Guys: another noob question, once I get to a shop or store.. what must I ask, find out? eg: warranty, freebies, bundle.. and find out as to not act stupid in the store? What must I be careful of when shop owners say something? I want to not be influenced by the shop owner into getting certain things and have the best deal at the same time..

Please include some accessories I should ask too.. that you have asked or wish you had during ur camera purchase.. Thanx in advance..

Most likely you'll get "victimized" to get stuff that you don't really need/want due to seller's overpowering influence

And really, accessories are the LAST thing you should worry about which is what Sellers are SO KEEN to sell to you. Do you know shops make much more money from selling accessories than cameras?

Anyway, get a knowledgeable friend to go with you

well, honestly saying, i dont know much about nikon lenses. so i will not compare the 18-200canon n 18-105nikon. (if not the pros will bash me for this lol). but just to state my opinion, i prefer the 18-200 either canon or nikon over the 18-105 simply bcuz its a great allrounder lens. i mean, for one, u can take a wide angle pic with 18mm, n suddenly u spotted something far away and u can simply zoom to capture it. and to be frank, i had the kitlens (18-55) and my zoom lens (55-250) and it was great. but i traded it for the 18-200 simply bcuz its more convenient. i dont have to change the lens while travelling. so if i were u, i would go for the 18-200. nikon got this specific zoom kit as well


ur welcome. err i cant answer this one since i havent got a hold of the 60D yet. well roughly, the 60D's capabilities on movie modes are better than the D90, and the swivel LCD, higher ISO setting, 18mp sensor, wut else? err..and not to forget, the 60D is new-er. and the D90 is first introduced in 2008. but mind u, the one's that bought D90 back then in 2008, have no regrets until today(atleast that's wut i heard). and maybe that's why the price is still quite steep i suppose.

http://www.sony.com.my/product/dsc-tx9

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Well, research time and time again before you decide to buy anything from any shop.
And bring a pal. Just in case to prevent you from being tricked into overspending lol.

Set your mind on a target, go in, and walk out with one

Type of camera/lens/accesories : as long as not a dslr.micro 4/3 perhaps or a decent p&s.
Budget : RM2500-rm3500
Your Location: KL/PJ
Preferable brand :Any user friendly brand
Type of photography u want to do :
Any specific models in mind? : panasonic GF1,fujifilm x100,ricoh gxr,leica d-lux 5
Any specific features u want? :

guys , can i trade/sell my canon camcoder at shop ?

some shop may accept trade ins XD

Y nt consider Sony Nex3/Nex5 or Samsung Nx10/Nx100

Thanks. Just also found out that Panasonic Lumix model TZ10 can take video until the batteries or memory card runs out

owh thank you

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Hi guys, its me again...

I've been pondering over the D3100 and the D5000... But I've came to a decision to get a camera with an in built AF motor... So, a D7000 might do the trick...

Does the D7000 cost a bomb, cuz i'm not going to throw lots of money on the body itself, as friends told me to invest on lens cuz it already cost grands

D7000 is 4.5k with kit lens..

D90 is around 3.3k instead. if you are big with budget, i think d7000 is fine. If not, take D90 as its a semi pro and it works wonders ]

Invest on lens when you are good, not when you are starting DSLR XD

Learn with kit, 50mm prime and when you are good, you go up a notch and get more exp lens, flash n etc XD

Guys/Gals,

Planning to get my first DSLR camera beginning of next year 2011 probably end of Jan or beg of Feb. I have used my current LX3 camera quite sometime already and plan to learn more on DSLR. Upgrade myself a bit


Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR/AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR (like to take photo from far, natural look)/Remote Accesories (cheap want can already I think seldom use just use it if want to shoot long exposure at night) - Wireless Remote Control ML-L3
Budget : RM 3000 - RM 3500 (Maybe sell off my LX3 to top up)
Your Location: KL/PJ
Preferable brand : Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Portraits (Seldom), Landscapes (Lovely), Macro (Yes, especially insects, birds, flowers etc)
Any specific models in mind? : D5000 or D90 (Still headache on which to choose). Hope Nikon next year come out new DSLR to replace the D5000 or D90 at the range of the price.
Any specific features u want? : -

thanks... But Sony's SLT-A33Y (A33 + SAL1855 all-purpose lens and SAL55200-2 telephoto zoom lens) both discontinued lenses for RM 2,799. Which means an additional RM400 for 2 lenses... Does it worth the extra money???

D7000 ftw lol.
Its the future at least for now.

Erm, I think you can get lesser if you try bargain harder. Coz i got 2.1k for kit nia. So, take 55-200, around 2.5k lol.

Anyway, if you dun want 55-200, You can get a beercan at a very good price of 7xx. it works awesome too, only poor CA >">

other than the camera and lens that we plan to buy, how bout other accessories that will need for dslr new user?
lik cleaning kit, normally what will be enough for cleaning the camera, so far i know is sth like lenspen, some chemical solution, clothes..anymore?
can you suggest some and also the price estimation(if possible) so that we wont get slaugther

lenspen should cost you less than rm25. blower also. this 2 are sufficient for now.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : something smaller than dslr
Budget : <rm2k
Your Location: kl
Preferable brand : nikon, sony, canon
Type of photography u want to do : food, scene, potrait
Any specific models in mind? : nex3/5, g12, s95, s90
Any specific features u want? : -

I'd like something smaller than dslr (lighter to carry around) but able to capture very good quality photos. I am currently using a very simple nikon digital cam for closeup purpose, it served me well but it's giving way. Don't know much about photography but very interested in it. Could someone please advise?

Nex 3 is a good option since you state it in your budget already. XD