actually an entry lvl DSLR aint that heavy lah bro. and if u really want to get the oof background kind-of image, an entry level model+50mm 1.8 should serve u really well. when i had my 1000D+50mm 1.8, i hung it on my shoulders across my body and i dont even feel the weight its really not that heavy and the results is stunningly great. but that's just my opinion. chiahau suggested u the sony nex3/5. that's a great lil interchangable-lens camera as well. but if ur really into the lumix lx5, go for it. its a good high end compact. u may wanna look into the lumix lx3/5's gallery to get some ideas bro

This post has been edited by Tony Stark: Jan 25 2011, 09:51 AM

ISO 1600


ISO 3200


ISO 6400 / HI1


ISO 12800 / HI2


now you judge yourself about it's noise control

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget: <RM2500, though I'm using Maybank Treatspoints to redeem (see below)
Your Location: Selangor/KL
Preferable brand : Canon
Type of photography u want to do : All round, but I like close ups and motion blurred pictures the most.
Any specific models in mind? : Eos 550D
Any specific features u want? : Full HD recording.. and every other thing a beginner needs.

I am fairly new to the photography scene, though I've been doing videos with my Handycam over the past year.
I like these kind of pictures and I'd like to start taking these kind as well :


Is the Eos 550D a good choice for starters?
Hope some sifus can send me a message or reply here about this

As for the budget, I plan on requesting for my dad to use Maybank Treatpoints to redeem the camera, with my savings filling in for the remaining amount of treatspoints required (forgot the word for this so I say it the long way) :|

This post has been edited by #Fly: Jan 25 2011, 07:58 PM

hi the 550d can do the first 2 pics u posted even with kit lens. i believe the 550d is good for starters. just buy based on your budget. if you have more budget then can go for 60d but 550d is fine. for the 3rd pic to get the bokeh u need a bigger aperture or longer zoom (cheap solution is 50mm 1.8). the 4th pic you need a macro lens, u have to spend a bit more money on this one. alternatively you could use extension tubes but best is getting a macro lens. 100mm f2.8 non IS is an affordable one (about rm2k). anyway these r my personal opinion. have fun shooting soon

This post has been edited by crocs: Jan 25 2011, 09:30 PM

I own a D90 with 18-105mm kit lens.
I've been hunting for a telephoto lens for a very long time and ended up with nothing.
I mainly photograph birds.

Should I:
1. sell the 18-105mm and get a 18-200mm.
or
2. keep the 18-105 and get a longer lens?
I'm facing difficulties as most of the telephoto zoom are in the range of my 18-105mm (eg 50-300, 70-270), and i feel that would be a waste.
Any lens to recommend?
Budget would be +-RM4k or less.

How good is "Bigma"? the 50-500mm sigma lens. It's almost RM5000, is it value for money?

are you interested on 70-200 2.8 sigma?

wow, thx dude for the comparison. seems like iso1600 is the best result here.

you can see there it still produce pretty useable picture at ISO 3200

Lighting also plays a big role in "noticing noise" lar

Guess what ISO is this shot at?



This post has been edited by -kytz-: Jan 25 2011, 10:41 PM

3200 only XP



This is taken with iso 6400, if I am not mistaken.

This post has been edited by chiahau: Jan 25 2011, 10:51 PM

ISO3200 la..

Your picture is shot using JPEG with NR during PP?

Shot with JPEG, no PP as this is a casual blogpost pix.

edited

This post has been edited by wadever: Jan 25 2011, 11:03 PM

Nice thing about JPEG is that one doesn't have to see all the tons of noise during PP and it's so much faster to edit

I might consider shooting RAW+JPEG in the near future, so that when I can straight away view the pictures, after a photoshoot

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Jan 25 2011, 11:07 PM

For that, you would near a dual slot 64gb mem card to survive the day.

looks neat! is it good?

It does not have OS right?

This post has been edited by wadever: Jan 25 2011, 11:31 PM

it is ISO 3200. at least it is what written on my EXIF reader. xD

IDK but that is one of my target for tele-lens considering Nikon/Canon 70-200 2.8 is a way much much more expensive compared to siggy 70-200 2.8

This post has been edited by aldosoesilo: Jan 25 2011, 11:32 PM

i want to trade in my current slr Canon 450D and i want to upgrade..
do any can suggest me


thanks

550D ?

Specify your budget please. I will make us easier to give you suggestion.