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merv87
post Dec 6 2010, 09:05 AM

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Hi,

I am a beginner in photography. Handled a few point and shoot camera and dslr before but all belongs to friends. I am planning to get a dslr to kickstart my hobby in photography. Hence, would appreciate it if you could recommend me a good dslr for a beginner like me.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : RM2500 - RM3000 include kitlens
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Portrait, event i.e. wedding dinner, decoration i.e. xmas, landscape and building.
Any specific models in mind? : Canon EOS 550D, Canon 1000D, Nikon D3100 or Nikon D90
Any specific features u want? : Please recommend

In addition, I would like to get a flashgun and a telephoto lense as well. Kindly recommend. Thanks
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merv87
post Dec 6 2010, 09:47 AM

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QUOTE(chiahau @ Dec 6 2010, 09:18 AM)
With 3k, I doubt you can get everything LOL~

A flashgun cost bout 1k+, decent quality one like 580ExII or sb900. Unless you intend 2 get Nissin, which is cheaper, there is still no way to squeeze everything into your budget.

Try Sony A33/A55 twin kit. It comes with kit n telephoto lens around around 2.5k for A33, 2.7k for A55. 500 bucks is decent enough to get a flash from sony, though not the top end one.

It took bout 5k+ from me last time go get everything for my photography hobby. Therefore, limited budget can get you limited things only. Save up more to get better things later.
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Thanks. But I still prefer either a nikon or canon coz i m not a fan of sony smile.gif Haha.. m a little bit choosy. The flashgun n telephoto lense can come later, for now a dslr will do. appreciate if you could let me have some advice.
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post Dec 6 2010, 11:55 AM

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QUOTE(chiahau @ Dec 6 2010, 10:42 AM)
Well, if you insist so, 60D would be better but its outta your budget.
550D is around your budget though.

If you don't mind me saying, a dslr is a tool 4 the photographer 2 use. Choose the one you think you will like.
But I believe that Sony is better 4 your budget range.
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Thanks. A friend of mine suggested Sony A580. Any advice?
merv87
post Dec 6 2010, 03:07 PM

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QUOTE(chiahau @ Dec 6 2010, 12:12 PM)
Same with A55. Same specs, only it use optical viewfinder instead of the newer EVF used in A55.

Both perform rather decently for their price, but A55 kinda tempts me more because of the specs sheet.

Used both A580 n A55 b4. Like both of em pretty fairly.

A55 has GPS also btw.
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Any guide for the price of a Sony a55 with standard kitlens?
merv87
post Dec 12 2010, 06:07 PM

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Hi,

I am torn between Nikon D90 and Sony A580. I have checked out both but still can't decide which one should I get.

I have surveyed the price :

Nikon D90 + Kitlens (55-105mm), 8GB memory card, tripod and sling bag - RM3,300
Sony A580 + kitlens, 8GB memory card, cleaning kit, additional 2 years warranty, tripod and bag - RM2,800.

Need advice.

Thanks
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post Dec 12 2010, 10:06 PM

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QUOTE(Amanda85 @ Dec 12 2010, 06:27 PM)
i just bought nikon D90 + kitlens (18-105mm) yesterday. Is there a 55-105mm??
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Oopss.. sorry... my mistake. should be 18-105mm. Anyway, how much did u get it for?

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