sory coz need to open a new tread and my english is not well..

I want to know what is the best DLSR for me.. i want to buy to my school.. my principal want me buy DLSR below RM2500 for school documention..

Most a time just one to use auto mode only.. I just propose RX100 MK3 but my pricipal dont want to use compact camera..



Most activity for student outdoor and indoor activity.. He gave me one week to buy it.. please help me coz i dont know which camera is suitable and dont want my principal blame to me if i make a wrong decision...

sound like your principal wan to have a dslr which look pro but use in auto mode kind the wasted...
if he wanted dslr look i think you could try to look for canon or nikon
for canon if wan semi pro can try 70D, beginner 700D
for nikon if wan semi pro can try D7200, beginner d3300

but if for me i will recommend sony a6000 mirror-less camera i switvh from canon 60D to it.

iphone 6+

if you are not into photography, just buy a cheap second hand dslr can lor...
dun waste money, just buy a cheap second hand Nikon d40. it good enough for a beginner / complete ur assignment...

wait, this principal is providing the budget for the camera? or is he asking you to buy it yourself for school?? seems wasted if just on auto mode most of the time as well

what your principle need is a cheap dslr, with battery grip (this is important so the dslr looks big and pro), and a lens with lens hood (this is important too, same reason as having a battery grip)...

so budget ur self and get a cheap dslr and get the grip and hood, ur principle will surely be very happy and satisfy cuz all ur principle want is something that looks very pro...

my school has a sponsor for buy a new camera..

like you said. my pricipal want to look pro.. hehe.. he shame my when take a photo which compact in national level.. coz other school most of them use DLSR..

i said most of time use auto mode only coz not only one person wil be photographer..

if sony a6000 ? how much and what lens i should buy...


i want to buy lens also so i can shoot in 10 - 20m at least...

This post has been edited by tuahayam: Jun 10 2015, 09:15 AM

Sony A6000 will do good when to are shooting sport events. Great auto focus system.

Get it with kit lens and 55-200 tele lens for far away shots.

Budget will be higher than rm2000 though. Lesser than rm3000 for sure.

Its not as big as dslr from canon and nikon. But a6000 will make entry level canon nikon go to shame. Smaller size also means less weight on the shoulders carrying it.

I just taken it last two week.. i took it for RM3050 package came with
a6000 with 16-50mm, 55-210mm, one extra battery and 16gb memory card.

+1

then post on instagram

If for school property, nikon and canon. Firstly they are a lot robust than other cameras. Important if intended to pass to future students. Secondly for photography session on school activities, you want people to notice who is the photographer. The big camera and strap with big nikon/canon sign will make people give way for shooting. It works, seen many times. A6000 will make most non photographers think as point and shoot with the kit lens on. Lastly nikon and canon has way way more picture shots per battery than any mirrorless.

This post has been edited by DaddyO: Jun 10 2015, 04:56 PM

So what model do you suggest..

So what model do you suggest..

I would go for the Sony A6000 as what lwliam suggested.

I agree on what DaddyO said. He pointed out the main concerns that TS need to take consideration.

Suggest TS just grab these to fulfill your requirement:

1) Nikon D3300 ( 18-55mm ) Rm 1869 CASH (8gb +bag )
2) NIKON AF-S DX NIKKOR 50mm f1.8G - RM 729 CASH

check it out here.
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1578033

Why need 50mm prime when the kit lens has already covered that range? For what TS need is a tele lens.

He's better off with 55-200 or 55-300mm instead.

This post has been edited by lwliam: Jun 10 2015, 07:55 PM

Since when does the brand and strap make people give way for photoshoot?

I've you've been to events, you'll realize no matter how big your camera also people will still ignore you when they want their shot.

It's the official photographer's role to know how to command.

Goldy. I've given up with Malaysian new photographer's mentality already. So narrow minded.

Here am I a Canon / Nikon user who has the A6000 on my shopping list, and I have also recommended A6000 to others too but they ended up with a Canon.

I think people are just too stuck to Canon / Nikon. If someone really wants something that is DSLR then I'd say go Pentax (like the K-50), super feature rich for same price as Canon / Nikon stuff, and they're weather sealed and built like a tank.

As to the being "robust" - who's to say Sony's products aren't robust? They've been of nice build even since the early generation of Alpha pre-SLT.

Hehe.. For school activity .. When you use dlsr for shot the picture the people will have different respect when you shot..

I have canon g1 compact camera.. The picture is great but again when you shot in the school activity the people dont respect many much ..

My friend shot with nikon d3200.. And i look my picture taken by canon g1 is better than dlsr but people didnt notice it..

But camera for myself i will buy rx100 mk3 later coz for me i know compact camera has a great output picture.. And i also suggest compact camera but he dont want coz again people only respect when we shot with dlsr..

I hope people mentality will change point and shoot camera or mirrorless camera is better than dlsr with auto mode..

In my mind now is
1. Nikon d3300
2. Canon 700d
3. Canon 750d

This post has been edited by tuahayam: Jun 10 2015, 08:19 PM