In terms of mega-pixels, these 2 bodies can do rather same quality images, and differs in terms of AF-system, a faster continuous burst, improved control over auto-ISO, and so on. Mainly u can obtain from the website, but bear in mind that some of the information can be misleading.

Planning for a 2nd hand DSLR? Why not save more for a new one? With RM2k you can get a new Nikon D3100 or Canon EOS 1000D only. Can provide more specifications?

Canon EOS 1000D will do extremely fine. Limited budget?

With your budget, why not Canon EOS 550D? Low light scenes you need wide aperture lens. Like 50mm f/1.8. Don't know what's aperture? Refer here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aperture

Yes D3100 with kit lens 18-55mm, and yes for 2nd hand D80 with lens. Search in Garage Sales -> Cameras & Photography -> Digital SLRs & Lenses. There is a lot of sellers.

Canon EOS 550D, Nikon D90. Afford the best while you can if you're serious into photography. Any SLR and kit lens will do a good job for portrait and landscape. Oh I almost forgot, a nifty-fifty (50mm f/1.8) is is your great workhorse. Cheap yet producing sharp images.

This post has been edited by AronC: Dec 4 2010, 12:00 AM

Not much major differences, but you can kindly refer to here.
http://www.goldfries.com/photography/canon...-camera-review/
All credits go to goldfries, and this is another link you can refer to.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_po...os550d&show=all
Hope this helps.

Each got their own pros and cons. I would say pick the one which catches your first sight! However, I don't mind about 18-200 weight, but it's price performance - RM2300 is truly I prefer kit lens 18-55mm and a monster portraiture lens like Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

Why don't Nissin mee di622 then straight to the best of range when you got money?

You prefer a longer focal length with smaller wide, or a shorter focal length with larger wide? It's up to you.

Well said.

Simplest 18-55mm is a must. 50mm f/1.8 is another useful one.

You can only say that the DSLR body can be under-utilized. Just like my combination at the moment, 7D with 18-55mm.

Will get Sigma 50mm f/1.4 first. Ima thirst for portraiture lens first.

Lens not sweet.

Since you have decided to take Canon DSLR 60D, go for it. Next time for for price quatation, kindly go to Garage Sales section, not here.
PS: It's around RM3900.

I have no experience in that, but such long range focal length will cause the IQ fall. A good example from Canon EF-S 18-200mm.

Kindly quote more specifications. Budget, specific features, etc.

Canon Powershot S90 will do a good job.

Semi-pro and performance type compact camera for Nikon, only COOLPIX P7000 suits you. Hope this helps.

I prefer you go for the best you can afford. If you serious enough and budgeted, get a good body and start with a kit lens.

For budget of RM2k, general usage for Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 VC is undeniably useful. Wide open at f/2.8 allows you to shoot under harsh and low light conditions. No others can beat it, unless you prefer portrait and prime lens like 50mm f/1.4.

Corrected , he's canon mount. All the others have variable aperture, compared to constantly wide open lens sure lousier. f/2.8 - f/4 is just like kit lens. IMO If you don't mind paying RM3.8k for EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8, a non-L which is quite pricy, go ahead. The IQ, focus speed is quite promising, USM wo.

Definitely good choice, got budget for the Canon EF-S 17-55mm or not? If not then Tammy 17-50mm f/2.8 enough. Get VC version, it's like IS in Canon.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1309101
Kindly use the search button, and look around in Garage Sales before you ask next time.

It's not only 5mm, but in terms of sharpness, focusing speed and colour, Canon pwns Tamron all the way. Surely Tammy is still a good choice.

First, what's a "suka sama suka"?
I think it is quite suspicious for him to trade the camera with you. Or he's a friend of yours? Kindly provide more information, and please state specifications but not "suka sama suka".

Canon Powershot S95. Smaller design, can be put into jeans pocket. Features are about the same compared to Canon Powershot G12 and Panasonic Lumix LX5.

Canon EOS 60D or EOS 550D with kit 18-55mm. Low light, get a large aperture lens like 50mm f/1.8 for budget wise. But never consider to replace a flash unit with large aperture lens. Flash is more superb. By the way, high ISO will cause your pictures contain a lot of noise.

What do you mean? By the way the kit and the 50mm is good enough already. What else do you want?

I prefer Canon EOS 550D with kit 18-55mm, costs like RM2800; with additional 55-250mm, costs like RM800-RM900. For 18-135 package is around RM3600 or RM3700. Freebies you get will depends, mostly like card, bag, and small tripod. Remember to bargain for more.

Canon EOS 550D is a replacement / update for Canon EOS 500D. With that budget, go for 550D with kit 18-55 is the best already.

My parents were using 860IS too and they love it, nice design and easy to use. Err, actually Ixus is more specialized at it's design. Why don't consider Powershot S95? Very compact yet it's a high end semi-pro camera.

Kindly state your budget range even though you said cheaper will be better. Panasonic GF-2 and Sony NEX 5 will do. Not going for DSLR? Nikon D3100 or Canon EOS 1000D

Since many of your friends using D90, then my advice for you = go for Nikon. Since the lens can be interchangeable and opinions can be shared. D7000 is a good one, why not just save some more?

Less than RM4k, do you mean you wanted a Canon EOS 5D Mark1? Else go for a new body, Canon EOS 60D with kit 18-55mm. Good enough, semi-pro DSLR, by the way you stated sharpness is your specific feature you wanted. However, lens is the one affects the sharpness the most, body's AF system as well.

Canon EOS 550D, the best entry-level DSLR, cheap yet promising. For which shop offers the best price, you can kindly refer to these threads.
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1309101
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1226457

550D replaces 500D, offers a greater range of ISO noise control. RM2.5k is possible, unless you get a BODY ONLY package from the shop, and buy the kit lens for RM300 in forum.

Canon EOS 550D, best deal for RM3000.

For your budget, top LCD is quite impossible. A top LCD body is likely to be a semi-pro (mid-range to high end) body. For example, Nikon D7000, Nikon D300s, Canon EOS 60D, 7D etc. You may consider a discontinued product like Canon EOS 50D, budget may increased to RM2800.

My suggestion = Save more money.

Wow, both your specific models range is soooooo big. D3100 is an entry level body, 60D is semi-pro already. Both Canon and Nikon can do great jobs. It is just whether for which brand gives you more impression. I am a Canon fanboy, so I choose Canon.

Canon EOS 550D with kit 18-55mm. Why is it taken at mid sea? You mean you will be staying on the sea to snap photos?

This post has been edited by AronC: Jan 16 2011, 11:18 PM

Different level. 1000HS is Ixus series, its more to design. S95 is semi-pro / high end compact camera. Good enough, and close to DSLR level.
I will prefer Powershot S95.