confirm, i heard it with my own ear, box unit 40D body only for RM 3700 at Canon KLCC.

Ya... Sometime maybe bird people working there simply say bird words...

And when we are serious to buy, they will say mistake.... no that cheap actually... or easiest, no stock!

I hope I can see price tag of 1D mark III for less than RM10k, then sure I grab....

This post has been edited by TheVoIP: Mar 19 2008, 10:08 PM

Unfortunately I got a 4.4K price tag when I went to ask. I'm darn serious to buy on that day and I even tell them that I have all the cash ready but the price remains. In the end I went to Canon store in lowyat plaza.

so u also upgrading
how was canon lowyat and other shop?

Want to ask, I'm gonna get the 400D (after finding out the 450d's price). Should I get the kitlens? I mean it does not have IS and it has a bad review. And if I dont get it, what lens should i get?(I'm on a budget) I'm gonna get a 50mm and a 55-250 also.

which kit lens are we talking about now? Is this your 1st in SLR photography?

Yup this is my first slr. The 18-55 non is

This post has been edited by Xannava: Mar 20 2008, 12:44 AM

well...it is a good step. its good for getting used to your camera before proceeding on getting good with lens. I begin with that lens

Is it better to get the IS version of this lens or should i just stick with the non is version?

Well, it depends on your needs actually. Say you photograph that are majority in insufficient light then go for the IS one. But i recommend starting with the most basic set up. Well thats just me though.

Of course the one with the IS is better. I haven't exactly tested the IS version of the kit, I heard it does a OK 4 f stop compensation. But it's still a pain shooting in lowlight moving objects.

I personally started out with the normal kit. I'm still loving it. It doesn't suck that much, honestly. I get pretty good pictures with it too.

400d with kit lens (non-IS) should be enough for normal, on the budget to start with...
50mm & 55-250mm IS are also good & cheaper combination...
if u want to start with 2nd hand... u can visit my garage sale here...
or browse at mir, photomalaysia, shutterasia etc...
but pls make sure that they sell with local canon warranty...

Ok thanks everyone for their replies.

wjie20- hmm, i thought i wanted the standard kit too, but hearing a lot people saying this lens is bad, i had second thoughts.

CutieLynette- Ok, thanks. I hope I'll get good pictures too with the non-is.

asrolsani- srry, i want to buy a set with all the lens dumped in. The canon warranty is red colour right?

The EF-S 18-55mm got bad reviews because it's a cheap lens. Performance in photography always come with price. However, considering the cheap price of the lens, it's not that bad either especially if you take photos in well lit surrounding.

not a problem. at the start of SLR photography, I would suggest on starting with any lens no matter what the review is. Like I say, get used to the body 1st then the lens.

I agree!

If it's your first time in SLR, then i think you better worry more about your passion in photography first than to worry your gears.

If you have an option to buy a 400D + 18-55mm IS f3.5-5.6 IN A PACKAGE, then get it. The IS may come in helpful when you really need it. BUT, if they do not come in a package. DO not go and buy a 18-55mm IS separately, it's a waste. Just use the normal kitlens they included.

Ok, lets say the salesman quoted you. Just an eg, not real price.

RM2000 for 400D+18-55mm
RM2300 for 400D+18-55mmIS.

I will go for the 400D with normal kitlens. RM300 more for an IS is really not worth it, coz you may need to replace the kit lens in the future. IF it's RM100+ more expensive, then it's still considerable.

So good luck in hunting your first SLR. =)

Thanks for the feed back
I'm not worrying about my passion in photography. I've done that worrying when i got my Canon S5...
Hmm... you've got a good point there.

guys...
i now pronounce that i'm owner of 40D
my 400D will be given to my wife for the time being until sold...
if not, will give to her permanently...
i still would like to join u all for any outing....
still learning here

kawan, your gear class la.

i see your signature also updated.

This post has been edited by goldfries: Mar 20 2008, 07:23 PM

hehe... i don't know what's going on to me....
it's like canon bug is poisoining my brain
need to stop buying la....
btw, bought it using cc - no charge
i've updated the price here