Type of camera/lens/accessories : DSLR
Budget: 2000 (slightly over is okay)
Your Location: Penang island or Lowyat Plaza
Preferable brand: Canon/Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscapes, still objects, portraits, events
Any specific models in mind? Canon 600D, Nikon D5100
Any specific features u want? Not really

Hi guys! Please give me some suggestions on where to buy as well. Where can I get better deals? Penang or Lowyat? I heard that Lowyat has plenty of scammers, is it true? And for the lack of built-in motor for Nikon, is it going to be very inconvenient? As I'm planning to get the 50mm f/1.8 as well. This is my first DSLR.

Thanks!

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR/Mirrorless + 50mm F/1.8
Budget : RM2,500 (can stretch to RM3,000 if I must)
Your Location : KL, Penang
Preferable brand : Canon, Sony
Type of photography u want to do : Travel, Objects, Portrait (sometimes)
Any specific models in mind? : Canon 550D, Sony NEX F3
Any specific features u want? : Good low-light performance.

I'm quite fond of the new Sony NEX F3 and I really really want the 50mm F/1.8 lens. With the lens, Sony will cost about RM3,100 and Canon is only about RM2,300. It's a huge difference and with the two lenses together, Canon 550D is only heavier by about 100g~150g as compared to Sony NEX F3, though I agree it's bulkier. Please, let me hear your thoughts. I need to upgrade soon and I still haven't decided.