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Buying Advice Wanna buy New Camera? Undecided which to choose?V3, ASK HERE! Dont create a thread elsewher

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General_Nic
post Apr 14 2010, 10:14 AM

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QUOTE(wypua @ Apr 13 2010, 10:27 PM)
Anybody can help me ? I have narrowed down to canon 550d and nikon d5000. Which 1 more recommended ?
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if narrowed down between these 2, then go to shops to try n test it out yourself to c which u prefer
we cant help much at this point

QUOTE(jasonkong89 @ Apr 14 2010, 01:14 AM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : RM3000 including kit lens
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon/Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape/Portrait
Any specific models in mind? : 450D,500D,D3000
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if between the 3 choices u gave, 500D will be the better choice
but with rm3k budget, u can go for D5000 or 550D
even better, top up to rm3.3k get D90

QUOTE(haobeck @ Apr 14 2010, 04:40 AM)
No one helping me out of this ma ...  sad.gif  sad.gif  blink.gif
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sory, dun know much abt PnS compacts
u shud go shop try any models within your budget n c which has the functions u like
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post Apr 14 2010, 12:43 PM

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QUOTE(luvjim @ Apr 14 2010, 11:11 AM)
I read some pages that Panasonic Lumix TZ10 not bad too.
But can't really find user here are using this.  sweat.gif
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try it yourself at shops to know which u prefer smile.gif

QUOTE(fuze @ Apr 14 2010, 11:19 AM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget: RM2000k
Your Location: Shah Alam/KL
Preferable brand : Canon/Nikon
[B]Type of photography u want to do : HDR, tilt shift, HD video
Any specific models in mind?[/B] : Canon 450D, 500D, 550D
Any specific features u want? : hmm... HD video shooting?

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y typed rm2000k? 2k u mean? sweat.gif
as u said your budget is rm2k, then 550D is out of the question
450D is within your budget, but since u said u want HD video, no harm in topping up for 500D

QUOTE(kyo21 @ Apr 14 2010, 11:26 AM)
next month i going to shanghai.. so i need to know what type of lens i should have.

can everyone help me..?
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no specific lenses for any type of places u're going doh.gif
wat cam u using? the kitlens is sufficient most of the time
if u want convenience, then 18-200 is the best travel all-in-1 lens
but if u want quality... well, some ppl dun mind lugging along numerous lenses in their travel sweat.gif

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post Apr 14 2010, 08:55 PM

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QUOTE(loiloishen @ Apr 14 2010, 08:17 PM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories :  DSLR
Budget: N/A
Your Location:   N/A
Preferable brand :  Nikon
Type of photography u want to do :  Landscape, Party Shots, Portrait
Any specific models in mind? :  d90, d300s or d90 successor?
Any specific features u want? : 

Should I wait for d90 successor? or get a d90? or get a d300s? please recommend.
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dun wait for D90 successor, as it is still not confirm there is 1 currently in development
even if there is, it will not be launch so soon, if u nid cam now, get it now
D300s if u can afford, but D90 is good choice too, n can buy other stuffs with the extra budget
best u go shops try out these 2 models for yourself to c which u prefer
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post Apr 14 2010, 09:09 PM

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QUOTE(loiloishen @ Apr 14 2010, 09:01 PM)
Hi, I am using a D5000 now, therefore i m looking for an upgrade. I am afraid is it too soon to upgrade to d300s or what, as there isnt any preset mode. But I think I am confident enough to use the manual mode. Actually, besides the fps which is the main difference between d300s and d90, what else more?
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then i suggest avoid upgrading to D90 as there isnt much upgrade
only extra body AF motor, top lcd, insignificant faster fps, n bigger body
the performance is similar to D5000 as both using same sensor, same 11 AF points
D300s has 51 AF points, max shutter speed 1/8000, max flash sync 1/250 n wat u said, faster fps
upgrading frm D90 to D300s aint much difference, no reli worth it
but upgrading frm D5000 u get not only the extras of D300s, but the extras of D300s too
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post Apr 15 2010, 12:20 PM

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QUOTE(jac1820 @ Apr 15 2010, 02:04 AM)
this will be my first time owning a dslr so would like feedback using this camera at entry-level

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget: RM2000
Your Location: Sarawak
Preferable brand : Nikon/Canon
Type of photography u want to do : portraits, landscapes, night scenes
Any specific models in mind? : Nikon D3000
Any specific features u want? :
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if u oredi have D3000 in mind, then get it, its a good cam
if u wan consider other models within your budget, there's Canon 450D kit n Sony A380 kit

QUOTE(Cahya @ Apr 15 2010, 09:40 AM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories : slr
Budget: if possible below rm2k
Your Location: damansara
Preferable brand : canon/ nikon/ sony
Type of photography u want to do : taking photos of babies, toddlers & scenery
Any specific models in mind? : nikon d3000, d40, canon 450d or a sony similar model (was told d60 got replaced by a new model?)
Any specific features u want? : user friendly & nice colours. and a camera that i can play around with for 1-2 yrs atleast
i can consider up to rm2.5k budget.

can someone help me pls
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D60 is replaced by D3000
if budget below 2k can get Canon 1000D, Sony A230, Sony A330
around 2k is Nikon D3000, Canon 450D, n Sony A380
but if u can go up to rm2.5k, then can get Canon 500D or Nikon D5000, better
best u go shops try them out yourself to know which u prefer

QUOTE(attw @ Apr 15 2010, 11:42 AM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories : Top of the range P&S
Budget: Below RM2k
Your Location: Klang
Preferable brand : Canon, Sony or any other brands - open to suggestions
Type of photography u want to do : Portraits, Sceneries, Night Shots
Any specific models in mind? : Canon Ixus 210, Sony HX5V (Though dunno when only will this model be available in M'sia) and/or others?
Any specific features u want? : Pocketable (Pls dun suggest G11), Plan to shoot mostly in auto modes...(all the aperture priority, shutter priority, metering and other jargons are just too confusing...)
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even G11 has full auto mode smile.gif
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post Apr 15 2010, 04:49 PM

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QUOTE(dynasty88 @ Apr 15 2010, 02:57 PM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : < RM 3300 include kitlens
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape, Portrait, Wedding and Event Shots
Any specific models in mind? : 550D or D90
Any specific features u want? : video capability. cheaper accessories
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i'll say D90 is more worth cos its usual price is rm4k n now dropped to 3.3k
D90 got top lcd, bigger body, built in AF motor, 11 AF points, 4.5fps, built in flash commander
550D got only 9 AF points, 3.7fps, no top lcd, n no flash commander, but it has 18MP n 1080p video
it depends which features u prefer
if u r asking for cheaper accessories, depends too, Nikon has cheaper external flash than Canon
lenses overall both brands almost similarly priced

QUOTE(attw @ Apr 15 2010, 04:23 PM)
ya, but the G11 is not exactly "pocketable", hehehe smile.gif
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well, it depends on your preference, too me G11 is quite 'pocketable' laugh.gif
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post Apr 15 2010, 10:03 PM

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QUOTE(yvne @ Apr 15 2010, 08:44 PM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories : Lens
Budget : -
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon
Type of photography u want to do : Walkaround/Travelling - landscape and portait too
Any specific models in mind? : 17-55 f2.8 or 24-70 f2.8
Any specific features u want? : Light weight and always stick to 450d
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if the 24mm is wide enuf for u, then get the 24-70, better lens and can use on FF bodies nxt time when u upgrade
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post Apr 16 2010, 09:13 AM

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both 1000D n D3000 r equally good with its pros n cons
it u r comparing between these 2, i suggest u shops try out yourself to know which u prefer
but 450D is better than the 2, so i'll say take 450D if u dun have specific brand in mind
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post Oct 4 2010, 12:43 PM

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QUOTE(madman20 @ Oct 4 2010, 06:53 AM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories :  DSLR
Budget: RM2000 or below
Your Location:   selangor
Preferable brand :  Priority to Nikon, second Canon
Type of photography u want to do :  Showroom/Indoors
Any specific models in mind? :  None
Any specific features u want? :  No idea =P
Remarks: Actually the reason I'm asking this because my company would like to get a camera to photoshoot some kitchen sets and also customers'. He actually prefer getting something with wide angle lens kit (28mm) or something like that he mentioned. I'm a total newbie and he asked me to do some survey and to recommend him something. Please help guys! Thanks
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Nikon D3100, latest model recently out on sale, bout rm1.8k-2k
d kitlens 18-55mm is wide enuf for shoots u mention smile.gif
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post Oct 7 2010, 09:43 PM

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if u want Nikon D3000, go for the new model D3100 instead, rm1.9k-2k

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post Oct 7 2010, 09:57 PM

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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Oct 7 2010, 09:53 PM)
Okay let say I only want Canon? Which should I get then? tongue.gif
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ur budget only allows 1000D or 2nd hand 500D, lol

previously b4 D3100 came out, between Nikon D3000 n Canon 1000D,
i would recommend 1000D
but now with D3100, it surpasses 1000D in many aspect since 1000D is few years old tech
*trying to prove im not biased here tongue.gif
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post Oct 7 2010, 10:09 PM

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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Oct 7 2010, 10:00 PM)
So in other words my budget cant afford any canon DSLRs? sad.gif
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2nd hand 500D can

QUOTE(aspire2oo6 @ Oct 7 2010, 10:00 PM)
if i am you ill get 500D for the video recording and better processor
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dats if he dun mind 2nd hand
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post Oct 7 2010, 10:16 PM

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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Oct 7 2010, 10:12 PM)
What about D3100? Compare with 500D, are there any significant difference? HUGE difference?
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err, dat 1 im in no position to comment as i nvr tried both
n most likely my comments will go bias
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post Oct 22 2010, 12:52 PM

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QUOTE(sevenor @ Oct 22 2010, 11:15 AM)
Actually I had dabbled with most of the big names except Minolta (strange, don't know why). Sony and Panasonic cameras were not out yet. Cameras I owned are now antiques already. I also malu to tell you guys. Anyway, they were Canon AE1, Canon A1, Olympus OM2N, Pentax MX and lastly the Nikon FM which I coupled it a 28-200mm/f3.5 Tamron lens besides the standard lens it came with, if I remember correctly.

The last 20 years or so I had switched to compact cameras after tired of dragging heavy and bulky slr around. That's why at first I thought of getting the Pana LX5 as my next camera istead of DSLR, but alas no DOF susah lah.

What's the pros and cons of EVF, anyone?

Thanks once again, Sniper.  notworthy.gif

Added on October 22, 2010, 11:20 am

Thanks mint87 for confirmming that Sony has the best AF so far.  biggrin.gif

Will the loss of 30% of the light affect the IQ?

Cheers!
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if u still have old Nikon mount lenses, u still can use it on Nikon new Dslrs
Minolta A-mount lenses can use on Sony Dslr oso but since u nvr used Minolta...
Canon old mount lenses definitely cant use on their Dslrs

if u r accustomed to Manual focus, u can use 50 f/1.8 on D3100
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post Oct 27 2010, 12:38 PM

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QUOTE(Ah hao @ Oct 27 2010, 12:34 PM)
autofocus motor ? u mean image stabilization  (optical super steady shot) is it ?

some dslr is built in OSS in camera, some are built in lens, buy those built in camera better, so that u can hv better range of lens thumbup.gif

if sony 2k+-, i suggest u A33 (A55 if u need 10fps and higher mpixel) biggrin.gif

and yes, a33 is built in super steady shot INSIDE the camera wub.gif

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1008/10082421sonyslta55a33.asp
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he meant autofocus motor on d body or lens la sweat.gif
This apply to Nikon oni as Sony have their AF motor in body, Canon on lenses

n dun say camera built-in stabilization is better, dun try mislead ppl
as both body stabilization n lens stabilization have their pros n cons
most ppl will shoot u for ur statement sweat.gif

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post Oct 27 2010, 01:16 PM

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QUOTE(Ah hao @ Oct 27 2010, 12:34 PM)
some dslr is built in OSS in camera, some are built in lens, buy those built in camera better, so that u can hv better range of lens thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(Ah hao @ Oct 27 2010, 01:10 PM)
sorry, nvr survey other brand, so nvr notice AF motor  sweat.gif

i say choose built in better is bcos hv more range of lens to choose from, not try to mislead ppl  rclxub.gif
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that sentence in bold is quite misleading sweat.gif
n if wanna say d right term, u shud b saying those with camera built-in stabilization can save cost on lenses
cos for Nikon n Canon, lenses of the same range may have both stabilizer or non-stabilizer, n those with stabilizer r more costly
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post Oct 27 2010, 05:27 PM

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QUOTE(Ah hao @ Oct 27 2010, 01:20 PM)
aiyo, u take part of my sentence then say me misleading  doh.gif

the sentence in bold now is not misleading IMHO  notworthy.gif
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like i said, u shud b saying "can more cheaper range of lenses", not "better range"
i know u r not trying to mislead, but ur sentence may indirectly mislead notworthy.gif
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post Oct 27 2010, 05:32 PM

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QUOTE(Jason5877 @ Oct 27 2010, 05:29 PM)
Type of camera : DSLR
Budget : RM4000
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Outdoor , Portrait , Landscape , Object , Indoor
Any specific models in mind? : Above D90? Above 50D?
Any specific features u want? : Good image quality and color~

Any comment on Canon 60D image quality? Worth to get it? Or other choices? I never use Canon before, Canon user might give some comment? Thanks your advice~
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Canon 60D or 550D with better lenses

Nikon D90 or if u can wait, D7000
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post Oct 27 2010, 05:50 PM

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QUOTE(Jason5877 @ Oct 27 2010, 05:35 PM)
D7000 price for body around RM3500 - RM4000... Totally out of budget...
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price not confirm yet mah, u still can hope biggrin.gif
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post Oct 27 2010, 11:04 PM

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QUOTE(BenSow @ Oct 27 2010, 10:31 PM)
so 28-200mm the photo is not as wide as 18-200 one la? k thx

one more thing... 
http://shashinki.com/shop/nikon-d3000-digi...slr-p-6084.html

Why so cheap one? I thought the lens itself oso quite expensive
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Nt all lenses must b expensive la
there's super duper cheap lenses as low as 300 bucks, bt there's blood suckin expensive up to 10k,100k biggrin.gif

Btw, d lens in ur link is a 3rd party brand lens, usually 3rd
Party lenses r cheaper

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