if that so go for entry level camera.
550D is good, d5000 is good, d3100 is good. 500D is good as well.
even 1000D for learning purpose.

Get a pro camera means kenot learn?

You want learn, you use the most expensive DSLR on earth also you can learn. That's it. If budget permit, might as well get cheaper one and get flash or better glasses.

Hmmm.....
Dats true, but according to people dat I asked, they don't really recommend me buying cameras like 7D
coz they say will den be harder to learn compared to like 60D....

Anyhow, thanks guys for ur opinions and all coz it helps a lot...

just grab one whatever it is you will eventually learn how to use it. even though it is pro camera

Thanks 4 da advice....

I bought it from my cousin. He's upgrading his camera to DSLR.

The 2nd link got a good offer. 3 lens + 1 year more warranty. But u might reconsider the price. The price is already far off ur budget.
Or u should consider DSLR instead.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR CAMERA
Budget: 1400
Your Location: SHAH ALAM & KL
Preferable brand : CANON AND NIKON
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape and portait
Any specific models in mind? : NO
Any specific features u want? : NO

I'M BEGINNER HERE.....PLS....

If I were you I will go for d3000 or 450D worst 1000D
however if you can add a little bit (approx 500RM).
you might be able to grab D3100 or 500D <- which far far better compared to those two.

if you can add 1k I suggest you to go for 550D, don't bother to look at d5000, it's not worth with the price. IMO

Add 100 can get Sony Nex3 liao lo. but not a DSLR lol.

any1 know izzit worth to buy canon 550D?

Define worth? If you like it, then its worth it lol.

depends on how you going to use it.
if you going to use it to it's maximum
e.g. HD video recording, 18 MEGA pixel (you are going to print a ballyhoo or crop crop your image everywhere)
I will say it is worth.
else if you are normal user, only going to shot and not bother to do PP.
HELL not worth. sorry harsh word.
but it is true. I will say it is not worth to buy leica S-system if you only use it for portrait your LOVELY dog.
it's 24k++ pounds sterling for God sake and you gonna use it for dog? is it worth?

conclusion.
Depends how you gonna use your camera.

as for yourself using Nikon D3100..does this camera satisfy u?...wat no good abt the D3100?..hmm...

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Added on December 31, 2010, 2:00 amin term of it spec offered..or value for money?

This post has been edited by ryanl: Dec 31 2010, 02:00 AM

I will say it satisfy me for the timing. but as human I won't deny if I want to upgrade my body many times.
the reason is d3100 is lacking of AF- motor
therefore you have to find newer generation of lens which has built-in focus motor on the lens itself. which will cost you more expensive.
Well for me, I am still okay of purchasing newer lenses because newer lens = better technology = better performance.

you have to consider that if you want to go to d3100.
you can't get the cheapest lens available for nikon 50mm 1.8D.
as the replacement it can only replace 50mm 1.4D (approx 1k) with nikon new 50mm 1.4G lens (approx 1.8k)
however Sensor + ISO performance I will say the best for nikon entry level body.

If you can afford a Leica M9, then only you give comment la

If a person can afford to buy a Leica and you want to use it to snap pix of dog, so what? No harm done what?

I see so many girls here using 5D, 60D, d7000 as PnS. So what? They can afford it. Let them be.

Value for $? Nope.

D3100 has no built in AF motor, troublesome when comes to getting lens, as you need lens with AF-S.

A33 would be a better buy if you want to talk specs-wise.

Man should I afford 1D mark III before I can give comment?
what is wrong with you??
and for GOD sake he is asking me if it is worth, and I said it depends on the feature you are using let say you choose 550D just because it is good in HD recording where in face you are not using it.
IT IS A F*CKING WASTE.! AND IT'S NOT WORTH. DO YOU GET WHAT IS THE MEANING OF WORTH??

The girl is not asking if their camera is worth or not. so let them be

This post has been edited by aldosoesilo: Dec 31 2010, 02:57 AM

To aide him and to prevent this post from being out of topic

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos550d/

Read this and you shall get more information. For the price it is offering, Nikon come closest with D3100 and Sony with A33/A55/A580.

Pros and cons is already stated in the webbie link.

Yeah. his Q is already answer but I don't like your feed back regarding my post.
Own leica 1st before give comment?
what a shallow point of view you have. does it mean I can only give comment regarding d3100 since I only own d3100?

I have no problem on how you answer his question

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Added on December 31, 2010, 3:23 amAnyway this is becoming out of topic. just stop it right here.

This post has been edited by aldosoesilo: Dec 31 2010, 03:23 AM

Guys, I need your recommendations.
I am in dilemma between Nikon 18-105 and Tamron 18-200 lens.
Since their prices are almost the same and I don't know which to choose.
Thank you.

d3000 still in market??? ermmmm

y u says 100d worst???