This is a the dedicated thread for everyone out there that need Professional recommendations on buying a new Point and Shoot cameras / Prosumer cameras / DSLRs / Video Recorder

To request recommendation, what u need to post:

Example:

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : RM4000 include kitlens
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape or Portrait
Any specific models in mind? : 400D, 350D, D40, D80
Any specific features u want? : Kelvin WB adjustable, more than 5 focusing points.


Use the template below

Recommendations of what camera to get, are mostly based on user experience or information on what's good or whatnot.There's isn't any scientific evidence to justify what we say.So don't take our word for granted! Do your own homework!:

"Always search for reviews if you have a specific model in mind as the reviews might provide some really useful insight on what to be expected. Sites like dpreview and imaging-resources is a good place to start and they do provide really good in-depth reviews" [quoted from evilhomara89]

http://www.dpreview.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/
http://www.mylensdb.com/

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Just as a guide IMO

DSLR[body only] recommended for

RM1-2k
Canon 1100D
Nikon D3100

RM2-3k
Canon 600D
Nikon D5100
Sony A55, A580

RM3-4k
Nikon D90, D7000
Canon 60D

RM4-5k
Sony A77
Canon 7D
Nikon D300s


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"Bang For Buck" Point and Shoot, manual cameras, recommended for below

RM2k
Panasonic Lumix LX5
Canon S100, G12
Nikon P7100
Olympus XZ-1

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p/s: Discussions about your camera such as what lens to get, whether this setting will work for me , should be done at the respective camera threads as this is a camera recommendations thread only:

Canon EOS discussion thread
Sony Alpha discussion thread
Nikon discussion thread

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Nov 7 2011, 02:08 AM

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : RM2000 include kitlens
Location : Kuantan
Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon
Type of photography: Landscape or Portrait(both)
Any specific models in mind? : 400D,D80

I would say nikon D3100

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Semi-Pro
Budget : RM1200-Rm1500
Your Location : Selangor
Preferable brand : Panasonic or Canon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape or Portrait, travel.
Any specific models in mind? : Lumix TZ10 or any other suggestion are welcomed.
Any specific features u want? : Basic aperture and shutter manual control, better zoom (At least 6X Optical zoom).

something to add onto the general guide
"Always search for reviews if you have a specific model in mind as the reviews might provide some really useful insight on what to be expected. Sites like dpreview and imaging-resources is a good place to start and they do provide really good in-depth reviews."

In terms of mega-pixels, these 2 bodies can do rather same quality images, and differs in terms of AF-system, a faster continuous burst, improved control over auto-ISO, and so on. Mainly u can obtain from the website, but bear in mind that some of the information can be misleading.

Planning for a 2nd hand DSLR? Why not save more for a new one? With RM2k you can get a new Nikon D3100 or Canon EOS 1000D only. Can provide more specifications?

Those are what separates the 60D from the 550D, but do potential buyers really need those features? Most of them who are clueless about DSLR as such, will just go " Waaaa Canon 60D is the latest camera, i should get it!" or " 60D looks good! I'll get it" . Just like that.

Like i mentioned earlier before, if you need those nifty features offered by a 60D over a 550D, then get it. If not, why even bother? A 550D will do it's job excellently also.Not talking about subjects which require fast AF lock on or excellent AI servo performance whatsoever..

Then again, some might just prefer the bigger body of the 60D. The grip is bigger, meatier and nicer to hold especially for those with bigger hands. A bigger body would be able to balance heavier lenses better also, due to the extra weight.

Difference between 550D&60D body is roughly around RM800.Is it that worth it? That is what buyers should think about

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Dec 2 2010, 10:04 PM

any news Panasonic GF2 release in Malaysia??

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Entry DSLR / Premium compact
Budget: RM 1.6 - RM 2k
Your Location:
Preferable brand : Nikon / Panasonic
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape or Portrait(both)
Any specific models in mind? : Nikon D3100 / Panasonic LX5
Any specific features u want? :

Actually I have LX5 and D3100 both in mind, but cant make up my mind. Hows the image quality between these two both in low-lights and under normal lighting conditions...I have read tons of reviews and all of them are very positive, seen the images as well. I know its quite hard to compare apple and oranges since the 2 are in different league. I find the LX5 images to be very good for its price RM 1.6k while D3100 will probably shine with good and expensive lens.
Need some advice before buying.


Oh, pardon my noobness. I am a beginner.



This post has been edited by Computer^freak: Dec 2 2010, 11:43 PM

No fight. A tortoise cannot outrun a rabbit?

Get the D3100 Good image quality, good ISO performance and you also get FULL HD video recording but there's no motor in the body so you have to pair it with a AF-S lens to get AF( correct me if i'm wrong)

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Added on December 2, 2010, 11:44 pmMight wanna ask fellow forumers here http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1645107/+60

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Dec 2 2010, 11:44 PM

around rm800, i think its worth it. but if one dont need all the other features that the 60D can offer, then the 550D is the way to go.

you've forgotten the articulating screen, that's one feature i can't live without now.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : compact camera (easy to carry around)
Budget : RM1000 below
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : any as long as good quality
Type of photography u want to do : Event (indoor light) and portrait)
Any specific models in mind? : now looking at samsung ST600
Any specific features u want? : Optical Image Stabiliser, and good quality even in low light indoor environment. HD video is plus point

This post has been edited by daniellsr: Dec 3 2010, 09:59 AM

Type of camera/lens/accesories : compact / DSLR camera
Budget: RM1500 below
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : Olypmpus, Canon
Type of photography u want to do : portrait and landscape
Any specific models in mind? : Canon 1000d, olympus pen
Any specific features u want? : Have read through a lot of review, but still coudnt decide which is suitable and with better functionality. Beginner here.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget: RM2500 + -
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : Canon / Nikon / Sony
Type of photography u want to do : Portrait and low light scenes
Any specific models in mind? : D3100
Any specific features u want? : -

Planning for a 2nd hand DSLR? Why not save more for a new one? With RM2k you can get a new Nikon D3100 or Canon EOS 1000D only. Can provide more specifications?


thanks bro for some advise,for market price i can get a new nikon D3100 with Rm 2k ea?
for 2nd hand with my budget Rm2k,i can get or not D80 with lens...?

Hi, I am new and planning to get a DSLR camera. Criteria as following, can anyone please suggest or give comment which module I should looking for?

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR+lens
Budget: < RM 3000
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : Canon, Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : portrait, landscape

Thanks you for any suggestion and comment.

Canon EOS 1000D will do extremely fine. Limited budget?

With your budget, why not Canon EOS 550D? Low light scenes you need wide aperture lens. Like 50mm f/1.8. Don't know what's aperture? Refer here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aperture

Yes D3100 with kit lens 18-55mm, and yes for 2nd hand D80 with lens. Search in Garage Sales -> Cameras & Photography -> Digital SLRs & Lenses. There is a lot of sellers.

Canon EOS 550D, Nikon D90. Afford the best while you can if you're serious into photography. Any SLR and kit lens will do a good job for portrait and landscape. Oh I almost forgot, a nifty-fifty (50mm f/1.8) is is your great workhorse. Cheap yet producing sharp images.

This post has been edited by AronC: Dec 4 2010, 12:00 AM

I know a bout aperture and exposure etc, been playing with full manual compacts for a while : )

Yeah I'll get the 50mm f/1.8 for sure.

Been looking at EOS 500 and 550d, what's the major diff between both models? Pricing differs by around 500 + -