WITHDRAWN: Canon 400d Camera

[Guest JohnA]

I am selling my 400D twin lens kit which was purchased from an authorised dealer here in Melbourne on the 8/10/06

Has had very little use and both the body and both lenses are in perfect condition.

The lenses that come with it are a canon 18-55 and a canon 75-300

Also included in this sale is an original canon BG-E3 battery grip

4 x batteries

2 x uv filters

asking for $1250 for the lot

I still have all packaging also

Would prefer local pickup, but happy to ship at buyers expense

[Gee Emm]

G'day JohnA

Nice gear. Being replaced?

Good luck with the sale.

G

[Guest JohnA]

Yes looking at getting the new 40D

[norpus]

Yes looking at getting the new 40D[/b]

What is the major difference in features John?

[Drizt]

I was very impressed with John's camera when he demo'd it to me at the Melody GTG. He was easily able to take pictures in extremely low light without any problems... oh and the pictures looked superb. My point and shoot could never have taken those pictures.

Good luck with the sale John.

[Guest JohnA]

Norpus

the major differences are

40d 6.5 fps up to max 75 shots compared to 400D 3fps up to 27 shots good for sport and wildlife shooting

40d iso 100-1600 can go to 3200 but sreps up better 100 125 etc compared to 400d 100-1600 but steps up 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600

40d 1/8000 shutter speed compared to 1/4000 shutter speed

live view on the 40d although not a huge selling point for me as i like to use the view finder

better body and sealing on the 40d

better af assist and spot metering is a big plus for me the 400d didn't have spot metering

40d has the new 14 bit resolution

and ofcourse price

the 40D body only is $1999

Drizt, thanks for the kind words, the lens plays a big part on that role though, but this camera for the hobbyist is a great starting point with everything you need to start off in this package

[Nolz]

I saw your threaed and promptly sms'd a mate that was in the market. Unfortunatley he took delivery of his 400D last week this would have been perfect otherwise.

I remember when I went from my 300D --> 20D ahhhh it was love at first click.

Good luck with the sale, I dont think you'll have much problem moving it. They sell themselves really. Great bit of kit!

[Keith_W]

The no. 1 feature for me would be the extra control wheel. I shoot manual very often and I like having the extra control wheel.

[steverc]

Don't tempt me John. I've wanted one of these for a long time but i withstood the urge many a time. and now you hang this carrot in front of my nose. Let me think about it.

[Guest JohnA]

sorry about that

did i mention that i may throw in a 1gig cf card to the lucky purchaser :biggrin:

[steverc]

sorry about that

did i mention that i may throw in a 1gig cf card to the lucky purchaser :biggrin:[/b]

You are a tease. Did you use the battery grip much and how did you find it? What was the battery life like using both normal batteries and the grip?

[Guest JohnA]

Steve

the battery grip would be the best thing i bought for this camera.

Forget battery life, just the extra balance it adds to the camera and the fact that shooting on the side is so much easier is well worth it. From the day i bought the battery grib it has never come off the camera.

As for battery life, well using 2 batteries i have gone through 4 gigs worth fo photo's without having to change batteries.

Having 4 batteries though like in this package, i doubt you will ever run out of battery life in a whole days shooting

[Guest JohnA]

this sale is on hold for the moment till i work out which way to go

I was going to go with the new canon 40d but looks like i may jump ship and go the new nikon d300.

If this is the case then i will also add some more lenses and a canon 580 flash unit to this sale.

[mondie]

John,

Very keen on the 580 flash if you decide to move to the dark side.

Cheers

[Guest JohnA]

noted mate

other things that will be up for sale if this is the case are as follows

Tokina 12-24 f4 wide lens

Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 lens

Canon 50mm f1.8 lens

along with everything else that currently up for sale.

This ofcourse is IF i move to the dark side

[Keith_W]

Very keen on the 580 flash if you decide to move to the dark side.[/b]

Indeed, with no flash he will definitely be in the dark side

[JA]

this sale is on hold for the moment till i work out which way to go

I was going to go with the new canon 40d but looks like i may jump ship and go the new nikon d300.

If this is the case then i will also add some more lenses and a canon 580 flash unit to this sale.[/b]

Hello John,

Shock, horror................ a defection? Nice camera- I was suprised to learn it also has HDMI 720p out.

You may have already read the preview. If not happy reading.

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond300/

Best

JA

[Keith_W]

D300 won't be out till November ... as to when you can get one in your hands it might be even later. Good luck with your decision mate.

[Guest JohnA]

JA, thanks for the link mate, have been reading up on it alot of late and it looks damn impressive.

keith, is that November here in Aus???

wife will be in HK from Thursday so was going to get her to look for one there

[JA]

JA, thanks for the link mate, have been reading up on it alot of late and it looks damn impressive.

keith, is that November here in Aus???

wife will be in HK from Thursday so was going to get her to look for one there[/b]

Hello John,

If you buy from HK make sure it has an international warranty. Very few products have this nowdays. It would be best to check with Nikon Australia to be sure on their position on warranty for o/s purchases. Given the eBay trade - I doubt it.

Best

JA

[Keith_W]

JohnA I think it is November worldwide. I read about that in an American photography forum. It wouldn't surprise me ... that is Nikon's habit after all. Announce a camera, and it becomes available in volume 4-6 months later.

[Guest JohnA]

ah well i can wait i suppose

[Guest JohnA]

this original kit as posted is definately up for sale now as i just picked up the new 40d

[RichardN]

ah well i can wait i suppose[/b]

or not, hehe

this original kit as posted is definately up for sale now as i just picked up the new 40d[/b]

[Guest JohnA]

or not, hehe[/b]

hehehehehehe

i was out shopping today, saw one, tried to resist, lasted a whole 5 seconds and bought it

oh by the way the kit for sale, $1100 plus postage, will post some pics tonight of it all