if u want LX3, forget about the zoom. if u want Zoom, then get the FZ series. LX3 is famous with its 24mm wide angles, F2.0 aperture and able to add lens
if u bought LX3, u may get the adapter and add tele lens in future.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : RM3000 with KIT
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Im more to people and spontaneous
Any specific models in mind? : 450D,D60,1000D
Any specific features u want? I want a light weight

Im a newbie here. Thinking wanna buy a D60 but my friend told me that if i buy a D60,i will regret because in D60,there's no motor to adjust the focus on AUTO. So, im thinking about other model. But not sure which one. I don't want a bulky camera cause I travel alot. I need a simple one. Easy for me as a newbie to use. Please help me. In dilemma right now

This post has been edited by bonzaimy: Apr 13 2009, 04:42 AM

Erm, if given to choose btween panasonic fz28 and nikon p90 (juz release a few month ago), any1 can suggest which camera is better? I mean in term of pic quality. Any specific pro n cons for each brand? Thx

I'm thinking of getting an external flash for my 400d. Budget bout RM1.1+ if possible. I've got the 430 EX in mind, but I read that it doesn't tilt?

Dear all,

I want to learn using DSLR. Previously using digicam for photo shooting. Any DSLR which is suitable for me this entry level?

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget: Below RM2500
Your Location: KL - Malacca
Preferable brand : any
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape, Macro, Night scene
Any specific models in mind? : D60
Any specific features u want?: Image stabilization (minimize blur), Budget for accessories

Thanks!

Ahhan, get the Canon 1000D. It's got lots of features for a beginner (Live View and IS lens). Should cost about RM2.1k or slightly more.

hi guys..i wanna find compact camera which function like slr.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Compact camera
Budget:RM1500
Your Location: KL - Kota Bharu
Preferable brand : any
Type of photography u want to do :Macro; Candid
Any specific models in mind? : Lumix LX-3
Any specific features u want?: Auto Focus (high)

Err... just a bit headache of which one to buy... just a consumer camera

Type of camera: Digital Camera
Budget: Below 1k
My Location: KL
Preferable brand: any brand which gives me a good price =D
Type of photography i want to do: macro, candid, scenery, events
Models in mind: Canon IXUS 80 IS, Lumix FX 580[ i m not sure bout lumix's price]
Specific features i want: not really care

advise pls!
gimme a range of cameras as well... thx.

This post has been edited by DarkonGaron: Apr 13 2009, 07:43 PM

panasonic fx580 cost around rm1300.u can try get fx48 which is around rm1150

wat is the difference between 80 and 85is?? i went for pc fair and ask the promotor, he said 80 or 85is don have wide angle function, is tat true ?? for me, this function is important .

http://www.canon.com.my/compare/product/?t...37&p3=0&lang=EN

wide angle would be ixus 870 or ixus 110

heyy guys, i was thinkin of gettin a compact semi-pro.
I saw LX3 and nikon P-6000, which is better? thanks

If u like light weight and without having to worry about the focus motor. Then 1000D is for you, it is very light and has built-in motor. 1000d + kitlens = +/-RM1900 and get a flash around RM900 and there, u can shoot people with that flash using bounced flash

Sorry noob here. The LX3 wide angles, does it mean it can take wide angle pictures like dslr?


I would like to know this as well, which is worth buying LX3 or P6000 and what is the price range. Anyone?

Thanks.

Yes..LX3 has 24mm wide angle means u can shoot wider.

LX3 getting ton of good review but P6000 just launch not long. Would u give it a try? Built in GPS and cheaper in price

This post has been edited by tplcaik: Apr 14 2009, 01:09 PM

Can i ask if my budget around 800-1k can i get a good nikon DLSR? Newbie here

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Digital Camera
Budget : RM1500
Your Location : Perak
Preferable brand : Canon/Sony/Panasonic
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape & Portrait/Night Shot
Any specific models in mind? : N/A
Any specific features u want? : Wide angle

HI guys is there any camera that can suit me??mostly for holiday.. and i do really hope that the camera can get a nice shot of night time as most of d camera suxs in low lightning condition...plz advice...thxs

Anybody have this Lumix TZ7?
It is advertised as 10.1 million effective pixels, 25 mm - 300 mm (12x) zoom, Optical zoom in HD video.
At RM1400 comes with Free 6+4GB panasonic SD, Nike bag, lumix case, Neck strap, iA SD card holder, 1+2 years warranty it is very tempting for a travel compact cam.
But am more interest is its performance for low lightning condition?

I'm actually facing a problem.
I have two cameras in my mind.

Lumix LX3 and Cannon D1000.
I have done some research on the pros and cons of both respective cameras
so I know them quite well.

The problem is,I would like to get a portable camera but I also wish to have the performance of SLR.　

Normally I do a lot macro shooting and some portraits also.
First priority is the sharpness.

First, why DSLR?

If you really into DSLR, then weight should not be an issue for you.

And if weight is an issue for you, then a good photography equipment is an issue for you; you are better off getting a nice prosumer.

If a good photography equipment like special purpose lens type is an issue for you, then a D60 is not an issue for you, because if you are not carrying and changing lens frequent, why need the internal-motor-built camera?

I guess since you have no preference and special requirement on your equipment.

It's ok to proceed with the 3 models you have in mind. They make no significant difference to serve your needs.

Personally, for your budget and new unit, I'd recommend canon 1000D. It's really value for money, for its nice feature (for example: got live-view, so good for self, family & friends use) and good pricing.

(although i'm a nikon fan, but practicality is more important; but if you have bigger appetite, then there are great great nikons waiting for you, if you don't mind the weight- nikon dslr usually heavier, cos build-materials are selected to provide sturdy handling feel ma)

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Added on April 15, 2009, 1:58 amHi, just sharing my opinion based on my own amateur experience. Hope it helps you and a lot of others here.

A general rule for
- above-average requirement digicam,
- good enough for general indoor/outdoor, work/leisure purposes
- handy, user friendly type (not semi-pro or pro type)- means your mother sister brother father, son/daughter can use, easily type
- can produce very good output of image type

Requirement, my personal:

1. Wide angle- it's a must, very important, significant when you are taking group photo or architecture. A wide angle means minimum 28mm (lower the better) on your minimum lens zoom (the shop guy will know what you mean), if you can spend RM1000 for a digicam, don't buy 35 or 38mm type. It's a worthwhile privilege

2. Preset program- indoor, outdoor, night-scene, portrait, macro, high ISO (very important for taking important scene indoor or outdoor where flash is not allowed or affect the natural lighting), sports. These are basic, but useful because if you are using normal digicam, you won't be spending time doing manual setting, otherwise you'd be using semi-pro or dslr

3. Zoom- minimum 3x - 5x or 10x (even better) OPTICAL zoom, don't care so much of digital zoom, it's helpful but not significant

4. Video- sometimes you'll use that, so under normal 1gb card, if it can support up to 15mins, depends on quality, would be good already

5. Accessories- you might need additional battery or memory cards sometimes, so check the price first.

6. Megapixels- If you are not going to print the photo larger than A4 size, a 6mp will do. In today's term, if you don't want to get embarrassed by those who ask 'how many mp ar, you camera' get up to 10mp will do.
Excessive is waste of memory storage if you use in full (then again if you have 10mp camera, but only set at 6mp, then why get a 10mp in the first place?) and not significantly improved your photo output, but make your camera cost higher

Other things to consider
7. Popular brand- easy to buy spare parts and after sales service. imagine you travel or work in foreign country and you need to repair or buy additional items, and they say 'sorry, we don't have this'.

8. Price- below RM1500 better still RM1000, or else, you buy semi-pro lagi baik

9. Warranty- if you buy from popular camera shop, it's wise to top-up the warranty period, repairing a camera, sometimes, is hefty, touch-wood, if anything happen

10. Memory Card- if you have been using or your closed ones using the type, than buy back the camera who use that type lor. can swap, and easy to share. Otherwise, get SD, most common and cheap

Mostly covered already.

Any camera can shoot nice photos, different brands have different strong points- this is on personal experience using own/others camera; depends on your requirement.

Some of the interesting discovery i can remember are:
casio exlim- very durable battery and long video shooting
panasonic lumix- very nice lens and sharp image
olympus- i tried the water-proof version, very good for all weather, even under water to catch swim suit

Maybe i've got used to, but i been using very frequently the Canon Ixus-es (since 40, 55, 60 and now 870).

Like it, especially the new 870 cos:
- its compact
- and fulfill all the requirements mentioned above
- common enough, canon has good network of sales & service centre

There are a better versions, but i guess this 870 is just enough and if want to save time and money, just get this.

I'm not a professional photographer nor commentator, neither in camera business.

Just that if i'm not using my Nikon dslr, i like using my ixus 60 and my gf 870. I'm a nikon fan. (canon should be proud for this, hehe)

if want more pro, look on powershot G9 or G10, canon. I won't hesitate to recommend canon digicam to others, but try it on your own is the best, because there might be lot of nice camera around that i have never tried of course, but remember the basic requirements must be fulfilled.

thanks for reading, hope it helps.

This post has been edited by the aviator: Apr 15 2009, 02:19 AM