Type of camera/lens/accesories : Prosumer camera( New or 2nd Hand)
Budget : +- RM1000
Your Location : Klang
Preferable brand :N/A
Type of photography u want to do :
Any Special Features: long Zoom and good quality pic at low light

Any specific models in mind? :
Canon S5Is
Canon SX-110is
Panasonic FZ-18
Olympus SP-570uz
Coolpix P80

Yup, I'm buying on nex March, c whether the price will drop or not for D90. If around 3.5k, i surely go for D90 or 40D... hehehe
I think if I got 2 toys also good, at least no nit to change lens when wan to switch from tele to potrait...

Thinking to get D40 over D60; coz no much big diff(but D40 much morecheaper hehe).. any advice? BTW, how abt Canon EOS 1000D over D40?

Although still a decent camera, I personally think that the D40 is definitely outdated.
The D60 kit is about a few hundred bucks more than the D40 kit. For that few hundred bucks, you get 4 million more pixels, Image stabilization and a slightly faster burst rate.
If you're comparing the D40 and the 1000D, I'd say that the Canon wins in technical terms.
But if you're budget is limiting you to the price range of the D40, why not consider the Sony A200? Its price is around that of the D40 and the A200 is a very very good DSLR with In-body Image stabilization and 10MP.

Thx for da advice..

My budget is within RM2k+-(but the less da better rite?) BTW, i still dunno which to get, D60 OR 1000D... Since i still new to DSLR n still a student, i would like to think n research deeply be4 go out n make my purchase.. Planning to get it by da end of tis month/early next month, but still can't make up my mind ..

BTW, again, wat shud i look/check for when i making a purchase?

N, wat da current street price of D80?Just curious..

This post has been edited by ad3rb33n: Dec 23 2008, 08:27 PM

Both are winners in their own right
The most important things to check are the condition of the camera and the lens. Check for any exterior defects. Then maybe you could test the camera's burst mode, just to make sure it's functioning properly.
If you're getting the Nikon, I think there's a function to check the shutter count. Refuse the camera if it isn't new. For the Canon....best of luck to you

What do you mean?

Canon camera doesnt have any shutter count checking feature within the camera while Nikon does.
I've heard of a 3rd party software that you could use to check the shutter count, but then again you'd need a laptop with you when you purchase the camera, and that's er, inconvenient?

Budget : RM500-Rm700
Your Location : Kuala Terengganu
Preferable brand : Canon or Sony
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape, potraits, people
Any specific features u want? : excellent picture during night or dull day

Here's my list
Sony Cybershot DSC-W110
Canon Powershot A470

any other suggestion for beginner?

This post has been edited by popocambest: Dec 29 2008, 11:47 PM

OIC... soli i dunno tat canon cannot check withn da body interface itself...

This post has been edited by ad3rb33n: Dec 24 2008, 12:14 AM

No problem man. Heck, I didn't even think about checking the shutter count when I was buying my camera xD
But if you're going for the Nikon, by all means do check, since the feature is already there

hi guys,
really a noob here as i just want to buy a camera as a christmas present for a family member. ( if the price is right )

wondering what's the recommended camera (photo & video capturing) that i could get if say for the budget of 400?

your recommendations will surely help me alot in making decision alot more faster especially it\s christmas eve today ! ..

thanks alot guys

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This post has been edited by ajoy_sempoi: Dec 24 2008, 09:18 PM

I call that spam

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget: RM 2000
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : sony
Type of photography u want to do : anything , small things
Any specific models in mind? : no idea
Any specific features u want? : able to take photo at good quality at low light & short range

This post has been edited by lehtung: Dec 25 2008, 09:53 PM

I call this spam too.
Please dont pop up from nowhere, mention 2000 and wait to be spoon-fed.
At least have some idea of what you want.

sorry .. cz i am totally a noob , edited ..

What do you think each and everyone here was when they first started out?
My advice is to do some research on DSLRs, then only decide whether a DSLR will suit your needs.
Then you test those DSLRs out in a shop and see which one you like most.
We offer advice to those who already know what they want but are in a dilemma as to which to choose.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : consumer digicam i assume
Budget : RM500 or lower
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : i dun mind
Type of photography u want to do : portrait, i assume
Any specific models in mind? : Sony cybershot w70, olympus FE series (if any), canon powershots(if any)
Any specific features u want? : just those normal but so-so family type camera for gatherings or watever. its for lady use, then for casual purposes.noneed so hightech.acceptable specs and good features.

*asking behalf of my friend, she only have rm500 max.meantime cybershot w70 is in her budget, wandering is there anything better than that but in her budget?

tq in advance.im not good in camera stuff.

This post has been edited by SiuYi: Dec 25 2008, 11:19 PM

You could look at the Panasonic Lumix series. For compact cameras, Panasonic has produced really excellent cameras, both in features and quality.
I'd say forget the Sony. They're top loaded with features but lukewarm when it comes to picture quality.