Missed it by that much! (Page 3): As I stated earlier, I understand the reasoning and I have admitted the blame is mine and mine alone. However, thank you for your clarification and...

v1k1ngfan Loc: Metropolitan Chicago

henryp wrote:

I sympathize and wish we could do more to help, bu... (show quote)

As I stated earlier, I understand the reasoning and I have admitted the blame is mine and mine alone.

However, thank you for your clarification and for your response.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Good post!!
Mark

Rab-Eye wrote:

I'm sorry that you missed your deal. I know this does not help your situation, but I want to point out that it does speak to the integrity of the owners of B&H. There are legal fictions that some businesses take advantage of in order to do business on the Sabbath. B&H doesn't play those games, and I think that is to their credit. Again, I'm sorry you missed the deal.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

You demonstrate integrity! I appreciate your response to Henry.
Mark

v1k1ngfan wrote:

As I stated earlier, I understand the reasoning and I have admitted the blame is mine and mine alone.

However, thank you for your clarification and for your response.

Carusoswi

Regarding the B&H response, I find it depressing that manufacturers still impose end-user pricing restrictions over dealers (in cameras or any other retail offering), although, without such imposition, they still have a lot of control just by controlling the price that the dealer pays as his cost for each unit.

When I first starting shooting pictures (and purchasing cameras) the term used was "fair trade."

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Caruso

RobbieAB Loc: UK

v1k1ngfan wrote:

I haven't decided whether I am keeping the Elan IIe, but I am leaning towards letting it go.

The 6D was tempting, but ultimately I decided the older technology was not what I wanted.

Thank you for your response.

Honestly, if you want "this years tech" on your budget, buying FF is probably not the best option.

Is there a particular reason you want a FF camera?

v1k1ngfan Loc: Metropolitan Chicago

Rab-Eye wrote:

I'm sorry that you missed your deal. I know this does not help your situation, but I want to point out that it does speak to the integrity of the owners of B&H. There are legal fictions that some businesses take advantage of in order to do business on the Sabbath. B&H doesn't play those games, and I think that is to their credit. Again, I'm sorry you missed the deal.

I have the utmost respect for B&H in sticking to their religious beliefs. Honesty and integrity are very important qualities to me in our modern business world. I blame only myself in missing this sale and I hold no malice towards anyone in that regard.

Thank you for your response.

v1k1ngfan Loc: Metropolitan Chicago

markngolf wrote:

You demonstrate integrity! I appreciate your response to Henry.
Mark

In a world with so much hatred and disdain for one another, I choose to use the lessons and manners I was taught as a young man.

I also believe that if you choose to say something, you should say it directly to them.

Thank you for the comment!

Selene03

It's a bummer when you miss deals for whatever reason. I saw a good one on a lens I wanted from Canon refurbished when they had an additional 10% off. By the time I finally made up my mind to take advantage of it, the 10% was gone, and the lens was expensive enough that it made a difference. I completely regret that I didn't make up my mind sooner, but there were pluses and minuses that I had a hard time sorting out (which could be a reason for not buying the lens). The camera deals seem to come more frequently these days though, so you might get luckier next time around, but I think you need to move on them quickly.

PGHphoto Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

jcboy3 wrote:

That is likely to be grey market. Nikon USA will not repair grey market items, under warranty or not.

Most definitely a gray market item. Check the 'includes' information:

'This TriStateCamera Listing comes complete with Manufacturer's Supplied Accessories
and a One Year Seller Supplied Warranty and Includes ...'

One year sellers warranty translates into gray market. Keep away !!

v1k1ngfan Loc: Metropolitan Chicago

RobbieAB wrote:

Honestly, if you want "this years tech" on your budget, buying FF is probably not the best option.

Is there a particular reason you want a FF camera?

This is precisely why the D750 deal was ideal for me. It allowed me the full frame camera, a great starting lens for many situations, and a grip to sell that may have helped me afford a head for my monopod or tripod and possibly a sling for the camera while remaining within my set budget.

The reasons for full frame come down to image quality and ISO performance basically. I will be working with natural and available light due to my lack of experience with flash photography and I also want to experiment with astrophotography when the chance avails itself to me.

I may very well be less informed about these things which may be a contributing factor in my decision making process. This is one of the reasons that I joined Ugly Hedgehog.

Thank you for your response.

v1k1ngfan Loc: Metropolitan Chicago

PGHphoto wrote:

Most definitely a gray market item. Check the 'includes' information:

'This TriStateCamera Listing comes complete with Manufacturer's Supplied Accessories
and a One Year Seller Supplied Warranty and Includes ...'

One year sellers warranty translates into gray market. Keep away !!

Thank you for the confirmation!

v1k1ngfan Loc: Metropolitan Chicago

Selene03 wrote:

It's a bummer when you miss deals for whatever rea... (show quote)

This is a dilemma I often find myself in. It was one of the things that made me "trigger shy" in purchasing the D750.

I also like to run things by my wife. Happy Wife = Happy Life!

RobbieAB Loc: UK

v1k1ngfan wrote:

This is precisely why the D750 deal was ideal for ... (show quote)

On your budget, you will have very limited options in the FF space, especially as the "budget FF" cameras are all 3+ years old. I wonder if the benefits of FF in a 2014 camera model beat the benefits of having a 2016 APS-C camera?

Regarding the low light performance side of things: Would you get better performance from an older sensor coupled with a very fast lens (say an f/1.4) than you will with a new sensor and a slower lens (say an f/4)?

v1k1ngfan Loc: Metropolitan Chicago

RobbieAB wrote:

On your budget, you will have very limited options in the FF space, especially as the "budget FF" cameras are all 3+ years old. I wonder if the benefits of FF in a 2014 camera model beat the benefits of having a 2016 APS-C camera?

Regarding the low light performance side of things: Would you get better performance from an older sensor coupled with a very fast lens (say an f/1.4) than you will with a new sensor and a slower lens (say an f/4)?

Certainly something to ponder. I wonder if anyone in our forum has a reasonable response.