Mirrorless camera such as R6 or R6II used are similar pricing with much better specs. I would suggest you to look at mirrorless options instead. If you really want the big size of the 1DX mark 2 for whatever reason, then sure, go ahead.

Out of the 3 combos, the last one is the best. Just remember that, better lenses are more important than better bodies. Sony kit lens the 16-50 quality is really... . I haven't owned the Fuji kit 15-45, but anything with a variable aperture is a big NO NO for me. At least the Sigma 18-50 is a fix aperture zoom with F2.8 aperture. But still, if you shoot a lot of indoor without flash, you will soon realize that even F2.8 is really not enough most of the time.

Once you get better at photography, you will soon realize that why people shoot prime, most of the time due to the big apetures they offers such as F2 or F1.4. But even when you progress to that level, the Sigma 18-50 will still be a worthy lens to keep among the primes.

This post has been edited by Loseeker: Feb 4 2024, 11:47 PM

What kind of photos ?

For low light photos, I would recommend you to get something with bigger sensor. For the price range of A6700, I would recommend you to get the A7C, then pair it with Sigma 28-70 f2.8. If your budget allow, get some prime lens such as the Sigma 35mm f1.4.

But you need to remember that, full frame lenses are usually more expensive than apsc counterpart. Need to factor that in if you going to go for the A7C route.

For canon model around that price range, the only option I can think of is the R8. But canon doesn't allow 3rd parties lenses. Unless you don't mind the added weight of the adapter and weight of old dslr lenses, I would advice against getting into canon eco system.

This post has been edited by Loseeker: Mar 1 2024, 12:52 AM

You have ZV-E10 (which is a sony) in mind, yet your preferable brand is canon ? Just get the ZV-E10. Don't get into canon mirrorless camera unless you are ready to adapt old dslr lenses. There are only 2 lenses for canon RF apsc mirrorless camera at the moment....

Please expand your budget to included lenses. Camera is no good without decent lenses.

This post has been edited by Loseeker: Mar 1 2024, 12:51 AM

You have been using canon lenses right ? Canon lenses can be used on ZV-E10 only if you have the Sigma mc-11 adapters. But first thing first, tell me what lenses you're having then I can better suggest you the camera body. If my guess is true (that all your current lenses are Canon apsc lenses) I would suggest you get Canon R50 instead of Sony ZVE10. Is there any specific reasons that you HAVE to get the Sony ZVE10 ?

You seriously telling me you don't know how to check your lens model ? The lens model basically just the focal length they offer, example: 18-55mm, that would be the model of the lens. Anyway, the best suggestion I can give you is to go to one of the camera shops in Berjaya Time Square (see which one offers you the highest trade in value), to trade in all your canon gears and get the Sony ZVE-10 and emount lens. The people at the shops will tell you which lenses are suitable for your ZVE10. Forget about adapting them if you want to reduce the size of the overall package.


If you still insist of adapting your old canon dslr lenses, I would suggest you get the Canon R50 + EF to RF adapter over the Sony ZVE10 + Sigma MC-11 adapter option. But either way is fine.

This post has been edited by Loseeker: Mar 13 2024, 01:23 PM

1k is a very tight budget. Yes, you can get something for the price, but the camera will be old, big and heavy. You sure your daughter will use it ?

The smartphone basically killed off the consumer/beginner level camera due to their ease of use and ever present. I think you better of use that money to top up the next smartphone for your daughter. That money will be better spent as oppose to you getting her a old, heavy dslr that is super unfriendly to smartphone user and that are not necessarily taking better than the smartphone.

https://www.carousell.com.my/p/canon-eos-7d...r&t-tap_index=0

This post has been edited by Loseeker: Mar 15 2024, 07:17 PM

Those sony and fuji's bodies you have in mind are all great model. You won't go wrong any of them. If autofocus is a top priority for you, go for the a6700. If you want pleasing jpeg files straight out of camera, get the fujis.

For someone who just started on the photography journey, I would suggest you start with something more modest than those you have listed on top. 9K to 11K is definitely more than enough for your need, but I would still advise you to start small. Instead of XS-20, I would suggest you to get XS-10, or XT4 over XT5.

Fuji kit lens are fantastic especially the 18-55 f2.8 to 4. On top of that, I would suggest you to get the 56mm as well for dedicated portrait photoshoot

For your budget, it would be quite hard to get a decent camera that is better than your smart phone. Why don't you use that money to buy a even better smartphone ? Photography 101, dslr body cannot shoot without lens. The budget even if it is enough for the D3300, but you can't shoot without lens.

I totally agreed with what you said. But with TS budget, it would be hard to recommend anything else apart from upgrading the smartphone. I don't want to be biased but usually, the budget people who are willing to invest in a dedicated camera reflect a very good amount of passion they have for a dedicated camera. I'm just trying to save the the cycle of Getting a camera -> try for a few times -> leave it at home because smart phone are more convinient -> sell the dedicated camera because it's collect dust process. I guess you know what I mean.

And also, by suggesting people to upgrade their smartphone instead of getting a dedicated camera is a way to "test" how serious they really are about getting into the craft. For those who are serious enough, they usually come back for more help and questions. So, it's sort of a 'filtering' question to see who are serious and who are not.

This post has been edited by Loseeker: Apr 14 2024, 02:49 PM

@Jojoin I think that made my point

For below 1k, the camera might not be better than your current smartphone. If you want the experience of using a dslr, then it's a different story. But then again, those low tier body doesn't really offer much as regards to control as what @jojolin mentioned. You have to know how to dig thru the menu to find the setting. I would seriously suggest you learn the composition rules which will make more meaniful improvement to your photography instead of getting a dedicated camera. Just my 2 cents

This post has been edited by Loseeker: Apr 14 2024, 12:45 AM

Get the fuji XS-20 and thank me later. Sony colors.....

I agreed with what you said regarding the newer sony bodies. But for the sake of TS, I would suggest him to go for Fuji. Those who need to ask what camera to buy here, normally doesn't know how to edit RAW files.

You don't need the latest and greatest to take good photos. Just buy what you can comfortably afford. My suggestion to you is to look at Fuji XS-10 if you have budget constraint. To be perfectly honest, XS-20 is not much of an upgrade from XS-10.

Camera these days are so good, it's hard to choose a wrong camera (if you shoot RAW and edit them all the time) . If you want SOOC jpeg, then it's a different story, sony camera colors are My cousin just shown me a photo of him taken by the Sony A7CII the colors are If I have his permission, I will share the photo here to proof my point.

Even with XS-10, it already has the very very popular classic negative film simulation, which can be applied to both photos and video. If you want cinematic look to your video, just apply the eterna film simulation and viola.

This post has been edited by Loseeker: May 17 2024, 08:29 PM

No problems. You can ask more questions if you like. This forum is for people like you to ask questions, so that you can get the gears that are right for you.

Now back to your question. XT5 is a good camera, but then the way it operates is a bit different from XS-10/20. If you're not familiar with the dedicated old school shutter speed, iso dials, it can slow you down and you may need a bit of youtube lesson to get yourself familiar with the film camera like features.

But in order for me to give you appropriate advise, can I ask, why are you considering XT5? Is it because of the look ?

This post has been edited by Loseeker: May 20 2024, 01:26 PM

Let me make this simple for you la. Between XS-10, XS-20 and XT5, I think the best option for you is the XS-20.

1. XS-20 is more beginner friendly and cheaper than XT5. (The reasons to Skip XT5)

2. It has the same bigger battery as the XT5, (the reason to skip XS10)

3. It has a flip out screen, so you can do selfie , (the reason to skip XT5)


1. Bigger battery, yes. It's a valid reason to choose a body base on this.
2. Weather shield, it is one of the least useful features for hobbist. Let me ask you this, have you ever do photoshoot in the rain? Are you intend to do photoshoot in the rain or
snow?
3. Dual card slots - Are you doing photography as a hobby or job? If you shooting wedding or events that cannot be repeated, then dual card slots is essential. If not, they are
good to have but not necessary just like the weather seal.

I tell you this, the concept of future proofing is the most useless idea in purchasing camera gears. (I'm quoting this from a fellow lowyat forumer, which I whole heartedly agreed). It may apply (to a certain degree) to buying computer/laptop. You know why?

Because by the time your knowledges and your photography needs have grown, you will realize that you need something entirely different from what fuji can offer. AS such, just buy what you REALLY need right now and forget about future proofing.

And let's be honest, what can guarantee you won't become part of the majority of those buy new camera for fun, use a few time, then leave at home collecting dust because smart phone is so easy and convienient to use and then have to sell the camera at the lost statistic .

Glad that i'm able to help. All the best .

One of the best place for you to try out is Berjaya Time square. There are plenty of shops that sells camera such as Altech, ecocamera trader, SCCc camera. You can even go to sungai wang, I think there are anothe few that are also quite trust worthy such as kengdim and camworld to try them out.

As for Acce camera.....you might want to be extremely careful if you decide to deal with them.