Sony is now offering RM1199 (RM300 discount)..  you can refer here: https://store.sony.com.my/productlisting.aspx?catid=217

last time I bought RM1200+ at zaloon..

I think I got a pretty good deal for this.  However, the sales person sweet talk me into buying lens filter.  I bought two lens filter, one for the kit lens SELP1650 and one for the SEL35F18.  Each lens filter cost RM100.  So total RM200 for the lens filter from this brand Steinzeiser (DMC UV 40.5mm and DMC UV 49mm).  Have I overpaid for the lens filter?

ahhh sorry i didnt know the price diff that much, all this while i thought F20m was like 299 (i got mine at that price) and F43m at 999rrp and 750 street. F60m at 1499rrp and 1.3 street price (got mine at 1250) (i marked the street price up a little due to lack of stock)

and yes, for casual gathering, the F20M is the best tool u can get.

further info for you. the F20 uses triple A (AAA) batteries. they are a little pricey if rely on alkaline batt (non rechargeable)... if you think you would use it often, consider investing in a simple Sanyo Eneloop 2x AAA + charger set at around 80-100. (although i prefer Maha set, a  FS401S(rm110) + 4x Imedion AAA (rm55))

sorry it was the F20AM, the price should be same... i brought it when F20AM just came out... thats like nearly 4 years ago. since i got adapter from the A99, so i still use it with the adapter.

F20s is for the 'smart terminal' from Nex3/5 series. the A3000 and A6000 uses the new MIiso. (multimedia interface iso)
F20s for the Nex3/5 series
F20AM for the old Alpha hotshoe, (A100/200/300/700/900, A33/35/55/57/65/77)
F20M is for all the lastest model. finally unify as one hotshoe between A and E mount. (camera that comes after Nex6, Axxxx series and A99)

first few charge .. give it a bit longer time even.. Process is normally controlled by the charge computer.. I use external charger so it will be a bit faster..

I have both.. and normally use the original external charger which came with my NEX 5N..  the OEM version is more for backup.. bit slower due to lower charge current but ... only a bit slow.  It is also not a balance charger so I avoid it unless i have no options. 

Sorry .. i got the OEM unit from Aliexpress.... so brand is xxx hehehe.  I was more keen in hacking it to be charge by 5V power bank by using a 5 to 12V voltage converter.  Part of my backpacking solutions.

ur diameter is 40.5mm right? u can get either marumi dhg filter or hoya hmc filter for around rm60. both is better than digieye brand

previously when using SELP1650, i use hoya hmc before switch to zeiss filter, which cost RM180++

btw, u can get hoya hmc filter at foto miami, or marumi dhg filter at foto shangri-la

Sony store with kit lens rm2299 after rebat.. 1670z rm2999 at Sony store

Actually, the EVF sucks a lot more power than the LCD. That said, I know what you mean. Unfortunately, as far as I know, there's no way to set the LCD to do that automatically.

And the "blank screen" custom button option doesn't even turn off the screen.

I'll do a bit more digging around.

you can

1. use only EVF... in settings, 2nd tab menu i believe...
2. Set shortcut button to turn off the screen... but the screen will still on with details..it just "Blacken"....