Poodle Mum Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Hi all...this topic may have been done before...... I dropped my beloved Nikon D40 & thought only the lens was stuffed, after a visit to camera house yesterday....its the body as well. The assistant asked had I made a claim on my home & contents insurance ....didnt even think about that!!....but yes I can So....I will be looking at replacing the camera. I have $500 excess to pay. I have looked at Nikon D3200, D5100 she mentioned D5200 (which I haven't seen yet) as well as a Sony A58. Am looking at value up to $1000-1200 Any thoughts anyone. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 The 5200 looks pretty good value... check out the prices with different lens addons... http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/category1303_1.htm T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackC Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 The 5200 looks pretty good value... check out the prices with different lens addons... http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/category1303_1.htm T. Nice camera, a little cheaper here: http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/nikon-d5200-dslr-camera-18-55-55-200-vr-kit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 D5200 is just the newer version of the D5100. I would get as good as you can afford. Kogan is cheaper because it's grey. So it depends on whether you want an Australia warranty or not. I buy from Camera Pro. http://www.camerapro.com.au/nikon-d3200-black-body-only-australian-stock-strictly-limited-time.html http://www.camerapro.com.au/nikon-d5200-black-body-only-digital-slr-camera-australian-stock.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle Mum Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks guys so much for the replies!....wow that is so much cheaper Huga. Camera House is sending out a letter to say my camera was not economical to be repaired......I wonder if I will have to purchase with them?, since insurance job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackC Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 If the claim is through your insurance company then what will probably happen is, they will ask you to prove the cost of the item (recipe from camera house if you bought it from there) then they will pay you the difference of that amount minus your excess, its unlikely they will physically replace the item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I think it depends on the insurance company. We have had a situation where we were basically given a store credit to go and use, and it didn't have to be for the same item. On another occasion we were just sent a cheque to do with as we pleased and no proof of replacement was required. Like Huga said - get the best you can afford. And if you have other Nikon equipment then I would stick with that. Unless of course you had been considering changing brands in which case it would be a good time to do it. I have recently purchased a lens from this place http://www.camerastore.com.au/digital-slr-cameras/nikon-d/nikon-d5200-body-only-black.html They are an online arm of an Adelaide based camera store (Diamonds) but much cheaper than the store. Full Australian warranties. The service was brilliant, the lens had been on back order so they called me when it came in to confirm everything and check if I wanted it delivered anywhere else eg work. It was 4:30pm when I was able to call them back and they managed to get it to a courier that afternoon to be delivered before lunchtime the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle Mum Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 So angry & Commonwealth Bank insurance....... I rang today as typically I had heard nothing about the processing of my claim. I provided a quote. Was put on hold for 15mins whislt she rang her supplier. Tells me that my camera is no longer available.....yep, know that...idot! and that the equivalent to mine is on sale this week!!....for $499. she says laughing!!! Guess what my excess is......$500. So they will not proceed with my claim. I complained that they have had this for nearly a month.....but that got me no where!!! :mad Sorry...........needed to vent. Now I am back to square one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whippytails Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Thats crap about the insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilymarston Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I bought an EOS 60D not long ago. A newer model has come out, meaning the 60D is quite cheap at the moment. I got mine for about $700 from Kogan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheebs Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I know it's not much but I have a D80 for sale if you're interested What a bugger about the insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle Mum Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Thanks for all the advice. I decided to take the plunge and buy online!!! I bought Nikon d3200 with 2 lens and it was half the retail of a camera with only a single lens in a retail store!! It's great. I feel better with a camera again! Forgot to add....I bought it from kogan Edited November 15, 2013 by Poodle Mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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