Hi all camera pros, this is the first time I started to learn to take photo using DSLR. And now I'm still thinking which DSLR camera I should get....

Firstly, Canon is out... straightly. Cause I don't like the quality of photo. So now left Nikon and Sony. At first I was thinking of D90, then I read the details of this DSLR and found out this camera has been produced since 2008 . I worry that the D90 will be kicked out in few months time.

And recently Nikon release new DSLR which is D3100, and Sony produced quite a number of DSLR, A55, A33, A560 and A580. My budget is between 2k to 3.5k. I am hoping for the intermediate level DSLR cause I worry beginner camera will not last long ( less functions to play with ). And those Sony new DSLRs' price are not yet revealed. ( I'm sure some of you guys roughly know the price ). So anyone can recommend? Should I go for Intermediate DSLR now or wait for the new DSLR release around Oct or Nov? I really hope u Sony fans will help me so I might become a Sony fans

Actually I dont know why... My first digital camera is Kodak Camera, the colour is really impress during that time. I have quite a number of friends who have Canon, Nikon and Sony DSLR camera. When bunch of frens show me the photos, I can tell which photo is being taken by Canon and which is not. ( Really, but not every photo lah, I'm not that geng ). Somehow the photo that is taken by Canon shows very unnatural and it looks very bright. Whereas Nikon and Sony did not show those problem mostly. That's the reason i do not choose Canon without even looking at Canon spec.

Even though a lot of people are telling me there are lots of lenses around for Canon compare to other brand. But for me perception, the most important is the natural quality of photo taken, not how many types of lenses can be put in or keep comparing which megapixel is higher LOL. I am just a starter, and I'm not so eager to become professional cameraman. Taking photo is purely my hobby, as long photo is pretty and natural, I'm happy.

Anyone know when will the A580 release? November or October? How did you all estimate the price? By including lenses as well? I'm quite noob about this.

Wah.... tempting tempting.... But must hold on!! I must wait my A580!!! Rawrrrr~~~~

Where did you find this price from? Sim Lim Square? Cause I'm going to Singapore. Might take a look.

And I found out the battery life for A55 is just 500 shot, is it true? 500 shot is like.... very short =___=

Wow.... A55 is only cost RM2799 with kit lens....... With this kind of new technology, I'm so gonna get this DSLR for good.. Forget about A580.... Time to get this in my cart.

But with this kind of price made me wonder..... is this DSLR a beginner or Intermediate DSLR? The price does look like beginner DSLR price...

This post has been edited by Jet23sky: Sep 6 2010, 10:37 AM

Maybe that new technology does not require mirror which might cost RM1000 in the making that reduce the cost majorly?

This post has been edited by Jet23sky: Sep 6 2010, 10:47 AM

Anyone know what is the actual date for A55 released? I know is around October but not sure when. I want to get it on its first day of released.... maybe got goodies pack or free stuff

Do you guys have any recommendation on which shop I should go and purchase? Sony shop? But do they have installment payment?

This post has been edited by Jet23sky: Sep 7 2010, 09:14 AM

Guys, I'm ready to purchase A55 next month, but I do not know which shop is recommend to purchase. And also I need 0% installment payment 12 months, and I cant seem to find any shop that has this benefit. Can anyone guide me on this?