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Photography Wanna buy New Camera? Undecided which to choose?V4, ASK HERE! Dont create a thread elsewher
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zstan
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 Dec 22 2010, 02:39 PM
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QUOTE(Kerry1136 @ Dec 22 2010, 02:27 PM) Ohh shit am having tough decisions deciding on either; Pana GF1 20mm f1.7 (amazing bokeh with this lens) Sony Nex5 or 3 with its limited range of lens Olympus EP1 or EPL1 Am already a DSLR user, just want a smaller than DSLR to bring around when there are places its unapropriate to bring a DSLR. get NEX 5 la. can buy the E to A mount adapter and fit the new 85mm f2.8(which is really small) and then bring to concert shoot also nobody stop you.  |
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zstan
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Dec 22 2010, 03:00 PM
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QUOTE(Kerry1136 @ Dec 22 2010, 02:43 PM) But the Pana GF1 20mm f1.7 lens is very tempting amazing bokeh pictures with that... NEX-5 got 'background defocus' ma~~~~  |
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zstan
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Dec 22 2010, 03:07 PM
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QUOTE(Kerry1136 @ Dec 22 2010, 03:06 PM) What you mean by background de-focus? Is it a software done in the PC or its a function in the camera after snap it will de-focus? its a function in the camera...but only works well if you are shooting one subject la..quite fancy to use.. |
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zstan
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Dec 23 2010, 09:24 AM
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QUOTE(Kerry1136 @ Dec 22 2010, 04:58 PM) SONY NEX seems to gain my interests....now my next question is should I go for Nex 3 or Nex 5 since the diff is only on the 1080i video recording and the build quality. And also the type of lens I should go first? I know with $ anything is possible but I'm trying to keep it as low as possible looking around below 2.5k Btw any installment usually from SONY? a camera is a need..not a necessity..if really not enough cash then save first only buy lo... get the dual lens kit..should be under 2.5k even for NEX 5... QUOTE(asfiezul @ Dec 22 2010, 05:17 PM) i'm also getting the nex.. but as all these expert are saying we should get the dual lens.. So we can get the most of the nex on purchase that is portability + nice zooming capability.. and sony does offer 0% installment.. for nex 5 with dual lens is about 2++ amonth for a year.. the max is 2 years... if you got money can buy Zeiss lens also. although only manual focus la. no expert la, just sharing what i know.  |
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zstan
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Jan 4 2011, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE(gnx @ Jan 4 2011, 05:23 PM) Hi there, Hope someone can help with a recommendation for the below details  Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR Budget: Within RM5k Your Location: KL Preferable brand : Sony Type of photography u want to do : Portrait, Scenery Any specific models in mind? : NA Any specific features u want? : FullHD Video Recording is a must Thanks. can get a sony a55 and a sigma 17-50 OS HSM.  |
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zstan
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Jan 4 2011, 05:45 PM
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QUOTE(gnx @ Jan 4 2011, 05:44 PM) Thanks for the reco bro. Is the a55 the only option? or the a33 or the a580. but the a580 doesn't have auto focus during video recording. |
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zstan
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Jan 16 2011, 12:06 AM
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QUOTE(starcian @ Jan 15 2011, 08:47 PM) Guys, I have a tide budget of RM2300 for my first DSLR, but which shall i choose? Nikon D3100 and D5000 looks great but the body don't have autofocus, only the lense did. Would this cause poorer image? How about Canon 500D but is it abit old-tech? Does it have body built-in autofocus? How is the image as it have lower autofocus point and slower continuous speed than Nikon. How about Sony and Pentax? They are bargain but somehow seen like not popular among photographer.
Added on January 15, 2011, 8:54 pmAny idea why Sony cheaper but not popular among photograper? because sony's advertising sucks. u don't see sony on tv's or the back of the magazine very often do you? |
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zstan
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Jan 16 2011, 03:19 PM
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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Jan 16 2011, 02:50 AM) Sony is such a huge electronics company, we all know that. Hence, they have so much to cover- LCD TVs, laptops, handphones, walkmans and cameras ? Pity Canon and Nikon la, they don't have much to advertise about- only cameras Oh btw guys, been reading some comments here lately, do be careful with your comments because I smell some fanboy-ism okla let's just talk about malaysia alone. how often do you see sony's products being advertised? be it their cameras, or laptops or their Bravia LCD. now their sony ericsson ads also hardly see. look at canon, almost every magazine got their ads. even their handy cam ads made it onto the TV. and i remember canon even advertised their IXUS and DSLR on big bill boards on the highway as well. nikon isn't doing that bad either, with mags and tvs ads. canon still got other products wadd..their printers..ink..etc.. nikon with their spectacles eye lenses and microscopes etc. hopefully with the new alpha business development manager sony can do a better job in advertising. This post has been edited by zstan: Jan 16 2011, 03:19 PM |
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zstan
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Jan 23 2011, 11:33 PM
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QUOTE(skycrawler @ Jan 23 2011, 01:40 AM) Yeah, better get nikon D3100..Sony DSLR sucks..btw, nikon D3100 can record Full HD video and oso has miniature effect..it has small n compact size but its performance is superb..  yeah i wonder why the great nikon uses sony sensors too.  |
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zstan
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Jan 27 2011, 10:03 AM
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QUOTE(#Fly @ Jan 27 2011, 09:51 AM) Thanks for the suggestions - I've looked around Sony's website and Youtube for reviews of both A580 and A550, I like them but they're far too expensive. On the other hand, the A380 is nice and noob-friendly for people like me but a major downside is it's inaccurate Live View & lack of video mode. Still, the 550D if not 500D remains as my top priority.. have not ventured into the world of Nikon or Olympus yet, but i'm not a fan of Olympus at all so I don't think I'll be going there. Should I start with a mid-range DSLR to suit my needs in the distant future, or start off with a cheaper entry level DSLR then go on to the big guns? What I also like about the 500D/550D is the external Mic jacks, because I'm into video production.. and it's a huge reverse erection because my HD handycam doesn't have ext jacks. The lower the budget, the better it is, but I know that means sacrificing some nice features for a lower-end model. Then it still goes back to the budget, because it's not me paying, it's my dad ~ Sifus?  if you are into video...you might want to check the a55... and yes it has an external mic jack as well..and so does the a580...and should be cheaper than then canon 550D.. though the 550D has more manual controls for video mode... |
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zstan
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Jan 28 2011, 05:20 PM
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QUOTE(#Fly @ Jan 28 2011, 04:18 PM) Went to Sony Centre @ 1Utama earlier today. It seems that the A55 with kit lens (18-55mm) is RM2899.. worth it? sony a55 are sold out almost everywhere. if you are really keen to buy, try to get some good freebies as 2899 is not a good deal at all. you can try to check out sony style curve as well. |
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zstan
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Feb 9 2011, 09:33 PM
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QUOTE(Corrupted Spirits @ Feb 9 2011, 05:11 PM) I'm not saying a beginner means that can't learn how to use a good camera fast. What I'm trying to say is wouldn't it be better for her to learn from basic? I've read somewhere here where people asked beginners to learn from bottom with a compact camera until their skill > camera ability before stepping into SLR/DSLR. And also perhaps some might suggest me with other camera's that would fit in the budget. I've got friends who said with the price of NEX, I would be better getting other models. And also I know nothing about photography, that is the reason I asked here. agreed. i started with a rm50 film camera, and then played around with a disposable film camera, and then move on to a fully auto Sony Cybershot, and then using a prosumer Olympus super zoom with manual settings for a few years before getting my first DSLR. |
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zstan
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Feb 10 2011, 10:11 AM
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QUOTE(king_lover23 @ Feb 10 2011, 08:46 AM) anyone can help me?  with rm500 budget...no big difference between the brands lo..just go camera shop test yourself.. |
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zstan
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Feb 10 2011, 02:00 PM
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QUOTE(Jason3399 @ Feb 10 2011, 01:30 PM) guys any of u got any idea whether Olympus XZ-1 can outperform LX-5? does 24mm wide angle and 28mm differs a lot? not much big difference but you will appreciate 24mm more when u take big group photos in a tight space. |
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zstan
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Feb 13 2011, 11:26 AM
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QUOTE(dengwong @ Feb 12 2011, 11:33 AM) i have 2 DC in my mind now....but i dunno which i should buy........  Should I SONY buy TX-5 or wait for the new launch of TX-10 in march??coz their functions are most or less the same... TX5 Pros -price cheaper--about rm1100-1200 Cons -old model-launch in 2010 feb -does not support Full HD 1080/60i video. -common issue like:the color of the camera cover peeled off -stop production for this model TX10 Pros is equipped with full HD recording in AVCHD format. New model-will launch in March 2011, replacement for TX5 Con: should be slightly pricey than TX5 since new launch-USD330...maybe need to wait until April for launching....  pls advice...thanks firstly, what is your purpose of this camera? have u read the tx-5's specs? there are much more pros than just being cheaper. http://zhishan90.blogspot.com/2010/06/my-water-moments.htmlhave a look at this post. |
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zstan
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Mar 22 2011, 11:14 PM
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QUOTE(mdnurman @ Mar 22 2011, 11:17 AM) is sony dslr a390y good? recommended? A very basic camera. Good for beginners. If you want more feature packed maybe can consider a33 or a580. |
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zstan
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Mar 23 2011, 08:42 PM
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QUOTE(aishahias @ Mar 23 2011, 06:00 PM) I'm not sure. My parents will decide on that. Is D7000 too bulky? Would it be suitable for travelling? And how much would it cost? every DSLR is bulky............. |
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zstan
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Apr 16 2011, 10:41 PM
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QUOTE(sayming @ Apr 16 2011, 02:27 PM) Hey guys, is it still viable to spend RM1500 for an Olympus Pen E-P1? How is it compared to a Nex-3A? Contemplating between these 2 models. Hope I can get some feedback ASAP. Thanks NEX-3 for great performance in high ISO performance! |
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zstan
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Apr 17 2011, 12:39 AM
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QUOTE(CallmeJJ @ Apr 17 2011, 12:25 AM) Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR Camera Budget: below 2500 ( include lens ) Your Location: KL Preferable brand : Any? Type of photography u want to do : Any specific models in mind? : Canon 550d , Panasonic GF2 ... Any specific features u want? : Beginner here, Give me some recommendation... can have a look at sony a33. |
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zstan
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Apr 26 2011, 02:10 PM
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QUOTE(Soony @ Apr 26 2011, 09:33 AM) Well.. if you're looking at style and easy to carry out , might as well look at NEX-5 which is a better model , since NEX-3 is getting replaced soon ( with minor upgrades , not significant enough over the NEX5) NEX5 can also burst up to 10FPS where A33 is only capable of 7FPS and A55 10FPS. Both has very good video recording , just the difference is they have different mount lens. So if you don't plan to buy any further upgrades I would recommend the NEX5 with twin lenses, both 16mm and 18-55mm .. The 16mm Lens is very pocket-able and use friendly , trust me , once you use it .. You'll fall in love with it =) And Nex5 does take decent videos =) ehhh... NEX-5 can shoot up till 7fps only laaaaaa.... |
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