Martin
Birmingham,#2Consumer Suggestion
Thu, August 09, 2007
I have no connection with the company, nor with previous posters. However, I do want to correct a couple of confusions. First, although the Nikon 18-70 and 70-300 are not 'DX' lenses, in other words Nikkor's 'Digital Exclusive' lenses, there is absolutely no reason why they should not be used on a dSLR. They are both older lenses, but lots of people do use them, and both have been offered by Nikon in the past with dSLRs. For example, the 18-70 was the standard kit lens for the D70. Secondly, Tamron is not a "low-end knock-off brand that makes cheap, inferior lenses for Nikons and other cameras", it is a highly respected independent lens manufacturer which, along with Sigma, competes directly with Nikon and other original manufacturers. Without knowing the lenses that you were offered, it is quite possible that the Tamron dSLR specific lenses were a genuine upgrade: although the Nikon 18-70 is quite well respected, the older (non-VR) Nikon 70-300 is considered to be 'soft'. I came to this thread from Nikonians - where we are discussing a DigitalCorp potential sale, and your original comment was referenced. Having looked at DigitalCorp's offering for the D2Xs, I would not personally recommend it, since they are offering obsolete low-end kit lenses for a top of the line professional camera. However, for the sake of clarity on the particular points you made about their 'bait and switch' tactics with lenses, I felt it was important for the sake of other readers to point this out. I agree entirely with your thoughts on the battery, and I am not trying to detract from the validity of your experience. CLICK here to see why Rip-off Report, as a matter of policy, deleted either a phone number, link or e-mail address from this Report.
Yuun
Appleton,#3Author of original report
Fri, June 22, 2007
I'm sorry, "Joseph" - or whoever you might be, perhaps a representative of Digitalcorp even. 1) Wrong. Just wrong. "Most lenses around are for slr not dslr" is factually untrue. There is not one, not a single factory package that comes from Nikon, where the camera body comes with a non-DSLR lens. Period. Maybe you need to do some research. Packaging NON DIGITAL lenses with a DIGITAL camera is absolutely a bait and switch tactic. It is true that caveat emptor holds in this case - it is one's own fault for assuming that a company will be responsible and state clearly that a lens is not digital (auto focus) rather than being ambiguous. That does not, however, eliminate blame for Digitalcorp. 2) Wrong again. There are more scam artists on e-bay than there are grains of sand on a beach. They don't "kick off" companies with disreputable and shady business practices, they make money off of these people. The only time they "kick off" scam artists is when they cause them legal liability. Digitalcorp does a good job of covering their own hides with fast talking, lies, and high pressure sales. In other words, they've skimmed along by not outright breaking the law, only bullying and lying to their customers. This package was absolutely NOT a good deal - the non-D-SLR lenses lowered the value of the package to a point where it's actually cheaper to buy from a *reputable* company at close to MSRP. Do the research, it becomes clear quickly. 3) If anyone feels that my review of this company is biased, all one has to do is look in their feedback ratings on e-bay. Don't take my word for it. It appears largely positive, but looking closer and reading actual reviews, you'll find MANY of their customers were unknowingly duped into paying more for "upgrades" (read: cheaper lenses, 3rd party knock offs like Sigma). I stand by my words. I hope they "scare people away" from doing business with this unprofessional mimicry of a reputable business.
Joseph
Hollywood,#4Consumer Suggestion
Fri, April 27, 2007
i ordered and had no problems, declined on the extra offers and wasnt pushed far. And for refference most lenses around are for slr not dslr so you diddnt do your research i guess. i suggest you call and report the rep to their admin because your experience is like day and night compared to my mine. postings like yours scare people away from good deals and if they were all you say they were ebay would have booted them years ago.
Thomas
Anderson,#5Consumer Comment
Sat, November 25, 2006
I will not give names (some are gone) but all you can do is stop the parade as soon as any upsell is begun. Ditto if you get an email requesting that you call them about your order. There are too many other vendors on the internet to bother with this. Of course, these other vendors often advertise a slightly higher price, but aspirin are not free either.