You just want Zoom pics only?  Why not try Super Zoom cameras like a Canon PowerShot SX50 HS.

You just want Zoom pics only?  Why not try Super Zoom cameras like a Canon PowerShot SX50 HS.

Ohhh now I get it, thanks!
8GB is enough right? Or is it too little? How many pics can you take with 8gb using the highest quality mode possible? Ohhh so lens can be use for different cameras as long as it's the same brand? That's pretty cool!

I have come across this while looking for the cheapest price possible, but it's only with body :/
http://www.lazada.com.my/Nikon-D3100-Body-...-Bag-68021.html

But purchasing lens separately should still be under 1.7k right? Is this lazada website reliable or better just go to shop instead of buying online?

I wanna know the price so I can start saving money and make the camera my goal 

One other suggestion would be, to consider a used DSLR. That would help you in terms of budget and get you started.

TS, it seems that you have zero knowledge when it comes to DSLR. You need to do a lot of research and learning in order to use a DSLR effectively.

Here's a little breakdown for you to get you on your way:

1. DSLR cameras are called system cameras because to use it, you need at least a couple of components. The very least is one camera body and one lens. Also even under the same brand not all lenses are fully compatible with all bodies. E.g. being if you buy an older Nikon lens with a screw driven focus gears and your camera body does not have a screw drive then you lose autofocus capabilities with that lens.

2. Different lenses give you different views. So you change lenses to suit your needs when taking pictures. Compact digital cameras have a fixed lens thus you cannot change the lens and most people never consider the part played by the lens when using a digital compact.

3. If you think that by just using a DSLR you will be able to get better pictures then you are dead wrong. If you are not willing to learn, chances are your pictures will be about the same as when using a compact digital camera. There's a chance that your pictures might even turn out for the worse when using a DSLR when you fiddle about the various settings.

4. Taking pictures is a whole lot more than having a good camera and good lenses. Sharper pictures does not mean better pictures. Greater details afforded by higher megapixels does not mean better pictures. If you do not know how to effectively use a DSLR, a person who knows photography well will be able to take better pictures using a normal digital compact camera.

There's a lot to learn. Owning a DSLR does not automatically means you can take better pictures.

You just want Zoom pics only?  Why not try Super Zoom cameras like a Canon PowerShot SX50 HS.

i think if u want to survey price, do it both online, prolly in LYN also can, just pm n enquire and also go to the shop and ask around.. TS, it's better if u have friends or relative who use DSLR, u try to use it first see if it suits u. bear in mind dslr is big, heavy, and sometime u need to change lense for specific purpose. not to discourage u  but using DSLR is fun and rewarding. u can visit those Nikon outlets, they have one in KLCC, to try out their cameras, most of them are on display and u can just try n shoot. so far i went there the promoter doesn't really bother, so its a good place to try.

Well I have always wanted a DSLR and I am interested in photography. I think hanging camera around your neck is cool, don't care whether heavy or not. I like taking pictures    I just went to a shop in shopping mall today and the price for Nikon D3100 is RM1898. Nikon D5100 is RM2298 and Nikon D3200 is RM2498 if I remember correctly. All same lenses. I ask the shop keeper what's the difference between those 3 and she said only the MP is the difference. Oh and that D5100 has this thing that enable you to see if you take pictures by angkat tangan tinggi atas. Is that really true? 

Go plaza lowyat. i forgot which shop ler, but he offer me rm1550 for d3100 with kit lens.. you can try one shop at damansara utama, d3100 only rm1490. some more, this shop also sell d3200 for only rm1890. but dont know its ap set or ori.