AlphaBeta: Eh, Pentax makes very feature-ful bodies with very desirable compact pancake lenses! Their K7 is an APS-C wonder. Go try one, seriously.

try to find a second hand one???i bet when 500/550 is here..u gonna see alot ppl selling their 300...

too bad the price is exp in singapore..actually there r alot ppl selling a300~a700 due to upgrades...

but don u think their grip is too 'short' in front?(not small) i tried k100d or k1000...forgot..been using tht in my optional photography course.

The K7 has a redesigned grip. That said, if you ever look through the menus you'll be convinced!

guys! i wan to ask if the 1st layer of glass of a lens can be changed to a new r? i donno y i saw some dots on the lens which cant be removed T.T tolong~

under heavy rain, how u goin to do it? even with ur body is water-proof, i wonder how r u goin to handle the front lens covered with water...

This post has been edited by countdracula: Oct 11 2009, 02:17 AM

Yes! that's my intention now. currently 1 seller is selling the a300 for 1500 std box pkg with hoya cpl filter, no bag.
is it a good buy?

oh...yea juz did some google..found this..

K100d...short grip..haha..hate it


and k7..better grip.longer..

mind you, a lot of concept of photography is forgotten, due to they love comfort.

yes, A330 not as comfortable(handling or feel) IF u are picky, i find it just nice.

but to let u be clear.
1. ISO on A330 is better then A300. output is important
2. A330 new shutter design helps SSS to preform better, quieter, software, and longer lifespan.
3. A330 bigger OVF help u compose better. A300 is smallest in DSLR history. composition is important
4. A330 better informative LCD info help learning easier, faster. A300 doesnt hav.
5. A330 better DRO then A300 output is important

bad thing bout A330?
1. grip, seriously, if u say u are new to camera, and not very picky, i dont see the grip is any problem, as they Dont Make Your Photo Nicer.
2. Manual/custom WB being remove. i believe, 70% of lyn A300 user still dont use it. so... will you?
3. mmm, i can go all day long, but non of these i going to mention will affect the result or output quality of the photo.

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Added on October 11, 2009, 2:22 amjump ship again lor, now olympus! kekekeke All Weather Proof!~

This post has been edited by ieR: Oct 11 2009, 02:24 AM

tht isnt a major problem..to shoot under rain..ur lens has to be weather proof such as 2470 and 70200...u will notice tht they have big and long hood(not intentionally to block rain). Heavy rain isnt a problem..unless windy + heavy rain!..then u have to be careful.

TWIN KIT? go for it!

single kit? hmmm i tot i read somwhere someone in alpha letting go even cheaper?

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Added on October 11, 2009, 2:27 ami couldnt help it to share how rich is sony and advance they are
(rich as they buy oled tech from kodak, and advance as, look at the article)

http://www.slashgear.com/sony-flexible-ole...outing-0959805/

This post has been edited by ieR: Oct 11 2009, 02:27 AM

i doubt its twin kit..lol..

then i sell u mine, A300+1870kitlens+uv filter+8gb +standard everthing in the box(except55200), with bag, RM1450? inculding shipping. 7 month warranty left. no need reciept to go for warranty..., sony centre knows my unit, i am thier biggest complain guy.

This post has been edited by ieR: Oct 11 2009, 03:20 AM

i'll sell my a300 + 1870 + uv filter + bag for 1449!


lol..just joking =p

and then u get wht? lol..A550? every1 is crazy bout this a550..but i say a700 better..

alright...going to sleep..

i going D90 like u... hahahahaha

i hv a bad time shooting zoo animals with range below 70mm (kit lens)... therefore i skip the Zoo outing....n join the next week Flash workshop I very want to venture into Zoom range lens oredi .... wats the nice lens to start with?

Most important is do ur homework.. check out wat suit you the best... money/usage/ mayb even kakis...(if many of ur friends using certain brand)... any many other factors.

When I first wan to get a dslr... I oredi set my eye on Canon 400D.. 1st. bcause of the "BRAND" i oredi know it even b4 i done any research. 2nd. bcause im using Canon pns camera before this. Then when i finally go through some research... I come out with few options... 400D / A100/ pentax K100... from there i finally decided A100 for this few reason:

1. Cheaper compare 400D (during that time)
2. 18-70mm (better range n better kit lens)
3. SSS (long term saving in IS/VR lens... I know i wont be Professional journalist or whoever that rely cari makan with camera)
4. Better grip for my hand...n better body buildquality..
5. Minolta technology n Sony (believeing in its quality control) , can get some old , but excellent minolta lens..(end up i din buy any minolta lens )
6. No friends playing dslr that time... im the first one.. so i din get any influence from others.. 100% own decision.. n still im glad with my decision... hehe

On other hand. I know the Noise level for the A100 unable to beat the 400D... but the above reasons is enough for me to decide wat i want.
So end of the day.. get what suit u best.. n Not following wat ppl generally SAY!

Wow.... din know a bokeh can be so much different.... it makes me take note of "watever that is OOF" now in my photo...

d300 yummier.. 51 af point...bigger view finder...8fps!(with batt grip)..weather sealed(can take ur gf showering without worrying water splashing on it) ...better grip...magnesium body.. Noise and IQ wise..D90 and D300 are equivalent.

again..like achew said..if u dont need extra features..don get it..save the money on something else.. If u have too much money and afraid to loose the good specs...go for the best then.

good nite..

initially...

later on...


think about olympus. i bet ur love will change as time goes by...

This post has been edited by countdracula: Oct 11 2009, 02:43 AM

damn! my hands are itchy oredi..