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Pretty simple question eh: Compact or DSLR?

You know it yourself already. DSLRs produce much better image quality,better low light quality, better versatility for upgrade(lenses,accessories as such), more responsive.

Compacts on the other hand, are light and easy to carry around. Image quality I would say decent for its size.

Tell you what:

If you're buying a DSLR, you're actually investing into the camera

If you're buying a compact, you're just buying a camera

So my take is that, if you're serious about photography and really want take excellent pictures in the future, DSLR is the way to go

If you're just casually taking pictures here and there, more of like "snapshots", then compacts should be the way. Cheaper alternative also, easy on your wallet.

Well, you can always get a compact first. If you're not satisfied of the performance, you can always upgrade ma

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Compact/SLR
Budget : RM3000 include kitlens
Your Location : Penang
Preferable brand : Sony or Canon
Type of photography u want to do : Normal shoots for now
Any specific models in mind? : Sony TX-9, NEX 3/5
Any specific features u want? : Pink color?

My girlfriend planned to get one which is either the Sony TX-9 or NEX 3/5. One of the reason she prefer Sony is because of the color

Her plan was to get the NEX 5 but I'm trying to persuade her in not getting that one. She is still a beginner and I think it would be a waste for her to spend so much on a camera now. Any sifu can recommend compact camera's that fit the criteria above?

Why not NEX? Its a good camera, with few nice features and things to play with. She's a beginner means she can't learn how to use good camera fast? Lol.

Your budget is around 3k. That's enough for some entry level DSLRs already. Just let her get the Nex 5 and learn lo. Nothing is impossible.

Yeah so any of the compacts to recommend? 1k - 1.5k? S95, LX-5 or what?

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Digital Camera.
Budget : MYR2k below.
Your Location : PJ.
Preferable brand : Panasonic or Canon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape or portrait or simply casual.
Any specific models in mind? : Lumix LX5 or Canon S95.
Any specific features u want? : Any.

I have this dilemma between LX5 and S95 because I dont really kno the specification difference that these 2 can offer. Can anyone guide me in telling me the difference in details or just a simple which to which should I get.

Or anyone have any other models that can fulfill my specific budget pls dont hesitate to spill out.

Thanks in advance.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : RM3000
Your Location : Kedah/Penang
Preferable brand : SONY
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape/Wedding/Potrait
Any specific models in mind? : A33 (twin lens) - RM2,799 (SONY online)
Any specific features u want? : with video mode.

Actually I fixed my mind on getting the A33 but I was wondering if I can get it cheaper elsewhere. Please kindly advice.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : compact + changeable lens.
Budget : MYR2.5k below.
Your Location : old klang road.
Preferable brand : Panasonic or Sony
Type of photography u want to do : day to day photography.
Any specific models in mind? : Pana Lumix DMC GF2 or Sony NEX 5
Any specific features u want? : as light a spossible

Hello guys... please give me some recommendation..

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget: RM2500 with lens
Your Location: KL/Selangor
Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : all rounder + movie
Any specific models in mind? : Nikon D3100 or Canon EOS 550D
Any specific features u want? : none

need some suggestion.. thanks..

With 2k budget you can get DSLR if you don't mind.
well DSLR is digital camera as well right?

with both you wouldn't go wrong. 550D to be better. wait for next month or next two month till the shipping for 600D it will even please you.

Im using a DSLR now. I just want something that is nt bulky n simple point n shoot.

Dear Sifus,

I was wondering whether you guys could help recommend me a suitable camera? Sorry for not using the template since I've no idea what I need
I'm working on an entomology project which requires me to take photos of small insects. Afaik normal digital cams are not suitable to take such photos even on macro mode
What type of camera best suits me>? Any non-DSLR cameras? The lens are very expensive

Thanks in advance sifu!!

Erm, can get around 2.1k lowest from forumer here. Try searching a few. XP

Nex 5 is quite decent for its price tag.

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.

For me, there is no such thing as learn with beginner's tool. I started photography with Nikon D90 and went further b3fore due to some shrewd reason, quit for a while.

There is no difference learning with a higher end camera compared to a basic camera. All you will get is improvement still.

Thus, if your girl is a smart and the type of person to advance herself in this field, Nex5 might suit her need and help her go far in this field. All depends on interest. If wanna use day to day shoot and dun care about how 2 improve, get a simple PnS
But if there is an interest to learn and advance herself, then why not a SLR / Nex / others?

got any info the price range? 550D almost 2.5k already.. so 600D might higher than 550D, am I right?

are you getting body only or with kit lens??
yup, 600D is the replacement model of 550D

Type of camera/lens/accesories : digital camera
Budget : RM500
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : any good brand will do
Type of photography u want to do : normal daily photo,portrait also
Any specific models in mind? :
Any specific features u want? :


all the sifus here,can help me list out some good quality compact camera ?
every camera in the shops there seem the same to me..

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.

+1 Lately u go everywhere alot of ppl using DSLR but when they post their photo its abit you know. Its best u learn the basic and if u think ure up for it then only upgrade. DSLR investment is not cheap in long run