Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : RM3000 (kit lens put aside first)
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape, Portrait, sceneries, just for leisure, maybe some video recording
Any specific models in mind? : 550D or D90
Any specific features u want? : nah

cannot decide which one's better help me ar

This post has been edited by mint87: Oct 9 2010, 11:33 AM

hi there, i read ur post n i thought i could give u some suggestions

if u r looking for a nice-to-handle-camera,(small,n easy to carry around),do consider the lumix lx3/lx5..its a great compact!

and it take incredible pics too!

here's some link- http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1226457

and if u r looking for a beginner dSLR, do consider the D3000 from nikon, the link above sells it at RM1499 which is within ur budget

happy shooping!

(p/s-im not a salesman from the link above..just trying to help..cheers! )

and here's a gallery to show how the lumix lx3 performs

gallery - http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/869571/+300

and here's the nikon D3000 sample photos as well

gallery - http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/nik.../sample_images/

enjoy!

This post has been edited by mint87: Oct 10 2010, 09:39 PM

no problem buddy


if u r asking which one is a better buy,i'd say the 60D..since the 60D offers more specs..but if u r saying that u r not going PRO and in terms of price wise, the 550D is cheaper by RM800-RM900..

if i were u,i wud go for 550D since its cheaper and slightly smaller/lighter,and i dont need the 60D new features (although the new features is really nice )

there are some difference between those 2 tho..(like the 60D is using pentaprism and 550D is use pentamirror)

for further details,here's some website

60D's specs - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_eos60d.asp

550D's specs - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Cano...non_eos550d.asp

enjoy!

in terms of looks,i'll go for the G11

but others than looks,im more towards the lx3,or even better,the lx5..

its a small little high-end compact that produces great quality pictures..

not to say that the canon does badly though..its almost the same in terms of pic quality IMHO..

i use to own one and my gf owns the lx3..

but sadly i left the G11 in a cab while i was on holiday

im leaning more towards the lx3/lx5

also,consider the canon s95

i heard its a great compact

mostly,dSLR pics are way better because of their bigger sensor..compacts hav smaller sensor,and micro four thirds(like the GF1 u stated above) have bigger sensor than compact..(this is as far as i know only)so dont flame me if im wrong ya..haha

compacts are easy to use and can easily carry it around..high end compacts such as LX3/LX5 do take some serious pics IMHO..

micro four thirds got the best of both worlds..its not that bulky,easy to carry around,but the pics are not as nice as a dSLR..(i heard the GF1's noise is already noticeable when the ISO's hitting 800 and beyond that)

dSLR is bulky,and it may look weird to carry around a dSLR every where u go..but it takes great pics..bigger sensor,u can handle it better..(and if dont mind carrying around the dSLR,go for it..)

wut im trying to say is,everything has its own PROs n CONs..

compacts - easy to carry around,but pics not so nice compared to dSLR..

m43 - not as small as a compact,take good pics..but the price tag,can buy entry level dSLR aledi loh

dSLR - some say its heavy and bulky,but end result really nice

so ask urself..wut do u want?if u really need a good looking pics with less noise and better quality,go dSLR..if u just want to take nice pics and u dont really mind about some small2 stuff,go compact or m43..

(like me,i took my compact whenever i go fishing..cuz can easily masuk dalam my poket..when i got fish,i straight ask my fren tangkap my gambar..but most of the time,my fren oni got fish..i oni tangkap his gambar.. ..and pic quality not that perfect,but still usable i can upload on my blog n fb..the important thing for me is i captured the moment, and the quality is not that bad either )

so if u r using it for sharp focusing n panorama,and just for leisure,i wud recommend the panasonic LUMIX LX5..just because i love the end result


IMHO,if u want an easy camera to bring along while travelling,go for the LX5 or NEX 5..(if it was me,i'll go for the LX5,just because i dont like the looks of the NEX 5..but i heard the NEX 5 is good in low light..and the pics are not that sharp..)

and if u r comparing the 1000D with the D3100,i must say the D3100 is the winner..more AF points,11 vs 7,more features,such as video mode,bla bla bla..

here's a video of the D3100 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nmK3qrY2NE&feature=channel

so,my conclusion, if u wan an easy to travel camera, if its me, i'll go for the LX5

and if u want a dSLR, i'd go with the D3100..

This post has been edited by mint87: Oct 11 2010, 10:56 PM

if ur budget is around rm1.5k,and u want a dSLR, i wud recommend the nikon D3000 or the canon 1000D..

but if u +400 more,u can get the new Nikon D3100 aledi..if im not worng most forumers are selling it around rm1900

here's a link to the D3000 that is within ur budget..

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1226457

if u're familiar with nikon,why dont just stay with it?

and the 550D's 18mp is a big boost..but higher pixels doesnt mean the result's better..its just bigger if its 100% enlarged..

read this article here(i prefer the nikon's pics altho im a canon fanboy) - http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Canon-...Nikon-D90.shtml

IMHO,the canon 550D is a great camera,its got video mode,higher mp,bigger screen on the back. but the 18mp is a great selling point for canon. its a great marketing way to attract customers. and with ur budget, i think u can score the 550D with kitlens and still save some money. go search in the garage sale section (i searched for u but didnt find any so u search lah hehe)

there is no 18-105mm by the way. did you mean the 28-105? there are two different 28-105 USM lenses, one of which (the f/3.5-4.5) is much better than the other. however I wouldn't especially recommend either as a kit lens replacement because 28 mm is not wide enough for a general-purpose zoom (just my personal opinion). but i would recommend the 15-85 or the 17-85(which is cheaper).

hope this helps

oh u r talking about the 18-135,if u got abit more budget,then better go with the 18-135..can use for alot of occasion..

if i were to choose and suggest u a model,i wud say the nikon D90 is a great choice..but if u are more into videos,go for the 550D..

i was once stuck oso..to choose the nikon D90 vs canon 550D..but i went to canon 60D instead..

if u r thinking of nikon D5000,i prefer the 550D more..but if D90 vs 550D,i wud go for the D90..

ah and the lenses-

15-85 = replacement model for the 17-85..so the price is still mahal

17-85 = this one i saw ppl sell 2nd hand around rm1k oni..i got one of these..and its my multi-purpose lens for now

here's a link i found for u to kira budget..

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1386438

and also this one

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1491459

This post has been edited by mint87: Oct 13 2010, 02:06 PM

no prob buddy

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Added on October 13, 2010, 4:37 pmi think there's no entry level dSLR with video mode is within ur budget there (sifus correct me if im wrong)

i wouldnt recommend a m43 bcuz its pricey too..

im suggesting the canon S95 or the Lumix LX5..its within ur budget,easy to carry around,and i read the reviews of the canon,its good under low light conditions..

but if u want a dSLR that's with video mode n not to pricey,do consider the Nikon D3100..its around RM1900..(lari ur budget abit )

hope this helps

This post has been edited by mint87: Oct 13 2010, 04:38 PM

there u have it..a nice dSLR for beginners..

the eos 500D..

but then nid to kumpul some more money to buy lens..

so better off kumpul first

if u ask me,i wud say the nikon D5000

here's a link on both cameras go head to head (IMO this is a very good review) - http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Canon-...Nikon-D90.shtml

btw, if u ask me, if u want a camera that takes better pics - go with the d90

if movie recording is ur needs - the 550d pwnd

if between those 3,i choose 60D..

and i think 60D the most expensive between those 3..

here's some link to show u wut to expect

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1226457

im suggesting either the nikon D3100 or the sony a55

but the sony a55 with kitlens,it'll cost abit more than ur budget..as u said u r pretty tight on ur budget,im suggesting the D3100 lor

here's a rough idea on the sony a55 pricing - http://s.lowyat.net/uploads//attach-53/pos...-1287116481.jpg

D3100 is about rm1900 fullset and its got HD movies,11AF points,lots of new features oso..

here's one of the best review(IMO) of the D3100 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nmK3qrY2NE


good move..going straight to the mid range..so u dont have to go through entry level,then when bored,nid change mid-range..cost u more money

anyways,60D owns 50D..flip screen,HD video mode,larger pixel counts..but D7000 owns 60D..but i think the price of D7000 will be steep..

so i think u should wait for the D7000 to be release here in msia..or if u cant wait,go for the 60D

This post has been edited by mint87: Oct 20 2010, 06:16 AM

im not a sifu firstly n im just a beginner oso..

but to answer ur question,i think u shud go with the nikon D3100..why?bcuz its new-er than the D3000 and there's new features in it.

mostly the HD movie recording with the continuous AF when recording..and the price diff is rm400 oni..

nikon D3000 - rm1499, nikon D3100 - rm1900..so,if it was me,im going with the nikon D3100


honestly,i dont quite like about the 30% lost of light on the a55..not one bit.

but other than the 30% lost of light,i think the sony a55>nikon D3100 (just IMO)

i havent tested it yet (both),but by reading the specs and watching reviews on utube,i think the sony is better..10fps,tilt screen..but if u r really caught up in such situation,i mean u cant choose between these 2,just go to some shop and try it out..hold it in ur hands and stuff..which one fits u better...but if it was me,as i said earlier, other than the 30% lost of light,i think the sony a55>nikon D3100 (just IMO)..

yeah im thinking the same too

the a33/55 AF during video mode are rather amazing


thank u sir, now i know

go for 60D or the 7D from canon..but 7D must be above ur budget..so 60D is good.

or wait for the nikon D7000

if u wanna go dSLR,go with the 550D,or the new sony a55(i heard it got alot of new features)..u can use it for a long period of time..loads of functions..

if u wanna go compact..canon s95,lumix lx5..just my opinion..

its actually wut u want..wud u mind carrying dSLR around?its going to be abit heavy n bulky..

or u just wanna take pics for leisure?

its really up to..but first of all,u nid to choose either a dSLR or a compact..