i really cannot stand the quality of photo from the normal camera dy after i saw those photo taking by his dslr, any advise for me? wanna buy a dslr for beginner. wat i heard is nikon is better and buying second hand camera is good for beginner.

The prosumer (a consumer who knows more than the average consumer, but not a pro yet) cameras are a good start, you needn't go right away for a full DSLR.

Prosumer cameras are those that look like a DLSR, has some features of a DSLR, but none of the complexity of a DSLR.

An example of a prosumer camera would be like the Canon Powershot SX10 IS.

But if you really want to start with a DSLR right away, going for the lower end EOS cameras are good, like the 450D. Admittedly, I'm not too familiar with the other brands, so I can only recommend Canon cameras for now.

Maybe someone else can recommend other brands that are in the same range as the ones I described above?

i would like to straight away go for dslr, bcause im still a student, i dont think that i can keep changing my camera. btw, tnx alot for ur advise, appreciate. i will check the 450D out.

DSLR is not a cheap hobby

try the nikon d60...i using it and good for me.

wat u mean is ask me to forget about it n stick with normal camera? T_T

if u can afford...nobody can stop u frm buying SLR..actually good investment for future as u can change the lens for different use and maintain the same body..

i would recommend you to go to any camera shop and test a few entry level cameras such as 1000D from Canon, D60 from Nikon and A300 from Sony. Both are good cameras for beginner. Tested both and pick the one that u feel comfortable with. Those cameras only cost around rm2k IINM. But if u can't resist the temptation it can expand to rm20k in no time

This post has been edited by kapalterbang_737: Sep 25 2009, 02:21 PM

1 more thing is the lens, wat i noe is very expensive, i would like to hav a lens that can really zoom, my budget is below 2k plus lens, izit possible?

yea then go get the those sigma 35mm-200mm

or 70mm-200mm just the problem is because the lens is too long its very hard to carry. You need to carry a big bag.

I usually go out i carry the 35mm to 70mm only.

lens that come with the camera izit? 35mm to 70mm? so that means it is the normal lens?

i suggest u get a camera + kit lens. kit lens is enough for a beginner. alot of things u can explore with it.
then only u can know, what u want, and what u need. what i means is the lens (wide/tele/micro/potrait etc.).
so be patient, u dont need to buy everything in ur first buy, unless u got alot of cash. lol.

hmm... agree with u

learn what u'll lack of from the kitlens. from that u'll get a wishlist

2k just can get standard package with 55mm kit lens. If u like 200mm can consider A230 twin lens kit cost RM24xx.

Else u can try an used DSLR entry level 1st then upgrade to Pro when u are ready.

the nikon 18 -105 vr lens would be ideal for u...price around rm1k..

beginner DSLR usually comes wit 35-55mm kitlens.
If u want anything higher or lower u need buy extra lens sometimes it can cause half of your DSLR or more

So like alot ppl say here buy those come wit kitlens when u think dslr suits u then only upgrade. When u upgrade those lens for same brand can be used as well

From my personal opinion, screw the A230, A330, A380...Those models are jz not worth the money.
I'd rather have an A200 over the A230 to be honest.
Try both out and you're most likely to understand why i made this statement.

A230 sounds good for me, got 2 lens somemore.

Try to find the A300 twin lens kit...Shd be about that price too...