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**KCFoggin** · Wednesday 19th February 2003, 00:04

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.

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 · Wednesday 19th February 2003, 00:14

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?

**KCFoggin** · Wednesday 19th February 2003, 01:33

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 sheet

Nikon_Boy · Wednesday 19th February 2003, 02:01

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.

**KCFoggin** · Wednesday 19th February 2003, 02:57

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

Andrew · Wednesday 19th February 2003, 18:57

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?

**KCFoggin** · Wednesday 19th February 2003, 23:44

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*** · Thursday 20th February 2003, 02:52

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

Andy

**KCFoggin** · Friday 21st February 2003, 00:38

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

Andrew · Friday 21st February 2003, 00:45

KCFoggin, helping eachother out we'll soon upstage that lot!

**KCFoggin** · Friday 21st February 2003, 01:34

Sounds like a plan to me Andrew

Wednesday 19th February 2003, 00:04	#1
KCFoggin Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Myrtle Beach SC "Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places" Posts: 46,403 My location	I'm almost there 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. 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. __________________ KC a/k/a common KC If I can't be a good example then I'll just have to be a horrible warning
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Wednesday 19th February 2003, 00:14	#2
Reader Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Coventry Posts: 5,164	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? __________________ Visit my web site. http://www.coventrybirder.co.uk/

Wednesday 19th February 2003, 01:33	#3
KCFoggin Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Myrtle Beach SC "Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places" Posts: 46,403 My location	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 sheet __________________ KC a/k/a common KC If I can't be a good example then I'll just have to be a horrible warning
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Wednesday 19th February 2003, 02:57	#5
KCFoggin Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Myrtle Beach SC "Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places" Posts: 46,403 My location	Thanks Nikon_Boy. Now I just have to figure out how to attach it to my scope. __________________ KC a/k/a common KC If I can't be a good example then I'll just have to be a horrible warning
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Wednesday 19th February 2003, 18:57	#6
Andrew wibble wibble Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Devon. UK. Posts: 10,312	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? __________________ Are you listening to the voice that talks in your head while you read this?

Wednesday 19th February 2003, 02:01	#4
Nikon_Boy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: BC Posts: 60	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.

Wednesday 19th February 2003, 23:44	#7
KCFoggin Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Myrtle Beach SC "Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places" Posts: 46,403 My location	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. __________________ KC a/k/a common KC If I can't be a good example then I'll just have to be a horrible warning
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Thursday 20th February 2003, 02:52	#8
*Andy Bright* 2nd in command Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Herts Posts: 6,485 My location	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 Andy __________________ www.Digiscoped.com also, if you're particularly bored, try www.andybright.com - mediocre aviation photography
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Friday 21st February 2003, 00:38	#9
KCFoggin Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Myrtle Beach SC "Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places" Posts: 46,403 My location	Wow Andy, you've just thrown some impressive names out there. Well..... I can dream can't I? __________________ KC a/k/a common KC If I can't be a good example then I'll just have to be a horrible warning
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Friday 21st February 2003, 00:45	#10
Andrew wibble wibble Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Devon. UK. Posts: 10,312	KCFoggin, helping eachother out we'll soon upstage that lot! __________________ Are you listening to the voice that talks in your head while you read this?

Friday 21st February 2003, 01:34	#11
KCFoggin Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Myrtle Beach SC "Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places" Posts: 46,403 My location	Sounds like a plan to me Andrew __________________ KC a/k/a common KC If I can't be a good example then I'll just have to be a horrible warning
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