Buying a new digital camera (Buying Advice)
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 Jan 28 2008, 04:28 PM
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 Regular  Group: Junior Member Posts: 77 Joined: November 2007 From: Heaven of Fashion  |
i'm thinking of getting a digital camera for myself. travel purpose.
perhaps budget around 1500. i considered before sony T series... or Olympus-the one tat having shock proof, water proof, etc... pls advise. |
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Jan 28 2008, 07:26 PM
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 Newbie Group: Junior Member Posts: 42 Joined: October 2004  |
QUOTE(vikingw2k @ Jan 19 2008, 01:16 AM) If you are serious into photography and you don't mind invest more money to get better lens to produce better results in future, get a Canon 350D. If your budget is tight and all you want is just an all rounder camera in between RM1.5k, go for S5 IS.  Hi All, I am looking for a dslr around that range also, prob a d40 or a eos 350d, but i was told that 350d was discontinued, so what will happen to the after sales service after the warranty for a discontinued product from canon? or even other manufacturers? thanks |
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Jan 28 2008, 07:30 PM
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 Sony/Minolta Tauke  Group: Moderator Posts: 14,330 Joined: January 2003 From: Northern Soviet Sarawak  |
QUOTE(gogo2 @ Jan 24 2008, 11:55 AM) e510 is below RM2900. Now maybe reaching RM2700 I guess. A200 kitlens is same as other brand. Ok enough for normal shooting. Not as famous as e510 twin lens. If you buy A200 twin lens at RM2499, it give you 18-70, and 75-300mm. That's a lot of optical zoom. Very wide range. It actually cover everything you ever need. Even e510 lens does not cover that much (but quality of e510 kitlens is better). What I can say, if buy A200 twin lens, it enough to fulfil ur newbie photography for a very long long time. Sony kit lens has good bokeh quality albeit it's not a fast lens. Creamy bokeh with pleasant round OOF highlights |
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Jan 28 2008, 10:49 PM
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 Regular Group: Junior Member Posts: 240 Joined: June 2005 From: Melaka, Seremban & Penang  |
i tot of buying a 2nd hand fujifilm s5600. as im still amateur, i tot i can have a good start to photography. is this camera can produce good image quality? need advice from pro pls.
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Jan 29 2008, 07:10 AM
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 Newbie Group: Junior Member Posts: 19 Joined: August 2007 |
Type of camera/lens/accesories : DLSR
Budget:3K Your Location: KL Preferable brand :Nikon, Lumix, Canon Type of photography u want to do : Landscape, Outdoor, Indoor, Portrait, Modeling (more to advertising purposes) Any specific models in mind? : Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1, Nikon D80, Canon EOS 350D ( I only know this 3 camera. Please recommend others) Any specific features u want? : Not really but more towards dam good quality pictures with any photoshop involve (sound crazy!!! But near good pic. That all) Please recommend me which one is better because previous time i using Canon EOS 350D. I want something more power, not to advance and a not beginner camera. Just slightly between those two.  |
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Jan 29 2008, 08:56 AM
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 Regular Group: Junior Member Posts: 404 Joined: April 2006 From: Shah Alam |
QUOTE(ibrick @ Jan 29 2008, 07:10 AM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : DLSR Budget:3K Your Location: KL Preferable brand :Nikon, Lumix, Canon Type of photography u want to do : Landscape, Outdoor, Indoor, Portrait, Modeling (more to advertising purposes) Any specific models in mind? : Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1, Nikon D80, Canon EOS 350D ( I only know this 3 camera. Please recommend others) Any specific features u want? : Not really but more towards dam good quality pictures with any photoshop involve (sound crazy!!! But near good pic. That all) Please recommend me which one is better because previous time i using Canon EOS 350D. I want something more power, not to advance and a not beginner camera. Just slightly between those two. Canon EOS400D? Should be within your budget. Or maybe wait for EOS450D? |
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Jan 29 2008, 01:24 PM
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Newbie Group: Junior Member Posts: 19 Joined: August 2007 |
QUOTE(hornetEJ @ Jan 29 2008, 08:56 AM) Canon EOS400D? Should be within your budget. Or maybe wait for EOS450D? THx man!  |
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Jan 29 2008, 02:41 PM
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 Newbie Group: New Member Posts: 3 Joined: December 2007 |
Type of camera/lens/accesories : point&shoot
Budget: rm1000 Your Location: Preferable brand : canon or sony Type of photography u want to do : casual Any specific models in mind? : ixus 70 dsc w80 w90 Any specific features u want? : nice photos both in bright n low light with flash off This post has been edited by kiachan: Jan 29 2008, 02:56 PM |
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Jan 29 2008, 03:09 PM
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 Chinesegogo Group: Senior Member Posts: 5,938 Joined: January 2003 From: Penang |
QUOTE(kiachan @ Jan 29 2008, 02:41 PM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : point&shoot Budget: rm1000 Your Location: Preferable brand : canon or sony Type of photography u want to do : casual Any specific models in mind? : ixus 70 dsc w80 w90 Any specific features u want? : nice photos both in bright n low light with flash off Canon has been providing best picture quality. So just go with Canon. But in low light, only Fuji can give u best image quality with flash off. Fuji - F20, F50fd or F100fd |
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Jan 29 2008, 05:05 PM
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 Newbie Group: Junior Member Posts: 36 Joined: February 2006 From: IPOH<-->SS15 |
Type of camera/lens/accesories: DSLR
Budget:2k +- Your Location: Subang Preferable brand :Canon, Nikon... others also can consider Type of photography u want to do : more for indoor (event,concert) and some out doors Any specific models in mind? : 350d, 400d, A200 Any specific features u want? : Image Stabilizer would be an extra, but anything that is good enough for beginner will do still a newbie in photography so wanna ask opinions from sifu what is the best package to get around 2k.. dun mind new/used... i'll be using the dslr more for indoor events.. should i get a 400d with kit lens or spend it on a 350d body with a better lens? any advice would be great! thx in advance  is a100 with kit lens n 2gb @rm1400 a good buy? This post has been edited by Kennyv: Jan 29 2008, 06:57 PM |
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Jan 29 2008, 05:35 PM
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 Regular Group: Junior Member Posts: 170 Joined: August 2007 |
Type of camera/lens/accesories : Upgrade from Point & Shoot Camera
Budget: RM2500+ Your Location: Selangor Preferable brand : Sony / Canon / Nikon Type of photography u want to do : Multi purpose Any specific models in mind? : Nikon D40 Any specific features u want? : Great for newbies for upgrade from Point & Shoot |
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Jan 31 2008, 03:09 PM
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You'll Never Walk Alone Group: Senior Member Posts: 844 Joined: August 2005 From: Anfield>>>Stanley Park |
Type of camera/lens/accesories : compact digital camera
Budget:RM1200 Your Location: KL Preferable brand : PANASONIC Type of photography u want to do : point & shoot Any specific models in mind? : panasonic fx-33 / pentax optio a30 Any specific features u want? : good picture quality for night shoot / image stabilizer /optical zoom |
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Feb 2 2008, 02:31 AM
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 Lonely Maharajah Group: Senior Member Posts: 3,962 Joined: February 2005 |
Type of camera/lens/accesories : point and shoot camera
Budget:RM600-700 Your Location: KL Preferable brand : no budget to be preferable. anything goes Type of photography u want to do : point & shoot Any specific models in mind? : best bang for point n shoot in that price range Any specific features u want? : best quality for the price? anyone can help me?looking for one urgently on a strict budget. |
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Feb 2 2008, 06:50 PM
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 Wireless Bliss 802.16m Group: Senior Member Posts: 2,010 Joined: September 2006 From: Mummy |
Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget: 2-3K Your Location: Shah Alam Preferable brand : None Type of photography u want to do : Scenery, Indoor, Portrait Any specific models in mind? : Olympus E-510, Sony A-200 Twin Kit, others (please suggest) Any specific features u want? : IS, Auto Focus, Low noise in high ISO, wide angle Had a Canon 850 IS, love its wide angle and auto focus. Lost it while traveling.  Now thinking to upgrade to DSLR but have no idea on the settings and such as I only used Auto and Preset Scenes to take pictures. As I'm posting this, I'm reading on how to properly use DSLR. Thanks.  Edit: International Warranty would be appreciated This post has been edited by bysquashy: Feb 2 2008, 06:54 PM |
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 Feb 2 2008, 09:13 PM
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Regular Group: Junior Member Posts: 241 Joined: January 2003 |
Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget: 2-3K Your Location: KL Preferable brand : Canon, Nikon, Pentax Type of photography u want to do : landscape, macro, portrait, travel picture Any specific models in mind? : 1. Second hand canon 400D pair with good lens. 2. Second hand canon 30D pair with cheap lens. 3. Second hand Pentax K10D body with good lens. 4. New sony A200 + twin kit lens Any specific features u want? : Good performance, worth to get Own a Olympus C720Uz camera and normally will use creative mode in taking picture. Please suggest what should i buy or you guys got any good suggestion please tell me. Thank you This post has been edited by ckseng: Feb 4 2008, 08:44 AM |
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Feb 4 2008, 11:55 AM
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Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget: 1k+ Your Location: KL Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon Type of photography u want to do : objects, portrait, mostly indoor Any specific models in mind? : D40? Any specific features u want? : low noise I do prefer to take nikon cuz my bro is using Nikon D40 so we can share our lens I heard that canon doing better in dark environment |
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Feb 4 2008, 04:10 PM
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 Regular Group: Junior Member Posts: 391 Joined: January 2003 From: FantasyLand |
Type of camera/lens/accesories : Film
Budget: <RM200 Your Location: Kajang Preferable brand : kodak? Type of photography u want to do : Point and Shoot Any specific models in mind? : - Any specific features u want? : Zoom lens, got 28mm |
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Feb 4 2008, 06:34 PM
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Sony/Minolta Tauke Group: Moderator Posts: 14,330 Joined: January 2003 From: Northern Soviet Sarawak |
QUOTE(mv2squall_sx @ Feb 4 2008, 11:55 AM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR Budget: 1k+ Your Location: KL Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon Type of photography u want to do : objects, portrait, mostly indoor Any specific models in mind? : D40? Any specific features u want? : low noise I do prefer to take nikon cuz my bro is using Nikon D40 so we can share our lens I heard that canon doing better in dark environment since your bro is also using Nikon, probably you would want a different Nikon I suggest a 2nd hand D50 or D70/D70s. |
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Feb 4 2008, 08:16 PM
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 -▀ O'rly? ▀- Group: Senior Member Posts: 622 Joined: December 2006 From: Theplacewithnoname |
-wrong posting-
This post has been edited by themanwithnoname: Feb 4 2008, 08:44 PM |
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Feb 5 2008, 01:43 AM
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 LYN T-Zone'z Guardian Group: Moderator Posts: 5,561 Joined: June 2005 From: KL(Wangsa Maju) , Seremban 2  |
QUOTE(mv2squall_sx @ Feb 4 2008, 11:55 AM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR Budget: 1k+ Your Location: KL Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon Type of photography u want to do : objects, portrait, mostly indoor Any specific models in mind? : D40? Any specific features u want? : low noise I do prefer to take nikon cuz my bro is using Nikon D40 so we can share our lens I heard that canon doing better in dark environment If your main priority is low noise, get 350D instead of D40. Canon's noise control is very good. Get a Canon 50mm f1.8 for a cheap affordable lens that can perform in dark. On top of that, you don't need to manual focus it miserably like what D40 users always do. and Yea, sharing is good, however sharing something crappy is not good. You've seen all the limitations on your bro's D40, why not give a try on Canon 350D instead of getting the same thing again? |
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