just want to ask, how do you select a camera for photography???

what are the specs to look at???

thanks for helping me out...

First of all, what is your budget mate

Then talk about what kind of photos you want to take?

You want a DSLR or a normal Point & Shoot camera?

This would be a simple guide to refer to:-

http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/digitalcamera...180872-1,00.htm

However it may not be detailed enough for most of the experts here...

Hello! Tumpang tumpang...I've been wanting to buy a camera too.

My budget: max 1500

I've been looking at Lumix LX2....and 850ixus...contemplating on the both. Please advice.

Thanks.

budget not more than RM3000...

i want to take photos like panoramic views, people, scenery, etc... photos that most freelancer photographer take...

i think DSLR is what i want...

btw, are there any shops that do monthly installment scheme for cameras??

There are but usually if you buy using installment plans it is more expensive.

With a RM3000 budget, you can get the following cameras

Nikon D40/D40x or Canon 350D/400D

RM3000? Olympus E510 with twin kit lens (top up a bit)

i've been checking on nikon d40x... its cool...

doesnt really matter for the increment if using installment, as long as i have to pay less than RM300 per month, ok lor...

I would really like to recommend you the 850IS, because it has everything to like eg. 7.1Megs, wide angle, image stabilizer, pocketable, SD compatible and I use mine normally for family shots and during trips. Indoor shots are quite good (not superbly good as some ppl would say), but it looks good in 4R prints.

However, a lot of ppl are recommending the fuji F series. So, if I do get flamed again for recommending the 850IS, I'm sorry I mentioned it.

you wont get flamed for recommending what you feel is good...lolz...and i recommend d40x... is every penny worth...

get the highest spec your wallet can afford...
between these 4 cameras, i will recommend the D40X. sure, some people will tell u that you can only use AF-S lenses and stuffs but i say screw those AF-S, nikon are coming out more and more AF-ses lenses and you will be fine.

great camera it is, but where can i get it with installment plan?? and how much i have to pay monthly??? tq...

depends on where you are staying...

Thanks for the feedback...then why dont u like lumix lx2? =)

found a place to buy... got installment and 0% interest free... will buy nikon d40x end of august... wish me luck and thanks to all for helping me out... this thread is officially closed...