What's the point of buying a lens if it does not deliver optically when wide open or across its specified zoom range? You might as well get one with a tighter zoom range and extrapolate the image; you'd probably get the same result.

dont think many 20d users will switch to 30d since the changes from 20d is not much. just add some megapixels.... spot metering ( not that i use it, but some people need this feature for fine composing ) .... ISO step from 1 step to 1/3 step ( not many will use it anyway, i like it better with 1 steps ).... but if your upgrading from 300d @ 350d it might be worthwhile. .

FYI, no added megapixels.
It uses the same sensor as the 20D.
Most notable upgrades beside already mentioned is the 2.5" LCD which has a wider viewing angle. Better file management & browsing. Picture style presets. Continuous shooting can be adjusted between 5fps to 3fps.
For RM4700, it's a good buy, if you don't already own a 20D or D200.

that should depend on how deep your willing to dig into your pocket . tighter focal lengths usually is better but depends once again on how you are going to use it... i suggested the Sigma since sumone wants to use a macro and a telephoto. since the lens has fairly good aspects in both the macro and telephoto ( and also it has a very good price tag ).

but if it comes down to getting a good macro and telephoto on one lense, you could always result to the Zoom Micro Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 ( which has a price tag of nearly RM4k ).

its good oso to have a lens that can do both tele n makro i kinda hate to change lens all the time since the sensor will expose to dust. unless i buy myself the olympus dSLRs with super sonic wave filter but i'm not so convinced with the four thirds smaller sensor that it uses plus the limited accessories oso

get the 18-200mm VR Nikkor lens and u have all focal length u want.

Yup.
RM2500 for a brand new (I think need to place order, cos shortage of stock).

Forget about 2nd hand. Nobody's selling this beauty.

finally i got my D70s today in SG i bought it in boeing in LG floor with Lilian inside well the way she serve customer is really exceptionally exceptional compared to other salesman in there

anyway bought the body + lens for RM3450

bought a 67mm hoya dunno what multicoat filter CHM or something like that for RM130 since the normal hoya UV filter RM60++ suda no more stock

bought a...i think a fake nikon bag for RM100...damn blardy big can fit a body, a flash n 3-4 mid sized lens (not those big huge telephotos)

bought another triangle small nikon bag for RM40 due to convenient sake since that bag mentioned above is really too big to carry along here n there

bought a normal sandisk CF 1Gb for RM199

she only gave me 30 dollars discount hack better than nothing

well bout that camera...what can i say... i tested both D70s n 350D in boeing. well photo quality wise hard to differentiate but feel like the photos taken with 350D with the original lens provided (dunno what lens) is a bit oversaturated. the colors looks kinda extra rich ergonomics...well the salesman kinda wanna laugh at me through the way i'm struggling my fingers in the 350D grip anyway bought the D70s in the end oso

bout D70s...really very very very much different compared to my previous FZ30 i dun even know what will the outcome of the photo will be if i alter this n that well since dSLR only allow the photo to be viewed only after the shot is taken so really have to shoot several times just to get the near correct exposure unlike the FZ30 that allows u to view the outcome of the photo taken

photo quality wise...well it is a dSLR of course is unrivaled by any normal digicams compared to other SLRs...ask the pros

now still in the process of learning how to shoot correctly at 1 shot

anyway i'm satisfied with the D70s. my trip to redang no more liao since have to compulsorily attend a friend's party. luckily didnt book any rooms yet tomolo will be going to genting. i'll try my new camera there. DAMN SIOK LA NOW!!!

wow cfyung85 finally got ur d70s aldi..
congrats man..

btw u got ur CF card a little bit expensive

This post has been edited by basSist: Apr 22 2006, 02:27 AM

earn less on the d70s kit, earn more on accessories.
smart strategy.
indeed an experienced salesperson.

i think i gotta move to D50 instead of D70s.. gotta save more for other accessories

if the RM2400 for D50 kit is true.
then u'd have RM1000 extra to spend on lens & other accessories.

yeah.. donknow if i still can get the price of RM2400 not. maybe will try to ask boeing's Lilian since cfyung85 quite satisfied with her sales services

This post has been edited by basSist: Apr 22 2006, 02:54 AM

planing to get this for my d50 but can some1 tell me how long is the waiting list? im 1/2 a world away now... will be bck around mid june

and can some1 recomend me a shop that doesnt fleace u? im planing to get a

18-200 vr
tripod(maybe)
uv filter for lense,
cleaning kit for lense, mirror and sensor
im also looking for a shoulder strap for cam, not comfy with all the weight on my neck

me fr melaka,but is willing to travel to kl (or singapore)to get it.

This post has been edited by mr lappy: Apr 22 2006, 04:20 AM

get your camera from here; body warranties are local to the country of purchase

This post has been edited by elb: Apr 22 2006, 07:23 AM

Can, i called up boeing and they quoted me RM2400.

oh? boeing also selling rm2400 liao?

Ask around Melaka, it's cheaper there.
Do go to those chain store like QS or Fotokem, visit those small individual shop.

This post has been edited by scorgio: Apr 22 2006, 12:04 PM

Get only the camera kit & maybe filters there.
Accessories like bag, memory card, get elsewhere.

i went to boeing ask for d50 price just now, how come they quote me rm2500??