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bred · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 1574 Location: Scotland

Is a battery included when buying a new camera (I am looking at the D90) "body only"?
From looking at http://www.europe-nikon.com/en_GB/products/product_details.page?sParamValueLbl=Digital%20Cameras&sParam1ValueLbl=SLR&sSubnav2ParamLbl=Consumer&sSubnav3ParamLbl=D90&ParamValue=Digital+Cameras&Subnav1Param=SLR&Subnav2Param=Consumer&Subnav3Param=0&RunQuery=l3&ID=1617 under "included accessories" I would assume it is.
But marketing a "body only" plus a battery at http://www.abc-digital-cameras.co.uk/shop/product.php?xProd=11239&a=cpb for an extra £40 makes me uncertain.
Can someone confirm that it will be included?

tank_bmb · Joined: 04 Apr 2005 Posts: 1790 Location: Cincinnati, OH

I have heard that there are some dealers that are not very good that would not include the battery, thereby baiting you by with advertising a lower price, and making up the difference or more by charging for a battery. And possibly a battery charger if they are really bad.

Thus I think it is a case by case basis.

If the prices seems to good to be true, then it probably is.

All the body only kits from reputable dealers that I have seen include a battery.

bred · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 1574 Location: Scotland

Ok, thanks. I've sent this particular dealer an email to ask.

pjmorley · Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 2971

This is on their website under the specifications tab. You can see it here but you have to read down the page.

Click for link

Also, it is extremely unusual in the UK for kit of this sort to be sold without battery and charger although I understand it is quite common in US.

Body only in the UK means without a kit lens.

Supplied
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
- Quick Charger MH-18a
- Audio/Video Cable EG-D2
- USB Cable UC-E4
- Rubber Eyecup DK-21
- Camera Strap AN-DC1
- Body cap
- Eyepiece Cap DK-5
- Accessory shoe cover BS-1
- LCD Monitor Cover BM-10
- Software Suite CD (ViewNX, Nikon Transfer, Apple QuickTime)

Optional
- Remote Cord MC-DC2
- GPS Unit GP-1
- Photofinishing software Capture NX 2 (upgrade to latest version before using)
- AC Adapter EH-5/EH-5a
- Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D80
- Magnifying Eyepiece DK-21M
- Eyepiece Correction Lens DK-20C
- Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2
- Eyepiece Adapter DK-22
- Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-6
- Semi-soft Case CF-D80
- Wireless Remote Control ML-L3
- Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15
- Camera Control Pro 2 (upgrade to latest version before using)

bred · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 1574 Location: Scotland

Well spotted, ty.