hmm...so wht does a DLSR can do, that a high end compact camera cant do? sry..newbie here

Lenses on DSLRs can be interchanged for usage on different occasions. For example one might put on a wide-angle lens for landscape shots, then change it for a telephoto lens for wildlife shots.
This is the ultimate plus side of DSLRs, and also its biggest deterrent for users looking to explore the DSLR world.
While the ability to change lenses for different occasions is good, those lenses don't come along cheap. In fact lenses are the most expensive part of DSLRs. Ask any professional photographer, he will tell you that he spent far more on lenses than on camera bodies.

so lenses are the main part of DSLRs.... So wht do u recommend for entry-level like me? budget 1k to 2k.... Thx in advance...

If you're interested in getting a lot of lenses and looking forward to a wide range of lenses, Nikon and Canon are the two main brands in the market that offer this.
But if you're planning on sticking to only a few lenses, then you could look at DSLRs by Sony, Pentax and Olympus.
So far Sony has the cheapest entry level DSLR, the A200 which you can get brand new for around RM1.5k
Other entry level models include Nikon's D60, Canon's 1000D, Pentax's K200D, Olympus' E-420/520. All of which are located more or less in your price range.
I really cant recommend any specific models to you. It's up to you to test them out and see which one you like more.

thx! i will check them out....thx for the recommendation.

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Added on December 11, 2008, 3:11 pmhow much is 1000d and d60 now?

This post has been edited by AlphaBeta: Dec 11 2008, 03:11 PM

The 1000D is around RM1.9k now while the D60 should be down to around RM1.7k
Not sure about it though, you've gotta check on that.

thanks for all your advice and recommendations. i went to sg wang/low yat and found these 2 that met my requirements (under rm500/ uses aa batteries/ has image stabilisation/ sd memory)...
- Panasonic Lumix DMC LZ7
- Canon PowerShot A590 IS

which would you guys choose?
also why was there a BIG difference in prices among the shops (the most expensice being over rm1000, and cheapest for under rm500, with similar bundled extras) ?

This post has been edited by roadie: Dec 11 2008, 09:01 PM

Hihi
I am currently looking for compact camera
But not sure what the different for camera
Currently my target spot for compact camera is Canon IXUS and Sony Cybershot
Canon Ixus series - eg : 80is / 870is / 970is /980is , Cybershot T-2 / T-77 / T-700 and so on.
Can recommend which camera is nice in quality with reasonable price ?
And what is different for canon powershot and Ixus series?
Cause seem like Powershot A2000 IS has 10MP, 6X optical zoom and so on but is far cheaper than IXUS 970 is which is 10MP , 5X optical zoom .
Not really understand the other specification cause newbie in using camera
thx

Err... I'm looking for a camera with a budget of rm300-500. I know, I know... not much but is there any camera selling cheap?

Thinking of

- Cybershot S-730
- Canon Powershot E1
- Samsung L100
- Casio Ex-Z9
- Nikon L16
- Kodak C-513/613






This post has been edited by pigduck: Dec 12 2008, 03:46 AM

I want to buy a COMPACT camera, Nikon used to be my 1st choice in maybe 5 years ago, but now it seems like not much peoples use it.

Is it still as good as before, I owned a Nikon before, it was one of the best compact camera at that time. And I remember Nikon's advertisement about it is very sharp, guess the advertisement was 5 years ago too.

Nikon S600/S610 is in my mind now, but want to gather more information about this camera 1st, anyone using it?

Else I will get Canon Ixus instead.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : dslr
Budget: 1k-1.5k
Your Location: pj
Preferable brand : canon/sony
Type of photography u want to do : events, landscape
Any specific models in mind? : used 350d, new a200
Any specific features u want? : -

i've got an offer for a used 350d (1 year +, 6k shutter count, kit) for 1.15k. is that a good bargain?

or should i forgo the canon for a new sony a200 for rm250 more?

sony is new but canon is better. right?

how about considering Canon 400D , its newer compare to 350D i think 2nd hand is selling around RM1400-+
well , are u investing more into ur DSLR or just one time thingy ? if not then Sony will be better .
If u are going to invest more , then consider Canon , cause there are more lens (3rd party) available for canon compare to Sony

Hi,
i'm currently looking for some nice begineer DSLR camera and seem like everyone recommend SONY Alpha A200K/W set... K with Single Lens and W with extra LENs
My budget below 2k la..
i'm newbies to photography...
i able to get SONY alpha A200W set around 1.8k...but still need to buy sling bag ...memory storage?! Any recommended memory storage for A200..?
Any other needed addtional acc ?

This post has been edited by davidhong85: Dec 12 2008, 12:18 PM

thanks. cant seem to find a good bargain 400d that fits my budget.

another newer(less than 1 year, less than 1k sc) 350d came along. selling at rm1550. thoughts?

well , its ok , consider it being use less (1K) for RM1550 . or maybe top up abit to get
the new canon 1000D ? cost about RM1999 just my2cents

even the 1550 is going a bit over my budget.
but considering that the cam is still under warranty, i think it's ok.

thanks for the input though. let's just hope this deal goes well.

The 350D has a lower dynamic range compared to more recent models.
I think you'd be better off getting a new A200.


Nonsense. Third party lens manufacturers always make lenses compatible with most mounts (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, etc.)
It is Sony that has a narrower range of lenses compared to Canon or Nikon.

hi guys, does anyone know the Canon G10 price at PC fair? and what is the free stuffs? go through all the post already, dont see any price.

I saw Sony T20 offering at RM899, including mini tripod, Sony original 2gb memory card, casing and screen protector.
Is it cheap or normal?

Type of camera/lens/accesories : PnS
Budget:Rm500 - Rm800
Your Location: PJ
Preferable brand : Any
Type of photography u want to do : ANY
Any specific models in mind? : None
Any specific features u want? : Not Sure