The cost of a polarizer depends on the filter size (which again depends on your lens), whether it is multi coated or not, the material/ tecnology they use, and the manufacturer. For example a good polarizer of size 58mm might cost you, say RM200? I usually don't use a polarizer because it makes the sky look artificial.

Man, so many of you are getting Nikon. No one considering Canon?

@elb

That was what i thought... loads of nikon fans, not even anybody considering canon EOS series? hmm maybe somebody should consider that, buy it and let me know. hehe in the process of choosing nikon or canon

I use Canon

most canon dSLR camera cost a bomb i do considered the canon EOS 350D n nikon D50 b4 but in the end prefer to go for nikon D70s well of course i got my own reasons but dun feel like telling kekeke

This post has been edited by cfyung85: Apr 13 2006, 06:41 PM

So many people joining to the dark side soon...
hehe. Good luck in purchasing and beware of the poison...
The dark side power is strong....
it will burn alot of holes in your pocket and bank

i think its worth it though every photo has a meaning to it. photos will accompany a person until he/she becomes old n dies of course after a person dies maybe all his/her photo oso ikut kena bakar CHOI~!!!

@elb

Which model of EOS u're uing? 350d? What do think o it?

Somebody i know once told me before, whether it's a canon or a nikon it doesn't really matter, how the pictures looks like all depends on the user. Of course there is some small diff.

not only the user...the lens oso

Updated mine with another set of d70s kit.. my fren might interest to buy together if we can get cheaper LOL

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DSLR Shopping Trip
Date : End of April/Early of May
Shop: Tarita/Boeing/Foto Shangrila/Other shops tht give good price & gifts
Members:

1. cyberkid - Nikon D50(body) + 18-200mm VR lens + 1gb SD
2. cyberkid's fren - D200
3. cfyung85 - Nikon D70s + Nikon bag + 1Gb CF (SanDisk) + Hoya/Nikon Filter + Circular Polarizer
4. basSist - (Nikon D70s + Nikon bag + 1Gb HighSpeed CF)x2 + Circular Polarizer
5. Intrigue - Canon EOS 350D/Nikon D70s + 1GB CF + UV filter + Circular Polarizer + battery for D70s/EOS 350D
6. ferox - Nikon D50 + 50mm + 18-200mm VR lens + 1gb SD + dry cabinet
7. crackie - Nikon D70s + SB600
8. k3v1n - Nikon D50+512SD+Camera Bag+Hoya Filter/Panasonic FZ30

ooh....getting more and more ppl interested to buy...then we have more and more chances to get cheaper price...wkakkakakkak....

my fren last nite just went to Alamanda(Putrajaya)'s fotokem.
he got quoted:

D50 kit + bag + 1GB + Tripod = RM2999

D70s kit + bag + 512MB + Tripod = RM3850

Dont ask why he went so far to Putrajaya coz it is near for us.. Cyberjaya thou LOL

Ok, I'm convinced. Changed from d50>d70s
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DSLR Shopping Trip
Date : End of April/Early of May
Shop: Tarita/Boeing/Foto Shangrila/Other shops tht give good price & gifts
Members:

1. cyberkid - Nikon D50(body) + 18-200mm VR lens + 1gb SD
2. cyberkid's fren - D200
3. cfyung85 - Nikon D70s + Nikon bag + 1Gb CF (SanDisk) + Hoya/Nikon Filter + Circular Polarizer
4. basSist - (Nikon D70s + Nikon bag + 1Gb HighSpeed CF)x2 + Circular Polarizer
5. Intrigue - Canon EOS 350D/Nikon D70s + 1GB CF + UV filter + Circular Polarizer + battery for D70s/EOS 350D
6. ferox - Nikon D70s(body) + 50mm + 18-200mm VR lens + 1gb CF + dry cabinet (small)
7. crackie - Nikon D70s + SB600
8. k3v1n - Nikon D50+512SD+Camera Bag+Hoya Filter/Panasonic FZ30

ok.. it is friday already.
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DSLR Shopping Trip
Date : End of April/Early of May
Shop: Tarita/Boeing/Foto Shangrila/Other shops tht give good price & gifts
Members:

1. cyberkid - Nikon D50(body) + 18-200mm VR lens + 1gb SD
2. cyberkid's fren - D200
3. cfyung85 - Nikon D70s + Nikon bag + 1Gb CF (SanDisk) + Hoya/Nikon Filter + Circular Polarizer
4. basSist - (Nikon D70s + Nikon bag + 1Gb HighSpeed CF)x2 + Circular Polarizer
5. Intrigue - Canon350D/Nikon D70s + 1GB CF + UV filter + Circular Polarizer + battery for Canon350D/D70s
6. ferox - Nikon D70s(body) + 50mm + 18-200mm VR lens + 1gb CF + dry cabinet (small)
7. crackie - Nikon D70s + SB600
8. k3v1n - Nikon D50+512SD+Camera Bag+Hoya Filter/Panasonic FZ30

This post has been edited by Intrigue: Apr 14 2006, 09:22 PM

Convinced by wht factor?

Yes I use the 350D. It just about fits into my hand when I grip it; it could be slightly bigger but I'm not complaining. I still want full frame though (my friend poisoned me with his 5D, the idiot ), but that might be some time off. Its a light SLR (my friend's Canon F1 weighs a ton in comparison) as you probably know, and has served me well during my travels.

Pair it with a good killer lens and you'll get crisp, sharp images. If you have the eye for photography as well, your images will be nothing short of impressive. My Nikon using friends especially are stunned (the first few times anyway) when they see the saturation and sharpness of pictures taken with L lenses. A good camera is still nothing without a good lens!

i.e. at the end of the day, it is also the system you're getting into. It is no longer about, do I want the 30d/ d70s/ 7D? It should be, do I want to get involved with Canon/ Nikon/ KM/ Hasselblad/ Mamiya. Because many of the lenses/ accessories are interchangable between camera models (EF-S withstanding), unlike prosumers where you are essentially 'locked in' to your purchase. When you upgrade from a d50 to a d2x (you would have probably invested too much to make a complete switch between systems), the lenses you own will probably still be there (maybe even better ones). You are still with the same system!

I would advise you all to do more research before you make your purchase, if you haven't yet. I'm wondering how many of you are 'going with the flow' and just decided on Nikon because it appears that everyone here is getting it!

I have a question: when they mention tripod, what tripod do you get? Some flimsy RM100 generic tripod? Velbon? Manfrotto? Gitzo? A simple 'one piece' tripod? Or body + ball head/ pan & tilt head? Weight/ stability/ supported weight of the tripod? Plastic /aluminium/ carbon fibre? There's a lot to a tripod, in case you have not realized it...

This post has been edited by elb: Apr 14 2006, 07:47 PM

i also asked my fren about that buthen my fren told me he didnt ask the staff what kind of tripod he will get.(that time the shop was about to close,my fren said)
sorry for incompleted information given.

just now go pc fair foto sangri-la ask for the D50/D70s price....

D50 kit lens (FOC 1GB + G-Bag + Bodypack + Cap + X-men:The Last Stand Album) = RM2,788 / RM2480 body+lens only

D70s kit lens (FOC Bodypack + Cap + X-men: The Last Stand Album) = RM3888

FOC all useless things.....

Decided to change from a d50 to a d70(s) only because of the flash commander system. So, with an extra RM1000 more, I get:

1. DOF preview
2. Flash commander
3. Viewfinder gridlines
4. White balance fine tuning
5. 2nd command dial
6. 0.5 FPS more
7. LCD plastic cover
8. illuminated top LCD
9. hard button for bracketing

and to top it off, a more expensive 18-70mm lens. So is all this worth RM1000 more to you? That's for you to decide. For me, YES!

yep it is friday night oledi so i'll print this note n start asking tomolo it will be 1 hell of a journey

DSLR Shopping Trip
Date : End of April/Early of May
Shop: Tarita/Boeing/Foto Shangrila/Other shops tht give good price & gifts
Members:

1. cyberkid - Nikon D50(body) + 18-200mm VR lens + 1gb SD

2. cyberkid's fren - D200

3. cfyung85 - Nikon D70s + Nikon bag + 1Gb CF (SanDisk) + Hoya/Nikon Filter + Circular Polarizer

4. basSist - Nikon D70s + Nikon bag + 1Gb HighSpeed CF + Circular Polarizer

5. basSist's fren - Nikon D70s + Nikon bag + 1Gb High Speed CF

6. Intrigue - Canon350D/Nikon D70s + 1GB CF + UV filter + Circular Polarizer + battery for Canon350D/D70s + info bout battery lifespan

7. ferox - Nikon D70s(body) + 50mm + 18-200mm VR lens + 1gb CF + dry cabinet (small)

8. crackie - Nikon D70s + SB600

9. k3v1n - Nikon D50+512SD+Camera Bag+Hoya Filter/Panasonic FZ30

any changes please notify to this post tomolo morning. i'll open another post in the the trade section at tomolo night so that i can post each of u guy's discount offered by the shop i hope u guys r really serious in buying the dSLRs u wanted bcos if anyone suddenly withraw from the list then it will be a total havoc for those that wanted to buy since the discount n special offer (if got) will suddenly vanish or change

anyway if the shop is so stingy n dun wanna offer anything or offer peanuts discount, then i'll oso open another post n just say...stingy shopkeepers

^^ good luck and remember to help me the question i PM to u.

Wish to hear good news from u! Gambate!!