zstan : tempting    . i'm waiting for $$ to masuk first, then go Sony Center try test drive the NEX, then only decide 

signither : DSLR FTW 

fansoption : depends where you'll be sitting that day, if you have the pit pass then consider the 1750. But the wide i dont think is necessary 

tested the NEX5 at sony roadshow at 1U last week~ the small grip is surprisingly comfy and firm in my big hand~ somehow it feels better than GF1 altho by looks of the NEX5 in pics isnt that promising for the grip~ image quality is up to apsc standard~ my only complain is the menu function which u need some time to get use to~ then it should be fine~ but hey~ its a outgoing stylo compact apsc camera on the go for casual activities~ so its definitely not the camera u looking for if u want handling and control like the dslr~ 

well~ the thing about NEX is they have no more than 5 buttons and a dial~ so even to select PASM modes are done in a virtual menu to imitate the mode dials~ then in the shooting liveview menu the dial act as a shutter speed or aperture dial and etc~ its just a matter of getting use to it since its such a compact stylo little device~ 

a200? try shoot in RAW and convert into jpeg in PC~ much better iso noise~ if not upgrade lor~ like me~ i used to be a200 user oso~

of coz~ even at 1600~ the iso on a700 is useable~ but compare to a550~ the a550 high iso still better~ but at low iso~ i prefer the a700~ besides~ i love the a700 more coz its the handling and controls that no other camera come close~ very similar to the a900 feel~ well not exactly but very good feel lar~ the alpha quicknavi is something not to be miss~ but one thing~ nothing beat a200 CCD sensor at iso 100~ still the best and clean pixel u get if u pixel peep lar~ 

@gizmo_pony
say only 0% easy payment, they still charge you (processing fee 4~5% + credit card charge 2~3%) and some they absorb partial charge, but you buy with the retail price.

i am one of the victim.
buying a200 at 1499(mark down price) + 5% processing fee for installment
although just merely rm75, but when you buy higher end body, all thing become different

different RAW editors also affect the amount of noise. can experiment around a bit too see first b4 jumping

well~ what u see in a550 and NEX~ expect much better apsc sensor on the a7xx~

gizmo_pony like wan to upgrade anytime soon ni

processing power?

guys wan to ask, under wat condition my d-range works best? i cant c the difference

i see no much different at a200 also either in camera or RAW via IDS
so most of the time turn off

calling for walking encyclopaedia for clarification.. XD

day 2 without my baby beside me.

tried out NEX 3 and 5 at BTS sony center... my fingers cant fit into the gap between the grip and the 1855 lens for NEX 5... and i find the menu quite ok... get used to it in few minutes and the RRP is really cut throat, NEX 5 with 2 lenses is RM3k but with 2 years warranty and 8gb memory stick...

they have a life. haha.. i holiday so kuat spam.

what? panning + make.love = LOL
what's the shutter speed?