Hi all,

I'm new to dSLR and planning to get 450D with lens kit. Anyone can summarize everything up and tell me if it's a better camera than Nikon D60 or Sony Alpha300?

I did and that's what makes me confused.. can't decide between Nikon D60\D80 or Canon 450D. Already cross out Sony..

So it's either 450D vs D80, right?

450D is only 7 months old.. compare to D80 which is about 2 years plus.

D80 has 11 focus point while 450D has 9 focus point.

D80 is more expensive by RM500.

I heard Nikon lenses are generally sharper than Canon's.

Is it worth it paying extra RM500 for older technology?

Went to Canon shop today and asked about 400D and 450D. The guy told me that the extra on 450D are only live view, extra 2MP and the lens packaged with the kit has IS. That's about it. The price different is about RM700. Is it worth taking 450D now?

Anyway they're selling for RM3099 for 450D lens kit, with extended 3 years warranty (extra 2 years) + insurance from Canon in case the camera got stolen.

That's what one of the shop owner told me about the warranty. He said leave it blank and only write it down when need to claim warranty. I think the shop was offering me the same.. around 2800+ region. Need to confirm again.

I'm basically going for 450D cause

D60 only has 3 focus point.

D80 has 11 focus point but heard it does not has that "anti dust" function built in.

400D is suppose to be replaced by 1000D in September. (1000D has 7 focus point, 10MP and doesn't look as "pro" look as 450D)
but it does come cheaper.

I'm new to dSLR. Is there any classes or seminar conducted by Canon for users like me? I seen Nikon & Sony does these before.

What would be the lens to get for beginner if I decided not to get the starter kit lens? Any recommendation? And how about filter?

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Added on July 19, 2008, 12:20 amHmm.. seems like not many people interested in 450D .

This post has been edited by nightc: Jul 19 2008, 12:20 AM