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And I have found a short 4 week course at the local tafe for $170 so I'm excited to do that too :)

That's pretty impressive that they have lowered prices when everything is going up in price everywhere, I will have to check out JB's price online too, thanks :)

Does anyone know if this seller would be including GST and whether I would expect import tax on top of the price? They sell from an Australian site but import the grey products shipped directly to the customer when ordered http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/products/Nikon-D7000-Digital-SLR-Camera-Twin-Lens-Kit.html

My camera and lenses came from eglobal a bit over a year ago and everything was in English and the charger is an Australian 1. Service was excellent and very quick. If I recall it was hear in about 3 days from ordering. My Dad ended up getting his gear from them as well and also had no issues. I would suggest though that if the total is over $1000AUD you are either prepared to pay the duty or else order in 2 lots (I waited with my lens until my camera had shipped just to be sure they wouldnt come through together) and pay that bit extra in postage. Even paying 2 lots of postage it is still a huge saving over buying locally. If I'm allowing for duty, is it just 10% GST or is there another tax? I'm comparing to Camerapro and it works out only a couple hundred more to get from there so it depends on what the taxes would be. Shipping is pretty high from eglobal too.

I just dug out my SD card, its a 16GB SanDisk and is 30MB/s class 6. Is that good? I really want to get ones of those 35mm or 50mm but I don't think I should get both straight up. For dog shots would you say start with the 50mm? Also since I am getting the D7000 with the autofocus motor, does that mean I have to get 1.8D or can I still use 1.8G? ETA: I do love the 50mm thread photos but how far back do you need to be? Would the 35mm be better for closer up shots and get the same results? Is the 50mm more versatile because you can get further back?

It uses SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards I suppose I could always order a second battery later on if I found I needed one. I am just comparing it to the package deal for the D5100 which comes with a second battery, a Loewpro bag, 3 lenses and 3 years aus warranty.

Thanks, I can't wait!!! I definitely want the D7000 so I just need to save a bit more money to do it but I think it will be worth the extra wait in the long run. Our five year wedding anniversary is coming up so maybe I can convince hubby for a pressy hehe I have a spare 16G SD card from something else I'm not using so will start out with that :) Do you recommend buying a spare battery straight up? I am having to factor in the extra cost for things like that and a camera bag and it really puts the price up.

If I buy a grey import will it come with Australian adaptors and everything in english if it comes from Hong Kong? I'm looking at this kit from e-global and then buying the 35mm and/or 50mm separately http://www.eglobaldigitalcameras.com.au/nikon-d7000-twin-kit-af-s-18-55mm-vr-and-55-300mm-vr-lens-digital-slr-camera.html

What is IS and non IS?

This seems like a good deal - http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProduct=3262&idImage=2 Half the price of Camerahouse. And I would only need to add one or two more lenses. They recommended the 35mm could be good instead of the 50mm, what do you think of that?

I would like to get pro / semi-pro level if I can :)

So do the Canon entry levels have auto focus motors where the Nikons don't? And yes this is all very confusing!

Seriously though, I have no idea why Nikon made entry level cameras without an auto focus motor so that they had to make two types of the same lens and I still haven't worked out how on earth they came up with the numbering system for their cameras.. lol. At least Canon's was easy to figure out. I have no idea which Nikons are which except for the one I've got, the D800 and the D3X. yeah they are confusing with the numbers. Canon is way simpler there. I think D7000 is the one before D800. Don't know how that makes sense.

I think I knew that deep down lol. I love your photos by the way :) I feel privileged to get advice from you guys

$299 for that lens is a premium price. CameraPro who are not grey importers are charging $254 and eGlobal have it as a grey import for $178. Here's a list of the D7000 packages from CameraPro and they have the body on its own for $1335 and again, are not grey imports. Here's the list of D7000 packages from DWI which are grey imports and they have the body on its own for $890 and then the list of D7000 packages from eGlobal which are also grey imports and they have the body on its own for $840. Thanks, will check it out. Out of interest, what camera do you use Snook?

Thank you! Does the D7000 have the focus motor? The 35mm lens that comes in the kit is a 1.8G so maybe he meant 1.8G in the 50mm too, I will make sure it is if I buy it. What about the other lenses in that kit? Would they have a focus motor? I just asked him about auto-focus and he said all the lenses for these Nikons have auto focus. Maybe I wasn't clear enough in my question? The only thing about the D7000 is that the LCD screen doesn't tilt upwards which I thought would be handy. Yes, the D7000 does have it and is apparently awesome in low light. Have the focus motor in the body makes the focus much faster. But yes, you need the 'G' in the lenses. The kit lenses will work with that body, otherwise they wouldn't sell them with that camera ;) This is a handy comparison of the two models: http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon-D5100-vs-Nikon_D7000 ETA What do you need the screen to tilt for? Video? Because I don't know anyone who uses liveview to take photos. The salesman said was good for low shots, can tilt the screen up and look at that instead of getting on the ground. But I guess it's not really necessary. I meant would the kit lenses have the auto focus motor? Because the body doesn't?

Thank you! Does the D7000 have the focus motor? The 35mm lens that comes in the kit is a 1.8G so maybe he meant 1.8G in the 50mm too, I will make sure it is if I buy it. What about the other lenses in that kit? Would they have a focus motor? I just asked him about auto-focus and he said all the lenses for these Nikons have auto focus. Maybe I wasn't clear enough in my question? The only thing about the D7000 is that the LCD screen doesn't tilt upwards which I thought would be handy.

Oh and still haven't ruled out grey imports yet :)

Thanks again. I went back to the store today and held the Nikon D5100, I had held the Canon yesterday. I liked the Nikon. I had another guy help me and he recommended Nikon for low light situations. I asked him about the auto focus and he said they all have it?? The deal they have on at the moment is the Nikon D5100 with the 18-55mm and 55-300mm lenses, and a 35mm lens, 2 batteries, a big gear bag, and 3 years warranty (an extra year) for $1349. And I did my tax return this morning and I'm getting $1000 back so it's perfect timing, I might be able to get it sooner than I thought. The other option I was considering was going a step up to the D7000 but to get that with the same lenses was $2599 so a bit much. The 50mm lens f1.8 is $299 and I would get that a bit down the track and make do with the 35mm to start out with. Just rang a friend and she is all Canon and so is everyone she knows so that was a bit confusing.

Oh and how do I tell if I am getting automatic focus? I want to make sure I get that

one of the Nikon kits comes with 18-55mm and 55-300mm lenses, and a 35mm and then I would add in the 50mm. So would that 55-300mm one be a good choice? I want something fairly versatile. I think I am leaning towards the Nikons but I don't really know why lol

So it is better to get a manufacturers lens so say if I got Nikon, better to get a Nikon lens as well? They make better than the other brands like tamron, right? Thanks again, you are so helpful!

oh and with the 50mm, looks like it is good for shooting in low light? I want to take some shots at my night time training classes and the light there is terrible for photos! Am I going to get by alright without buying a flash?

Thanks for the link tlc, after seeing that thread I am convinced I need a 50mm :) Now for the other lens, whether I buy in a kit or separately, what is a good size? The guy recommended the tamron 17-50 F 2.8. What do you think? Do I want something with bigger numbers in it?

With the grey market goods, will they tell you if it is second hand or new?