Got a Nikon? Share your thoughts and photos here or ask a question! (II)

whmeltonjr wrote in post #15264404
D300. I'm still kicking myself for not trying to get it. I saw the listing literally right after it was posted.

So did I. I didn't post in the thread until the deal was made.

K6AZ wrote in post #15264437
So did I. I didn't post in the thread until the deal was made.

It sounds like we both check FM too often.

whmeltonjr wrote in post #15264454
It sounds like we both check FM too often.

Yeah, guilty as charged. I'm drooling over a 200-400 right now but if the better half sees me drop ~$6k on a single lens I'm liable to be bunking in the doghouse.

You Nikon owners are a funny bunch. Not like those stiffies in the EOS threads. :p

K6AZ wrote in post #15264427
The D300, $103.30 to be exact since I covered the PP fees. It has a sticky mirror but works perfectly in LV mode.

i wouldn't care if it was dipped in honey, 100 bucks for a d300, i'm never so lucky.

Im still contiplating in picking up the 80-200mm for 250 dollars and sending it off to get fixed, thats an 1100 dollar lens.

jetta-the-hut wrote in post #15264512
i wouldn't care if it was dipped in honey, 100 bucks for a d300, i'm never so lucky.

Im still contiplating in picking up the 80-200mm for 250 dollars and sending it off to get fixed, thats an 1100 dollar lens.

How bad is it? Do you have any pics?

jetta-the-hut wrote in post #15264512
i wouldn't care if it was dipped in honey, 100 bucks for a d300, i'm never so lucky.

Im still contiplating in picking up the 80-200mm for 250 dollars and sending it off to get fixed, thats an 1100 dollar lens.

I don't know, got mine from the Nikon store for $899 with free shipping. I think they have them back in stock right now.

eflay has them going from 500-600 all day long, thats just the d300 not the S, I'll rock the d3000 for awhile and then snatch a d300 later on.

I was speaking of the 80-200 f/2.8, even comes with a brand new old style round case. I don't regret my purchase.

I just put the Zeiss 25mm on the D800 and took a few shots at f/4. It's a dark, dreary overcast day and even with that the colors just seem to pop. I don't use primes a lot these days but with the IQ and microcontrast from the Zeiss I may get back into it and maybe the 100mm. Can't wait to run a roll of Velvia through the F100 using that lens.

whmeltonjr wrote in post #15264556
How bad is it? Do you have any pics?

I found 2, one has severe fungus the other has sticky shutterblades, probably take 2-300 to fix them.
they have a 300 f/4 for 539, god thats tempting!.

rick_reno wrote in post #15259095
K6AZ - is this the battery you found? Great price if it really works...

http://www.ebay.com …rgers&hash=item​5d35fc4006

Okay, got it today. Physical specs are perfect. Charged with no problems. Electrical tests check out. Powers camera and registers. I'd say it's a winner for the price.

Great news everyone!! (D800 owners) my $76.95 Zeikos works PERFECTLY with RRS L-Plate. No need to spend $380 on MB-D12

K6AZ wrote in post #15264641
I was speaking of the 80-200 f/2.8, even comes with a brand new old style round case. I don't regret my purchase.

I just put the Zeiss 25mm on the D800 and took a few shots at f/4. It's a dark, dreary overcast day and even with that the colors just seem to pop. I don't use primes a lot these days but with the IQ and microcontrast from the Zeiss I may get back into it and maybe the 100mm. Can't wait to run a roll of Velvia through the F100 using that lens.

Nice! I have the 25 f2 too. Congrats!

rick_reno wrote in post #15265268

Hehe!