18-55: You just calculate 55 divided by 18 you get around "3X zoom"..

Sounds good. I'm sure you will love the lens a lot. Happy Shopping!

I don't know how much is a good watertight casing, but I suggest you to use back your S95 + casing if you want QUALITY

All those WATERPROOF cameras are totally no where near the enthusiast compacts like your S95/S100/S110, Lumix LX7, Olympus XZ-2, etc

First and foremost, the difference of quality between waterproof cameras and those enthusiast compacts (LX7,XZ-1,S110,RX100,P7100,G1-X) is pretty big due to the compromises that has to be done on the waterproof cameras to keep it sealed up against water.

You can try the Oly XZ-2, Lumix LX5, Canon S110, etc

It would be sad if you didn't see my post here

//forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2201160&view=findpost&p=48465209

Should be similar given that both use the same lens?

Anyhow, you have to decide yourself on whether you don't mind a heavier/bulkier camera or a smaller and lighter camera?

A DSLR obviously has an advantage when it comes to versatility (with those control dials and knobs and general usability) whereas a smaller camera like the NEX series would be great for the size and all. Image quality wise I would say both are pretty good actually.

Not sure what to recommend for this price range..

You can try the Canon 1100D or the Nikon D3200, I'm not sure of Sony's offering. Once you got them already (with the kit lens), please do go for some photography workshops as they're pretty useful for newcomers

Salah thread, should be in the Nikon main thread lol. I'm not exactly familiar, you might want to ask the folks there

I don't know the prices, so you have to do your own homework. Iirc LX7 should be out of your budget.

Look for lelong.com.my/shashinki/LYN garage sales for prices

Dunno about the prices liao. But I do know about a month ago, my friend bought a Nikon V1 with 2 lenses for RM750 1" sensor interchangeable camera and damn so cheap

I would go for the GF5 if I want something lighter. D3200 for more controls/dials and easier accessibility to certain functions. Wider choices of upgrades too (lenses/accessories)

The Canon 60D and the Nikon D7000 is within your price range. They're semi pro models, pretty good all round cameras. As for which to go for, I suggest you to try out each of them first. They're similarly spec-ed and either choice would be a great one, rest assured

You might want to allocate more on accessories such as a dedicated external flash unit (around RM300-400). I'd say go for a Canon 600D at around RM2k+ (not sure of the price) and get the external flash unit to properly expose your subjects especially in indoor lighting situations or in poorly-lit environments.

Getting a faster lens for shallower Depth of Field (and low light capabilities) is also another thing worth considering. It helps to minimize background distractions (blurs the background). Costs about RM300 for a basic 50 f/1.8 lens, but I'd recommend the Canon 35mm f/2 at around RM600-700 (2nd hand)

Not sure what to recommend for this price range..

I'd definitely skip any sort of water-proof cameras as you will have to live with the compromises of the design of the camera to make it waterproof, which I feel is not worth it. Yes, your family members are right. For that kind of price you can easily get a good performing compact camera with enthusiast level functions such as a bigger camera sensor, fast aperture lens, great auto focus system to name a few.

Btw, please refer to first page, 2nd post from me for some compact camera models recommendations...

What are the bad reviews of the NEX 5R. As far as I know, the NEX series is pretty good

Might want to look at the Fujifilm X100 if you're into the rangefinder type

IMHO, the only reasons why I would sell my DSLR setup for a compact:

1) Heavy, malas lug around heavy stuff
2) Willing to compromise on Image quality for mobility. No longer doing professional part time jobs to earn $$, so a compact may suffice for pictures of one's daily life.
3) Lacking funds to sustain one's expensive DSLR lifestyle

Actually, you can go for photography classes if you want, they help a lot. In fact the investment in a workshop is far more rewarding than the acquisition of a new gear/lens

Not sure about that model, you might want to google for more info. Btw, do check first page 2nd post

I don't think you can get NEX6 with that price? Probably the NEX 5 R only

How can you compare an EVF with a DSLR OVF?? EVF seems so fake because it's actually a OLED monitor you're looking at I tried before so I know

The the clear winner is the RX100 already There's no other camera this compact, yet packing so many features

For pocketables, nothing beats the RX100. Best in class

Don't think so, it was only launched last year

A standard telephoto zoom lens might not even cut it, one reason why people go for those high grade 70-200 grade lenses for their exceptional AF performance and precision for sports/birding/etc

I could only think of the APS-C sensor cameras, probably the NEX series from Sony Anyways, ISO6400-12000 is going to be very noisy lol

I think you want to shoot milky way right

Time to go FF

I did not mention that model because last I checked it was like RM2.5k or so, but I did a quick search in Garage Sales and it is really around RM2k

Should be able to get a D7000+ kitty lens 2nd hand with that budget, if you insist on a new set, you can take a look at the D5200

Then go for the Canon Powershot S110 advanced compact. The most compact of all the enthusiast level compacts..

If you insist on Lumix, then I guess you can go for it

Oh btw, now that you have mentioned LF-1, I just found out about it

Just get an advanced compact camera, RM900-RM1k can already get you a decent one (Olympus XZ-1, Lumix LX5, Canon S95/S100). IMHO, a lot more value for money than the generic RM500-600 compacts with very little features to shout about. Also, a good learning experience as you would can learn about Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO