im goin to buy vivitar v3800n but few quetion pop into my mind...
- some feedback from previous user were negative.even the company was blamed to be less "friendly"?
- the salesman claimed that the camera was left untouched in the exhibition glass for years, yet he asked me for rm 950(??)..is it worth it?
- do they come with both 35 mm and 50mm lens or just 1 of them?

is Nikon J1 recommended to buy? or any other models that better than J1 with almost same price range. Thanks

Type of camera/lens/accesories :  Memory Disk
Budget: None
Your Location: : Shah Alam  
Preferable brand :  : Transcend, Scan Disk
Type of photography u want to do :  Video
Any specific models in mind? :  None
Any specific features u want? :  As Above

I can't seem to find a topic on this, there are many ppl selling Memory Cards, both for Camera and Phones. One google at fake memory card, looks like lots of them. Many are selling without packing. If anyone could shed some light, if the memory card is written CLASS 10, 45MBPS, how do one authentic it is indeed the speed or spec that one is buying as I read if its a fake, it will not have this faster processor. Any possible way to plug in a computer and some online software to check the what the spec are or even originality of that Memory Disk/Card ?

Thanks In Advance.

Hi all,

Need some advise / recommendations from you guys.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : compact / PnS
Budget : RM 1500 below
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon / Sony
Type of photography u want to do : Everything
Any specific models in mind? : nothing specific in mind yet.
Any specific features u want? : good zoom, pocket size, good in low light condition

This camera will be used for light traveling, sneak into concert and just casual usage. Already have a DSLR for "major event" and hence this should be light weight and pocket friendly

All comments are appreciated. Thanks

Type of camera/lens/accesories : camera
Budget : RM1000
Your Location : penang
Preferable brand : any brand will do
Type of photography u want to do : all type/landscape/potrait
Any specific models in mind? : any model will do
Any specific features u want? : anything that good

basically used to take photo during vacation, i want the best camera that have the best features with affordable price..any suggestion guys? my budget about rm1k..any brand will do..important points; best features with best prices..TQ

Can consider Canon S100

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Added on May 5, 2012, 4:25 pmnot sure how to check, but buy reputable brand from reputable shop is the best way to avoid being cheated...
i nvr really go for those "sale" thing... even though i'm not rich, but i always believe you get wat u pay for...

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Added on May 5, 2012, 4:28 pmWat is your requirement? u wan to change lens? or you want compact size camera?
if changing lens is your priority, consider M43 camera. I personally don like J1/V1... there are many better camera out there... or if you are ok with Sony go for NEX series. If not, any other M43 will do...
if compact/fix lens is wat you want, go for canon G1X or Canon S100... can consider some Panasonic camera as well.

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Added on May 5, 2012, 4:30 pmDSLR + Tripod?
well, with your budget range nothing much to intro to you. Just go for any entry level DSLR for either Nikon or Canon will be ok. Go try out and see which one you feel comfortable with. If you have big hand, consider to go for Canon 600D for better grip but higher price.

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Added on May 5, 2012, 4:33 pmnot sure about this camera, but if you are deciding to go for it, prepare to spend the bucks to buy film, to process photo, and the lens is a little rare and i believe will be expensive too? if you are looking for a fully manual SLR film camera... then this should be a good choice perhaps?

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Added on May 5, 2012, 4:42 pmD3100 is good choice for wat you need... except for low light shot. But you are not taking 90% of your picture under low light, right? and if you shoot in RAW then you can do some post processing to reduce the noise, so D3100 is good enough.

If change lens is not wat you want, go for Canon G1X.

Go for S100.

60D is in different league with 600D and D5100... so first you need to decide do you need all the features in 60D.
I would suggest go for 600D or D5100 with standard kit lens + a 50mm prime first. Then you may go for macro lens. from your type of photography, do really need to have long lens up to 300mm? better spend on buying ultra wide angle lens.

This post has been edited by beelze_gpwk: May 5 2012, 04:42 PM

If I want to buy Nikon, which one do you recommend?

with your budget you can go for D5100 or D3100.
Or you can wait for the new D3200 to be available.
Go try out the camera and see which one you feel comfortable with. If the function of D3100 is already enough for you, then go for it and you got extra money to spare for another lens or filters & other accessories.

hi, i wanna buy a dslr next weekend in KL. already decided to go with nikon but need advice and recommandation which should i get, package that i consider is

1. d7000 body + 50mm f1.8D
2. d5100 body + 18-55mm kit lens + 50mm f1.8G

please give me ur opinion...

Depends wat you need... D7000 has better AF, higher end body... but is it wat u need?
If your shooting is just normal landscape and travel photography, i think D5100 with extra lens is a good deal.

hi, im not doing any photography business just for personal use during family gathering,parties & i travel a lot so take quite no of pic not forget to use for work a bit consider d7000 as it has build-in motor n better build n function plus might not need to upgrade body after this..

thanks a lot

I'd recommend a D7000 with a 18-105 kit lens instead

which one should i pick bro???

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3
FujiFilm FinePix F550EXR
OLYMPUS XZ-1
Nikon CoolPix P310
CANON Powershot G12
canon s100
canon s95

which one to buy that worth my money????
which one is the best camera??
which one easy to use??
which one easy to do maintanence?

i need a professional review because i'm a noob n this gonna be my 1st compact camera
i dont want a dslr btw.TQ

considering the AF motor issue... well, then D7000 will be a better choice

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Added on May 6, 2012, 8:37 amNo idea about Sony, Panasonic & Fujifilm.
Tested myself XZ-1, P310, G12, S95 and S100.

S100 is around 1000-1200 if i remember correctly, while G12 is around 1400 now.
If you want full control on your pictures, in other words you are going to change setting etc on the camera to get a better picture, go for G12. It is better in terms of control. but it is not really "compact" compared to others.

P310 is a good camera which is similar to S100. pricing is around 1200-1400 (the last time i ask is March)
XZ-1 is also a similar camera. I won't consider S95 if you can afford the 1000+ camera.

So, P310, XZ-1 and S100... 3 of these are all good enough for me to take daily shot, travel shot and etc. So you just go try out and see which camera feels right for you, and which camera output picture is nice from your point of view.


This post has been edited by beelze_gpwk: May 6 2012, 08:37 AM

so can i consider G12 if i neglect the size issue??? is it better than the other camera listed??
i might consider XZ-1 and S100...which one is better???
should i consider the ELPH 520 HS/IXUS 500 HS???

I went to a shop. The shopkeeper offered me D5100 for Rm2599. But she introduced me Sony A57. I think A57 quite nice too. The price is RM2599 too. How do you think about A57?

in terms of full control over exposure, shutter speed, aperture... i feel more comfortable with G12.
But again, it is depends on your need. do you play with all those settings? if not, just go for XZ-1 and S100.
XZ-1 VS S100? for me it is hard to compare... XZ-1 is good where it has bright lens, while S100 good at high ISO pic... so still i suggest you really try them out personally. they are both good. you can read the thread in this forum on XZ-1 and S100 for some brief idea about these camera.

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Added on May 6, 2012, 10:37 pmSony? well, they are always not a bad choice... sometime i find sony is better in doing video than others. but A57 i never try before... so can't really comment. But you can always try both the DSLR and see which one suits you.
In terms of lens range, of cos Nikon has more lens available than sony, but if this is something that you can live with (obviously not a big issue for me as all i need is a wide angle, standard zoom + prime 50mm and all these lens are well covered), why not? (Nikon sensors are from Sony anyway...) try the handling and see which one you like about it.

This post has been edited by beelze_gpwk: May 6 2012, 10:37 PM

I got no chance to try the video mode of 5100 but the Sony A57 video is quite impressive. For now, I might look for the best price of sony A57. The LCD screen of A57 shows how the picture gonna look like before you capture according to the shutter speed and aperture. It is all the dslr can do this?

[quote=beelze_gpwk,May 6 2012, 10:33 PM]
in terms of full control over exposure, shutter speed, aperture... i feel more comfortable with G12.
But again, it is depends on your need. do you play with all those settings? if not, just go for XZ-1 and S100.
XZ-1 VS S100? for me it is hard to compare... XZ-1 is good where it has bright lens, while S100 good at high ISO pic... so still i suggest you really try them out personally. they are both good. you can read the thread in this forum on XZ-1 and S100 for some brief idea about these camera.

ermmm xz-1 lack in term of size but the review said it better than s100...i juz can make the decision lor..
xz-1 cost higher than s100 right??
which one of the camera have an accesories that can upgrade it?? i mean the lens or the flash??

[quote=afify88,May 6 2012, 11:43 PM]
[quote=beelze_gpwk,May 6 2012, 10:33 PM]
in terms of full control over exposure, shutter speed, aperture... i feel more comfortable with G12.
But again, it is depends on your need. do you play with all those settings? if not, just go for XZ-1 and S100.
XZ-1 VS S100? for me it is hard to compare... XZ-1 is good where it has bright lens, while S100 good at high ISO pic... so still i suggest you really try them out personally. they are both good. you can read the thread in this forum on XZ-1 and S100 for some brief idea about these camera.

ermmm xz-1 lack in term of size but the review said it better than s100...i juz can make the decision lor..
xz-1 cost higher than s100 right??
which one of the camera have an accesories that can upgrade it?? i mean the lens or the flash??

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to be honest, they are the similar... you cant really notice the difference unless you really do pixel peeping (in my opinion)... If you are looking for camera with a lot of upgrading option, G12 or XZ-1 is the choice to go. they have hot shoe for external flash and other accessories to couple with them.

There's no such "best" camera out there... people can take great picture with G12, or S100, or XZ-1, and also people can take boring picture from these camera. So it is really up to your own preference in terms of brand, handling, type of photography you do and your shooting style.

Initially when I go for G12, i decided based on simple reason:
1. I don want to change lens when tired of DSLR (during that time G12, XZ-1, P7000 is in my mind)
2. I want full control similar to DSLR (all 3 is within requirement)
3. I want it to be in a reasonable size, not too small, not too bulky (XZ-1 is out as i don feel comfortable handling it)
4. Acceptable image quality (i can work on the minor defect in post processing, so as long as the picture taken is acceptable, then no big issue. both G12 and P7000 is ok)
5. Personal preference (after trying out the camera, i prefer the handling of G12 instead of P7000. so i go for G12 in the end)

So i hope the way i narrow down my choice of camera is useful for you.

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Added on May 7, 2012, 12:42 am[quote=ipohhofen,May 6 2012, 11:21 PM]
I got no chance to try the video mode of 5100 but the Sony A57 video is quite impressive. For now, I might look for the best price of sony A57. The LCD screen of A57 shows how the picture gonna look like before you capture according to the shutter speed and aperture. It is all the dslr can do this?

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in Live view mode, no problem. In view finder... i think only Sony's EVF can do this...

This post has been edited by beelze_gpwk: May 7 2012, 12:42 AM