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was looking for a beginners dslr and this was a pretty good deal compared to other stores so i thought i might share it.
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Nikon D3400 + 18-55mm Lens Kit for $489 @ The Good Guys
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tighta55 on 21/10/2017 - 14:06 thegoodguys.com.au (646 clicks)
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The store credit offer says not valid with any other offer. You might not get the store credit if you use the code.
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How to add the code?
when you go to checkout there is a link "add promotion code"
its case sensitiveGot it. Also this can claim $50 cashback from Nikon.
bonus :)
That's a really good price! I got mine from the official refurbished program for $419 so $489 is worth a band new unit.
The camera is pretty good, the only beef I have is the lack of wireless camera->computer sync. It can sync to your phone with bluetooth but not your desktop.
Also, bear in mind it's a crop sensor one, so before jumping in make sure you want this instead of either a full-frame DSLR or a crop sensor mirrorless (which are supposed to be the "future" anyway).You'll pay 3 times as much at least for a full frame. Not to mention most of the full frame lenses are expensive.
Not that much. Sony a7 was under 1000aud many many times and canon 6d normally priced at less than 1200aud if got from Hong Kong.
So you're comparing Hong Kong grey market to Good Guys Australian authorized dealer with full manufacturer's warranty? Sorry, no. Try again.
Nikon D3400 grey market is on static ice for $379 (eGlobal) and up.
3x$379=$1137 which is under your price for the 6D. I'd say I was pretty spot on with my claim of 3x.A7 is not a DSLR but a MILC. Apples and oranges. And the decent lenses are super pricey.
Just be aware this is the non-VR version of the kit lens.
any good new DSLR still using eneloops?
Not sure if joking.
Pretty sure Pentax was the last brand to let you use AA cells with a caddy / adapter, and that was a while back.
I'm so sick and tired of electronics that has a lifespan limited by proprietary and often inbuilt batteries.
If AA 1.2-1.5V isn't cutting it I wish they'd create and stick to some new standards. All these companies that talk garbage about being pro-environment are happily being vandals in this area to turn a quick profit.
not joking actually. 4x AAs with 2000mah each, with 2100 cycles are far better than proprietary battery with limited capacity. Not to mention widely available and easy to use.
I'd got an old Canon DSLR, couldn't find any decent replacement battery, even though it was not good to begin with.
4x AAs with 2000mah each, with 2100 cycles are far better than proprietary battery with limited capacity. Not to mention widely available and easy to use>
No they're not, they're heavier, take longer to charge, take up more space, can't deliver the same power, the capacity remaining is a guess and the list goes on. I'll take a lithium pack anyday over AA.
get a decent charger. some has 4 channels at 2000ma ea, u can do the maths
the high capacity lithium one is no lighter. have u tried extend battery pack on DSLR?
@alexGoodwin: Alex, your average DSLR wants between 7 and 8 volts, so 6x AA batteries. That's a) A whole lot more space taken up than with a proprietary battery pack, and b) a PITA to change in a hurry - no photographer wants to dick around with AAs when they're in a hurry change batteries. It's bad enough with speedlites.
pentax was the last one i owned that took AA batteries …. hate all these proprietary lithium batteries and their model specific chargers.
My mate just sold his 3200 for $400 so this is an awesome price.
ATTENTION EVERYONE: This is the non-VR (Vibration Reduction) version of the kit lens, so doesn't have the in-built image stabilisation. The VR equipped version is a lot more useful, and most kit lenses these days include it, which might explain why this price is so "good". Just be aware.
Looks like its the new af-p 18-55 rather than the older af-s 18-55. Both "vr". New one doesn't have it printed on. Has stepper motor , 55mm filter, slightly better optics. That said, wouldn't give good guys the skin off my p1ss, let alone my business after the refund debacle, but the d3400 is a good entry levek real camera and IQ will be amazing if you get the shot right.
Nope, not correct - there are two AF-P versions.
AF-P Non-VR Version
AF-P VR VersionCheck the third image here - this is the VR version of the lens, and it has ' VR ' printed on the front, after ' 5.6G '. The one shown in the image at The Good Guys doesn't have this. It's the non-VR version.
I stand corrected. Well, actually, I sit corrected! I wonder why they'd make 2 entry level lenses! Seems over complicated! Yes I agree the lens makes this a lesser deal, even if it wasn't through good guys.
@seraphim2017: They'd make both options so they have a lower priced version of the kit to offer in situations just like this one, I'd guess. I think this would be about the only current-model non-image stabilised kit zoom lens left on the market (ignoring those ones from manufacturers who have sensor-stabilisation).
The annoying thing about the VR version of the AF-P lens is they removed the physical switch for turning VR on/off - you have to do it in the menu now. Not ideal if you want to change it in a hurry. I guess one less switch saves Nikon a few cents in production costs though, and they can share the casing design between both versions of the lens. It's all about the $$.
I've got this kit and can't say I've ever felt the need for VR on the standard 18-55mm lens.
Different story on the 55-300 though!
And whether it's worth the extra cost cost buying a kit containing VR???
As of I know, this model doesn't have wifi to share pictures instantly with smartphone
Nikon's WIFI implementation is absolute garbage. I usually try to use it every couple of years, because I don't learn my lesson. Last time I tried I managed to transfer just one photo, and it took an hour and drained the battery on both camera and phone. This is on the D7200.
It's got Bluetooth, so you can do it. But it can be painfully slow at times!!!
issue with wifi on cameras can be drains battery and they seem to be application specific and can quickly fill up a phone if in raw format ….. i plug into pc and use explorer or the camera bundled software.
the nuisance becomes camera specific cables instead of std micro usb.I can attest that this is a great beginners DSLR. Got mine for sub $400 earlier this year from Harvey Norman when taking into account cash back from Nikon.
I have no complaints about it whatsoever. I don't feel the need to upgrade until become a better photographer.
So yeah grab it if you're new and want to get into photography. Although not sure if it's the cheapest price.
This will also come with an additional $50 Store Credit by the way :)