Hi guys, after doing some research ... learning a few stuff from the net .. looking at galeries here ... i think it's time i put it to the test

I've decided to get Nikon D40 from ebay ( as im in aussie now ) ... just need to get some advice on what to do as a new DSLR user :

1) How to check if the camera is alright? As in not damaged during the delivery. As long as it takes picture sucessfully then it should be ok ? Check out for dead pixel ? lol .. anything like tat ?

2) After i get the camera .. what is there to do initially ? I think we need to format the memory card first is it ? How to format ? and is there anything else to do before we can start snapping ? BAttery need to charge 8 hours or something ?

Any other advice for 1st timers are welcome please And hopefully i can start a gallery and join you guys soon hehe

Well, I guess...

1) The packaged shouldn't be altered, plastic bags shouldn't be opened if sealed. Box must be in good condition.

2) Not necessary must format. If you buy any new card from the shops, you can use it immediately. U need to format only if you want a empty card.

3) Yeah, battery is advised to be charged for about 8 hours.

Just point and shoot and learn!

thnx bro

welcome to d40...

better format card from pc...

once my friend bought a 2gb 66x sd... can use on camera... but plug into pc not recognised and asking to be formatted..

play safe i guess...

to be safe, don't buy online, simple.

Agreed, especially a very fragile stuff like a DSLR.

Yea i know that but really got no choice d ... aus selling super expensive .. i try to get some near so no need delivery so far =/

It's not that bad. I ordered a couple of stuff off ebay and so far nothing went wrong yet. Just make sure the person you're buying for has excellent feedback. The last thing powersellers want is a negative feedback and if your item comes in damaged, ask for a refund or threaten with a negative feedback.

i've used ebay too when i was in UK
but not for something costing rm2k !!

why don't u ask a friend in msia to buy for u in msia and courier it insured to aussie, i think that's safer than buying from a stranger in ebay

This post has been edited by imr4n: Jun 3 2007, 08:49 PM

better COD i say...
or at least ask someone nearer to the seller to check on ur behalf..
i admit its really tempting to save a lot of money from online purchase but beware of the consequences yaaa..

like tat even dangerous .. is really got damage during courier then i got no warranty ... at least ebay they provide insurance ... like Chinoz said .. i'll make sure i get my items from a powerseller or something who has excelent reputation la ..


there is this dude who is actually quite near my place ... hopefully can get a COD with him la ... thnx for the advice

but then again...maybe aus courier service is much better than msians'.
ive bought a handphone online (nz) before and it arrived safely.
but until it arrives, i cant sit still.
worried a lot.

took a risk there and hoping not to take any unless i have to.

This post has been edited by supazta: Jun 3 2007, 09:58 PM

haha yea sure panic .... hopefully nothing happens to my stuff

that's why la i said insured courier, like dhl, ups etc
not poslaju

then again people can give u advice based on risks
up to you whether u want to take a 2 thousand ringgit risk or not

This post has been edited by imr4n: Jun 3 2007, 10:34 PM

should be alright =/ ... btw anymore steps to take for a new camera ? Clean the lens ? How to do it ar ?

If its new no need to worry about cleaning the lens...just charge the battery n u ready to shoot....Sydney got so many interesting place to shoot...share with us....
btw how much they selling the D40 in shops there?

get a proper bag for it, one that u'r comfortable with

welcome to the darkside...........

icic .. yeah i think so .. harbour bridge ... opera hse .. blablabla ... but dun think i will open gallery so soon leh ... so scared see other ppl kena flame shooting caps n bears n all also some use P&S also shoot so pro ... when i think i'm at a ok level i will post la haha ..

D40 ? I think body alone oredi $1000 =.=" .. that's like RM3.2 oredi .. sucks right =/ tats y really have to resolve to ebay

yeah i think the bag i will get a good 1 ... can't save on the bag .. protection so important ...

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Added on June 4, 2007, 1:41 amhow come nikon is darkside and canon is bright side ar ?

This post has been edited by Peisqo: Jun 4 2007, 01:41 AM

the force is stronger here, let them think they r brighter kids.....