i'm already using Canon Powershot A1000.
but I'd prefer DLSR camera..mind recommend??

Nobody can help me?

I have no idea how you're gonna get a DSLR with RM500. Even used sets go for RM1.5k and up. If you're lucky below 1.5k. Most of the DSLRs below 1.5k are not worth considering as they are either:

1.) Previous Sony models (they performed horribly, mind you, much worse than the recent lineup)
2.) DSLRs in bad condition


Lelong doesn't have many camera dealers, so you'd be better off enquiring with any seller at Garage Sales. Can't help you on this as we're merely providing recommendations, we don't sell cameras ourselves. (:

oh sorry

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget: hmm around 2.4 k -2.7k
Preferable brand : nikon /sony
Type of photography u want to do : all types but no need so pro la..
Any specific models in mind? : sony alpha 380 or nikon d500
Any specific features u want? : video mode would be a bonus since my digi cam video mode rosak... titl lcd is great too

so which one guys???

am a newbie.. but of cuz want to invest la..not the kind of ppl change camera every year

Any suggestion ?

Definitely the Nikon D5000 would be the best choice. I'm not that sure about how the A380 performs, but it's worth a thought, Sony has been improving.

The D5000 fits perfectly within your budget - I've seen shops selling for as low as RM2600 too.

I think I have one of those old Olympus models too. Truth is that those suck. Even the current Olympus PNS cameras suck.

Go try a Panasonic Lumix/Canon Ixus. Trust me you'll love them.

For your budget there should be the Canon Ixus 95 IS, that's all I know of though haven't been keeping up with compacts lately.

what about Nikon MB-D80??..
izzit worth buying?..what's wrong with it??

This is a Nikon MB-D80.

hahaz...sory sorry..

i just found what I was looking for..
u guys have to be the judge for it..
Fujifilm FinePix S1500...
is this good??
my friend says is good...

please, everyone explain in details..
i want to take good indoor pictures..

thanks for the info

well actually around 2.7k already super max for me. cant imagine my mum's reaction
it is my own money but still ..... u know.. 2.7k....

sony 380 is around 2.4k for twin lens kit so yea i think its not bad right? but no video mode

in dilemma now..would be great if i get sony ( heheh sony fan! ) but nikon is the pro.

from ur pov le..im super newbie ma..i dont really know those flash stuff etc etc.just that my digi cam already a few years already...video mode also rosak...time to retire..so though invest on dslr. i really dont need like super pro..

small size would be good too ( am i girl..dont want to carry big ass camera ) hahah...

as far as iknow sony doesnt have video mode right?

what is the cheapest model for nikon to have video? d3000?

i found d5000 body at lelong for 2.2k ( good?? ) y is it better to buy body only? i mean usually they bundle would be cheaper right?

Hmm, it's quite okay, well considering it's an entry-level superzoom. Not much I can say as I haven't used one of these before. Fujifilm is quite a good brand though.

Then you might want to consider a Canon EOS 450D? It has no video mode and no flipping LCD, but it's around RM2.1k-2.2k. It's a really good camera too. I am not so sure about how well the Sony DSLRs perform, cause I haven't really gotten the chance to test it thoroughly.

If you want small size, you'd be better off heading towards the Olympus Pen or the Lumix G1/GF1/GH1 cameras. Those are well outta your budget though.

Also, the cheapest model is the D5000. And yes, Sony doesn't have video mode yet. I think they'll be coming out with it soon though.

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Adding on, having a twin lens kit doesn't mean that the two lenses that come along in the kit are good lenses. Most of the time they're the most entry-level lenses available and optically they do not perform as well.

This post has been edited by TheWandererX: Feb 22 2010, 11:48 PM

thanks once again.

nah, i'll pass on canon, for that i think i will consider for sony since canon also no video and no tilt lcd. tsk tsk nikon...

how soon are we talking bout ? i dont want to buy it next month then a month later new models comes out..lol

How is Samsung ST550 as compare to WX1.

I dropped by lowyat today and got recommend of this model

damn i will miss pc fair in april sigh,..tot can get a good deal there..

oh? which lens do u think its good for a beginner like me? i dont need pro one le...i mean i dont want to fork out a few more hundred on something i wont/or dont know how to make use

so does the bundle lens kit good? or twins lens? or? hahah

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Digital Compact Camera
Budget: Anything
Preferable brand : Any Brand
Type of photography u want to do : Close up Food Pics
Any specific models in mind? : None
Any specific features u want? : Er... Anti shake i guess, my hands are shakey~

btw..do during pc fair the camera price will be drop lot? or just like RM50 only~ thanks~

not too sure.. usually scout for pc stuff
but i think more freebie lo..free tripod or bat something like that.

maybe u can ask performance of each camera on each makers thread in lowyat.. coz they know more brands that they are using.. of course if you got answer from canon user, most of the time they'll ask you to buy canon (eg)

Worse. Never get Samsung, unless you really need the dual LCD. The quality is horrible, compared to other brands.

Usually the kit lens will be enough. For example the 18-105mm bundled with the Nikon D90 is a really good lens, a notch up from the 18-55 bundled with the D5000/D3000. The lens does cost a bit, though.

Anything? Whoa, haha. xD

Well, there's quite a few choices. Sony HX1? Canon Ixus 110 IS? Panasonic Lumix TZ7? These will help you get your desired product without breaking the bank.

PC Fair doesn't really affect camera prices because it is usually 'controlled' in a way. Meaning the price difference from dealer to dealer won't be that much.

If you bargain well you can get that anytime of the year.

Ouch, now this is biased.

I shall just leave you with this: if you enter and ask in Sony thread they'll tell you to get Sony, if you enter the Nikon thread they'll tell you to get Nikon. Here is where the unbiased choices are factored, and you telling members to go to the respective threads and ask.

Got this quote. D5k kit .4gb.a bag .dont think any brand and extra bat for 2.75k..good?