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Nikon D3300 Digital SLR with 18-55mm Single VR-II Lens Kit $298 After $100 Cashback @ Officeworks

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Nikon D3300 Digital SLR with 18-55mm Single VR-II Lens Kit $298 After $100 Cashback @ Officeworks
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tightarse on 09/11/2015 - 21:44 officeworks.com.au (9519 clicks)
Last edited 12/11/2015 - 01:48 by 2 other users

Well this is embarrassing. Two posts in a row from our old mate theearth. But they're just too good not to post on OzB. So all pride aside, and full credit to the great man. Sale starts Thursday. No idea if it's instore only, or available online in which case delivery should be free.

EDIT: Thanks to the link provided by Firey1989, seems this price is available now with free delivery. Store stock levels should increase Thursday when the catalogue sale officially starts.

full catalogue - product page - date page

Link to Nikon $100 cashback…

Update:

There appears to be issues with their cashback form. They advise the following:

use Other, and the Other and then type in the full name of the store

Officeworks is listed as an authorized seller.

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  • Aplpw on 09/11/2015 - 21:50
    +1

    cheapest SLR ever ?

    • Cordova on 10/11/2015 - 14:14

      I paid $50 for a Nikon D3000 with the 18-55mm VR I kit lens a month or two ago at Big W.
      There was only the one so couldn't post it on OzBargain.

    • dxawt on 10/11/2015 - 18:03
      +2

      Guys I just went to Good Guys in Chadstone and they price matched it!

      • Teal on 11/11/2015 - 19:51

        nice, how many did they have left?

        also could I get a receipt by chance?

        Thanks

  • Jangle on 09/11/2015 - 21:55

    You sure that is $398 BEFORE cashback???

    • hawkers8905 on 10/11/2015 - 06:30
      +2

      Yes

      • tightarse on 10/11/2015 - 06:34

        Thanks for this link! I suppose this means it's available now, rather than Thursday?

        • hawkers8905 on 10/11/2015 - 06:38
          +1

          Looks like it, but they could have just listed it early and Thursday it might be available and suddenly in stock everywhere.

        • tightarse on 10/11/2015 - 06:38

          @Firey1989: Thanks. I've updated the main link & description :)

        • harkoliar on 10/11/2015 - 09:46

          @tightarse:
          Unavailable online..

          Edit that's this morning. Hopefully in two days they will have stock.

        • Galahad123 on 10/11/2015 - 15:45

          @tightarse:

          Hmm for some reason I get not eligile
          Sorry, a reward is not available
          Thank you for entering your NIKKOR purchase details. Unfortunately, your purchase is not eligible for a reward or the redemption period on your purchase has now expired. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your claim: [email protected]

        • Wei on 10/11/2015 - 16:36

          @Galahad123: same … if you purchased it through office work it does not work..

        • unity1 on 10/11/2015 - 17:02

          @Wei: Office Works was on the pull down menu earlier this morning when I submitted my claim.

  • WoodenSpoon on 09/11/2015 - 21:55

    Cheapest ever for the D3300? Got it for ~$390 few months back…

    • Agret on 09/11/2015 - 23:29

      And this is almost $100 cheaper than what you paid after the Cashback. If you don't trust Cashback then yeah it's $8 more expensive but I think many people will get it cheap.

      • WoodenSpoon on 09/11/2015 - 23:45

        I wasn't doubting, it was a question. And I got mine with CashRewards + Nikon Cashback. So yes this is give or take $100 cheaper.

        • Agret on 10/11/2015 - 08:18
          +1

          Sorry misunderstood, the quadruple dots at the end of your message made it sound like you were saying yours was cheaper and this isn't the cheapest ever. Sarcasm hard to judge on the internet sometimes.

  • dasher86 on 09/11/2015 - 21:57
    +3

    these cameras get cheaper and cheaper!
    Looks like ill be picking one up on the weekend.
    I'll have to get something extra to claim the TRS on jan holiday.

    • msmhw on 09/11/2015 - 22:13
      +2

      It's already above $300. You don't really need to buy anything extra to get tax back. The will look into the total price in the rice they don't really care about the cash back so you will get around $38 back

      • dasher86 on 09/11/2015 - 22:15
        +1

        geez completely missed that!

        • msmhw on 09/11/2015 - 22:17

          Sorry about the typo, was trying to fix them and you just replied before I submit it.

    • unity1 on 09/11/2015 - 23:51

      I wouldn't count on stock still being available on the weekend.

    • slamjam on 10/11/2015 - 15:35

      *GST free item… is on the receipt.

  • lawyerz on 09/11/2015 - 22:01
    +9

    Is it just me or was the picture taken with a potato?

    • WoodenSpoon on 09/11/2015 - 22:03

      Must've been taken with a Canon ;)

    • homersyd on 09/11/2015 - 22:27

      it must've been a 0.5 megapixel potato

    • Matt P on 09/11/2015 - 22:35
      +1

      buckscoop is having bandwidth issues. They're trying to host the site off 2 meg a month. As long as the traffic doesn't triple, they're fine.

  • Teal on 09/11/2015 - 22:03

    Thats insane TA, thank for posting

  • Kapinny on 09/11/2015 - 22:06
    +1

    decent body average lens, would recommend anyone purchasing this to get body only or sell the lens and get a prime lens

    • mlburnian on 09/11/2015 - 22:26
      +6

      A prime lens is not going to cut it. This focal range is perfect for a beginner, after a while they will figure out what lenght prime to get based on their preference.

      • Kapinny on 09/11/2015 - 22:29
        +3

        fair enough, but in my experience most "beginners and enthusiasts," will want the bokeh effect that comes with a prime, those more experienced will go full frame and invest in much better glass.

        • blackfalcon53 on 09/11/2015 - 22:44

          What would you recommend?

        • Kapinny on 09/11/2015 - 22:55
          +6

          @blackfalcon53:

          1. Buy this kit because its a great deal, sell the lens that comes with the camera on gumtree (could get around 50-90 bucks) depends how lucky you are
          2. buy a 35mm F1.8 Dx or 50mm depending on your preference. (street photography/ portraiture)
            OR
          3. buy a tamron 17-50mm tamron f2.8 (VC or NoN vc ( you probably wont notice the difference)) (gives the option of zoom and with a fast CONSTANT aperture)

          if you want nature photography and long zoom lenses i wouldnt be sure in giving advice because i've never been into that type of photography, best someone else shed some light on that!

          anything else and you would want to be going fullframe.

        • GeorgeS on 10/11/2015 - 06:53
          +1

          @Kapinny: I have the 5100 with the 1.8 35mm. Excellent combo, your advice is spot on.

        • uzz30 on 10/11/2015 - 09:19
          +1

          @Kapinny:

          Good advise, for sports photography on a budget I'm happy with the D3300 and a Nikon 18-200 VR (Vibration reduction) purchased second hand on eBay.

          The D3300 teamed with a Sandisk Extreme Pro SD card can sustain 5fps shooting speed at full resolution which is pretty impressive for a camera at this price.

          http://www.cameramemoryspeed.com/nikon-d3300/fastest-sd-card…

        • zealmax on 10/11/2015 - 11:10

          You can zoom to 55mm and get real close. Will get nice blurry background. Will work for portraits too, if the subjects head is the size of a small potato.

        • Duff5000 on 10/11/2015 - 11:20

          @Kapinny:

          +1 for option 3.

          i have the 12-40 2.8 pro on my Olympus which is a similar effective focal range to the tamron on the D3300. Personally wouldn't want to be stuck on a fixed focal length. A 50mm 1.8 is nice to have but not as your only focal lenght just for the sake of a little extra light. I have a 50mm 1.4 but rarely use it, the 12-40 2.8 stays on the camera most of the time and a 40-150 occasionally.

    • syousef on 10/11/2015 - 00:57
      +1

      Actually I'm getting some superb shots very slightly stopped down with an 18-55VR (version 1) but it's on a D7100 and I've adjusted the AF fine tuning. My preferred lens is the 18-70DX despite lack of VR but this lens does very nicely too. If your style is to shoot with a bit more DoF, you don't necessarily have to upgrade. One guy on DPreview was using a D40 and kit lens 3 or 4 years back when everyone else was using D5100 and D7000 and he was selling fine art prints.

      • DeWalt on 10/11/2015 - 06:52
        +8

        I've always enjoyed Ken Rockwell's reviews. He differs from DP review as he just comments on what he thinks you'll need and how well it works. His quotes for the D3300 that sum it up are:

        http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d3300.htm

        "The D3300 is for people who want great pictures. More expensive cameras are for people who want fancier cameras."
        And
        "when my normal friends ask what camera to get, it's always this inexpensive D3300. The only reason I often shoot a fancier camera is that I have to go into menus to set the advanced features of the D3300, while my bigger cameras usually have dedicated knobs … most people don't even know what these adjustments do…"

        Ken also said its the lightest (462g with battery and sim) and best battery life (700 photos vs usual 500-600). Ken suggests lenses and flashes for all cameras he reviews.

        Ken seems to suggest the lens of the US model is perfectly fine,
        "The included 18-55mm VR II is probably all you need for everything. If you're new to photography, the strongest advice I can give you from 45 years of experience is that it's far more important to learn how to use what you've got, instead of confusing the issue by buying more lenses, as you're starting out."

        This review is a highly recommended read. His web site is filled with practical advice. He's definitely someone worth sending a small donation to as he does a great job and has been around for years :)

        • syousef on 10/11/2015 - 07:35
          +4

          Ken's advice is a mix of good and awful and as such are dangerous to a new photographer because it takes experience to know whether you're being taught a gem or learning a bad habit. His advice of shooting hyper-saturated JPGs on lower than best quality and resolution for example is ridiculous - you are throwing away a lot of potential for the photo you are taking if you are doing that. And later on you'll realize that natural colours can be as powerful a tool as punchy unrealistic ones. I've also seen Ken review lenses which he admits some way into the review he's never held is his hand. Not only do I disagree that you should donate money to this man. I think you should double and triple check everything you learn on his site makes sense and get other points of view.

          I would in now way agree that the 18-55 VRII is probably all you need for everything. There are definitely reasons to buy other lenses. What I don't agree with is that it's a terrible lens. You can definitely get good pictures out of it if you use it within it's limitations provided you don't have a defective copy, especially if you have a body that will let you fine tune (which I'm afraid rules out all the low end bodies like the D3300). However if you need to shoot sports, or your kids running around fast, or low light, or wide angle, or macro the lens will be severely limiting or won't do the job at all. Someone newly getting serious doesn't need to go out and spend money on other lenses unless they have a good understanding of why their kit lens won't do the job.

        • Cyberacc on 10/11/2015 - 08:13
          +3

          You take any notice of Ken Rockwell? Have you not seen the video of him at the B&H Photo Video Superstore (see Youtube)? I'd never give his opinions any credence whatsoever.
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwBrC3goWwg

        • zealmax on 10/11/2015 - 11:39

          AF system is the only downer for this camera. Only 1 cross type. OK if you only use the middle focus point, or you are shooting still subjects. Not so good for taking photos of active kids. Going to buy this to replace my aging Nex 3. The 18-55mm VR lens is one of the most fun lenses to have. Can take quite a beating.

        • oz-dave on 10/11/2015 - 13:52
          +2

          I've always enjoyed Ken Rockwell's reviews.

          I've always enjoyed Ken Rockwell's reviews too; they are always good for a laugh…

          The following are all from one of his recent reviews;

          • "Face recognition works great in all focus modes, but only if you turn it on" - Ken Rockwell

          • "The only real difference between APS-C and full-frame cameras is that full-frame lenses are much bigger and heavier, and that APS-C has more depth of field and full-frame has less." - Ken Rockwell

          • "Most people are hobbyists and won't notice the subtle things I do" - Ken Rockwell

          • When discussing higher ISO settings, Ken says : "Therefore, shooting at lower resolutions like 11MP doesn't lose any resolution (since 42MP doesn't show anything more), and the lower settings save file space."

          • When discussing a $4,000+, 42MP camera Ken bemoans the fact that "11MP is the lowest resolution setting. I usually prefer to shoot at around 6 MP", because that's what people spending that sort of money on an ultra high mega-pixel camera would have purchased it for, right ?!?

          I guess I am doing photography wrong, because I dare to shoot at greater than 6MP even for portraits, I sometimes shoot RAW (he ONLY shoots JPEG), I don't always use "P" or "Professional" mode and Auto ISO. And I still don't know which Ken to trust because he will often praise a certain camera, saying it is all you will ever need in his review of the product, and then turn around and call the same camera junk in another post.

          I think Ken Rockwell sums things up best on his own website when he says "This website is my way of giving back to our community. It is a work of fiction, entirely the product of my own imagination."

        • syousef on 10/11/2015 - 14:07
          +3

          @Cyberacc:

          If nothing Ken said made any sense he wouldn't be so dangerous. The trouble is some of what he says makes perfect sense and new photogs get hooked, taking onboard his other really REALLY bad advice. Enough to ruin a photographer, or delay their learning and development by quite a bit.

        • syousef on 10/11/2015 - 14:10

          @zealmax:

          Tell me about it! A friend of mine brought me a "dead" 18-55VR to take a look at. He had dropped it such that there was a massive dent on the inner rim at the front of the lens - not the outside, the plastic with "Nikon" label and lens specs on it. He's lucky the glass didn't break. Anyway it wasn't focusing - motor was jammed. I took it off the camera, wiggled and giggled the thing and it came back from the dead. Wish I was able to do that with my 70-300VR when it's motor died…difference is it wasn't jammed, it was dead.

  • awaiko on 09/11/2015 - 22:27

    Crazy price!

  • TrailerTrash on 09/11/2015 - 22:27

    Thanks TA - will look into it!

  • Kamsi on 09/11/2015 - 22:32

    Cheers TA

  • FutureTech on 09/11/2015 - 22:33
    +1

    I wonder whether splitting the $398 in 4 transactions using paywave by my mebank card for the 5% cashback would get me into trouble.

    • CVonC on 09/11/2015 - 22:35

      mebank no, ING maybe

  • CVonC on 09/11/2015 - 22:33

    which catalogue is this? can't even find the product page on the website.. didn't even know they stocked SLRs are OW :S

    • TrailerTrash on 09/11/2015 - 22:35

      yeah can't find it online.. will have to check on Thursday or head down in store.

  • rockpeblar on 09/11/2015 - 22:35

    Looking for a deal on a D7200, anyone aware of a deal <$1k?

    • tekisei on 09/11/2015 - 23:25
      +2

      Closest would be $1,068.85 from what I've seen; its hard to check at the moment since some stores quote with cashback and some don't.

      http://www.ryda.com.au/nikon-d7200-dslr-camera-body-only

      These guys also stock older refurb models which are pretty good value sometimes (I got a refurb D7k for $600 at the beginning of the year).

  • Ghogger on 09/11/2015 - 22:51

    Awesome price for a very good entry level camera! I have the same one, better to upgrade the lens though

  • unity1 on 09/11/2015 - 22:57
    +2

    Price match at Harvey Norman for a possible extra $30 or $50 saving through Amex rebate

  • Astro551 on 09/11/2015 - 23:55

    Is it just me or can't find this product online

    • hawkers8905 on 10/11/2015 - 06:28
      +1

      It's here

      However, product is unavailable to purchase online and when checking availability in stores it says "Limited - please call"

  • Windows7forever on 10/11/2015 - 06:17

    Tempting!

  • hawkers8905 on 10/11/2015 - 06:33

    Unavailable to purchase online and all stores I have checked say "Limited - please call"

    Good luck if you can find one

    • TrailerTrash on 10/11/2015 - 07:17
      +1

      Just called my local in Highett, Vic and they have none on stock. Apparently it's flagged as a clearance item which means not much stock in any stores - will try a few others.

      • Ametric on 10/11/2015 - 09:51

        thanks for the info, Highett is the closest one to me as well…

  • Cheep Cheap on 10/11/2015 - 06:48

    Was able to pay for it online delivery to Brisbane.

    • tightarse on 10/11/2015 - 06:49

      Nice work! Thanks for confirming :)

      • hawkers8905 on 10/11/2015 - 07:26
        +1

        It seems to exclude VIC if you have a VIC store set as your store. Change it to another store in another state and you can buy online. Just enter a VIC address if that is where you live.

        • jollster101 on 10/11/2015 - 07:57

          Tried that with Hobart store and it still shows as unavailable for online purchase.

          So I am off to Hobart…..who can find me an OzB on a flight from Melbourne, or maybe on the Spirit of Tasmania.

          Its worth the spend to have the kudos of saying I have snared a deal.

        • hawkers8905 on 10/11/2015 - 07:59

          @jollster101: Put in postcode 2000, 4000 or 6000 and then add to cart. Then put in your delivery address. Must be unavailable online in VIC and TAS then.

        • jollster101 on 10/11/2015 - 08:15

          @Firey1989: Thanks, I tried multiple locations and they say they had stock, get all the way to purchasing and then get hit with an item unavailable.

          This time it looks like its just not meant to be.

        • TrailerTrash on 10/11/2015 - 08:23

          @Firey1989: hmm.. Tried that. Shopping cart gets to final stage but then "removes" from my cart due to no stock available..

        • hawkers8905 on 10/11/2015 - 08:39
          +1

          @om78:

          Bugger! Can't say we didn't try hey. I never got to the final payment stage as I have a DSLR already so was just trying for the fellow OzB's. I stopped once I got to the address part.

      • Galahad123 on 10/11/2015 - 15:23

        I get
        Home >
        Claim Reward >
        Ineligible

        Sorry, a reward is not available

        Thank you for entering your NIKKOR purchase details. Unfortunately, your purchase is not eligible for a reward or the redemption period on your purchase has now expired. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your claim: [email protected]

    • madpig83 on 10/11/2015 - 09:07

      Confirming the same. Successfully ordered on mobile 10min ago. Same day delivery to Brisbane CBD.
      Thanks TA!

  • jva on 10/11/2015 - 07:24

    Bought one online, free shipping same-day delivery. Bought as a toy. Love my Sony A7ii.

    Thanks TA.

  • Vague on 10/11/2015 - 07:52

    Thanks! I've been in the market for a camera! Just in time for my Christmas Japan trip!

    • jollster101 on 10/11/2015 - 07:54

      If you can find one anywhere…….

      • tightarse on 10/11/2015 - 08:26

        Sale officially starts Thursday. I'm guessing there will be plenty of stock then?

        • jva on 10/11/2015 - 08:28

          Still have plenty stock online now.

        • jollster101 on 10/11/2015 - 08:29

          Hmmm ok, well lets hope so. Reading through some of the other posts I thought I saw someone say it was a runout model and so maybe not available in many places but was available now.

          Cheep Cheap and jva seem to have been able to buy one looking at their posts so confusion reigns.

        • jollster101 on 10/11/2015 - 08:32

          @jva: Well if you can buy one then let me know and I will buy it off you. All the efforts, stores and permeations I have tried so far have all been unsuccessful.

        • uniqualz on 10/11/2015 - 12:25

          @jollster101: Try a *permutation, let us know how that goes..

        • dlovep on 10/11/2015 - 19:49

          @jollster101: Me too, reserved one by phone call was told need to pickup within 24 hours, went there after work got told by the manager the reservation was incorrect, or if I am happy to take the manager special price of $800.

  • lomie on 10/11/2015 - 08:06

    By changing the store locations on the OW website, I get the following:
    Not available Keswick, Gilles Plains, Elizabeth - SA.
    Available Braddon, Fyshwick, Belconnen - ACT

    • jva on 10/11/2015 - 08:27

      Buy that online, get same day delivery.

  • ankor on 10/11/2015 - 08:15

    Great deal for a ridiculously sh_t hot sensor.

  • Ricey79 on 10/11/2015 - 08:29

    How can I get the $100 cash back? On the Nikon site it says $50 cash back for this model

    Anyone any experience with this camera?

    • tightarse on 10/11/2015 - 08:34

      I put the D3300 into the cashback link with a purchase date & store and got this…

      • uzz30 on 10/11/2015 - 09:23

        When I purchased mine last year the Nikon cashback was quick and hassle free, much better than some others I've encountered.

  • OfferScooperHQ on 10/11/2015 - 08:34

    Thanks OP. Bought it online. Now how can I do cash back? It is asking for store?

    • FutureTech on 10/11/2015 - 08:35

      Yeah it confuses me as well.. I'm gonna pick up from Greenacre officework but it's not on the list

    • FutureTech on 10/11/2015 - 09:30

      Just called them. Told to put other in both store and location and manually input the info on next step

      • OfferScooperHQ on 10/11/2015 - 09:51
        +1

        Thanks. You can not do it till I have the camera in my hand. It requires serial number.

  • squaredonut on 10/11/2015 - 08:49

    "Sorry, some of the items in your shopping cart are out of stock. Please remove highlighted items and proceed."

    Wtf?

    I can keep going through until I checkout this pops up

    • kokoboko on 10/11/2015 - 08:50

      same for me..

    • tightarse on 10/11/2015 - 08:52

      Sale starts Thursday.

      • squaredonut on 10/11/2015 - 08:53

        Hmm how come some people have been able to buy it in this thread, odd. :(

        • jollster101 on 10/11/2015 - 08:53

          Assuming they have I suppose.

        • tightarse on 10/11/2015 - 08:54

          Ye, no idea. I know the link only went live this morning, which is when I added it to the post. Maybe OW didn't expect anyone to find it before Thursday and they've stopped it working before then? Who knows :)

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