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<blockquote data-quote="nickt" data-source="post: 168831" data-attributes="member: 4923">I'm not a fan of these kits. The big question is there USA warranty on the camera and two nikon lenses. The rest of the stuff are things you will eventually be unhappy with. The knock-off ML-L3 remote is probably OK, but the knock-off remotes can be found for $5. The memory cards... I'm betting are not retail packaged, so authenticity is in question. The two screw on accessory lenses, a novelty item. I've had my share of cheap tripods, they just aren't steady and will disappoint. Zeikos filters and flash... I predict disappointment especially in bright sun. The bags, ??? they might be ok, I've bought some Chinese bags/cases. I'm not a Nikon snob, I've just bought my share of junk over the years. Card reader, $2 if you order direct from china, but most computers have a reader slot these days.I would build up my own kit over time. Start with the camera and the two kit lenses or consider just the 18-105. My thinking is the 18-105 is more handy for everyday carry than the 18-55 or the 55-200 and when I want zoom, I want more than 200mm.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="nickt, post: 168831, member: 4923"] I'm not a fan of these kits. The big question is there USA warranty on the camera and two nikon lenses. The rest of the stuff are things you will eventually be unhappy with. The knock-off ML-L3 remote is probably OK, but the knock-off remotes can be found for $5. The memory cards... I'm betting are not retail packaged, so authenticity is in question. The two screw on accessory lenses, a novelty item. I've had my share of cheap tripods, they just aren't steady and will disappoint. Zeikos filters and flash... I predict disappointment especially in bright sun. The bags, ??? they might be ok, I've bought some Chinese bags/cases. I'm not a Nikon snob, I've just bought my share of junk over the years. Card reader, $2 if you order direct from china, but most computers have a reader slot these days. I would build up my own kit over time. Start with the camera and the two kit lenses or consider just the 18-105. My thinking is the 18-105 is more handy for everyday carry than the 18-55 or the 55-200 and when I want zoom, I want more than 200mm. [/QUOTE]

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