As topic, i want to buy a entry level DLSR, budget around RM2500. Any good recommend? I was thinking to get either Nikon or Canon, what camera u r using now? Might to share some experience or review here? Thanks.

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if u focus on taking pictures nikon is ok. but if u want to try video, maybe canon. nikon produce camera only from the beginning, canon produce a lot of electrical stuffs. so in terms of camera quality, i trust more in nikon. the sharpness of nikon much better than canon.
*my opinion

Dslr for beginner might as well get a Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera

If u really want to upgrade then upgrade to better Dslr body

Most ppl feel the weight n size a hassle after sometimes

Sony A6000

Beats any entry level DSLR from canon and Nikon.

This post has been edited by lwliam: Jun 4 2014, 02:29 PM

no such thing as nikon is sharper than canon

photography isn't all about IQ too.

I recommend you go and read reviews and test the cameras out for yourself to decide.

Here are some Nikon and Canon DSLR's that falls within your budget with kit lens included.

EOS 100D, 1200D,700D, 60D
Nikon D3300, D5300, D7000

Nikon picture sharper is not bcos of the camera body but is bcos of their Nano lens. This is wat i heard from other photographer.

I understand, but mirrorless camera sensor is much more smaller compare to DSLR, the size of the photo that we can print is limited. Normally mirrorless camera photo just only can print up to 8R sizes. Above 8R, the pixel will noticeable and noises start to appear. But if DSLR photo, we can enlarge and print up to poster sizes, the photo still look sharp as new knife.

I do have a Sony camera b4 but the quality is so so only...cant compare with Nikon or Canon. If u said Minolta then yes, but after brought over by Sony n merge, the technology is more improve on electronic component but not lens quality.

Agree with u. After tried out the Nikon n Canon, Canon is much more friendly user but Nikon function more complicated and more function to play around. I think Canon more in video n Nikon more in photo too.

I had try some, 60D capture very nice photo n video too. Easy operation, but a bit out of my budget. D7000 is nice but D7100 nicer.....hahaha...tough decision.

Do u actually print poster size ?

Ok then u know wat u want

Buy wat ur budget allow

This is really some long perpetuated misconception. Are you into cameras to learn photography or are you into camera to collect the sharpest lenses in existence? All brands have lenses that are sharp and lenses that are not so sharp. One usually buy lenses based on their usage and need for it. If the lens is sharp enough then it's all good. Just how many people will zoom in a picture and study each individual pixel? The story that a picture tells is much more important than the sharpness.


The Sony A6000 has an APS-C sized sensor. That is the same sensor size used by all entry level and some mid range DSLRs for both Nikon and Canon. With around 20MP you can safely print normal poster sizes with no problems. The Sony A7 and A7r is compact sized but packs a full frame sensor. That's the same sensor size that's used for the Nikon and Canon flagship cameras. Don't judge a camera by its size.

Thus far Sony is the only brand to have auto-focus Carl Zeiss lenses. If you are saying that Sony Carl Zeiss lenses are not up to par in terms of quality, then you have a lot to learn about photography in general. No doubt Minolta has some pretty good lenses but I would want to know if there's any photography enthusiast out there who wants to doubt the quality of the following lenses:

1. Sony 135mm f1.8 Zeiss
2. Sony 85mm f1.4 Zeiss
3. Sony 24-70mm f2.8 Zeiss
4. Sony 16-35mm f2.8 Zeiss
5. Sony 50mm f1.4 Zeiss
6. Sony 24mm f2 Zeiss

And I've not even gone into Sony's G series of lenses.

I would suggest that you discard all your pre-conceived notions and disregard all the posts in here too. Including mine. Go out to the shops and test out all the cameras from all brands that's within your budget. Get a feel of how they work and get some pics from them. Then get the one that feels the best to you. Meaning you like the way it works, you like its output and you just don't feel like putting it down. If you find that, then that's the best camera for you.

I taught you mentioned your budget 2.5k? All those models I listed above fitted to your budget with 18-55mm incl.