Nikon D40 on Ebay.ie

Ridel

Hi all,
After some research I've decided I'd like a D40 as a nice entry level DSLR. It seem to have everything Id need as a noob and the price is right.

There is a seller on ebay, who claims to be based in Dublin, I have his mobile, apparently we can meet and I can buy in cash of him. I would have been willing to buy second hand, depending on the seller, so a cash deal for a new one appeals.

Price is €375 for brand new Nikon D40, with ED 18-55 lens, Camera is in box apparently and he has 3 of them for sale.

Camera comes with a european warrently card apparently.

What are the downsides to this deal ? If the camera dies in a week I guess I'm up shot creek, but the camera should be under warranty ..

Is this Camera likely to be from Hong Kong for example ?
Is that a problem ?
Are there fakes out there ?
Any other obvious downsides Im missing ?
Anyone, by any chance bought of this seller ? ( I wont name him .. )

Any help appreciated.

smelltheglove

Check adverts first. I sold a d40x plus one of those lenses for 250, I think you could buy new for close to 400 from argos afaik

Ghost Train

Seems a bit pricey for the d40, would be okay if it was the d40x
d40 is old model now, 6 megapixels is kind of low, nikon is a good brand and all but still seems a bit much for an oldish model from private seller

eg. I know its not nikon but to compare 10 megapixel sony here is 350 in store
http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-25-RA200K&pages=5&prod=RA200K&brands=SONY

jamesonandcoke

I bought my Nikon D40 from here http://www.calumetphoto.com/

It's a great entry level camera.....

Tallon

+1 for adverts..

Great deals

dudara

Good camera for a starter but €375 does seem expensive. I bought mine brand new over 12 months ago for €400.

Mycroft H

I saw them in a camera magazine for 249 sterling recently.

IMO its getting a bit long in the tooth for a new camera nowdays :rolleyes:

Corkfeen

Actually saw this in a shop for 399 today. So i'd say you could get alot cheaper.

SeanyMc22

Corkfeen wrote: »

Actually saw this in a shop for 399 today. So i'd say you could get alot cheaper.

where abouts did ya see it for that? i thought they've been discontinued in shops.?

Ridel

Ghost Train wrote: »

Seems a bit pricey for the d40, would be okay if it was the d40x
d40 is old model now, 6 megapixels is kind of low, nikon is a good brand and all but still seems a bit much for an oldish model from private seller

D40x wasn't out for very long and was then discontinued, D40 is actually meant to a better camera ...

Corkfeen wrote: »

Actually saw this in a shop for 399 today. So i'd say you could get alot cheaper.

SeanyMc22 wrote: »

where abouts did ya see it for that? i thought they've been discontinued in shops.?

I'd be interested to know too ?

Thanks for the replies, as far as I know they have been discontinued, Im pretty comfortable with the price seller is asking for a brand new one. They were about the same price as this on Amazon up until 2 months ago, now they are disoncontinued, 3rd party resellers are looking for €570 .. which is D60 money ..

Does anyone have any input on buying from an ebayer in person ? How many different ways can I get ripped off ?

The guy from ebay also had an ad on aderts but its seems to have been removed ..

SeanyMc22

I found a D40 on DID.ie for an extra €15..Id go wit this instead of the ebay lad tbh..http://www.buy4now.ie/DID/Product/D40KITNIKON%206MP%20DIGITAL%20SLR%20CAMERA/16444/372
Im tied between the Nikon D40 and the Sony A200, Im starting to lean towards the Sony as I think your just paying extra for the Nikon name..

am I wrong to think like this?

TPD

I got mine new from amazon before christmas for under €300 as far as I can remember - seems I bought at the right time!

Yup - £228 was what I paid, with the kit lens 18-55mm. Mad that the price has gone up to £550.

Ridel

The Perfect Drug wrote: »

I got mine new from amazon before christmas for under €300 as far as I can remember - seems I bought at the right time!

Yup - £228 was what I paid, with the kit lens 18-55mm. Mad that the price has gone up to £550.

ok, thanks, you got yours very cheap alright, £550 is crazy money, apparently its heading for 'classic' status ... I might take my chances with ebay lad or splash a bit more cash and wait a month for the D60's replacement . .decisions decisions ...

Thirdfox

D40 is awesome (most people will attest to me saying that I'm a huge proponent of the little camera)...that price does seem high though, maybe not (I'd want around 250 for mine if I sell it - that's not going to happen though )

+3 to the adverts - many people buy the D40 and find that dSLR photography is not for them and want to get rid of the equipment at quite cheap prices...

Corkfeen

SeanyMc22 wrote: »

where abouts did ya see it for that? i thought they've been discontinued in shops.?

It was cameraworld in cork I think, probably old stock or something.

SeanyMc22

Ghost Train wrote: »

Seems a bit pricey for the d40, would be okay if it was the d40x
d40 is old model now, 6 megapixels is kind of low, nikon is a good brand and all but still seems a bit much for an oldish model from private seller

eg. I know its not nikon but to compare 10 megapixel sony here is 350 in store
http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-25-RA200K&pages=5&prod=RA200K&brands=SONY

Im stepping into DSLR after havin a solid 35mm film for years and many compacts.. im very tempted by this Sony A200...has anyone ever used one? or should i splash a lil more for the A300 with live view or the Nikon D60?

Also what lenses will fit on the Sony's am I tying my self into only a certain few? I know about the D60's where you can only Manual focus on third party lenses, any opinions welcomed