So, I recently ordered a Nikon D80 from DigiCombos.com, a Brooklyn-based camera store (yes, we were wary of buying from there), and everything arrived intact and perfect, and very fast, too! We had ordered it two days before it arrived. I’m impressed with the company, and before I say anything about the camera I want to state that DigiCombos is a WONDERFUL place to buy a camera and has absolutely INSANE prices. So, this is what we got for about $1400:

- Nikon D80 (body)
- 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor
- 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Zoom Nikkor (not as important as 18-70mm lens)
- Wide angle + macro attachment (macro!)
- Three lens filters
- Addon flash piece
- 1GB SD card (will replace soon with another 4GB)
- Tripod
- Mini tabletop tripod
- Hard carrying case
- Soft carrying case

Now, if I had just bought the camera body and the 18-70mm lens, that would have cost $1250 at B&H Photo, and then I’d still have to buy a case and such! So I’m really happy with the decision, and even more with the camera. So, for some test-shoot photos, have a look inside! (Yes, I am FINALLY also adding photos to the Freedom of the Seas post.)

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