Im aiming for the Panasonic LX3 just wondering are there any other cams better than this on its price range? Im still new to photography so im hoping to be able to use this cam as a stepping stone initially.

I have a Nikon D40


So planning to upgrade after using for 2 years.

So if i raise my budget to RM4k, it is possible to get a D90 with kit lense rite?


edit : what about Nikon D80? any view on it with my budget?

This post has been edited by wzseow: Feb 20 2009, 10:57 PM

It's undoubtedly the best you can get, for now. a very good choice as a stepping stone, though there are other models that you might want to consider. Let me know if you do want to see the others, but IMO I'd go for the LX3.

Oh. What happened to the D40's kit lens, or did you sell it off, ... or did it not come with one? I don't know much about the D40 so apologies if my question sounded dumb.

Well, yes. It's possible to bargain the price down though. Counts on your bargaining skill.

I still have the D40 kit lense. Planning to pass it down to my sister to let her learn around with DSLR


I'll give YL photograhy a call tomorrow and see what he can offer me.

What about Nikon D80? With my budget should i get that or D90?

@TheWandererX

Thats wat i thought, best choice so far that i read and consider best for newbies like me . . . anyway, i think ill just it at the end of the month Thanks for encouragement.

D80 with kit is around 2.8k, for rm100 more, i rather go for canon 40d. It's on par with d300.

u get magnesium alloy body+LV etc etc..in short, 40d is superior for rm100 more.

Hmm.. Panasonic just released a slew of new models. Any of them are as good/better than the LX3s?

no,there is no replacement for LX3

Wanna buy a DSLR
Budget RM2k and below
Mainly taking potraits/Scenery/Macro

Recommendations?

bro, any recommendation for a rm 300-600 camera? mainly use to self-take or take photo with fren

Old model, and as kucing has already mentioned, you'd be better off with a 40D than a D80.

You should go down yourself to YL and ask for price. Last time I smsed and called I got ridiculous prices.

Ok, hope you enjoy your camera-to-come


I'm afraid your budget won't be enough.

Anyway it is best to settle for a 1000D or a D60 and then slowly upgrade.

how about D40 or D40x compared to 1000D or D60?

Which one suitable for entry level DSLR user?

again budget around 2k

mainly for macro/potrait/scenery

Type of camera/lens/accesories : PNS Camera
Budget: RM1k+
Your Location: Selangor
Preferable brand : Canon or anything better
Type of photography u want to do : People, Mostly in Clubs or events
Any specific models in mind? : currently using CANON 860IS
Any specific features u want? : Need something with wide screen

I would say the 1000D and D60 are better than D40 & D40x. You can always check about them at www.dpreview.com

I heard someone mentioning the Canon A1000IS. I dunno.

1000D/D60 is superior over the D40/D40x, they're outdated.

If you really want macro/portrait/scenery, you'll need a macro lens or a macro adapter, portrait needs long range and good bokeh, scenery wide-angle.

To cover these aspects, you have to have a 18-55 (wide angle, included with 1000D/D60), 55-250 (for Canon, cheapest tele lens with good bokeh) or 70-200 (for both N and C, but expensive) and macro you'll probably need closeup filters, which aren't cheap, or a macro ring, like the Raynox DCR250, around RM250++.

Overall you should need about RM3k if you settle with the 55-250 and DCR250.

Your 860 should be enough, why do you want to upgrade?

Anyway, I'd recommend the IXUS 85 IS and the successor of the 860, IINM it's 890IS.

This post has been edited by TheWandererX: Feb 21 2009, 12:12 PM

Now I'im pretty confused whether to go for 40D or a D90

Get the D90 if you can afford it, because it has video mode such a big deal to some people but if you have lower budget/don't need video mode and want to save the extra money then go for the 40D.

in ur opinion, which is the best?

PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FS3
Canon POWERSHOT A1000 IS
Nikon S210
Canon POWERSHOT E1
Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012914panasonicfs3.asp

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Cano...non_a1000is.asp

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012902nikons210.asp

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0808/08082602...0is_a2000is.asp

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012402canonixus80.asp

Read please. =)

If I were you I'd go for the FS3/IXUS 80 IS, but you might have a different opinion, so enjoy your reading materials.

I think the camera died on me, so you reckon 890IS??? it does have all the things i want?