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This post has been edited by NSPapaBear: Mar 16 2022, 03:17 AM

Dear TS,

If you are just a beginner and have a budget of RM 2k, then you should be looking at the entry level range from the major manufacturers.

Nikon D3xxx range
Last I heard the D3200 is the latest entry level from Nikon. You can also take a look at the D5xxx range too if the price fits your budget.

Canon EOS 1100D or EOS 700D

Sony A58


All of the above have about the same specs and there's really nothing much to differentiate them. They can all be used to get great pictures so go with the one that feels right in your hands.

It's recommended that you can sets that have local warranty and not AP sets. AP sets do not have local warranty, meaning if you send an AP set to the local manufacturer service center, the service center will not recognize the warranty. AP sets usually have warranty that are covered by the shop itself, meaning you need to send it back to the shop that you bought it from for warranty purposes. Other than that, there's no difference in local or AP sets.

When buying your first DSLR, do you research first. Know the average pricing that a set is selling for and know what comes with it. Avoid buying lots of unnecessary accessories that the salesperson will push at you. Things like memory cards, UV filter, polarizer filters and screen protectors. Most likely they will sell these accessories to you at an overpriced rate.

The most you need is just a memory card and most DSLRs nowadays uses SD cards. You can buy SD cards easily at any computer store.

You don't really need a UV filter. If you really want one, suggest that you buy from brands like Hoya or Kenko and an UV filter for kitlenses should not go above RM 100. You can get one for about RM 60 to RM 80. Any other type of filters are just extra expenses at this point.

As for screen protector, it's best to go shopping for one after your camera purchase and find one that is reasonably priced. If you are careful, you can do without one too.

The salesperson may push you to buy other lenses for your DSLR. Know this : YOU DO NOT NEED ANY OTHER LENSES apart from your kit lens. It's normal to WANT to have other lenses but you do not need them yet. Shoot with your kit lens until you know what other lens to get.

Good luck.

My suggestion is buy a prosumer or superzoom camera before you invest into DSLR. You can learn more about photography with prosumer camera and if you are really into photography...then you can invest more to DSLR...avoid entry-level DSLR as it is not a good investment and have limited controls..

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2201160

For newbie if you are not prepared for full fledge DSLR can try Sony NEX series... it is small and have APS-C sensor (The same sensor on entry-mid DSLR range)

It is less complicated and have all the SLR function...