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means you can put the money to something else, i don't think yours will be in the offer, the dates given were march-may (i think), tell you in the link. geoff

http://www.dslruser.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=621:nikon-springs-cashback-offer&catid=7:general-news&Itemid=90 in the dslr user mag (found this on their web site) they are telliing people that nikon are giving £40 cash back on the 3200 you are after. give it a read and when you get the camera send off for the money back. geoff

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right then, had a quick look about, body + 2 lenses from curry (offer) £527.99 body + 55mm lens (currys) £409.99. sigma dg 300mm lens £149.99 (currys) " " sigma dg 300mm lens £115 (via amazon) was £170 " " sigma apo dg 300mm lens £199.99 (currys) " " sigma apo dg 300mm lens £141.76 (via amazon) was £234.99 the apo lens is slightly better, but whether you will notice the difference, i don't know. the saving by shopping around works out at only £20 or so, don't know if there are p/p charges via amazon, if there is then you could end up paying more. as it stands as a first camera etc i would just go for the full offer at currys. if any problems with anything you only have one port of call to deal with plus you get a couple of cards with currys, which you would have to buy anyway. you're getting them for only a couple of pounds each with the offer. geoff

had a look at your link, look like a canny deal. all my lenses are sigma, been using them from day one, had no probs with any of them. geoff

my bit, being a canon man, don't know the preformance of the 3 in question, however if i was just starting out or up grading i would go for the 3200 with the 18-55mm lens. i notice that there are two on the curry's site, one without a lens (reduced/sale price) and the other with the lens but slightly cheaper than the one without a lens?????? i found this confusing as they are both the same body & specs. i think the 5200 is a tad expensive when you consider that you want to buy other lenses and are just starting out as well, the extra you save will get you decent 70-300 and might just squeeze into a macro lens as well (may have to add a little bit) they are offering a 2 year guarantee as well. (via nikon, you will get one year with the shop and the second year through nikon, if anything goes wrong then you may have to send it away to get sorted), don't be tempted to buy their insurance, you should be covered for loss/theft via your home insurance and if you feel that you need it you can get cheaper cover for damage elsewhere. best to go into the shop and handle it, make sure that it feels right, not too big or small in the hands (very important because if it is not right then you may not like it and regret the buy). remember it will feel quite heavy at first until you get used to it and when you put a 70-300 lens on it, it will be heavier again as the 300mm weigh around another pound or so in weight. between the two i would go for the nikon over the sony. i would also take a print out of page 1 & 3, page 3 is the one with the lens as well, just incase they try to quible. remember you will need to get storage cards, spare batteries, decent strong bag to carry it in, which all add to the extra cost. if you buy a telephot lens at the same time they may do a deal if you ask, even £10 off will buy something else. anyway hope this helps a little, have fun with what ever you get, looking forward to seeing the results. geoff

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my bit is- body and a 18-55mm lens (either kit or buy one, sigma or tamron), this will get you started at least. for the larger lens i would go for the 70-300mm lens (whatever make you decide on). then when enought money saved i would then go for a macro lens either 50 or 60mm or go for the 100-105mm, the bigger the lens the slightly less close you get to the subject, so they don't do a runner. i have a 55-200mm lens and never thought it was long enough, so after a while i bought the 70-300 lens. i never use the 55-200 (or very rarely). the 300mm lens sigma/tameron are quite heavy compared to the 200mm but nine times out of ten i have the mono or tripod with me as i tend to use it for wildlife. the other plus with a 300mm lens is that most i think, (check it out,) have a macro setting on them. it is only at 1:2 which is half the size (where as 1:1 is at a full size ratio), but it is still a handy option to have when out in the wild and you want some insect shots. good luck in you search. geoff

tamron 30-700? @ £128 very very cheap, i would check out the supplier before i sent any money. wex photographic got tamron & sigma 70-300 @ £129 (os lens £275). you would need to use a tri/monopod with the 700 (i would have thought) 1) to stop camera shake & 2) to help with the weight. you would pay around £70-100 for one of the kit lenses 18-50mm, they are not the greatest but they will get you started until you get the lenses you want. so way up the body + kit lens and body + a seperate lens. tamron & sigma are budget range lenses, a lot cheaper than nikon/canon make. some say that the nikon/canon lenses are much better (should be for the price) but i use sigma and to my eyes the images are sharp enough and unless you go to pro status i would stay with them until the time comes when you need/can afford the higher price. if you decide on second hand lenses make sure that you try them out (in shop) before you buy to make sure you are happy with it and everything works that should be working, also check for scratches on the glass. geoff

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