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

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

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

I'm not too sure about the model you mentioned, how about a nice IXUS 1000HS? It's a compact with manual functions and a nice f/2.0 lens- Good in low light

You could probably get a LX3 or S90, but need to to up a few hundred $$ for the latest LX5/S95 All these four cameras has f/2.0 lenses , which means it's much better in low light than other PnS.You get less blur due to extra stops in shutter speed Plus, their ISO performance is top notch for their class

60D IS a better camera than the 550D, specifications and price wise Just like an Inspira is a better car than a Wira

60D is positioned as "mid range" whereas 550D is below at "Entry" level

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Added on December 5, 2010, 6:23 pmBoth have it's strengths and weaknesses, but both are extremely capable PnS with manual controls and the f/2.0 lens.

I'd say go and test it out at any camera shop to see which you prefer better. Many people already know which one they want the moment they lay their hands on it

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Dec 5 2010, 06:23 PM

7D is the mini machine gun with superior AF performance while the 5D mark 2 is the low light monster, with Full frame goodness( better detail,colours, dynamic range, orgasmic ISO performance, shallower DOF,etc)

I'd definitely choose the 5D mark 2 if I don't do any sports shooting or anything that requires such a good AF performance. The 5D mark 2 is one hell of a camera especially with that FF sensor and that 21mp, you'll be getting awesome portraiture,scenery,street photograph,etc shots. Just that people are complaining of the AF performance..

You didn't mention sports did you? I'm guessing you're leaning more towards the 5D2 eh

Try asking 5D mark 2 owners like unker ianho, xlegato,nicotine and pengster in the Canon EOS thread

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Dec 6 2010, 02:11 AM

Do you know how heavy is that 18-200? lol Definitely wouldn't want that attached with your 550D, hanging around your neck unless you want neck-aches all over..

It's a choice between 3 brands... so pick your choice! I don't dare to comment, nanti Sony fanboys come here whack me

If still can't decide... see your photography kakis . If mostly Sony, then you choose Sony la.

If your friends all play with Canon, and you pulak go and buy a Sony. Then you'll be lonely la

"Birds of the same feather, flock together"

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Dec 7 2010, 12:18 PM

Ferrari with Kancil engine or Kancil with Ferrari engine? LOL

When are you getting 17-55 la? Your 7D is super hungry for super fast AF lens

First of all, what's your budget bro?

And the 50 f/1.4 is roughly RM1.4k iinm, 580EXII is around RM1.7k

Yes you should top up for the D3100.It's a really good camera for such a price, just like the 550D for its price range

Just note that, the D3100 has no build in AF motor inside, meaning that when you buy lenses(other than your kit lens) you need to go for AF-S lenses which are lenses that have AF motor build inside. Otherwise, you'll only have Manual Focus

Expensive hobby eh

LX5 vs D3100 is like a Kancil vs a Honda Accord

The trouble about getting a DSLR is the investment you have to put in, due to all the lenses, flashgun, accessories as such. You'll know la once you get one But all the image quality you get at the end of the day, is always worth while

Nikon D3100 FTW! Great little camera, just note about getting only AF-S lenses because D3100 doesn't have a built in AF motor inside. You need to pair it with AF-S lenses to get Auto Focus

No fight la. Beat the LX5 in every aspect except the small size

You don't have to know everything now, just take your time and learn along the way. Don't we all do that?

That's the standard lens that come together with the DSLR

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Dec 14 2010, 08:42 PM

The lens that comes with the D3100 is an AF-S 18-55,which can Auto Focus with your body So it's perfectly fine

Just that any extra lenses that you might wanna get, must be AF-S version for the AF

Push features and specifications aside ---------------------------->

Now, use the camera and feel it. Which feels the best to you, or which you like best?

Listening to the salesman is the LAST thing i'll do in my list

Panasonic doesn't make DSLRs, Olympus is concentrating on the Pen m4/3 cameras,so left Sony,Canon,Nikon and Pentax

Check my first post in the first page. Be sure to read!

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Dec 14 2010, 11:04 PM

How does a DSLR having a filp LCD screen, make one look "less professional"? And what's with the word professional here? People are asking recommendations on what to buy/what's good and NOT what looks pro or not pro

What a very shallow thought. I bet you never used a 18mp camera before? Either that or you're seriously lacking the knowledge of such products

Dismissing the advantage of megapixels just like that, is such a sweeping generalization

I'm using my 550D which offers 18mp, and i CROP a lot. Even after cropping, i still get so much details due to the 18mp that i can enjoy And still the 18mp is one of the BIGGEST things, i've enjoyed since buying it.

Let us see what has 550D has install over it's predecessor shall we?

-18mp
-more superior iFCL metering system
- ISO6400 not in expanded mode anymore
-Bigger buttons, easier to press and a dedicated live view button
-FULL HD video with variable framerates like 24p,25p and 30p
-Faster burst rate of 3.7fps
-Able to use the latest SDXC memory cards up to 64GB iinm
-3:2 LCD screen with 1040 dots

Oh pleaseeeeeee fanboyism again!

Rules of this forum-------> 1) "Fanboyism" is prohibited. No brand wars here.

Quoting one video from youtube, and then concluding that Nikon is better than Canon, is just no different than me saying that "my phone has the copy and paste function which the iphone doesn't have, therefore my phone is better " .

Also, don't you know that D3s has only 12mp while the 1D4 has 16? And also D3s is a FF while the 1D4 is only APS-H(1.3x crop factor). This is already an unfair advantage towards the Nikon,such comparison should never even take place in the first place.

Comparing FF with APS-H? Meh

D7000 with the 18-105 is totally out of his budget. Why even mention it?

Only applies to NEW cheapo bodies vs NEW pro bodies

What looks good for him might not be for others. A 60D with flippy LCD screen looks "pro" to me, so you're trying to convince me otherwise? for example.

Then don't say anything

Waste to you might be gold to others. I and tons of other Canon 550D owners just love this camera a lot, for the amazing things it can offer. And now you're calling it a waste?

Again said, there's an UNFAIR ADVANTAGE when one FF model is competing with another non FF model in terms of ISO performance. No fight really

Personally i won't even mention that, just for the sake of directly answering his question. And if he wants to know more, then probably yes

I was talking about the BODY not the lens

Of course, 2nd hand lenses are still so favourable these days, because the new ones are pretty expensive. Not so much the same for the bodies though, because they tend to depreciate in price much faster

Personally, i'm not offended at all bro. It's just that i don't like people saying such blatant sweeping generalization like that.

I could always say Nvidia beats ATI *quotes a video from youtube between GTX460 vs HD4670* Apple is better than HTC *quotes a video showing touch screen responsiveness betweent the two models *<----For example's sake

And no, i ain't a fanboy of any brand whatsoever, i know both Nikon and Canon are 2 very good brands and so are others. Each has their OWN advantages and disadvantages, so it's not very WISE to make such sweeping statements right?

I don't say things like that and neither do other forumers here. Just to make what i feel clear ?

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Dec 15 2010, 05:25 PM