Hello sifus, i was tasked to find dslr camera for the college. Since i don't know or familiar about camera stuff, i need help if u guys can suggest what is the best and easiest camera for newbie to handle.
If can, can get 2 camera for budget around not more than 3k?

which side are you on? canon or nikon

I think the biggest question here lies on what you need the cameras for. Video? Photo? Do you need it for studio shoots? Project shoots? Yes, definitely possible to get 2 new DSLR under 3K. But would it fit your criterias?

3k is bit low for 2 dslr. Unless u dont mind 2nd hand which still cost slightly more than 3k for not too old model.

Definitely either nikon or canon apsc dslr fit the bill.

This post has been edited by DaddyO: Oct 6 2016, 01:35 PM

your first dslr? entry level? rm3k?

Nikon is sharp and warm/vivid. (Lens is expensive compare to canon)

Canon is soft and cool color. (more easy to use/user friendly)

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My suggestion: just find second hand or used camera.

Nikon d5300/d7100/d7200 + some lenses
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Canon 60d/70d/80d + some lenses

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My kits is Nikon. Sometimes I borrow canon.

You need brand new with receipt right?

I guess 3 options only
Canon 1300D topup 100 for 2 units
Canon 100D topup 300 for 2 units
Nikon D3300 topup 200 for 2 units

Canon 1300D will be the later model. With WiFi and nfc.

im not on any side as im not familiar with camera stuff

ill need one for photography and another one mainly for video recording. I am now considering a compact camera for recording video and trying to lower the budget if i can

well i dont think the college would want a 2nd hand camera

well, can recommend me a compact camera that can record video great and also a dslr?

right now considering a compact camera to record video and dslr to capture photo

For 3K budget to have 2 camera is a bit tight. Since you don't mind a compact camera for video work, given your budget, I'd suggest this:
Full HD video recording with difference frame rate and give you good zoom 30X. So, best within your budget I think.

http://shashinki.com/shop/canon-powershot-...ia-p-23826.html

As for your DSLR for still, this is what I would recommend. Why? Because it's the cheapest DSLR and it does HD video recording also incase you need it.

http://shashinki.com/shop/canon-1200d-digi...rt-p-23251.html

RM1113 + RM 1431 = RM 2544 still under your 3k budget!

Shashinki prices quoted above are for reference only. If you search for them on other website (example: lazada) you might find even better deal.

This post has been edited by Loseeker: Oct 10 2016, 12:59 PM

Sony A6000 is good for recording video. Still not 60fps for 1080p. Yet my boss use it along Canon 6D for video recording.

A6300 is new version but expensive.

So, try get a6000. Then go find Samyang 35mm lens plus adapter for Samyang-Sony mount. It will produce awesome video.


a6000 + mount adapter + samyang 35mm T1.5 = around 3k


dslr? how abt 70D. good camera for video.

get sony A6000. you won't regret it

It's for his college not personal lah. A6000 is good but you bring this to any event, most people without camera knowledge would think some tourist with compact cam. And don't mention about adding battery pack to make it look pro cause that cost money too.

This post has been edited by DaddyO: Oct 10 2016, 06:56 PM

A6000 is good camera. I bought one myself. But it will blow his budget (RM 3K) for getting two camera.

This post has been edited by Loseeker: Oct 10 2016, 07:04 PM

If TS (or his college) don't mind small mirrorless cam, then 2 x a5100 would have been more than enough with image quality on par with a6000. Got touchscreen some more so newbie is right at home.

College say MUST get dslr is it? Or any ILC

Not really. If college is ok with small compact mirrorless, it's fine.

But what is the likelihood of them understanding when they gave the task to buy 2 dslr to someone not familiar with camera stuff with mere budget of RM3k? Besides, if college's dslr got problem, nikon and canon at least have decent customer service.

This post has been edited by DaddyO: Oct 10 2016, 08:01 PM

You want a compact camera or action camera?

Action cam can consider gopro session but yi 4k will be a much better choice.

Dslr get canon 1300D la easy

I found your sharing very beneficial to me

thank you for this

haha. get 1 A6000 (new with kitlens) and 1 d5100 (used)

can get 3k i think.

You are most welcome. Glad my suggestion help.

Seems like TS mentioned the college may not want a 2nd hand camera. So the cheapest DSLR to go with A6000 is a Canon 1200D, which still blow his budget.

then take two 1200D. easy story. same batery, easy charge, easy swap lens, easy spam money for lens. no need choose with one bttr.

nvr use 1200d. good?

Discontinued model. May still be possible to find if lucky.