Im looking for a good quality, not necessary the priciest... just worth the money... and im trying to dig up as much money as i could... was thinking in about the range of 5K...


If this question was asked as many times as everyone has remember... please kindly redirect me ? cos i couldnt find any of them... sorry...



Anyway... was thinking of getting a consumer digicam also... is Sony T100 ok ? is kinda expensive... how to get a cheaper and more media friendly... thz...

for the budget of 5k, you can get alot of decent DSLR cameras already, how about Nikon D70s? Last i heard was about RM 4500

D40 is not bad too. It's about RM2000 plus u can buy a lotsa additional lense and flash.

last u heard is how many years ago

5k budget is total? or not total?

Check out D200 and D80 of Nikon

really eh? means cheaper now is it? pai seh

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Added on May 2, 2007, 9:28 amor you could go for Nikon D80

This post has been edited by simmytan: May 2 2007, 09:28 AM

hehe. you can get D80 / 400D for much less than that.

the thing is do you want to spend RM ~5k on just the body alone?

i'd suggest get something like the Canon 400D and use the leftover cash to get stuff like ext. flash, more memory cards, extra battery, bags and above all - LENS!!!!

At 5k, if you wanna get cheaper bodies, u can have a look at Canon 400D, Nikon D40X and Pentax K100D. And you can also get good lenses.

On the higher end, there is Nikon d80, Pentax k10D

5k is some sort of the guideline... thats what i can afford so far...

So its either Canon, Nikon and Pentax... i will give it a try on the shop before buying... thz...



How about the Sony CyberShot T100 ? consider ok or not ?

James, the T100 is a compact camera.

as for the DSLR i would advice you to browse around the other threads around this forum (an other forum) to get a better idea on what are the pros and cons of each unit.

then of course, have a look at galleries and identify WHAT kind of shots you'd like to take.

because when you buy a camera, it's rather pointless for you to just spend RM 4 - 5k on a body + kit lens alone when that sum of $$$ could be allocated to buy many other parts that could make your photography outing more interesting.

for that budget, u might wanna consider to hunt around for used D200 or 30D(very rare), they will probably cost more than a new 400D kit or any new entry level(except D80 kit), but i think the money spent is worthwhile cause the the above mentioned(D200/30D) are 1 class ahead of the entry level, so it'll be better in terms of performance,handling and built quality..

If u really want a DSLR. what kind of things u want to shoot?

I recommend a D80 body alone (RM3.8k) + Tamron 17-50 f2.8 (RM1.3k) so is around RM5k.

Or u can find a 2nd hand D70S body and go for the same lens + 1 ext flash

with that amount of budget...u can get a canon 30D with kitlens or a 2nd hand nikon d200 with battery grip...

Since you keep mentioning the T100 then i would say get a T100 and not a DSLR, Sony T100 is a fine compact camera that you can slip in your shirt pocket and use to take pictures everyday.

dude, u can also check other brand, like pentax k10d or the on coming Olympus E510 or the E410. Or the sony alpha100.

i recommend the D200... worth it and a lil pricey, yeah.... but still worth it...

The T100 is just for asking... cos i might wanted to get that also...
No way that a person is going to carry DSLR everywhere here goes...
T100 is just for a sudden shoot... very valuable moments...

Let just say that its mostly on Cosplayers, yes its a hobby...
But that not the only thing, just general in anything thats nice and beautiful...
Thank you for all your opinion i will take a great look into it before buying...

Guys.. I think he wants both a DSLR and a compact digicam. Read his post carefully.

Canon 400D kitlens & 55-200mm Lens = RM3.5K
Canon IXUS 900TI = RM1.5K I think can get it now

or how about a nikon d40, sb800

and for the compact, get the Nikon p5000... woo hoo... u can use the sb800 here as well...heheh

what is your max budget ? what u plan to shoot ? Need macro, telephoto and etc ??

U use any digital cam before ?? U prefer Nikon or Canon ??

Yup, i think sojen is right. In that case, think carefully on whether you want the 5k to cover additional accessories as well e.g. lenses, UV filters, tripod, camera bag etc.

As for compact cameras, I prefer Canon Ixus. Have been using one for a few years now and still proud of the picture it takes. Another notable feature for the Ixus series is the video it takes. wonderful stuff

Here's my gear :

DSLR :
Pentax K100D (18-55mm kit lens, 50-200mm DA lens)
UV filters, Tamrac Explorer 3 DSLR backpack, 2 x 2gb SD cards, El Cheapo tripod
Cost : 3.7k

Compact :
Canon Ixus 40, 1 x 512mb SD, 2 x 256mb SD
Cost : 1.5k (3 years ago, now probably worth RM 500 )

Sry to confuse everyone...

Mainly im trying to get a DSLR 1st... i dunno know much about DSLR...
Last time i was using compact, so i just know how to go for Auto... XD
Now im trying to get into the DSLR and start learning...
Thats why i dunno what to get for a beginner...
Never heard of the model everyone mentioned, but i will look into it when surveying for prices...



As for the compact, since i cant really bring a DSLR where ever i go and when ever on the go...
So i want a compact to put into bag or pocket...

dSLR Nikon D40/D40x

Compact Canon Ixus 800/850is

I have no comment on choices of dSLR, but personally, I'm using Pentax K10D, and of course, I just love it!

As for PnS, I'd advise you to look into Sony DSC-W series. They should be able to give you full manual mode (Shutter & Aperture priority as well as MF). But this was based on my experience on DSC-W1, not sure about current model. It's better if you go try it out at 1 of Sony's showrooms.

Good luck in your hunting.

the Pentax are good cameras actually.

budget 5k can get many choices, why don't u go in a camera shop n let the keeper recomend u a few models, hav some hands on feel n experience, then list down a few for us to commend?

you have the choice of D40, D50 or Canon 350D or 400D...do some homework around and decide which u like most. go test out the camera at their concept shop...dun just listen ppl said this is good and that is not good...

Or wait for next PC fair, plenty of dSLR put out for demo, then you can test out various brands and models.

I also have my first hand experience on the Olympus' digital live-preview feature. Amazing.

my best choice would b nikon D80 - rm 4500 + kit lens + cf card during road show at lowyat few weeks ago
second choice would b pentax k10D - really great but
if u need bundle of lens than u go fro canon 400D bcoz this is DSLR is cheapest among the above 2 so that u can get more accessories attach to it....
actually is true oso to hav such budget b4 planning to buy a DSLR camera for my point of view..

ya lorh, listen ah ban si fu la, go for D80 the best of the best, but still my fz2o the bestest

Have you got your cameras aleady?

ya, did u got camera laio?

I think im going to get the canon 400d... still havent got the time and money to get it... XD

ceh.........i tot u oledi got 5k in hand, talk so big look

how if my budget is only 2k for the camera itself? any good recommanded DSLR for intro?

tidak boleh

D40

d40 not dslr

It is a DSLR

Why you say it's not?

D40 without kit = rm2k, is it?

d40 only comes in kit....=)
and d40 IS an SLR....

you seriously have to know what a d slr is regardless of its few shortcomings, d40 is still a single lens reflex camera, digital of course

and yeah, you can get d40 with 2k ++ abit... around 2.1k - 2.3k start shopping ya

This post has been edited by kjin: May 13 2007, 10:12 AM

how do u define dSLR and SLR
wats the diff actually?

no qualification can be dslr

drift digital

P&S oso single lens reflex, prosumer oso
but by today's dslr definition, d40 is indeed a dslr

Huh? *scratch head*

Which model?

You guys are so CUTE ... one dunno anything and wanna ask, one know half-half wanna teach everyone, one know a lot but dunno how to say, one dunno if he know or not and trying too hard to explain everything, LOL!

Guys n gals .. looks like DSLR prices are dropping like crazy For those thinking of purchasing new budget DSLRs, I think now's the right time

for 2k, there's the nikon d40 and the pentax k100d. if you are going to stick with the kit lens for a while, the pentax one is way ahead... metal mount, better construction and faster AF. then also, the pentax is not in anyway crippled like the d40.

i like this answer....

Of course if dunno anything, have to ask ma.

so which category ur under?

Yup, I agree (coz I am a Pentax user too ). I tried out the D40, Pentax K100D, and 350D before settling on Pentax. The main reason was because it felt good in my hands and the features were a lot more than present in D40. No regrets so far

whrere and how much did u purchased your pentax?

Hi hsienming, I purchased it from Tarita Sg Wang for 2.2k (body with kit 18-55mm). I bought additional Tamrac bag (rm 250) plus Pentax SMC DA 50 - 200mm lens (rm 750).

If you are interested in Pentax, the only shop in Sg Wang I found so far which carries a wide range of Pentax accessories is Tarita.

Pentax is also having a promotion now for the K100D where there is a RM 500 rebate for any old camera trade-in (not sure what kind of 'old' camera). Their retail price for K100D is RM 2.4k so less RM 500 is RM 1.9k

Go for D80 or D50!

if D50 still available

Or a 350D, if you still can find it.

A sample picture of it using EF50mm f/1.8 II.

5K u can get D80 kit lens, SB600, 2GB ultraII, hoya uv filter, tripod, small bag.

or u can refer to price list below. Nikon Only. Got many choice below 5k

1) D50 + kit lens RM2,500 Foto Edar (20 Dec 2006, ayie48)
2) D80 body only - RM3,530 YL Camera Svs (25 Dec 2006, Hamlaww)
3) D200 body only - RM5,300 DirectPhoto (27 Dec 2006, Roodee)
4) D50 + kit lens - RM2,450 Tarita (Dec 2006, mattoler)
5) D80 + kit Lens, SB600, MC 1GB + 1GB, xtra bateri, bag Nikon RM5,500 Int'l Camera, Pertama Cmplx (Dec 2006, azmiman)
6) D40 + kit lens RM2,100 Leos Ampang Park (Dec 2006, dR ali)
7) D200 body RM5,350 J One Camera Svs (Dec 2006, zuhrie)
8 ) D200 body only - RM5,250 YL Camera Svs ( 2 Jan 07, GT2838)
9) D80 + kit lens RM4,100 Foto Selangor (Jan 2007, zedd)
10) D70s + kit lens RM3,300 Mee Too Photo (Dec 2006, mhafriz2)
11) D80 +kit lens RM4,000 Foto Selangor (Jan 2007, matje)
12) D70s D70s + Kit lens, Bag, Tripod + Memory 1GB (Scandisk) & Hoya Filter RM3200 Fotokem Mid Valley (Mar 2007, meor)
13) D80 body sahaja, RM3,430 J ONE CAMERA SERVICE (Apr 07, jaie)
14) D80 kit lens RM4,100 Tarita Sg. Wang(Apr 2007, riz1ty)
15) D40 kit RM2,550 1 GB SanDisk MCard dan SB400 Shangrila Midvalley (Apr 07, tuah)
16) D80 kit, 2 GB Kingston RM4,300 Int'l Photo Pertama Complex (Apr 07, shaherwan)

D80 is a good quality dslr. print this price list and show it to the seller .

i think the OP should do his own research, read up and actually go and handle the cameras. people with canon will ask him to buy canon, people with nikon will ask him to buy nikon, pentax people will ask him to buy pentax and so on... end up being more confused.

why not sit down and list out what the needs are and what you need to get and do some proper planning? it's a gradual thing... more experience and knowledge leads to more lens and accessory buying. no point being in a hurry to spend money. you are just benefiting the sellers.

Yeah, just in case if you guys are curious ... I am those that will LISTEN first then talk LATER, based on what is going around and what I know, I dun simply cucuk masuk. If there's a need for info I will chip in, if everybody is 'half-bucket' and trying to argue and confuse each other I will walk away

4 days have passed ... time is not a problem for anyone, MONEY is. Gaji keluar pergi beli-lah!