The Lowepro Slingshot 100 AW might be a bit small if you want to store all that gear, but I think the Slingshot 200AW will be just nice
And yeah, it comes with a rain cover.

I need a digital point and shoot camera, with decent style and great/excellent performance/pictures...budget is not too much of an issue..certainly something worth its value would be good..thought of getting Canon IXUS 870, but the absence of optical viewfinder is keeping me from getting it instantly...how important is the viewfinder? and feel free to give other recommendations similar to this model..thanks =)

p.s a newbie getting her 1st camera.

The viewfinder is a window for you to see the real image, while the LCD projected image is processed by the camera to reach the LCD.

I think you won't need the viewfinder unless you're really into detail. Most people will do well with just Live View.

For a compact camera, an optical viewfinder is merely a novelty. Sure, it Might help you see more clearly in dark situations where the LCD screen is more or less dark. But heck, you wont be in those situations often.
WHat's more, in a compact camera, the optical viewfinder has a parallax. In lay man terms, what you see through the viewfinder and snap isn't going to be what the final picture turns out to be. So you'd be better off framing the shot with the LCD screen instead.
If you're looking at a compact camera, do take a look at Panasonic's Lumix series. While their features may lack out, they do make up with their superior image quality.

Thanks!

Hmm...I have not considered Panasonic's Lumix before...probably because their design and the ''look'' does not appeal to me..nevertheless, anyone have any particular Lumix models that you would suggest?? I will certainly start doing some 'research' on it..Thanks.

I'm really not familiar with compact cameras So I cant recommend you any specific models.
But it depends on your budget, there should be a Lumix available for various budgets.
Yeah, Sony does have the "looks", but when it comes to quality images, it lacks behind Panasonic
I'd say go to any camera shop and test out their cameras to have a first hand look at them.

I can second that.

Anyway, coolgirl, would you mind to use the template made available on the first page? It'll give us a brief description of what you're looking for in your new camera.

hi again ,

i just wanna ask .. is there any other dslr besides a200 ?
i heard nikon ain't bad either .

which dslr would u recommend for a begineer like me ?
my budget's 1.4k , i can raise till 2k or even higher as long as the camera can last me for a long period of time , thanks

Type of camera/lens/accesories : prosumer
Budget : RM1600
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Panasonic and Sony
Type of photography u want to do : travelling.
Any specific models in mind? : Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ2
Any specific features u want? : powerful zoom & video quality


Which one better between both of these models?

Please also recommend any good shop to buy digital camera in Klang Valley.

This post has been edited by BaLs: Dec 28 2008, 04:25 PM

Sorry did not know there is a template. Here goes.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : point and shoot, compact

Budget: below RM1500, preferably below RM 1200-1300


Your Location: Australia

Preferable brand : Canon, Panasonic, Sony (initially)

Type of photography u want to do : Just everyday family and holiday photos

Any specific models in mind? : Initially thinking of Canon Ixus 870 and probably Lumix DMC FX-38. Open to recommendations of similar or better performance/specs within the price range

Any specific features u want? : Around 10 Mp, prefer wide angle lens, nice design

Thanks =)

Wanna hop onto the DSLR wagon?
For around RM1500 you could get a nice Sony A200 package.
Now I did mention about Sony's underperforming compacts, but for their DSLRs it's a different story altogether.

Greetings from a noob!

Just thought I'd post a warning to all noobs to stay away from the dealer, Pertama Foto (Address: 1-126, 1st Floor Pertama Complex).

The shop owner (an elderly lady) sold me a Hoya 52mm ND Filter when I was looking for an NC filter. The filter cost me RM43, and I only realized the mistake when I got home (sigh!).

I then went back only to find that she had no NC filters, but was willing to exchange for another item. I settled for a Nikon 2GB SD Card but she insisted I pay her the full retail price of RM98! (I bought my last one for RM50).

I had to fork out another RM55 to make up the difference. Turns out (from an overheard conversation) she was trying to offload this filter returned by another unsatisfied customer.

This unscrupulous dealer obviously preys on noobs who don't know any better.

Haha, thanks for the invitation but unfortunately, I'm a total noob in photography and thus getting DSLR is out of the picture till I decided to take up photography as a full time hobby, one day hopefully =) So I'm still sticking to getting a compact camera for the time being.

Lemme ask you this, WHY didn't you check the filter when you were buying it?


Not even if I tell you DSLRs produce better pictures?
Anyways, there's always a first

There are 2 choices which cost RM2k each - the D60 and the 1000D for DSLRs. Both can bring you a LONG way down the road of DSLRs.

I think you should settle for the Lumix LX3. It's the best prosumer you can get in the market at the moment. It's RM1.5k (around there) by the way.

Or, you can choose to get a Sony a200, a DSLR, for RM1.4k.



Oh. Ok, I think I've got an idea. Get the Nikon Coolpix P6000. Recently seen one and got to play with one and I can say - though it's a prosumer camera, it has a good pixel count and a good sensor to go along with it. RM1.5k though, not cheap.

Just a note - the a200 kit set goes for RM1.4k, and the Sony Time holiday promotions kicked it down to RM1.3k.

Next time, pay attention to every single detail. Don't be afraid to ask a little bit more about the product you're buying.

Anyway, just to let you know, go to YL Camera in Pudu Plaza to get your stuff - it's real cheap there. Lots of people I know (and I even met one guy when I went holidaying last 2 weeks) buy from there. Unprecedentedly, it's the cheapest shop around town.

Thanks

But Lumix LX3 zooming capabilities only 2.5 compare to Cybershot DSC H50 ( 15x ) and LUMIX DMC-FZ28 ( 18x ) .

Does DSLR camera required any extra care/maintenance?

I'm beginner and looking own my first camera

If you're looking at massive zooms and a tight budget, I'm afraid DSLRs aren't your cup of tea. DSLR kits come with a tiny 2x zoom kit-lens and if you want more than that, you gotta invest in expensive zoom lenses.
One problem facing DSLRs is the possibility of dust getting stuck on the image sensor, resulting in smudges and spots on the picture. But this can be solved by easy cleaning. Manufacturers have even implemented self-sensor cleaning mechanisms to further reduce dust build-up on the sensor.

Ohh. You're looking for zoom. Then get the FZ28. I can't comment on the previous experiences with Sony point-and-shoot cameras. Read up there, I can see joyyy also discourages it.

DSLRs need a BIT of extra care & maintainence.

Let's say you get a 1000D. You'll need to be careful with the lens and the body, no dropping it, slight drops are ok but
don't let it happen.

You have to clean the lens often so that dust doesn't accumulate.

When you change lenses, you HAVE to be careful NOT to let any dust in.

Lenses may have back focus/front focus problems. You'll have to send for calibration regularly. Same goes for the body. Has to go for checkups.

I can't think of more. =/

Thanks TheWandererX and joyyy

You helped me to make make my choice

[quote=coolgirl_y2k1]Haha, thanks for the invitation but unfortunately, I'm a total noob in photography and thus getting DSLR is out of the picture till I decided to take up photography as a full time hobby, one day hopefully =) So I'm still sticking to getting a compact camera for the time being.[/quote]
Not even if I tell you DSLRs produce better pictures?
Anyways, there's always a first

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Sorry that still doesn't sway me from my decision to get a compact camera..DSLR are high maintenance and bulky to bring along, not to mention expensive as well.