I dont know which is better as i am a newbie in DSLR world. But What i know is D3000 (not AP) can be bought at a lot more cheaper price (with kit lens), coz i was offered the same price as the 1000D.

Firstly, yes. Each brand has their own pros and cons. And yes, Sony lenses are expensive. Averagely their lenses are more expensive than the Nikon/Canon equivalent. Their optics (glass in the lens) isn't as sophisticated as Canon's L lenses/Nikon's G lenses either. Sony bought over Konica Minolta though, so they have been working on the old tech to make better ones.

In my opinion the safest option is to settle with the big two, Canon or Nikon. I do see and know of some people who are continuously promoting their personal preference, and I'm really fed up of watching them do so. That's why I've gotta take the initiative.

By the way I'd suggest for you to go with the Nikon D3000. No personal preference or whatsoever, it is one of the best ones in the market.

And no, there is no twin lens kit for Nikon. Canon rare, Sony the most, as they have to do lots of marketing to gain market share.

Very, very hard to find grey set Sony lenses. And yeah they're user friendly. At the sacrifice of being not as powerful as the latter.

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Added on January 17, 2010, 10:37 pm
The gallery quotes retail prices. Street price is much cheaper. Btw, you can trust us - go on and bargain kaw kaw. Get everything you can - it's your right to bargain and demand for anything you want. Buyers are always at the win. 

Just a hint, bargain for anything and everything. OEM bags are a must, next will be cleaning kit. SDHC card. Lens filter for kit lens. Tripod. Etc. Whatever comes to your mind just go ahead and ask the dealer.

# Quickerzranoid you bought ur toy already or not. Have u found a good price..... of course with the card & bag thrown in ?

I can PM the place to u, u go n deal urself Quickerzranoid, i dont wanna advertise the name of the place coz the dealer says his competitors complain that he sells at a low price & that it damages his competitors bis. But i dont know if it its true coz its up to each dealer on whatever price he wants to sell the item...right? Anyway i,m not a bis man & dnt know how it works..but this dealer .. as far as i have heard the price in forums .. .. this is the lowest.. good luck!!!!  Yeah i'm using 1000D alright.

i suggest you to get the canon 450d, market price around rm 2.2-2.3k depending on what accessories you want