Folks, I am not new to photography, but intend to get a handy, compact camera at a price range of 500+-100. Can anyone recommend a good choice. I understand my current digital camera which is 4 years old is a bit outdated and slow in saving photos and responses. I need a one with fast recharging after flash and quick in saving. And if able to conveniently focus macro photos would be great. LCD size at 2.7" would be okay. Sifu-sifu, pls help.
Note: any promo at the coming PC fair in Penang? You are welcome.

Mmm. The Canon Powershot A1000IS would be a great choice for you.

Anyway, don't expect much from PC fair, maybe an extra free gift or two which won't be worth much anyway. If you do wanna give it a shot then go for it lah. I'd rather buy out of PC fair in a shop though - I'd get to talk to the salesman/saleslady and they might be able to teach you a trick or two instead of bombard you with the stupid 'this camera got 10 megapixel very good wan' comments given by uninformed salespeople in PC fair.

It is rather bulky in size, I am looking for something slimmer, would Kodak M863 or MX1063 be good?

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Added on April 15, 2009, 5:12 pmBy the way, I hope to buy one with sound recording or movie recording too. Any other suggestion? If need to pump up by another 100 or 200, I wish to review too.

This post has been edited by frank123: Apr 15 2009, 05:12 PM

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget: <rm3k
Your Location: kuala lumpur
Preferable brand : nikon
Type of photography u want to do : landscape
Any specific models in mind? : d80

Hi, im a starter and thinking of getting a DSLR and d80 seems to fit my liking because of its good price with respectable quality (and some other reason). is it possible for me to get d80 set + lense for that price range (new or 2nd)?from where can i get it?Thanks, really hope the seniors here can help me on this.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DLSR
Budget:800-1200 dont mind 2ndhand if good condition
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : Nikon / Canon
Type of photography u want to do : anything
Any specific models in mind? : -
Any specific features u want? :-

i thought the internal built in motor help alot on focusing. so, D60 and 1000D. Which one do you recommend for a newbie? I read a lot of good review for D60. The price also a bit same like 1000D

If you want you can go for the Canon Ixus 80/85 IS or the Fujifilm F100fd... I'm not sure about the rm800 price range (your predicted highest budget).

I don't think you should go for Kodak - not many people use it and not many reviews about it so we won't know how bad it is or otherwise. Better to settle with the big camera giants - they're generally more reliable.

I think you can't find any new D80 sets now - it has been discontinued a while back. An alternative you can get at this price range is the Canon 40D - should be around RM3.xK (not more than 3.5) for a 18-55 kit.

Nikon D40? You might score a 2nd hand set at RM1200, that's all I can think of.

It's impossible to get a new DSLR with your budget though. Even the mediocre Sony a200 costs RM1.4k for a single lens kit.

What I'd suggest is you get something like a Fujifilm F200EXR or a Canon Ixus 870 IS before even thinking of jumping straight to DSLRs - unless you're already educated about them, you'll find it real burdensome to maintain your DSLR (if you get one, that is).

It focuses, it doesn't help in focusing. If it helps in focusing then Nikon wouldn't have to develop a technology similar to Canon's USM so that their lenses can focus fast.

The in-built motor on models like the D90 onwards are for use with manual lenses which are from the past which didn't have an AF motor built into the lens. Therefore as the D60 doesn't have a built-in AF motor (into the body) then you won't be able to use manual focus lenses (lenses which don't have an AF motor in them).

And if you ask, Canon's lenses all have their own AF motors in the lens.

I'd go for the 1000D - it's an easier start off point for entry-level DSLR. Doesn't mean the D60 is bad though - it's equally good in fact, if you weigh the pros and cons.

Anyone heard of 'Jenoptik' camera before? can enlighten me a bit about this camera.

Thanks.

erm how bout 2nd hand set d80+plus say 18-135 kit, how much you think the price range? can i get it below 3k?

Type of camera/lens/accesories : digicam
Budget : RM800 (poor student)
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Olympus
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape, Portrait and Night mode
Any specific models in mind? : FE series
Any specific features u want? : Easy to use, fast snap shots, clear and crisp photos and suitable for low temperature weather

This post has been edited by Purple Heart: Apr 15 2009, 11:31 PM

panasonic FS15 quite nice, <RM799.00 only

I think should be able lah.

Why not give the Canon a shot? Ixus 85 IS goes for RM800

Or maybe you can consider.... let's see. Fujifilm F100fd? Its price should be lower now but the previous price was Rm1k.

The FE series is a budget-camera series, don't think you should go for it unless you have a RM500 budget or something.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR Camera
Budget:15++ (Below oso can)
Your Location: Shah Alam
Preferable brand : Sony Nikon Canon
Type of photography u want to do : Event. Lanscape
Any specific models in mind? : -
Any specific features u want? : -

This post has been edited by cipherz6: Apr 16 2009, 04:58 PM

You can only afford a new D40/a200 with your budget, you might opt for a used 1000D/D60 but yeah. That's all.

I'd recommend you bump up your budget a bit more.

hi, any Nikon P-6000 user here? how's it? i was thinking of getting one. Can anyone gv some suggestion?

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : less than RM2700
Your Location : Penang
Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : both Landscape Portrait
Any specific models in mind? : new 450D with kit lense, or used D90 (body only) + my old nikkor AF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6D
Any specific features u want? : -

Hello guys newbie here, i am having a hard time choosing the right 1 , pls help and give suggestion. Thanks

This post has been edited by eddie89: Apr 16 2009, 08:04 PM

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Digital/Superzoom
Budget: 1.2k to 1.5k
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : Panasonic, Canon, Nikon
Type of photography u want to do :Telephoto, nice quality indoors, acceptable quality when shooting in low light or at nite,
no much lag between each capture n sumtimes shooting moving objects
Any specific models in mind? : Panasonic FZ28, Nikon P90, SX1
Any specific features u want? : Li-Ion batteris

I know that many say FZ28 is the best superzoom, just wanna get some options, a camera with at least 10x zoom and snaps easy. Thanx.

This post has been edited by shahzad86: Apr 17 2009, 07:46 AM

thnks for your input.. l8er after dat i did a bit of google-ing, tell me if im wrong.. i found out that A200 is better than D40/x, right?

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/read_opini...y=nikon_cpp6000

conclusion good in day light shot,bad in night shot

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Digital Camera with Manual Operation (New)
Budget: RM 1000-1200
Your Location: Johor Bahru
Preferable brand : Canon, Panasonic, Sony
Type of photography u want to do : Places, Scenary, Peoples
Any specific models in mind? : Canon G10, Panasonic LX3
Any specific features u want? : video, manual operation, rechargeable battery