your budget is for body only or u want to buy additional lens?
assuming your budget is for body only, i would suggest you forget about the 550D
go for Canon 60D. If you can wait 1 week or so, take a good look at the new Nikon D7000 too

assuming the RM4k is for both lens & body, you should consider 550D pair with Tamron 17-50 f2.8

or if you are not so sure which type of lens you want, might as well save the $$ and buy 550D pair with kitlens
play with it until you know what you want with your photograph

Hi!

I'm looking for digital compact camera below RM800.

Welcome anybody advice me the bang for bucks for the price.

I preferred on image quality rather than design.

HD movie recording is a bonus.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Compact vs DSLR camera
Budget : RM1500 - RM2000 +
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon (open to other brands for compact)
Type of photography u want to do : various
Any specific models in mind? : Canon EOS 450D / Canon S90 (or S95) / Lumix LX3 (or LX5)


So my main dilemma here.. is whether to go for a semi-pro compact, or a DSLR. Undoubtedly DSLR's produce photos with better quality. But i've heard people who regret after purchasing one, saying they wished they had a compact to use instead of lugging the dslr around. Should this be a concern? Or are there any other downsides to DSLR's that you guys would wanna add?

I'm aiming for the older entry-level DSLR's actually, to fit my budget. Pretty set on Canon for DSLR, heh ;p

If i were to go for a compact, any other suggestions other than S90 or LX3? Would love to hear your opinions. I've been reading reviews and all, but it'd be helpful to know anything extra

Thanks guys (:

This post has been edited by purplesmigs: Oct 1 2010, 12:46 PM

u can consider the NEX-3 or NEX-5.... Compact sized body with DSLR quality. That is if u dont like lugging around a big camera around ur neck....(to me i dont mind)
1500-2000 u can consider Canon 1000D or Nikon D3000 or Canon 450D

i use 1000D before if u always take at bright light its alright and in low light just get flash. It should be alright

try considering the sony a55 as well

Go for 60D then

nikon d3100 . check it out.

i am going for 60D order already. u can join me lol cant wait

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Semi-pro
Budget : reasonable price tag for a beginner
Your Location: Klang Selangor
[b]Preferable brand :Any user friendly brand
Type of photography u want to do : Take down wonderful memories
[b]Any specific models in mind? :Panasonic LX-5, Canon S90 or LX-3? I dont know
[b]Any specific features u want? : Not too bulky

I got no ideas on photography but interested to take it as a hobby Is LX-5 a good camera? Guys pls assist me...

This post has been edited by Jason3399: Oct 1 2010, 10:02 PM

This two-----> LX5 and S95 are two really good PnS!They do manual controls, and also Auto if you're still new to photography

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Added on October 1, 2010, 10:20 pmWait for me!

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Oct 1 2010, 10:24 PM

hi there! just want to have some opinions...

should i get EOS 550D 18-135 at ~RM3600 or should i get EOS 60D 18-55 at <RM3600 then buy another zoom lense later, or >RM4000 for EOS 60D 18-135?

this will be my first DSLR and my budget is below RM4k... im afraid that if i get 60D i couldnt handle it... and im not sure 18-55 is sufficient for me or good for normal use or not, coz i feel that the zoom range for 18-135 in 550D is quite good for me...

sorry if i confuse u all, coz im also confused which is better to buy...hehee...

thanks..

for me i have used DSLR before so ill go for 60D. If u are new 550D is already ideal.

I just like the 60D articulating screen take photo from different prespective.

More info to 60D different prespective
http://www.canon-asia.com/eos60d/

Difference below so if u need the below added features go for 60D if not 550D is ideal di

1) Articulating screen
2) Continuous Burst 5.3 fps
3) Bigger grip

and many more but not much changes



60D is between 550D and 7D speed

This post has been edited by aspire2oo6: Oct 1 2010, 10:54 PM

I'd recommend you to get the 550D if you don't need what the 60D's extra features as both offer similar image quality and ISO performance

Go for the 18-135 for better zoom range,else you can always opt for a 18-55 and 55-250 combination

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Oct 1 2010, 10:57 PM

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget : RM1500-Rm2000
Your Location : Perak
Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape/macro
Any specific models in mind? : 1000d, d3000 or d3100

before this, i already make up my mind to go for 1000d or d3000, mostly to 1000d but after that, now nikon had launched their new d3100 dslr.. so can u all give some opinion about this? this will be my 1st dslr and i new in photography..

thanks

i heard 1 of the brand thats alot female user using it...damn i forgot the brand... not digital tech but using film...got many fansy series...
anybody knows about the brand? something like 'Ne Lo' bla bla de...

lomo camera?

HELP ME!!

LX5 or NEX 5???

This post has been edited by bob_afdlin: Oct 2 2010, 06:15 AM

NEX-5 FTW!!~~