Cameras

[smurf]

Thanks mummythreestreams!


But but but, does e battery lasts? Coz I dun think a DSLR or a normal camera has very lasting battery right? :?

[verykiasu2010]

Battery Life :


For DSLR, it is proprietary lithium battery, usually one full charge will last at least 500 shots to 1000 shots

On my recent 3 weeks holiday, I only recharged it once and I took more than 2000 shots for the Nikon 5000

For point & shoot camera, best is to go for those using AA size battery - take the Energiser Lithion battery that cost about $6.5 each…it will last at least 650 shots for two. Those point & shoot camera that comes with proprietary battery with their funny shapes and sizes will cause you much grieve because it gets out of date pretty soon and the battery life is short. after a while the battery is dead, cannot be recharged, need to buy new ones - costing at least $50 each…and after that - obsolete, can’t be bought, or buy after-market one at close the price of the camera…forget it…I have a few point & shoot digital camera in the drawers - dead - due to battery no longer affordable to use. lesson learnt : buy those using AA batteries

[smurf]

Is it better to buy from amazon.com, I noticed that the price is lower than brick and mortar shop. :?

[thebusybee]

smurf:

Is it better to buy from amazon.com, I noticed that the price is lower than brick and mortar shop. :?

Right!

DH just ordered the powershot fr Amazon for us179, while in s'pore selling S$399. After shipping cost & no local free gifts (e.g. comex selling with 8gb card & batt charger), still enjoy a savings of S$100.

[smurf]

U mean it doesn't come with charger? Then how to charge battery?? :?

[thebusybee]

smurf:

U mean it doesn't come with charger? Then how to charge battery?? :?

It's using regular AA batts, the battery charger pack (rechargeable batts n charger are free gifts offered by some venders here)

[smurf]

Oh ya, blur me, powershot usually uses AA batteries. :oops:

[tree nymph]

Is there any difference between a China made camera and a Japan made camera? The Japanese made ones are usually higher in price.

[Brainkid]

Hello everyone,


I can't hide my excitement. I have just bought the Nikon 3100 after all your great comments and some search and reading done on website.
I have not gotten the camera yet but it is on its way.

Nikon is currently having a promotion for this-> $780 (exclude GST), comes with 8GB SDcard, tripod, cleansing kit and PU bag. I am getting from Sim Lim as Cathay is priced at $888 (much higher).

Special thanks to verykiasu2010, jtoh, mrs wongtuition, eagle ladybird , orange girl and the rest who put forth your value comments. :grphug:

Be prepared my next post question will be how to start using a DSLR for nuts like me.. :lol:

[Happy Mama]

Brainkid:

Hello everyone,


I can't hide my excitement. I have just bought the Nikon 3100 after all your great comments and some search and reading done on website.
I have not gotten the camera yet but it is on its way.

Nikon is currently having a promotion for this-> $780 (exclude GST), comes with 8GB SDcard, tripod, cleansing kit and PU bag. I am getting from Sim Lim as Cathay is priced at $888 (much higher).

Special thanks to verykiasu2010, jtoh, mrs wongtuition, eagle ladybird , orange girl and the rest who put forth your value comments. :grphug:

Be prepared my next post question will be how to start using a DSLR for nuts like me.. :lol:

:congrats: Have fun with your DSLR! By the way, that was a very good deal!