Go get this Entry Level DSLR from Singapore Pentax - for less than RM2500~
Weather sealed (THE ONLY ONE RIGHT NOW) around this price~ Challenge this K-30 for Value for money~!!

http://youtu.be/evveUX2vpc0


See the big brother of this K-30 camera with SAME LEVEL OF WEATHER SEALING (MUST SEE):







This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Jul 27 2012, 11:16 AM

from the way you posted, you look like you're saying get adapter upfront.

yes you wrote EF lenses but did you that EF-S lenses is part of EF lenses? See here http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras

You'll see a link EF lens line-up. It covers both EF and EF-S. That's why I had to add on, that if using EF-S lenses then one would still have to upgrade.

later the GF come back argue say buy Nikon mirrorless then susah liao. hehe.

I am not TS sorry
but I am also looking for beginner DSLR


Reply TS 1st:

for the beginner DSLR should be (a war between)

Nikon D3100 & Canon 1100D most popular in market

I think the spec Nikon is slightly better, but Canon have better imaging sensor.

We should worry about the glasses 1st, if the lenses price cheaper in 2nd hand market there will be a good choice too.

http://www.pixiq.com/article/top-entry-level-dslr

Ps: My GF won't argue already, she still want Canon, said that Canon color is more solid.

If Canon is your choice, go for something higher than 1100D, like 600D. Chances are once you're get familiar with DSLR photography, you'll see a lot of limitations in 1100D vs others.

O RLY? what's her photography skill level at the moment btw?

if donno anything, how you know what is "more solid"?

huh? all this while i hear nikon got better colours

or maybe she had a bad experience with photos that come from other cameras?

but then i prefer canon colours too they seem more accurate

and yet Jerry Ghionis went from Canon to Nikon. Rocco Ancora also Nikon. Louis Pang also Nikon. CM Leung also Nikon. Lito Sy also Nikon ......... so how?

Nikon D90

GF reply : "Are you saying they are right? Or are you going to listen to me?"

GG

just say "n00b shaddap" lor. kekekeke. after that world war 3 starts .......

hope this posting wont cause problem btwn you and your GF, if she fix her mind to canon, just get it, but you might want to wait for upcoming model then consider buying 1100D, as said canon cant let nikon D3200 take the beginner camera market, dun fool by the megapixes, but on the price, weight, fps (if you shooting sports quite often)
i can even add in sony alpha and tell you they have one of the fastest fps camera currently, straight buy wha is in your mind and take it as an investment...

guys nikon D3200 or D5100 better?^^

IMO, if you want to compare, do take D3200 to compare with d7000 then you onli see the difference...but d3200 is a new model, d5100 is a worth buy also, as its class is above d3xxx series, since both around the same price, just go for any model will do, but both dun have build in motor as d7000 and d90 does...dun get brainwash by the 24mp on the d3200, do you really need the 24mp picture, or you need a 5meter by 5meter picture print?

if you have budget around 3k, get a d7000, you wont regret it...

or a easier thing is, u like gold ring or red ring on your (future) lens ?

gold ring = go for nikon
red ring = go for canon

both brand also more or less the same nia.. as we are not National Geographic photographer capturing volcano or eagle soaring..

is all about the 'glass' in the end. :ifyouknowwhatimean.jpg:

I'm actually a Canon user but I would say go for Nikon.
To be honest at the entry level it doesn't make too much difference. The difference seems to be much more noticeable closer to the higher end of the scale.

If you don't plan to be very serious with your photography, I would say go with whatever feels better in your hand/price/image tone preference. Also helps if you have friends with different lenses you can experiment with!

On the flip side if you think you will eventually get more serious and develop your hobby, it then comes down to what you want to use it for.

When I shoot weddings, there are often times where I require a high ISO under low light in which my Canon 5dmkiii excels in. But then sometimes when I shoot street fashion photography out in broad daylight that high ISO is not needed and therefore there is more of an even argument between a Canon or a Nikon. If I was to do portrait photography in a studio where I require high megapixels, I would then consider the Nikon over Canon.

I would say spend more money and time on skill.

i prefer Nikon D3200

I today just get myself new Nikon D5100. My 1st SLR camera.

I think D5100 is best buy for beginner now

nice. the flip screen is godsent