Features which might make me get the 60D over the 550D are :

1)Better build quality,bigger grip and meatier body.Wider body-easier for the hands
2)Top LCD panel for easier access to settings, and also for "pro-ness" feel
3)Articulating screen,great for variable angle shots, and can prevent "nose stains on the screen"
4)Better AF
5)Faster burst rate

So those are the 5 reasons, why i'll choose 60D over the 550D.RM800 top up whether worth it or not, we'll see~

Try Nikon D3100,D5000

Or Canon 500D

Try Canon S95,Lumix LX5

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Oct 14 2010, 09:36 PM

S95 rules em' all.Do include in LX5 and G12 also yea

And for low light shots, the f/2.0 lens of the S95 and LX5 is immensely important, as you can get a higher shutter speed by a few stops,reducing the chances of getting blur shots.

Do ask at Canon thread yea Many sifu there to help out

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1588863/+840

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Oct 14 2010, 11:27 PM

What do you mean better portrait pictures?------>Bokeh?

And why not getting into DSLR may i ask?

-Size/weight issues
-Not willing to invest in lenses?
-DSLR controls are too complicated,thus the need for a simple camera?

Well, obviously if your budget isn't good enough then your choice is only the D3000 right?And not even counting the accessories and lenses also

And also, lenses play a much bigger role in Image Quality compared to bodies.And good ones usually cost a bomb too

Well, yea it can produce DSLR quality and DSLR ISO performance due to that large APS-C sensor.Other than that it totally fails.

-Very bad menu system,very bad usability
-Very very inadequate number of dedicated buttons for 3 basic settings and others:Aperture,shutter speed and ISO(In fact it doesn't even have)
-Limited choice of lenses

If you want a "true DSLR" then, don't bother about it.There are better stuff out there to play with like the Canon and Nikon DSLRs.

If you want something in between a PnS and a DSLR, then there's the M4/3 system cameras to think about also

Sadly, most of us here are more well-versed with more expensive equipments,thus sometimes it's a bit hard to recommend cameras below RM1k.I don't think there are much to distinguish between them since there are less RnD invested for this market

A camera shop might be the best place to ask for recommendations.They'll know what to suggest like megapixels( ),face detection,IS,etc.

Canon: 500D,550D
Nikon:D3100,D5000
Sony: A33,A55,A550

3K budget including lens or what?

Either one are excellent cameras.So it's just a matter of preferance

550D with 1855 kit lens goes for around RM2.7k
D90 with 18105 is around RM3.3k

What do you mean by close up shots?-----> Macro?

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Oct 18 2010, 01:24 AM

Oh wait, i think it's better to ask for lenses recommendations in Canon EOS thread

Canon 550D,Nikon D3100,D5000,Sony A550,A33,A55

Personally, i'd recommend the 550D with a 1855 for around RM2.7k.It has all the necessary juice for beginners

I'd suggest a standard zoom kit lens bundled with the body like 18-55.

Personally, i'd recommend the 550D which is around RM2.2k for body only.The rest can spend on good glass.

I've said this before: It all boils down to what you want or need. If you want all the features 60D has to offer over the 550D,then by all means,that's the DSLR for you.If not, why bother paying another RM800 or so for features/stuff that you don't need right?

I'd say Canon FTW for the HUGE user fanbase and the enormously large selection of fine lenses

Besides, you get excellent service from Canon as well,1+2 warranty,CPS membership,workshops and competitions.Canon is also very friendly to their users
Heck, they just recently conducted their PhotoMarathon which gave away RM30k worth of DSLRs Grand prize was a 1D Mark 4 which costs around RM15k

Mind you, buying a DSLR isn't just buying a DSLR.It's investing into the brand itself because you can't use lenses/flashguns/accessories from other Manufacturers except for 3rd party ones la And most people stay very loyal to the brand

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Oct 18 2010, 05:14 PM

I would say that 60D has Image Quality very similar to the 550D,but it has a better AF system and some other minor improvements.You can ignore the AF improvement if you aren't into sports or subjects that move very fast

Why not get just the 550D body and the remaining can invest in good glass?After all, it's mostly the lenses that contribute to Image Quality

I was also quite tempted by the 60D's build quality, fits my hands and it feels so goooooood

Haha at the end of the day, if it's just a choice between brands, then by all means it's up to you.Good luck

Personal opinion, get a cheaper body but invest in good glass.

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Oct 18 2010, 10:39 PM

Canon S95,Lumix LX5,Nikon P7000

Why superzooms?A lot of image quality compromise here,not to mention poorer ISO performance

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Oct 18 2010, 11:34 PM

straight take D7000 laaa~

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget:RM3k including accessories and lenses
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : Can on
Type of photography u want to do : Everything
Any specific models in mind? : 450D,550D
Any specific features u want? : Good ISO performance

Additional comments(Please bear with me ):

Saw a good deal on a 2nd hand 450D body @ RM1.3k with 2 years+ warranty left.Budget below 3K.Initial target was a brand new 550D body@2.2k +2nd hand 1855 for around RM300 +accessories.If i get the 450D, i have around RM1.7k left which i could get a good lens like the siggy 30 f/1.4 or a Tammy 17-50 non VC.Both of which are definitely much superior than the 1855.But if i get the 550D, i can only afford a 1855 kitlens =(

I understand that the 550D has a much superior ISO limit and performance compared to the 450D, and a better metering system,FHD video recording and other really nice features.Oh ya, and that 18mp sensor! A fast lens like the siggy could probably compensate for the lack of ISO performance.Flashgun would be useful too.

And also, resale value of a 2nd hand body is higher than that of a brand new set.Heck,might be able to sell it off at the same price even!But a 2nd hand unit might be problematic and have some "hidden" problems,who knows? =D Brand new no need to say lar..

Haha reminds me of Kai's "expensive body with a cheapo lens or a cheapo body with an expensive lens".So what do ya guys recommend?Also, considering that i might upgrade my body in the future probably a few years time

Do advise =)

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Oct 23 2010, 11:22 PM

It will be my first body,i haven't gotten a DSLR ma-just lurking around Canon thread oni,hence maybe the confusion

Will sell off my LX3 to fund either options,bye bye You've served me well

Really pening..

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Oct 24 2010, 12:13 AM

Thanks for the advice.

It still puzzles me though,body vs lens thingy but in the end of the day, i guess i'll be "happier" if i end up with the 550D+1855 combo

Nissin Di622 Nikon mount.

Anyway,you can also ask at Nikon threads

Go watch the digital rev video la. I CONFIRM you will drool.Serious

1Ds Mark 3

Do also consider the Canon 550D.It's pretty cheap and powerful,body only starting at RM2.2k

He added that blue rubber thingy for smoother zooming?

Alpha A290,Canon 1000D and Nikon D3000

And for compact, mirrorless- NEX-3+pancake lens @ RM1.7k

Just a friendly reminder, do be aware what you're stepping into.DSLR isn't nice and smooth sailing for your wallet.

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Nov 1 2010, 08:06 PM

Good choice!

With that budget, you could get a 550D with 1855 lens @RM27XX.

Do insist for free gifts like a bag and filters!

Anyway, if you're open to other brands, there's the Sony A33,A55,A580,Nikon D3100,D5000.