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post May 6 2010, 11:53 PM

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QUOTE(SplendidGT @ May 6 2010, 11:24 PM)
Sifu Sifu sekalian,
i've been a silent reader and saw that the lx3 was highly recommended, but somehow i didn't notice there's someone mentioned about the nikon coolpix model. So here i am having dilemma which cam is better. rclxub.gif
p/s : I did tried out the LX3, and damn it was good, but didn't try for the nikon.
Nikon : P100 and P90 (RM1499) and L110(RM898) price display
Lumix : LX3 (RM1599) included 6gb card.
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nikon makes good DSLRs but sadly their compacts doesn't shine as much sad.gif

P100, P90 and L110 are all superzoom models, shudn't be compared to LX3. the lumix FZ35 would serve as a better alternative if u want the huge zoom range
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post May 7 2010, 01:50 PM

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QUOTE(SplendidGT @ May 7 2010, 09:19 AM)
Thanks bro... notworthy.gif
as long as it produce good image, i don mind if it able to zoom either.
scene, potrait would be my primary selection. wink.gif
Guess that LX3 still is the overall king isn't it? brows.gif
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actually zooming from far can create pretty nice portraits smile.gif

yes LX3 still overall king haha

QUOTE(Reu_ch @ May 7 2010, 10:15 AM)
Some people ask me to go for Canon 550D. Got HD video capabilities there. Any feedback on this?
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good is good, but if u wanna make good videos then prime lens would be very beneficial. need to stretch a bit ur 3k budget to get a 550D + 18-55 + 50mm f.18
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post May 10 2010, 04:07 AM

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those comparing 1000D/D3000/D5000/500D/550D/D90...

please read previous posts thank you smile.gif no need to wait for people to reply you...

same goes to LX3/S90/G11/G10

we need a sticky for this. mods?

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post May 10 2010, 07:01 PM

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QUOTE(eueu @ May 10 2010, 12:49 PM)
Thanks DJFoo000 replied..

I have a question, LX3 have 1cm Macro mode, while Canon SX200 have 0-2cm Super Macro mode (see here). I wonder what's the meaning of 0-2cm?

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sometimes these 'feature' names are quite misleading/confusing. normally macro mode only lets the lens to focus nearer (1cm for lx3) when it's on autofocus. manual focus also can focus at 1cm without a 'macro setting'. not sure what canon mean by 0-2cm though... how can focus at 0cm +_+ maybe u can try at a shop see how close the canon can focus?

of course this is not that important lah. if i set to focus at 1cm on my LX3 and shoot my notebook screen, can almost see individual RGB pixels tongue.gif not useful, but fun i guess? hehe

QUOTE(chelseafanz @ May 10 2010, 02:29 PM)
yup...i already try google and now the major dilemma are to buy either Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II or Sigma AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC or Sigma AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS. Cause with OS, it need more around rm600. Don't know is it worth to pay extra rm600 for the optical stabilization or not. Will it give big difference?
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i recommend the sigma 18-200 OS. it feels solid to me, and OS helps. at 200mm indoors also quite hard to take photo with OS on, i cant imagine how if no OS tongue.gif
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post May 11 2010, 07:01 PM

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QUOTE(spiderwick @ May 10 2010, 10:14 PM)
Hey guys, need help here...

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Digital CAMERA
Budget : ~RM 1.5k
Your Location : JB
Preferable brand : anything which is good
Type of photography u want to do : protrait, landscape (to capture all the nice shots! for travelling purpose)
Any specific models in mind? : LX3 or S90 (2nd hand) or any other recommendations?
Any specific features u want? : I've already have a old canon A70 and A550, wanted to invest a better point & shoot camera.
-love neck strap, as i think it's more convenient when i want to shoot, fast enough to capture the shots i want, image when upload to computer/ after developed is same with the lcd on camera, EASY to use as i'm a newbie in photography world, just know how to snap with Auto mode!

thanks dear sifus for ur advices!  notworthy.gif
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LX3 lcd is a bit too bright and saturated. u'll notice ur pics are a bit underexposed after u transfer to ur computer sad.gif but can adjust laa. dunno how the screen compares to S90 though. LX3 comes with a pretty nice neckstrap too.

QUOTE(Lynixx @ May 11 2010, 03:22 PM)
guys...
Nikon D90 compare with Canon 5D which one better?
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canon 5D is much better, different level dy. i hope that's not a typo though

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post May 12 2010, 07:20 PM

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wk1168, good explanation but consider his budget lar..

krayden, on top of fast autofocus, another factor is the camera+lens has to be fast enough to capture the kids' movement. this means you need to be using a fast shutter speed. there are two ways to achieve this:

1) u need a DSLR that can do well at high ISO, like 1600, 3200 or 6400. but DSLRs generally do this better compared to compacts, even cheap ones

2) u need a fast lens. a "fast" lens would be those rated with F1.4 to F2.8, the lower the number, the faster it is. but fast lenses that can zoom can be very expensive (the 70-200 f2.8 quoted by wk1168 is around rm7k). fast lenses that cannot zoom (called prime lenses) are cheaper.

for ur budget, i'd recommend Nikon D3000 with 35mm F1.8G lens, ~2.6k (for this price u'll get a general-purpose 18-55mm lens too, but it's not helpful to capture fast movements). ISO performance isn't much (still better than compacts) but the fast F1.8 lens would let u capture movement better. if you could increase ur budget a bit, go for Nikon D90 with 50mm F1.8D, ~rm2.9k. the D90 has better ISO performance. both 35mm and 50mm lenses are prime lenses. also, dont get the D3000 with 50mm f1.8D, it won't autofocus

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post May 15 2010, 02:21 PM

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QUOTE(jaclynjac @ May 14 2010, 04:41 PM)
any recommen for budget under RM 1 k
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second hand nikon D40, D40x or canon 400D

QUOTE(ILECHZ @ May 15 2010, 09:48 AM)
Type of camera:DSLR
Budget : 1.5k Below
Your Location :Sarawak
Preferable brand : Canon,Nikon

Hi all,
Looking to get a cam because i just started learn how to take photo smile.gif
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2nd hand nikon D40, D40x, D60 or canon 400D. probably can get a used D3000 too. alternatively u can get 2nd hand D40 + kit lens (~rm1k) and use rm500 to get a flashgun like nissin Di622

QUOTE(towtow @ May 15 2010, 12:28 PM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories : Semi Pro camera
Budget : RM1.5K below
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Lumix
Type of photography u want to do : all
Any specific models in mind? : Lumix DMC-TZ10
Any specific features u want? : no

I always love the photos taken using DSLR camera e.g. blur background shot, apecture shot, sharpness in details and colour, night view etc.. But since im just a beginner, low on budget and prefer not bulky camera; im looking for semi pro. It important that can be easily can take photo even have shaky hands tongue.gif. currently using compact and most photos blur due to shaky hands.

Thanks for your helps
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lumix LX3 sounds perfect for you biggrin.gif

QUOTE(sayoshi @ May 15 2010, 01:31 PM)
im just starting DSLR photography.. is the canon 450D a good starting point?
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there's no really "good starting point", it's just how much to u want to allocate ur budget for ur first DSLR
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post May 16 2010, 01:49 AM

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QUOTE(towtow @ May 15 2010, 08:08 PM)
hi beside LX3 any other model, im not familiar with lens... is lumix TZ model ok?
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the TZ range is quite good as well smile.gif some got manual controls also

QUOTE(Scar_face @ May 15 2010, 10:59 PM)
hi..i plan to buy a flash for my dslr..i want to know what are suitable item to buy?..got any flash that are suitable for newbie like me? and if it possible can tell me how to choose flash? thx
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brand? can go for third party like nissin if u want to save a bit. obviously best to get the same brand with ur dslr lah. for nikon i suggest sb600, around rm850.

QUOTE(kayu64 @ May 15 2010, 11:41 PM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories : mid range DSLR for beginner
Budget : below RM3000 (body only)
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Nikon, Canon
Type of photography u want to do : all purpose (indoor, outdoor, travel)
Any specific models in mind? : Nikon D90, Canon 50D
Any specific features u want? : no
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why u want to buy body only?

QUOTE(louis6 @ May 15 2010, 11:42 PM)
Hi There, pls help here smile.gif

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget : RM1.1K below ( i'm actually looking for second hand )
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Nikon, Canon
Type of photography u want to do : landscape ( sea, mountain,  night sky )
Remark : preferably can record video
Wanted a DSLR long ago... Looking for my 1st DSLR... i would like to get a 2nd hand as i'm juz a beginner.... i like to take night view oso......
Thanks for your helps
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i think 2nd hand dslr under 1.1k dun have video recording function sorry sad.gif i think u can get a nikon d40 with 18-55 kit lens, plus a tripod to shoot night view (very very important!). maybe juz some cap ayam tripod lar, but better than nothing
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post May 16 2010, 09:37 AM

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QUOTE(louis6 @ May 16 2010, 02:02 AM)
what if i raise my budget til rm1.5k ? do u still recommend d40 ? What abt Olympus ?
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yes. and then get a good tripod, and also a good CPL filter and GND filter. these filters are very useful to take great landscape photos

i have no experience with olympus, sorry about that tongue.gif
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post May 16 2010, 05:16 PM

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QUOTE(louis6 @ May 16 2010, 02:19 PM)
hw abt d40x? isit better than d40 in term of function?
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not much difference.. d40x got more megapixels and faster fps but the flash sync is slower.

QUOTE(kayu64 @ May 16 2010, 03:05 PM)
because i don't want kit lens. want to use ultra wide lens or 50mm prime lens.
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ooh okay, in that case D90 suits ur budget. 3k can buy d90 body n 50mm f1.8. 50D body need to top up a bit i think, not sure if got price cut or not. can consider canon 550D too, + 50mm f1.8 also still under 3k

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QUOTE(moyong @ May 16 2010, 08:19 PM)
Hi all,

I think im going to get flamed here but what the heck i'll ask here first laugh.gif

what's the difference between DLSR and a normal digital camera? (Open for fire lolz)

Also im trying to get my hands on a first camera too.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Beginner so its either a entry level DSLR
                                                or a digital camera.
Budget : Depends on the camera is DLSR i guess the min is around 2k
              right? I'll put it at RM2k Max
Your Location : S/Alam
Preferable brand : Nikon D3000 (it seems like a entry level DSLR)
Type of photography u want to do : all purpose (indoor, outdoor, travel),
                                                    night shots
Any specific models in mind? : None
Any specific features u want? : Videos if possible

In advance I'd like to apologise if this is a noob question and secondly I'd like to thank in advance for any recommendations ^^.
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yes u will get flamed for asking that. go search around this forum, can easily get an answer.

QUOTE(louis6 @ May 16 2010, 11:24 PM)
flash sync does matter for landscape photo ?
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generally no, if there's no foreground subject la like a model etc

QUOTE(kayu64 @ May 16 2010, 11:57 PM)
thnks dude..i think i'll go for D90 with 50mm f1.8. also planning to get tokina 11-16mm f2.8 and nikon AF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6. is it ok with this combination of lenses?
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very good combo ;D
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QUOTE(shadowshine @ May 23 2010, 02:17 PM)
http://www.bythom.com/
I think this is a good read for people who looking to their 1st buy dslr...

- Low-end consumer. The winner here would have to be the Canon T2i. This is the category where Nikon seems to have lost all reason. They've simply taken a D40x and iterated almost nothing meaningful on it for two more generations (D60, D3000). Nikon's product feels outdated, out-of-place, underspecified, and unremarkable compared to the competition. This is a trend that has been continuing for some time. The T1i started to move the bar significantly in Canon's direction; the T2i put some real space between the Canon and Nikon products.
- Middle consumer. Nikon wins in a default. Canon doesn't have a model between the T2i and 50D, Nikon has a model between the D3000 and D90. But Nikon's D5000 is a bit idiosyncratic. It tries a little too hard to be different than both the D3000 and the D90, creating a bit of buying confusion in the lineup.
- High consumer. A tough call. There are things to like on both the 50D and D90, but both are a little long in the tooth and need updating. Based upon sales figures and customer satisfaction, I'd have to guess that the D90 won the race up to this point. Still, a close race that will be renewed shortly.

... and these are his opinion.
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actually i agree. D40x, D60 and D3000 are very similar. hopefully the D3000 replacement will at least come with CMOS sensor. or just phase out the D3000 n price the D5000 at ~1.7k-2k instead. then introduce something to fill the ~2.5k gap.

im under the impression that the canon 50D is a middle consumer camera. most of the specs are slightly above D90, but hard to beat D90's price.

high-end consumer, it's pretty hard to beat the value of the 5D mk2.
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^ no specific model?
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post Aug 8 2010, 09:51 PM

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dun worry too much about details la... juz get the one easiest to use for u. at dslr or nex level, the details is very good dy... dun worry, u wont go wrong
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QUOTE(kuihbahulu @ Aug 9 2010, 12:42 AM)
im back, after a while research..and comparing and hitting..i think..im going for canon eos 1000d. since im mainly focus on DOF based, macro,potrait and not really to landscape + building, i think this the best.

I hold already the 1000d..so light,and easy to use too..

BTW, final question..

Nikon D3000 not in my list anymore but if anyone have any thought between sony a290(or 390,they are the same anyways) and eos 1000d, based on my need here :
-DOF based
-macro
-potrait
-outdoor (but not really far one, maybe like watching people play table tennis, not soccer)
-low light situation (attic area,ur own room at 7.30 pm)
-night

-not landscape and buildings

i need the live view for ease of use and i like to use many many angles..

which has more value for my bucks? budget still <RM2000
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budget rm2k, then 1000D with 50mm f1.8 only. covers ur DOF, portrait, low light and night dy smile.gif for macro, get raynox 250 later (i dun think can fit in ur budget now). for table tennis, or any sports for that matter, need more expensive lenses to avoid blur pics
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QUOTE(Emp @ Aug 10 2010, 11:20 AM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR/Semi DSLR
Budget: RM2.5k-3.3k
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : Nikon / Sony
Type of photography u want to do : Macro, Potrait, Scenery, Building, Cars, Sports, Dark (Night, Concert etc), Animals
Any specific models in mind? : D90, NEX-5, D5000
Any specific features u want? : 720p/HD Recording, Zoom Lens (to take far photo from stage and not distract animals attention, soccer pictures)

Note. I prefer smaller camera, lighter and value for features and performance. Please suggest  me. Thx.
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do u notice how the photographers beside the football field always use huge lenses? tongue.gif those are really expensive, u need long focal length and fast lens to take good football pics (unless u want to round around the field during the game lah). same goes to concerts in a dark hall tongue.gif
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QUOTE(kuihbahulu @ Aug 10 2010, 11:38 PM)
oh ya...forgot to ask, for future upgrade,what 3rd party lense will compactible with eos1000d? i noe tamron..and if like older lense( as example, the kit lense 1000d) can use ar with another canon eos type without losing any of it functions? like..eos 500d etc..

and, do i need hood and uv filter ? i didnt think i need it but if it will boost the contrast etc, is it alright? any big significance with kit lens?
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uv filter doesnt boost contrast...it's only meant to protect ur lens from scratches. u need to buy a good one, cuz cheapo uv filter will actually degrade ur pics. so if u dun want to buy expensive ones, better dun buy at all. not sure about hoods

for canon system is pretty easy. u can use any ef-s lens smile.gif for 3rd party ones like tamron, sigma etc, u juz have to make sure the lens is a canon mount, not nikon or sony etc

QUOTE(Emp @ Aug 11 2010, 12:05 AM)
Does NEX 5 quality is on par with D90? NEX 5 Or D90? hmm.gif  Does D90 gonna be phrased out soon? i am in dilemma  rclxub.gif
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D90 is quite old dy... dunno when a replacement model will come by. but then it's pretty huge though. NEX5 quality is probably similar dy... at that point u juz need to worry about ur skills rather than the camera
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QUOTE(eugenechiuu @ Aug 11 2010, 07:50 PM)
Dude, save ur money, as a beginner better get D3000 with Kit Lens only around rm1.6k.... then only invest in better cameras...
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not necessary.... getting D90 can save on lenses anyway smile.gif btw if dunno basics, any dslr will be hard to use. the 'easy' thing about d3000/5000 is just the scene modes i guess
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^ i'd prefer the 550D. spend the difference on lenses n flash biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(zaheerksr @ Sep 5 2010, 03:00 AM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories: DSLR 
Budget: 3k below
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand: Any
Type of photography u want to do: creative
Any specific models in mind? :  LX5, 550D or any within budget
Any specific features u want?: Good high quality pics, with hd video if possible
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u know LX5 is not a dslr right?

i'd suggest nikon d3100 tongue.gif spare money juz save up for flash or another lens later
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