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KC Foggin

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• Feb 18, 2003

• #1

Today I put the winning bid on a Nikon coolpix 990. Now I suppose I will just stare at it for a few weeks when it finally arrives. B My disposition leans toward the side of never reading a manual and learning things the hard way. This time, I vow to do some reading first.

 

Reader

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• Feb 18, 2003

• #2

I'm with you KC. I can't read a manual to save my life. I try but once out in the field I am back to square one.

I bought my 990 just before Xmas. How much did you manage to get yours for?

 

KC Foggin

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• Feb 19, 2003

• #3

Hi John. I paid 425 plus 35 s&H as it is coming from Canada.

I don't know whether it is because I am reading contracts and briefs all day or what but it takes me forever to finally open a manual that comes with something I buy. When I finally do you will hear me say "oh, that's why it did that or oh, that's what that little icon means"
I honest think I bought this camera cause it comes with a cheat sheet3

 

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Nikon_Boy

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• Feb 19, 2003

• #4

KC,

I am with you. I would rather rather play than read!


Btw. Good buy. It is a good camera and will serve you well in Birding.

 

KC Foggin

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• Feb 19, 2003

• #5

Thanks Nikon_Boy. Now I just have to figure out how to attach it to my scope.

 

Andrew

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• Feb 19, 2003

• #6

KCFoggin,

I am looking at a Nikon 990 this weekend, so if I get it we could help each other along and start a 990 learner's club thread on this forum sharing new innovations we have stumbled across?

 

KC Foggin

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• Feb 19, 2003

• #7

I think that is a great idea Andrew. I sent off my cashiers check today and sent it international express so hopefully I will have it in about ten days. Can't wait either.

 

Andy Bright

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• Feb 20, 2003

• #8

Good for you K.C..... You'll probably spend a week or two complaining about it's menus and things after using the Oly... but I really think it's the best camera to start digiscoping with.
The very best digiscopers stick to their 990's ... Laurence Poh, Ooi Beng Yean and Ann Cook to name just three.
I know you'll let me know as soon as you receive it :t:
Andy

 

KC Foggin

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• Feb 20, 2003

• #9

Wow Andy, you've just thrown some impressive names out there. Well..... I can dream can't I?

 

Andrew

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• Feb 20, 2003

• #10

KCFoggin, helping eachother out we'll soon upstage that lot! :t:

 

KC Foggin

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• Feb 21, 2003

• #11

Sounds like a plan to me Andrew