Hi guys,

Im looking for advice here on DLSR camera
Just get back from a trip and my digital compact camera did not perform well esp during the night
So i thought maybe i should invest on a DSLR camera.
My budget is around RM 1500-2000
Please feel free to comment and advice me as im really a noob
All advice is very much appreciated

TQ

This post has been edited by neil_squadron: Sep 30 2011, 10:24 PM

RM1500-2000 wun make lowlight perform well too without sufficient lighting..unless u getting Nikon D3S

This post has been edited by jloi: Sep 30 2011, 10:37 PM

1100D 18-55mm kit?

Maybe a second hand 40D.

pentax k-x

http://www.mylensdb.com/pentax-k-x/

The BEST entry level camera for 2010:






http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA6PIejaECo

...and its under Rm2K~

"A very impressive DSLR with an excellent feature set and possibly the best high ISO performance in its class. The lack of visible AF points is a frustrating omission, but if you can live with that the K-x is a little cracker, and a bargain too." - DPReview

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxkx/




This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Sep 30 2011, 11:39 PM

^ what he said

looking for beginner or semi-pro?

is there even a semi-pro DSLR under RM2000??

Here is one: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2041513 (additional RM200 for the 28-75mm f/2.8)

This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Oct 2 2011, 01:29 AM

what is d current price for pentax kX?
TQ

See the link in my reply above.............. (MylensDB)

Or why not just get a Sony NEX if its just to take better photos and not for serious photography?

hmm, if you are looking for performance, I would recommend to go for second hand bodies. DSLR are very durable machine, most likely no issue, however, you might want to get bodies with their warantee. and get it from someone or shop you know.

are u still searching the camera?because i want to sell my 600D lens canon 18-135mm...the price is 2300..but if you want it i can give u rm2100..
reason:because already have 7D..

D5100,body only around 1800, with kit lens 18-55 around 2200

Pentax Kx currenlty these prices:
http://www.t-dimension.com/revamp/dslr-pentax-c-16_765

not too bad i guess.

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Added on October 12, 2011, 9:16 pmneil, your budget is still workable....what about the canon EOS?? hehe!

This post has been edited by yuman: Oct 12 2011, 09:16 PM

u can consider sony a550 or nikon d3100?

with your mentioned budget, nikon d3100 and 35mm f1.8 lens.

your low light/night photo taking will be settled once and for all.

stretch your budget a bit and get d5100, if you will. but stick with the lens i mentioned above.

Thanz bro for ur advice...

That is in Hong Kong... This is the price in Malaysia and its RM1750 only~ :

http://www.pentax2u.com/webshaper/store/vi...pkProductItem=9




and this is how a Pentax K-x plus Samyang 85mm f/1.4 looks like~



Reviews:

http://www.photographymonthly.com/News-and...IPA-Awards-2010

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxkx/page29.asp

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Added on October 13, 2011, 2:26 amThen again... if your budget allows you to go beyond the RM2000 limit... then go ahead with 600D or D5100 (better yet D7000 - built-in AF motor)...

... if budget still not more than RM2000...

Best option to buy based on TIPA awards and DPreview assessments:

Nikon D3100 - 72%
Canon 1100D - 69%
Pentax K-x - 73%

Do your in-depth research like I did... and you will arrive with the above choice...

This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Oct 13 2011, 02:53 AM

Bro,thanz very much,ur info really enlightens me
btw,can i upgrade the lenses by buying it later individually when i have more money?
Im also wondering if this camera is good for night shots?
sorry,im noob

This post has been edited by neil_squadron: Oct 13 2011, 03:42 AM

mmmmmmmmmmm i wondering... under rm2k, good iso till 1600 (some say 3200), why not a NEX?

For entry level camera - Pentax K-x is excellent for night shots~

...and for lenses, of course you can add more lenses later be it from Pentax or other 3rd party makers (eg; Sigma, Tamron)...

...and also, Pentax lenses even from 20-30 years ago CAN BE USED with a modern day Pentax DSLR~!!

I've got 3 50mm lenses f/1.4, f/1.7 and f/2.0 (bought them all because they were cheap ) , a Pentax FA 75-320mm zoom lens, and others - some of which were made even before I was born and yet I'm happily using them right now~



Do one thing... go to the Dpreview link for pentax K-x above - go the conclusion page, scroll down, you will find the comparison tool, then switch it on, add all categories...

Try comparing the Pentax K-x with other DSLRs and see under the "Low light / high ISO performance"
... you will be amazed...



... just for fun.. try comparing the "Low light / high ISO performance" with a Nikon D3s...
(of course cannot match laa - but just see first)

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Added on October 13, 2011, 4:57 amIf he is interested in that style of shooting, the NEX-3 is within his budget~ Sure, why not?

This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Oct 13 2011, 05:57 AM

Canon 550D 18-55MM Kitlens ..

if you dont need a lot of lenses or some special lenses, go for the pentax system. they produce good cameras. somehow lack on lenses (for a professional)

are u still selling 600d?