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anyone bought Expo disk in Oz?

Postby ajo43 on Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:41 am

If so can you tell me where. I read that they cost about $150.

This seems a lot more expensive than a pringles lid!

My issue with a pringles lid is that I read that you put in on the lens and point an the light source whereas from what I can gather with an expodisk you point at the scene. Have I got this right? I'd rather point at the scene because pointing at a light source can be harder than it sounds where there are multiple sources (eg sunlight bouncing off a coloured wall and hitting the subject directly).

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Postby birddog114 on Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:55 am

The Expodisc for 67mm is AU$160.00 + S&H
I don't know who's selling them here in Australia, and I don't think anyone doing this. I used to buy 10 for an Education Dept./ Govt. but it'll cost more with GST at the end, approx. AU$200.00 for 67mm and AU$230.00 for 77mm including shipping + GST.
I recommend to buy the 77mm instead of for your future use.
I always point the Expodisc or Pringle lid to the light sources to do preset WB.
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Postby ajo43 on Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:20 pm

Thanks Birddog. I'll have to put this on the birthday prezzie list...
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Postby timbo on Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:38 pm

I boought my 77mm Expodisc from Borge Andersen & Assoc on Willoughby Rd Crows Nest: http://www.borge.com.au/ or 9906 6544. It cost me $170. Worth every cent.
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Postby birddog114 on Mon Jan 31, 2005 2:19 pm

timbo wrote:I boought my 77mm Expodisc from Borge Andersen & Assoc on Willoughby Rd Crows Nest: http://www.borge.com.au/ or 9906 6544. It cost me $170. Worth every cent.


I don't think they sell them anymore, look at their website their Nikon D1x price is AU$11977.90.

I understand why? do you want to know?
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These shops and prices only for Northshore citizen!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby genji on Mon Jan 31, 2005 2:52 pm

WTF!! the prices are outrageous!!!
a D100 with 256 CF card is almost $5000!!!
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Postby Glen on Mon Jan 31, 2005 2:56 pm

Birddy, thats why smart north shore citizens shop in Belmore! :wink:
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Postby timbo on Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:06 pm

I agree their prices are outrageous... but at least they had the Expodisc! :)
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Postby birddog114 on Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:16 pm

timbo wrote:I agree their prices are outrageous... but at least they had the Expodisc! :)


and the Bondi people went there to burn their money! :lol:
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Postby timbo on Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:36 pm

and the Bondi people went there to burn their money!

Not sure quite why you say that, Birddy, as it was unavailable anywhere else...

You said to me at the time you thought it was a reasonable price!
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Postby Glen on Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:39 pm

Timbo, think that comment was more directed at the D1X. They wont be selling many at $12k :wink: Or D100 at $5k
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Postby sirhc55 on Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:42 pm

Timbo I agree with you as the price from KBCamera in the States is $167.94 Aus plus postage plus gst if caught! :o

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Postby birddog114 on Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:43 pm

timbo wrote:
and the Bondi people went there to burn their money!

Not sure quite why you say that, Birddy, as it was unavailable anywhere else...

You said to me at the time you thought it was a reasonable price!


Timbo,
As Glen said, I'm talking to those "good prices" from there website.
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Postby sirhc55 on Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:44 pm

Glen wrote:Timbo, think that comment was more directed at the D1X. They wont be selling many at $12k :wink: Or D100 at $5k


On this one I disagree with you Glen - let’s face it there are always idiots who will pay the price asked and a lot of them live in our area and the likes of Borge and Kayell continue to do business :wink:

Chris PS - I have been one of these idiots in the past :cry:
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Postby timbo on Mon Jan 31, 2005 5:09 pm

PS - I have been one of these idiots in the past

So have I, Chris! An interesting comparison: they quoted me $3,550 (GST inc) for the 70-200VR AF-S. The rep there said I wouldn't get it any cheaper in Sydney...

Belmore's still in Sydney isn't it, Birddy? :wink:
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Postby Glen on Mon Jan 31, 2005 5:29 pm

Timbo, pity he didn't put that in writing with a penalty clause :wink: Even retail at ECS is $3230
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