Hi,

I just need some support on what to buy, and I'm quite settled in either Pentax K10D or Canon Powershot S3 IS. Yes I know one's a DSLR and one's a super zoom, but price is an issue since I dun shoot professionally, nor am I loaded.

But however, I do want your opinion about these cameras and others (u know my budget since I mentioned both of the cameras in different categories rite?Loxl)

I've heard alot of ppl telling me about Nikon D40 and D40x, and etc. I've not actually gripped them, but the 2 above I've pretty seen the manual settings, the EVERYTHING la. Kinda lazy to mention features.

Well, I hope to get feedback regarding those two, or any other superb cameras in the same price range.

Thanks

OK. I liked to thank u all for the opinions( I've not read ALL of them YET)

My previous camera was C-770 Ultra by Olympus which prolly is the reason why I love photography now.

First of I did mean K10D. I've seen it. I love it. I've held it. I've shot with it.

Same goes with the S3 IS.

What I wanna shoot? Well, I dun shoot professional, but I do want quality pictures from the outset, (I dunno how to edit).

When I said that my budget range is between the 2 cameras. Meaning. From RM1699 (S3 IS) to RM3688 (i think, for the Pentax K10D). I know most noobs confuse 100D and 10D, but I'm not.

I know the range is big. BUt the thing is, it's kinda hard for amateurs like me to see the diff between the two. 6MP and 10MP is a big diff, but on prints, can't seem to see diff. I really like the quality of ISO noise of both cameras. Manual settings are good. Performance is steady in all settings.

But remember, super zooms can still take videos. Which I do wanna take from time to time. SLR's can't. And again, SLR is ssurely to pwn me. I would not know how to even USE different lenses.

By now, u'll prolly guess the budget isn't really the issue here. Which hence, prompt me for advise, not only for these two cameras but others in the same price range.

Prosumer, I consumer with semi professional needs? If that's the defination, then I'm prolly there.

Thanks again for all the comments thus far!! ^^

Radical >> FZ-50? Sorry, haven't heard of that model yet. Me amatuer ma.

I also understand your trouble. Got a few professional ppl working in Mags and writers who write there. MAybe u can teach me some skillz some time?

But I didn't know u could get different lenses for a super zoom camera

tongyam >> What's wrong with D40. Everyone is heralding it....

Alamak>> DSLR's does have it's cons for amatuers like me.

wlcling >> That's not true. It's just how much u can balance ur skill with ur camera. It took me awhile to appreciate the P mode on my C-770. After that I was bz playing with WB, ISO, F length, Shutter speed.

julchin >> Again, have not heard these models. Care to explain?







This post has been edited by Rithrade: May 24 2007, 11:08 AM

Radical>> Thanks for the really helpful reply. I've recently heard about S5 IS. The thing is, I'm now not sure whether to wait for the camera, or buy it in the US.

Most of my funds are already in USD to buy iPhone(I actually HAVE TO use the cursed Nokia since my Samsung broke). Anyways the price for the S3 came to about Rm1000. Even after adding a 4GB SD card, it's still RM1400. I was like ...!!

julchin >> I'll definately look it up! Thanks for bringing the camera's to my consideration! ^^

wlcling >> HAha, I've read many good reviews about it too.

Gadget >> Chill dude, I didn't diss any D40.

Radical >> Thanks again for all the input! Must cheng leong pui sh1t cha ^^

ANyways, iPHone? Oh...*reads back post* But alot of M'sians say it's locked. Grrr. Anyways, I'll know if it's true when I get there. If I can't get the iPhone, then I'll just buy my S3 there and then. I heard S5 is also rare in the US too woh =.=

gold >> WEll, price was never really the big issue. It's just like a graphic card. If ur shelling out RM1XXX for mid range, might as well shell RM14xx for top range ma. +400 only what. U know what I mean?

Anyways, thanks for your 2 cents. CAn claim the leong pui sh1t cha ^^

Umm, honestly, gold, all I was trying to say that money is NOT an issue.


I'm was just wondering if I should really splurg on a DSLR when I know I'm not good enough yet, and I do need video capture.

Not to mention, that if I do get a DSLR, I need at least UV filters, a good Joby tripod, telephoto lens, and one other lens.

That would instantly double the RM3k to about RM6k.

Sure, I have no qualms about RM6k, but do I need it. That's why I posted this thread in the first place.

I'm sorry if there was any miscommunication. And sorry for the late reply, just noticed actually.