Buying Advice Wanna buy New Camera? Undecided which to choose?V3, ASK HERE! Dont create a thread elsewher
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 Dec 16 2009, 05:35 PM
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Type of camera/lens/accesories : Lens
Budget: ~RM4K Your Location: KL Preferable brand : canon Type of photography u want to do : general purpose Any specific models in mind? : 70-200mm f4l is Any specific features u want? : This post has been edited by jinaun: Dec 16 2009, 06:35 PM |
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Dec 16 2009, 06:18 PM
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Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget: rm3000-rm4000 (with kit lens) Your Location: PJ /KL Preferable brand : canon / nikon Type of photography u want to do : people Any specific models in mind? : 500D / D90 Any specific features u want? : im newbie, wanna learn to use dslr cam to take moving people (example concert). so which 1 actually more suitable? =) |
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Dec 16 2009, 08:12 PM
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QUOTE(wgn_white @ Dec 16 2009, 02:07 PM) I'm just asking price for Canon EOS 500D here at my place Miri, Sarawak. wat lens so expensive The body only is RM2750... While with kit lens(dunno what didn't pay attention) is RM4850... While buying body and lens separately body is RM2750 + lense RM2870 = RM5620 Now, how much the price there at lowyat? Can I get any cheaper than this?   dun get conned...do more research and survey b4 u buy... even the 18-200mm lens is around 4k... QUOTE(TheWandererX @ Dec 16 2009, 03:36 PM) I like the way you think. In fact I'm using the same setup, different body only. I'm suggesting the 18-200 because they're just stepping into DSLRs, and I think the 18-200 is a very good choice for a beginner. Personally I don't like changing lenses. Every time I need the zoom range when I'm shooting wide, I have to change lenses, and if I want to shoot wide when I'm on the 55-250 I have to change again. It is a bit of a hassle, don't you think? I wouldn't want to be burdened by that. this 1 i agree with technodude...It gets really annoying sometimes for me, but I had no choice because back then, 18-200 kits were scarce, exception being the 50D. And I'm sure they'd love the accessibility of the whole range with one lens as a starter.  if u never use the 18-200 b4 then u will never know its performance and IQ... the most important for me is IQ and this 18-200 is far more worst than 55-250mm... QUOTE(gwendoLYN @ Dec 16 2009, 05:19 PM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : compact dslr / micro 4 3 compact DSLR? then enty level like canon 1000d and nikon d3000 suits u with its small body with interchangeable lens...Budget: 3000-3500 Your Location: KL Preferable brand : canon Type of photography u want to do : all Any specific models in mind? : lumix gf1 Any specific features u want? : - great in low light - compact/small body - stabilizer (to handle shaking during shooting) -interchangeable lens - need to upgrade from my current canon g10. i hate the g10 fixed lens <----- the digic sensor controls the aperture once i start zooming-in (this happens in manual mode, FYI). my aperture is limited from f/3.5. but if i didn't use the zoom function, the aperture starts from f/2.8 thanks y'all but entry level have its disadvantages like poor perofrmance in low light condition, not very ergonomic hand grip and many more |
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Dec 16 2009, 08:17 PM
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QUOTE(jinaun @ Dec 16 2009, 05:35 PM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : Lens i think 2nd hand 70-200mm F2.8L is more appealing to u Budget: ~RM4K Your Location: KL Preferable brand : canon Type of photography u want to do : general purpose Any specific models in mind? : 70-200mm f4l is Any specific features u want? :  QUOTE(korby @ Dec 16 2009, 06:18 PM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR which 1 do u trust? there is no canon>nikon or nikon>canon...Budget: rm3000-rm4000 (with kit lens) Your Location: PJ /KL Preferable brand : canon / nikon Type of photography u want to do : people Any specific models in mind? : 500D / D90 Any specific features u want? : im newbie, wanna learn to use dslr cam to take moving people (example concert). so which 1 actually more suitable? =) if u r very interested in photography just buy any camera and shoot as long as it perform its main job... if u really wan an advice then i will poison u to take canon 500D  |
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Dec 16 2009, 08:25 PM
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QUOTE(TheWandererX @ Dec 16 2009, 11:03 AM) Off topic, but I'll share this bit. Recently came back from Korea after a long trip and during the start of the trip, one of my friends' cameras broke down. He had to buy a new one and ended buying this model for RM1300 converted from Korean won, LOL. And I saw it selling for RM1k in Taman Tun. Banner ad. Wow. Thats like effing expensive. Because that time I went PC fair the guy offered me 899 for ST500.Back on topic, I think it's a really handy camwhore camera, but the quality,... I'm not so sure at all. Not much is being said about Samsung anyway. I think it'll do just well for a mid-range PnS. Thanks though!  Oh yea, what about sony cams? My friend brought hers to show me.(Nt sure whts the model, but its touch screen and really thick in gold colour, used to be quite hot around 2006/7.) And dammmmmn. the colour is so beautiful. striking. <3 But the cam shop uncle said sony cam usually print photos with lotsa white dots(dunno what its called in pro term  ) |
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Dec 16 2009, 08:38 PM
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QUOTE(wgn_white @ Dec 16 2009, 02:07 PM) I'm just asking price for Canon EOS 500D here at my place Miri, Sarawak. im from miri, and my advice is...dont buy DSLR there (unless u go to the sony shop at imperial lah). they mark up like crazy, u're better off buying onlineThe body only is RM2750... While with kit lens(dunno what didn't pay attention) is RM4850... While buying body and lens separately body is RM2750 + lense RM2870 = RM5620 Now, how much the price there at lowyat? Can I get any cheaper than this? RM4850 is even more expensive than D90 with kit lens. they're trying to con u |
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Dec 16 2009, 09:13 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Dec 16 2009, 08:38 PM) im from miri, and my advice is...dont buy DSLR there (unless u go to the sony shop at imperial lah). they mark up like crazy, u're better off buying online I'm Curtin student also bro... RM4850 is even more expensive than D90 with kit lens. they're trying to con u Yeah, maybe I will buy online from members here... I just don't want to rush this thing... The Nikon D90 tag price at that shop is RM5.6K plus, maybe with the lens kit... |
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Dec 16 2009, 09:20 PM
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QUOTE(wgn_white @ Dec 16 2009, 09:13 PM) I'm Curtin student also bro... http://shashinki.com/shop/nikon-digital-ca...ens-p-2203.html Yeah, maybe I will buy online from members here... I just don't want to rush this thing... The Nikon D90 tag price at that shop is RM5.6K plus, maybe with the lens kit... can buy from shashinki.....realiabe |
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Dec 16 2009, 09:20 PM
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QUOTE(gwendoLYN @ Dec 16 2009, 05:19 PM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : compact dslr / micro 4 3 d part that d aperture will changes once it's zoomed, even in manual mode, is pretty normal i guess..even with dslr lenses,say for example a 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 lens, at different focal length (means ur level of zoom) ur max aperture will be limited to a certain size, n usually smaller when u zoom in deeper.so when u zoomed it became f3.5 (smaller aperture) n when u're not zoomed u get f2.8 (larger aperture) is usual de ba..u cant change this fact by changing camera.. Budget: 3000-3500 Your Location: KL Preferable brand : canon Type of photography u want to do : all Any specific models in mind? : lumix gf1 Any specific features u want? : - great in low light - compact/small body - stabilizer (to handle shaking during shooting) -interchangeable lens - need to upgrade from my current canon g10. i hate the g10 fixed lens <----- the digic sensor controls the aperture once i start zooming-in (this happens in manual mode, FYI). my aperture is limited from f/3.5. but if i didn't use the zoom function, the aperture starts from f/2.8 thanks y'all  |
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Dec 16 2009, 09:24 PM
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7,916 posts Joined: Jul 2005 From: Kuala Lumpur
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QUOTE(wgn_white @ Dec 16 2009, 09:13 PM) I'm Curtin student also bro... oh really? nvr see u around haha Yeah, maybe I will buy online from members here... I just don't want to rush this thing... The Nikon D90 tag price at that shop is RM5.6K plus, maybe with the lens kit... even 5.6k is too expensive for D90 with kit lens  yeah i agree, buy at shashinki.com or yamiya.com.my..both free shipping juz asking...which shop is this? This post has been edited by dvlzplayground: Dec 16 2009, 09:24 PM |
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Dec 16 2009, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Dec 16 2009, 09:24 PM) oh really? nvr see u around haha We don't have "jodoh"... then never met... even 5.6k is too expensive for D90 with kit lens yeah i agree, buy at shashinki.com or yamiya.com.my..both free shipping juz asking...which shop is this? The shop is inside Bintang Mega Mall ground floor... |
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Dec 16 2009, 09:56 PM
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42 posts Joined: Apr 2007
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Type of camera/lens/accesories : Point n Shoot Camera
Budget:around RM1-1.5k Your Location: KL Preferable brand : Canon, Sony, Nikon, Olympus, Or any brand intro is good.. Type of photography u want to do : any type... Any specific models in mind? : Nope.. Any specific features u want? : For my gf so maybe self portrait or landscape.. |
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Dec 16 2009, 10:21 PM
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QUOTE(invisiblelim @ Dec 16 2009, 04:24 PM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : Digital Camera Definitely the TX1, if you can afford. If you want to go for a cheaper alternative the WX1 would be nice. Not many cameras cater to the 'stylish' category nowadays.. Not much choices.Budget: 1k - 1.5k Your Location: KL Preferable brand : Sony Type of photography u want to do : Need to snap Sharp Color (example, snap Model after makeup) Any specific models in mind? : TX1 & WX1 Any specific features u want? : Slim, Girl use.. QUOTE(gwendoLYN @ Dec 16 2009, 05:19 PM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : compact dslr / micro 4 3 Hmm, I don't really know much, no chance to use a Micro 4/3 system.. but there's also the Olympus Pen series, you might wanna have a look at that.Budget: 3000-3500 Your Location: KL Preferable brand : canon Type of photography u want to do : all Any specific models in mind? : lumix gf1 Any specific features u want? : - great in low light - compact/small body - stabilizer (to handle shaking during shooting) -interchangeable lens - need to upgrade from my current canon g10. i hate the g10 fixed lens <----- the digic sensor controls the aperture once i start zooming-in (this happens in manual mode, FYI). my aperture is limited from f/3.5. but if i didn't use the zoom function, the aperture starts from f/2.8 thanks y'all QUOTE(jinaun @ Dec 16 2009, 05:35 PM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : Lens General purpose? I think I'll settle for a 70-200 F4 if you have jittery hands/want a lighter but as powerful lens. In fact I read on a review site somewhere that the F4 and F2.8 quality is almost the same, only the f-stop difference. So yeah. Budget: ~RM4K Your Location: KL Preferable brand : canon Type of photography u want to do : general purpose Any specific models in mind? : 70-200mm f4l is Any specific features u want? : QUOTE(korby @ Dec 16 2009, 06:18 PM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR The D90 is an intermediate DSLR, while the 500D is an entry-level DSLR. There's a RM1k price difference in between though, so choose carefully. Budget: rm3000-rm4000 (with kit lens) Your Location: PJ /KL Preferable brand : canon / nikon Type of photography u want to do : people Any specific models in mind? : 500D / D90 Any specific features u want? : im newbie, wanna learn to use dslr cam to take moving people (example concert). so which 1 actually more suitable? =) QUOTE(! Love Money @ Dec 16 2009, 08:12 PM) wat lens so expensive Haha. Well, for one I haven't used it before. dun get conned...do more research and survey b4 u buy... even the 18-200mm lens is around 4k... this 1 i agree with technodude... if u never use the 18-200 b4 then u will never know its performance and IQ... the most important for me is IQ and this 18-200 is far more worst than 55-250mm... compact DSLR? then enty level like canon 1000d and nikon d3000 suits u with its small body with interchangeable lens... but entry level have its disadvantages like poor perofrmance in low light condition, not very ergonomic hand grip and many more  I see. Hahah. Thanks for pointing out. QUOTE(epos127 @ Dec 16 2009, 08:25 PM) Wow. Thats like effing expensive. Because that time I went PC fair the guy offered me 899 for ST500. Sony has been a not-so quality emphasized.. but recent models like the TX1 and HX1 are quite noteworthy. Still the best remains to be in the big market leaders.Thanks though! Oh yea, what about sony cams? My friend brought hers to show me.(Nt sure whts the model, but its touch screen and really thick in gold colour, used to be quite hot around 2006/7.) And dammmmmn. the colour is so beautiful. striking. <3 But the cam shop uncle said sony cam usually print photos with lotsa white dots(dunno what its called in pro term )Another brand that is quite good, but less talk about it, is Fujifilm. Not much is said about it, but the comments have been really good. QUOTE(jackson5759 @ Dec 16 2009, 09:56 PM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : Point n Shoot Camera For your GF? Might wanna consider a Sony TX1/WX1. If she'e the type which likes stylish gadgets more. If not, she'd love the Panasonic Lumix LX-3. It's something you won't go wrong with.Budget:around RM1-1.5k Your Location: KL Preferable brand : Canon, Sony, Nikon, Olympus, Or any brand intro is good.. Type of photography u want to do : any type... Any specific models in mind? : Nope.. Any specific features u want? : For my gf so maybe self portrait or landscape.. This post has been edited by TheWandererX: Dec 16 2009, 10:24 PM |
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Dec 16 2009, 10:35 PM
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60 posts Joined: Dec 2009
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Type of camera/lens/accesories: DSLR For Beginner to Semi-Pro
Budget: RM 4000 (include Kits) Your Location: KL Preferable brand : Nikon Or Canon Type of photography u want to do : Close-Up,Potrait,Landscape Any specific models in mind? : Not Sure.. Any specific features u want? : Desperate For Help...Thanks |
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Dec 16 2009, 10:39 PM
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QUOTE(korby @ Dec 16 2009, 06:18 PM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR i think nikon D5000 is good for concert cuz of the articulating live view LCD... easier to frame ur shots. the price difference u can get tele lensBudget: rm3000-rm4000 (with kit lens) Your Location: PJ /KL Preferable brand : canon / nikon Type of photography u want to do : people Any specific models in mind? : 500D / D90 Any specific features u want? : im newbie, wanna learn to use dslr cam to take moving people (example concert). so which 1 actually more suitable? =) QUOTE(wgn_white @ Dec 16 2009, 09:31 PM) We don't have "jodoh"... then never met... oh that shop a lot of overpriced stuff... last time i wanted to print a single 4R photo they charge me RM2.60 i think The shop is inside Bintang Mega Mall ground floor... |
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Dec 17 2009, 12:17 AM
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Type of camera/lens/accesories: point and shoot
Budget: RM1500 Your Location: KL Preferable brand : panasonic, Canon, olympus, fujifilm and etc Type of photography u want to do : travel, event, landscape Any specific models in mind? : seeking for help Any specific features u want? : good video, and etc |
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Dec 17 2009, 01:55 AM
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QUOTE(TheWandererX @ Dec 16 2009, 10:21 PM) Sony has been a not-so quality emphasized.. but recent models like the TX1 and HX1 are quite noteworthy. Still the best remains to be in the big market leaders. At first I thought Sony is a good brand(for cam), until I met the cam shop uncle. LOL Cuz I can see it EVERYWEHRE. Wonder of advertisements.Another brand that is quite good, but less talk about it, is Fujifilm. Not much is said about it, but the comments have been really good. Ohh, another lowyatners recommend me fujifilm f70. Haha. I marked all of the recommended ones down, gonna go 'meet' 'em later. Thanks though, for all the hmm, recommendations and advices! This post has been edited by epos127: Dec 17 2009, 01:58 AM |
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Dec 17 2009, 09:46 AM
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QUOTE(ReasonsofThanatos @ Dec 16 2009, 09:20 PM) d part that d aperture will changes once it's zoomed, even in manual mode, is pretty normal i guess..even with dslr lenses,say for example a 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 lens, at different focal length (means ur level of zoom) ur max aperture will be limited to a certain size, n usually smaller when u zoom in deeper.so when u zoomed it became f3.5 (smaller aperture) n when u're not zoomed u get f2.8 (larger aperture) is usual de ba..u cant change this fact by changing camera.. ooo soo it's normal thingy for the sensor to control the aperture f-stops even in dslr... icic thanx 4 d explanation |
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Dec 17 2009, 12:00 PM
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Uhhmmm my turn,
specific one. Olympus EP-1 + Pana 20mm F1.7 [Advantage: Smaller size] or Pentax k-7 + limited edition 70mm f2.4 [Advantage: Weather seal] or Sony A850 + 50mm F1.8 [Advantage: Full Frame] Which one too choose? Regards, George This post has been edited by OldKidz: Dec 17 2009, 12:19 PM |
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Dec 17 2009, 12:07 PM
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George ,
Sony A850 + 50mm F1.8 [Advantage: Full Frame] ! |
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