Wondering if anyone here knows when A580 is coming to our shores?

Tempted to get that piece of toy xD

use aluminium foil to cover the camera body.. =P no la.. Juz dun shoot directly at the sun should be ok.

My early b.day present

which one is better??
a55 or a550 ??  

the quote is from penang
btw, octopus compatible battery is available locally for RM70

forgot to mention the price below RM90 is for 2 decoded batt

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Added on October 18, 2010, 11:25 am
they r offering 2 x octopus for RM130 (free shipping) in lelong.com

thanks Sifu Albnok.

btw, A580 coming in next month right?

wonder, if i get it from HK, is there any International warranty provided by sony? anyone heard b4?

you are so rich...are you earning money yourself??

really??
cant get much info on web.
duno which 1 to get
a55 or a580

There are a number of features that make the a580 stand out over a Canon or Nikon of the same price-class:

1. Great Live-view: can switch easily between it and regular OVF, way better than Canon or Nikon cameras

2. Auto HDR and low-light multiple image processing -- camera processes jpegs in a way that allows you to take great shots in the most difficult lighting situations (only with Sony). This is a tool that makes a difference in photo technique and quality that can't be underestimated.
3, Sweep Panaorama -- while this may be a rarely-used functionality, it's fun

4. In-body image stabilization: the others stabilize some of their individual lenses, making them more expensive and heavier, while Sony can stabilize ALL lenses including primes and the older Minolta lenses (Sony bought Minolta around 2005 and continues to use the same lens mount...).

The a580 has an articulated screen that allows you to take overhead shots or ground-level shots with perfect composition (and without having to get down on your belly) -- no "shooting blind" on these.

Also, Sony has come up to par with Canon and Nikon in giving very good high ISO image quality, so there's no longer (as with the a2xx and a3xx series) a gap there. The video of the a580 is at least on par with Canon and Nikon.

Finally, given the legacy of Minolta lenses as well as the newer Sony additions, there is a line-up of lenses that would leave little or no gaps in what you might want compared to the lists of Canon and Nikon lenses.

Now, comparing the a55 to the a580, the technology is different. All other cameras have a mirror that flips out of the way so the sensor can receive the light -- the a55 has a fixed, "translucent" mirror that allows 70% of the light to pass through to the sensor. Sony has calibrated the ISO to the light passage to the sensor so that you get the same exposure readings as with a normal DSLR. The benefit of this technology if continuous auto focus readings by the a55 sensor, which makes for the only camera (with the a33 too) that can continuously focus while shooting video. It also allows for 10 fps in shooting stills, something that only a $5,000+ Canon or Nikon can do (but in a $750 body); the a580 can do 7, which is plenty for most people. The a55 is also about 30% smaller and lighter in the handling.

It all comes down to whether the features of the a55 and its size/handling appeal to you more. Both it and the a580 are outstanding choices.

William

maybe around
rm26xx - body
rm30xx - with kit lens

huh yang ni serious RARE!!!!!!! 

gjtan : if still have warranty just send to Sony Service Center (Mid Valley North Point). or check here for more info
Experienced Camera Technicians (for Minoltas and out-of-warranty Sony lenses)

Cheah Camera Repair
012-6679756
568, 1st Floor (Next to Digicolor)
Lot 15, Mutiara Complex
Batu 3 1/2, Jalan Ipoh
(Give them a call first to confirm if they are in)

International Camera Repair
03-26986610
Lot 119, Pertama Complex
Jalan Dang Wangi
50100 Kuala Lumpur
Monday to Saturday: 11:15am to 9pm; Sunday: 12noon to 9pm

YL Camera
03-21487810
FB-3, 1st Floor Pudu Plaza
Jalan Landak, off Jalan Pudu
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Monday to Saturday: 11am to 8:00pm; Sunday: 11am to 6:00pm