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post Feb 18 2011, 04:39 PM

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QUOTE(bryant601 @ Feb 18 2011, 04:26 PM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : +-RM3000
Your Location : Semenyih
Preferable brand : none
Type of photography u want to do : New to photo shooting, allrounder will be best fit for my case
Any specific models in mind? : none
Any specific features u want? : errr.. not sure, at least it can shoot very clear photo?

still considering a DSLR but i have no experience choosing or taking photo with a DSLR, not sure which camera will best suit me. whats the difference between body with kits and body without kits? any new model DSLR coming out? should i top up my budget to get better ones? oh ya and i heard that the shutter got lifespan is it true? oh ya and which guide will best for me to read about DSLR? thank you very much
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which camera will best suit me
You might try get Canon 550D or wait for its successor 600D to release. I like Canon's natural colors photo

whats the difference between body with kits and body without kits?
With kits, means that you have some basic lens to get started. Unless you want to fork out extra cash for better lens, you better stick with lens as a starter

any new model DSLR coming out?
Canon 600D and Canon 1100D

should i top up my budget to get better ones?
Get a better lens when you get better with it

i heard that the shutter got lifespan is it true?
Yes. You can send it back for service at its service center for a price

which guide will best for me to read about DSLR?
I reckon you try it out at the shop if you dun understand the DSLR's terminology

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post Feb 18 2011, 08:38 PM

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QUOTE(silence666 @ Feb 14 2011, 10:54 PM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories :  DSLR Camera
Budget: 2-3k
Your Location: Shah Alam
Preferable brand : Nikon or Canon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape, potrait
Any specific models in mind? : 550d, D90
Any specific features u want? : Able to take pic in JPEG n RAW format using AEB mode.

Im interested more in create HDR image.
Any suggestion? Thx in advance..
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If you are more into HDR, I assume you love colors with great definition. I recommend you get a Nikon D7000. However, due to you budget, I guess I can recommend D5000 instead. D90 is good but it's quite old and D5000 is on par with it with more added features
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QUOTE(Seybold @ Feb 18 2011, 08:44 PM)
Hi,

Any specific time for 600d release?
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Canon 600D release date set for April and price at £679, as Canon announcement of top of entry-level range DSLR wows with Vari-Angle LCD screen and Full HD video.
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post Feb 18 2011, 09:00 PM

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QUOTE(Seybold @ Feb 18 2011, 08:58 PM)
@heinlein,

thanks for the hint.

When it will come to malaysia? on April aso?
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No news yet. Maybe 1 or 2 months late...
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post Feb 19 2011, 10:02 AM

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QUOTE(aspire2oo6 @ Feb 19 2011, 02:32 AM)
depends on what is your needs? What type of photos do u plan to shoot often? Body only can get u so far. Beyond that are the lens.


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QUOTE(Alternation @ Feb 19 2011, 08:11 AM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories :  DSLR + lens
Budget: RM2500 n below
Your Location:  
Preferable brand :  Nikon
Type of photography u want to do :  Potrait & lowlight scene
Any specific models in mind? : 
Any specific features u want? :
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It's clear that with your current budget, D3100 or D5000 is a better choice for your case

QUOTE(bryant601 @ Feb 18 2011, 10:03 PM)
now i'm clear already, and i'm planning to go further with photography cause my digital camera cant fulfill me anymore.. XD
should i wait for 600D or go with 550D? since not much changes.. or wait till 600D out then oni get 550D hoping the price will drop?
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This photo is taken using my friend's EOS 550D with EF S18-55 IS Kit Lens.

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post Feb 19 2011, 11:04 AM

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QUOTE(bryant601 @ Feb 19 2011, 10:52 AM)
i think i roughly get an idea of DSLR liao, it should be the skills but not the camera nor lens.. and by reading all those thread in lyn, some thoughts came into my mind, if i get camera with kitlens, will they provide camera bag? how big the capacity of memory card should i get? i forgot what is that called liao, a storage that will normalize the humidity one, where you store camera and lens one, how much will it cost? should i buy that after i get my camera? money is a matter to me since i'm still a student..
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it should be the skills but not the camera nor lens
You need to know the basics of
Aperture
Shutter Speed
ISO Usage
White Balance
Composition
Lighting (when you are more experience)

You need better body-built body with weatherproof if you prefer to take photo outdoors. A more high-end if you want to capture sports. Otherwise, an average DSLR will do the job just fine.
Lens is important for sharp images. Overall, you need to have balance on those 3. Just my 2 cents

will they provide camera bag?
Most of the time, it is provided but it depends on the seller as well. Ask the salesperson

how big the capacity of memory card should i get?
8 GB might be suffice but you could get more. Class 4 minimum

where you store camera and lens one, how much will it cost?
Drybox. Cheapest you can get is around RM200++

should i buy that after i get my camera?
You should. You wouldn't want fungal invasion on your lens and it will cost more to repair or you might have to throw them away

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QUOTE(silence666 @ Feb 19 2011, 11:35 AM)
how bout 550d? which better?
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Canon 550D is my personal favorite due to its natural color it gets when photographing. Refer to the spoiler above as sample. It's taken with my friend's 550D. Nikons give very rich colors to photos and suite for your HDR project. I recommend Nikon becos of your requirement. Both are great DSLR in my opinion but I think Nikon is more suitable for your case.

QUOTE(bryant601 @ Feb 19 2011, 11:15 AM)
hmmm.. thanks for replying.. ahh... then i'll be ended up spending more than 4k? omg.. T.T

oh ya any shop that can recommend me go and ask around in lowyat? thx
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You need to survey that. The package and promotion change from time to time. If you scare being scammed, go for Canon Centre in Times Square. I suggest you dun crave for freebies becus freebies are brows.gif

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post Feb 19 2011, 08:06 PM

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QUOTE(Jinkiat @ Feb 19 2011, 06:57 PM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR Camera
Budget: 2-3k
Your Location: Miri
Preferable brand : Canon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape, potrait
Any specific models in mind? : 550D
Any specific features u want? :

I wanna get a 550D but don't know which kit to get ? or i buy the 550D body then get another lens?
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You might want to consider this EOS 550D Kit II (EF S18-135 IS). You could do wide angle shooting, portrait and some close-up photography.
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QUOTE(GeForceX @ Feb 19 2011, 09:33 PM)
B]Type of camera/lens/accesories[/B] :DSLR body 
Budget:rm 4000-5000
Your Location:   KL
Preferable brand :  Nikon
Type of photography u want to do :  potrait
Any specific models in mind? :  d300s or d7000
Any specific features u want? :  low noise
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Low noise High ISO but I think it's way over your budget
Get a Full-Frame DSLR for low-noise at high iso

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post Feb 21 2011, 12:30 PM

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QUOTE(Double_Ace @ Feb 20 2011, 11:16 PM)
Hi guys don't know anything abt camera. Going to buy one soon which one is better
Sony wx-5
Or
Canon s95
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The most debatable PNS cameras currently are Panasonic Lumix LX5 and Canon S95. I would opt for Canon S95. You could check the Canon S95's gallery before making a decision. However, my friend told me he will get a Lumix LX5 cuz he says its better.
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QUOTE(mizz sharon @ Feb 22 2011, 10:31 AM)
Hi all,

Need recommendations & suggestions again =)

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR Compact
Budget : Rm1.5k - 2k
Your Location: PJ
Type of photography u want to do : Food / Portraits
Any specific models in mind? : LX5, NEX5, s95

Thanks!
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Pocketibility Camera, good photo shooting but looks a bit old fashion = S95
Exchangeable Lens Micro Four Third Camera, more power to control your photo shooting = NEX5
Good pictures with least effort, the white one is very trendy = LX5
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QUOTE(jacq330 @ Feb 22 2011, 10:45 AM)
hi all, i seeking de info from all the pros here 

im thinking to get a DSLR.. budget below RM2k.. cos im newbie and still very noob in photography..

i would like to ask which brand and model i should go for?

i have tried my fren nikon d3100.. i thinking to get this d3100 or i dunno any other brand or model will be more suitable or good for me?

i also thinking wheter i should get a dslr or i just get a panasonic lumix gf2 or lx5.. hehe.. it look nice cos dslr quite bulky.. may i know the different between dslr and that two model?
thanks and appreciate

Type of camera/lens/accesories[/B] :  DSLR or manual camera
Budget:[/B] Below 2k
Your Location: [/B]  Kuching, Sarawak
Preferable brand :[/B]  Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Sony or any other
Type of photography u want to do :[/B]  Potrait, landscape
Any specific models in mind? :[/B]  Nikon d3100, canon 1000d, panasonic lumix GF2, panasonic lumix LX5
Any specific features u want? :
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You might get Nikon D3100 if you feel comfortable with it. It's a pretty good DSLR. The lens might be quite costly so maybe you could share some lens with your friends too - mutual beneficial for u and your friend. Canon 1100D will be coming out around this year. I won't recommend you buy it at the moment. If you want full control on DSLR, it's not advisable to take Micro Four Thirds.
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QUOTE(jacq330 @ Feb 22 2011, 10:59 AM)
thanks for the reply
sorry for asking those noob question ya.. cos i dunno much bout camera but i hope to get one..
those panasonic lx5 and gf2 is call micro four thirds?

is it for long term i should go for DSLR better? cos i found that those panasonic lx5 and gf2 is easy to carry around.. but i afraid i will regret if i dun go for DSLR
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Lately in years, I have seen that DSLR has become a norm worldwide. It's depend whether you are going to carry it around alot. Although DSLR has become more compact lately, it still can be very tiring to carry around (for girls, guys might not have this problem). I heard my friend telling me that he rather get a point and shoot camera after owning a DSLR. He hates bring it around cus it's bulky and heavy.

As for Panasonix LX5, you could check the photo quality taken in here. I found it lacks the feel and soul (sorry to panasonic's fans). I prefer the Canon S95 in terms of the photo quality(check in here). DSLR has better in performance in noise handling at higher ISO though. If you take DSLR, you have a lot to learn to get a good photo. Point and shoot can get instance result but there's a limit on what it can do.
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QUOTE(jacq330 @ Feb 22 2011, 11:35 AM)
Heinlein, thanks so much for the info.. I think I will get a dslr. Btw, I'm not guy so a bit bulky n heavy for me.. Hehe

So ur suggestion for beginner like me is d3100 or any other brand n model that is suitable for me?

Once again, thanks
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I would suggest to look around your friends. If most of them are using Nikon, I would recommend you to get Nikon as well so you could exchange lens for creative photo shooting. D3100 is suitable for you becus it has guide mode to give you direction how to take the photos you want. Just want to let you know that Nikon lens are not that cheap.

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DSLR D3100
Announced : 19-08-2010
An entry level digital-SLR camera with a new CMOS image sensor, image-processing engine and helpful Guide mode that makes capturing beautiful images easy.
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QUOTE(cyanide @ Feb 22 2011, 01:03 PM)
Hi, sifus here,

Wanna ask, i would like to get a camera that can react fast to take my boy's foto. My boy is ~2 yrs old, you know lah, very hard to get him stop for you to take foto. Furthermore, at indoor situation.

Is those LX5, S95 or ... fast enough for this situation?
Or ... still DSLR will win by far margin in this aspect?

Ya ... wifey was thinking to get DSLR becos of the superior PQ. But ... i was thinking lazy to lug that bulky camera around.
LAsttime with the F31fd, sometime also lazy to bring already tongue.gif
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Try setting your F31fd to shutter priority mode and adjust your shutter speed to 1/100 to 1/125 and try to shoot again. See if it works
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QUOTE(mizz sharon @ Feb 22 2011, 09:45 PM)
Thanks for the response!
Really appreciate it!

Besides these, what other compact DSLR would you recommend? thx!
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I suggest you get NEX5. NEX5 is a micro four third camera designed for girls since the size is too small for guys' hands. When doing casual shoot, you could use its pancake lens, which gives you pocketibility. At serious photo shooting, you could exchange it with different lens for different purpose. If I recommend, I would say NEX5.

An added info, If you like classic and great night photo using film, you could go for Natura Classica. I believe less ppl are interested in this one.
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QUOTE(SC79 @ Feb 22 2011, 09:42 PM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories :  dslr
Budget: rm3000~3500 include kit lens
Your Location:  Sabah Kota Kinabalu
Preferable brand :  nikon
Type of photography u want to do :  scenery, street photography, macro shot
Any specific models in mind? :  no
Any specific features u want? :  faster shutter / respond

Hi sifu,
  I can be consider as a noob in photography, I would like to buy a dslr camera which is slightly above beginner level cos I won't be upgrade camera body for the 4 to 5 yrs once I bought it. Do intro me a dslr camera which suit my needs. Thanks
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An entry level of Nikon DSLR is around RM2,100~2,600. A better Nikon DSLR will be more than RM3,800. If you could cash up your budget, I would recommend D7000. Otherwise, you have to put other brand into consideration.
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QUOTE(SC79 @ Feb 23 2011, 03:09 PM)
Oic. Let say if I top up my budget till rm4k, do I get the d7000 with kit lens or just the body only? By the way, what's the market price for nikon d90?
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The Official Price D7000: RSP RM 4,998.00 (with AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR); RSP RM 4,198 (body only). You might try refer here. If you really want cheap for a great DLSR and it must be Nikon, you can get D90 or maybe 2nd hand D7000

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QUOTE(CzarXVII @ Feb 24 2011, 08:13 AM)
Type of camera/lens/accesories :  Digital camera(compact Point and Shoot)
Budget: around RM 700
Your Location:   KL
Preferable brand : Nikon biggrin.gif (any suggestion on other brand?)
Type of photography u want to do :  for holiday purpose.. tongue.gif
Any specific features u want? :  full hd video or any other useful functions hmm.gif
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How about Samsung ST600. Two screens, you wont miss out your own shots. Photographer normally got left out during a vacation shooting but this won't make it happen again to you biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(CzarXVII @ Feb 24 2011, 05:05 PM)
@heinlein
thx for suggestion biggrin.gif ..I will do more research about it later..

any other suggestion?? icon_question.gif
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Too many cameras in the market, maybe you let me know your requirement and I see if I have any good one in mind
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