Advanced - Buying a Camera




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Summary: <p>Advanced - Buying a Camera</p> <p><br></p> <p>A: Hello, ma'am, can I help you find something? </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>B: Yes, actually I'm looking to buy a camera. </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>A: We've got a wide selection do you know if you'd like a point-and-shoot, or something a little fancier? Are you shopping for yourself or for someone else? </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>B: Actually I'm buying a camera for my husband. </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>A: Ah, well then I'd recommend a nice entry-level digital SLR. </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>B: Yeah? Can I take a look at the SLRs you carry? </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>A: Sure thing, follow me. This here is the....</p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>B: The Canon Eos. Yeah it's ok, but I'm looking for something that performs better in low light, has a better display panel, and longer battery life. </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>A: Oh, ah, um the Nikon D60 is a nice option. </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>B: Yeah, but what kit lens does this camera come with? I don't want some bulky telephoto lens. </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>A: Oh, well this one has the, uh. </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>B: Looks to me like an 18-55mm lens. Pretty standard, that will do. Not like my husband will be stalking celebrities or anything! </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>A: So, ahem, can I interest you in any acc...</p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>B: Accessories? Do you carry polarizing filters? </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>A: Polarizing filter um we should! I'm sorry, ma'am. Looks like we're sold out. </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>B: No you're not! There are some right here! </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>A: Oh, well, would you look at that! Po-la-ri-zing filters. </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>B: Thanks for your help, Ralph! </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>A: No problem, ma'am. </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p>