Jeroen Wenting
(K=24628) - Comment Date 10/21/2007
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1) the kitlens that comes with the D80 isn't bad. I can never remember which of the two you mention it is though :)
2) most likely it won't work, and if it does only on one setting: full blast. Get an SB600 or better yet SB800. They're the best flashes out there, more than worth the money if you're serious about flash photography. Flashes from other brands may work (if they're very new, 2006 models or newer) but I'd not take the risk.
3) Don't buy in the US. The import duties, tax, and shipping fees (also taxed) will ruin the price difference. And if you need warranty you'll need to send it back to the US to get service.
Even worse, Nikon Europe most likely won't even repair or service the camera if you offer to pay for it, they simply won't touch anything that's not imported by them (unless you're bringing in for example a US camera as a US citizen on vacation in Europe).
The price difference with the US is maybe 40% at this moment in time.
The taxes and import fees you need to pay will cost you 3/4 of that (roughly).
That leaves a 10% difference in real price, or on that camera less than €100. Not worth the hassle.
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Matteo Patrignani
(K=543) - Comment Date 10/29/2007
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Thanks for your feedback Jeroen, I'll definitively take advantage of that.
Anyhow, I'm not so sure about the convenience to buy in Europe. I'll be in the US so I won't pay any delivery or other...
Regards,
Matteo
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Jeroen Wenting
(K=24628) - Comment Date 10/29/2007
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yes you will.
When you return you're going to have to pay import duties and salestax, or face criminal charges for smuggling and have the camera confiscated (and you won't get it back after the trial).
And don't expect to sneak things past customs, those guys have a nose for it.
So you may save another $100 by not having to pay shipping charges, but the rest of the extra cost remains (plus the hassle and paperwork).
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miguel candela
(K=30) - Comment Date 1/10/2008
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Well, I dont think is good to have lenses with such a big range. They usually dont have great quality and the aperture is pretty high (f/4-6). I would recommend to buy the following; 15-35mm, 35-70mm, and 80-20mm. Also it´s good to have some fix lenses now and then...like a 50mm which are pretty cheap.
That´s my advice, but it also depends how much money you want to spend in your equipment.
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Todd Wedgworth
(K=3019) - Comment Date 1/23/2008
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how would customs know if he bought the camera in the states or not? ive entered many countries with my cameras and customs has never questioned them or me.
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Matteo Patrignani
(K=543) - Comment Date 1/24/2008
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Hi Todd,
nobody can tell you bought your camera in their country once you have thrown away all box or package and you "wear" your equipment naturally 
I did it and had no trouble at all!
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Jeroen Wenting
(K=24628) - Comment Date 1/24/2008
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Customs can tell in many cases.
If you come back from the states into the EU with expensive and new looking equipment people are often asked to hand over proof that the equipment was purchased in the EU.
If you don't have such proof on you, they may decide to confiscate the equipment.
If you don't produce evidence within a very short time thereafter, the equipment is destroyed or auctioned off and you're fined for attempted tax evasion.
Just about the only thing that will please them are receipts and local warranty cards stamped by local stores, though sometimes confirmation from local importers that the serial numbers are from batches sold in the EU will do.
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