I missed out due to waiting to hear from my 'financial controller'. Had it in the cart all ready and available. Dammit :-)

    • Mechz on 11/11/2015 - 07:35
      +4

      It is better to seek forgiveness than ask permission.

      • start3r on 11/11/2015 - 18:44

        In hindsight agreed.

  • Mechz on 11/11/2015 - 07:36

    I found this lens that looks alright for beginners if anyone is interested.

    http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/astore/Nikon-AF-70-300mm…

    Happy for someone to tell me NOT to buy it if it's not going to be very good.

    • jjsnacks on 11/11/2015 - 07:45

      It would be ok in good light but terrible in low light, and for $150 its probably all round pretty average,but for beginners it will be a good start

    • zealmax on 11/11/2015 - 08:20

      I hear the ED version 70-300 is good. I dunno if this one is that one. I think the ED version is F4.5-5.6. I would get the VR version. 300mm without VR hand held shooting is hit and miss.

    • stoicwinter on 11/11/2015 - 08:29

      This lens will not auto-focus on the d3300, that's a big no no

  • royale on 11/11/2015 - 08:47

    Website link removed =(

    • elequent on 11/11/2015 - 09:28

      Hope it will be back again tomorrow….. I've asked a friend working at OW to look out for me. I guess she can get an additional 15% discount??? That would be great.

  • Sydster on 11/11/2015 - 09:36

    Thanks OP - got mine from Castle Hiss store yesterday

  • John Stone on 11/11/2015 - 09:46

    Got jb hifi to price match. Managed to get another 7% off by buying gift cards.

  • jdas on 11/11/2015 - 09:57

    Does anyone have a picture from the catalogue ? Or at least a screenshot from the OW website before it was taken down. Would be helpful to show and try to pricematch at other stores.

  • Danger on 11/11/2015 - 10:08
    +1

    Thanks TA Now. just need to find good SD card deal

  • pull the lever on 11/11/2015 - 11:33

    I just called OW, and the lady said that it was a clearance item, and since it has been taken off the website, it means it has been completely exhausted nation-wide.
    Dare I say, OW ozbargained?

    • Danger on 11/11/2015 - 12:09

      Best thing to do is find a original OW cataloue and try price match with couple of stores

  • jollster101 on 11/11/2015 - 12:19
    +2

    I tried to price match with a JB in Maribyrnong and they said no chance. I asked why it was ok for Sydney and the response back was that they most likely shouldn't have. He did check with the manager as well and it was a firm no on both fronts and that was with a copy of the receipt with me from one of the guys who did get the price match from Sydney.

    So I went to TGG and asked them. I had a catalogue from OW in hand with the camera clearly shown and they checked the website. The fact that the item is no longer online means TGG I went to won't play ball. Its annoying because Google came up with the link, the price, the item number etc and all was spot on. Unfortunately clicking on the link went nowhere and so TGG said no to a price match as well.

    Oh well, clearly wasn't meant to be.

    • Windows7forever on 11/11/2015 - 14:44

      I feel your frustration. I had two chances to buy this camera and missed out due to hesitation.

    • TrailerTrash on 11/11/2015 - 15:52

      I was able to get JB Brighton Vic to price match against the Sydney receipt. Happy to send u my receipt (will be subtle with the blank-out). Let me know.

      • jollster101 on 11/11/2015 - 16:06

        Thanks mate, didn't see your reply but have done now.

        I can always try again I suppose given that more JB's seem to be price matching.

  • cxq on 11/11/2015 - 14:08

    Just got JB price match!
    West Gosford OW still have stock available so if the JB rep ask whether the stock is still available, just ask them to check with the OW at gosford.

  • chocapoky on 11/11/2015 - 14:08

    OW has removed the item from their website. So sad, transferred money yesterday wanting to buy it online today but now its gone! Hopefully it'll come back tomorrow when the catalogue is due to start.

  • RoostersMan on 11/11/2015 - 14:23

    Got JB Hi-Fi to match it, happy days

    • pull the lever on 11/11/2015 - 14:28

      which one?

      • Windows7forever on 11/11/2015 - 14:46
        +1

        I went to JB Merrylands and the guy laughed and said "no chance". The fact that the digital receipt had whiteout through it made him led to believe that I somehow 'doctored' or manipulated it. I really hate JB hifi right now.

        • pull the lever on 11/11/2015 - 14:47

          They are a business after all; they're probably making a loss on the product.

        • Windows7forever on 11/11/2015 - 14:51

          @anthonettex: I've got no sympathy for them. If they want to have a price match policy then they must honour it and apply it consistently.

        • RoostersMan on 11/11/2015 - 15:29

          Actually JB Hi-Fi don't have a price match policy at all, it's at the staff's choice. If they want to they can, if not… I agree that's pretty dumb.

          Also I got it price matched at JB Hi-Fi Caringbah

        • jollster101 on 11/11/2015 - 16:09

          @anthonettex: When I went to Maribyrnong they guy I spoke to mentioned 43% under. Not sure exactly what that related to but they were somewhat surprised when I said that Sydney matched the price.

          Of course, could all (likely) be the standard salesman patter that they all generally follow.

        • squaredonut on 11/11/2015 - 19:15
          +1

          Hey, you seem to be having a bad span of luck, which JB's have you tried so far?

          I went to the one at Pitt St, in westfields.

          Few reasons for that:

          • They are generally quiet and squatting flies, because hardly much people make the effort to go to that JB, when there's one downstairs at the strand.
          • For the quiet aspect, they tend to want any sale for the sake of it, so are more happy to price match
          • If you catch them during a quiet time of the day, then it works well too, like I went in the morning around 10 or so.
        • Windows7forever on 12/11/2015 - 18:26

          @squaredonut: North Sydney and Merrylands. I give up.

        • squaredonut on 12/11/2015 - 18:29

          @wolfenator87:

          lol that's only two, try one or two more, you might get lucky?

        • Windows7forever on 12/11/2015 - 18:32

          @squaredonut: It's a bit hard to argue a point when the advert has been pulled from the OW website and is no longer in stock. I'm still kicking myself silly for not purchasing it online on Monday morning when I had the chance. Outlaying $400 on a camera made me hesitant and I like to do lots of research before buying.

  • fido666 on 11/11/2015 - 15:14

    The Nikon D3300 isn't even showing on the Officeworks website now, was there last night - confused!

  • Michael1983 on 11/11/2015 - 15:43
    +1

    Shall I go to the nearest available OW shop at 8am tomorrow morning and buy a camera straight away?

    • bwilso06 on 11/11/2015 - 15:49

      thats what im planing on doing

  • bryanfish on 11/11/2015 - 16:45

    Price matched at rundle mall jb hifi,but the dude said cash back is only for full price products.

    • Teal on 11/11/2015 - 16:50
      +2

      I dont see why it would matter if it is full priced or not, it's not like the retailer dishes out the cashback, it's Nikon, and JB hifi has already paid for the stock that theyre selling

      edit: Just got off the phone with Nikon, and they said that OW and any one currently under the authorised reseller page is eligible for the promotion, no matter what price it was sold for. Was also suggested to write an email to them if I wanted written confirmation, which hopefully I get some time tmr.

    • TrailerTrash on 11/11/2015 - 17:02

      No, that can't be right. An example is Digital Camera Warehouse (Northcote, Vic) who advertise cheaper than RRP have this one advertised on their website, stating that the $100 Nikon Cashback applies.

      Yesterday, JB Hi-Fi had the $100 cash back promotion posters up in their camera section too - and that's not full price either.

  • Ilovefree on 11/11/2015 - 18:23

    Tried to price match at both JB and Big W.

    JB Hifi wouldn't price match even after showing them the catalogue and receipts that other JB stores have done it as it "could be a misprint on OW part" or the fact that we don't know the circumstance of how others got that price as the JB staff could have hit their car… So pretty disappointing there! But Big W rejected to price match as well because they had a red one in stock and the catalogue showed a black one lol..

  • fido666 on 11/11/2015 - 18:38

    How did people get hold of the catalog early? They normally aren't put out in stores till Thursdays?

    • squaredonut on 11/11/2015 - 19:16

      I'm sure it generally slips a day or two. It's probably hard for the people who deliver the catalogues to be able to do it all on the Thursday morning.

    • 17833 on 11/11/2015 - 19:28

      I deliver pamphlets and got this on Sunday. Have to deliver them no earlier than Tuesday and no later than today. So everyone on my run got them deliverd yesterday.

    • unity1 on 11/11/2015 - 19:33

      In the junk mail with all the other catalogues

      • fido666 on 11/11/2015 - 19:37

        I never get them in my letterbox.

        • unity1 on 11/11/2015 - 19:47

          I live not far from a shopping centre so always get these catalogues without fail. Sometimes they put a double lot and jam my letterbox.

  • Spending2Much on 11/11/2015 - 19:23

    Just picked one up at my local OW. $398.
    Completed the cash back form already

    Was another ozbargainer there same time picking another one up!

    • fido666 on 11/11/2015 - 19:25

      What area?

      • unity1 on 11/11/2015 - 19:34

        Too far from Melbourne

        • fido666 on 11/11/2015 - 21:32

          Bugger!

  • chocapoky on 11/11/2015 - 20:21
    +1

    Got one price matched at HN Cannington :)

  • FutureTech on 11/11/2015 - 20:35

    $398- $100 cashback - $19.9 paywave reward from mebank - $36.18 TRS refund = $241.92, what a bargain!

    • fido666 on 11/11/2015 - 21:33

      Are you traveling overseas within 30 days? Don't think TRS apllies otherwise.

      • CVonC on 11/11/2015 - 21:35

        60 days

      • FutureTech on 11/11/2015 - 23:59

        Yes.

        • OhMaJuck on 12/11/2015 - 00:18

          I'am Australian resident planning to travel oversea for a month (within 60days) am i eligible for Tourist Refund Scheme? it does say tourist……
          my friend also recently bought a samsung galaxy s6 plus 64g from a local store but grey import would i be entitle to claim that as well?

        • CVonC on 12/11/2015 - 01:33

          @OhMaJuck:

          Yes you are.

          Grey import no because there is no GST component on the invoice.

  • darcbohs on 11/11/2015 - 20:36
    +1

    Tried price matching in 5 different JB all around melbourne and Office works seems to be out of stock and have taken it off the site should this be an expired deal >???

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join