ok I have decided to not get the 450d because of budget constraints .

Now I'm trying to decide whether to get a 1000d or d3000.

Will be also getting a 70-300mm (and 50mm lens, probably).

the d3000 has a bigger 3" screen compared to 1000d 2.5", but no live view. no nikon battery grips, would this be a problem later on when i need to get one from a third party ?

Are there any important features I should be looking into ?


Also; if anyone knows a shop around Shah Alam , please do share. Just started uni + using public transportations right now , so I can't just go around surveying easily.


ALSO! what freebies should I try and get the shop to throw in ?

Heys, I'm a user of a Canon EOS 500D.
I was caught between the Nikon D5000 before I bought my 500D.
However, I wanted Full HD 1080p recording so I got the 500D (Do note, it's Full HD 1080p is @ 20 FPS).
I don't like those MFT (Micro 4/3) cameras because they're sensors are so small, they don't have good low light capability.
Not to mention that they cost too much (as much as entry-level DSLRs). The price just doesn't justify the IQ (Image Quality).
However, if you want something really small and compact, then, it's the way to go.

Why'd you need such a large LCD?
You should never judge your pics exposure by using the rear LCD.
Most of the time, the pics displayed on the rear LCD don't have the correct exposure.
I never recommended 3rd-party battery grips for fear it may die on me one day if I'm snapping an important event (hence, I'm using 500D + BG-E5).
Freebies that you should bargain for at 8GB SDHC (Class 6) + Tripod + Bag.
Good luck and enjoy shopping.

thanks!
I'd tested 500d before. for me the size is not so big...
I think i will go for 500d.
cant wait to buy on Xmas sales!

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Added on November 18, 2009, 2:04 pmwhere can get 500d around rm3k?
quite cheap compare to canon store..

This post has been edited by afag: Nov 18 2009, 02:04 PM

Go to Photo Shangri-La, Mid Valley.
I paid RM3150 for my Canon EOS 500D Kit Lens (8GB SDHC + Bag).
Don't forget that if you buy and register your Canon DSLR before 31st Dec '09 you'll get 1+2 years warranty!

wats the cheapest dslr out there? or semi professional wil do

semi professional? its an upper class than 500D right? might try D90

where can i get normal silica gel?

Then how do you check??

thanks for replying.

Anyways, I was quoted rm 2300 for 450D with kit lens but it is the japan set ; Eos Kiss x2. Is the warranty voided in Malaysia for this set ? Price sounds fishy

By referring to the "histogram".

Don't buy Japan-set.
Buy "Canon Malaysia Sdn. Bhd" set.
If you buy before 31st Dec '09, you're entitled to register for 1+2 years warranty.
Btw, warranty only applies for the respective country. Example:
Canon Japan = Warranty only in/from Japan. (Not international warranty).
Canon Malaysia = Warranty only in/from Malaysia. (Not international warranty).

Im new to photography, can i know which dslr is better and what model. My budget will be around RM2500 with normal lens.

Im thinking to buy sony a330 dont know whether any dslr out there has better function and around price like that?

Hey guys.. I'm looking at buying my first DSLR and now i'm thinking between D5000 and 500D.. Can any guys advice me on this??

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Sony 50mm 1.4 lens
Budget: RM1000
Your Location: Melaka
Preferable brand : Sony
Type of photography u want to do : Portrait
Any specific models in mind? :
Any specific features u want? : Dont mind if first or second hand, as long as its in good condition. The cheaper the better.

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Added on November 20, 2009, 3:14 pmType of camera/lens/accesories: DSLR
Budget: about ~RM3400
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : NIKON
Type of photography u want to do :
Any specific models in mind? : Nikon d90
Any specific features u want? : Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens

can i get this??

This post has been edited by pjoe.ali: Nov 20 2009, 03:15 PM

It all depends on you.
You'd have to try both of the cameras side-by-side and choose.

MP on 500D is 15.1MP.
MP on D5000 is 12.3MP.

The 500D has got Full HD 1080p @ 20FPS (quite slow) and 30FPS would be better.
The recording duration on the 500D is a maximum of 29 mins 59sec or 4GB, which ever comes first.

The D5000 has got HD 720p @ 24FPS (okay only, 30FPS would be better)
The recording duration on the D5000 is a maximum of 5 mins @ 720p, other resolutions are capped at 20 mins.

ISO on 500D can be set at either: ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800.
ISO on the D5000 can be set at either: ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400.

FPS on 500D is 3.4FPS.
FPS on D5000 is 4FPS.

AF-Points on 500D is 9.
AF-Points on D5000 is 11.

LCD Size on 500D is 3.0".
LCD Size on D5000 is 2.7".

Pixel count on 500D's LCD is 920,000.
Pixel count on D5000's LCD is 230,000.

From my comparison, you can see that the Canon wins in the:
MP, Video recording, ISO, LCD Size, Pixel count on LCD.

However, you can see that the Nikon wins in the:
FPS, AF-Points.

Do note, MP is just a marketing gimmick.
Anything about 6MP would be enough for an A4 print.
The higher the ISO, the more noise (grain) in the picture.
I'd suggest the only up to ISO 1600 is used in 500D.

PS: I'm a 500D user and MP is Megapixel.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR kits
Budget: RM3.2k
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Close range (macro), wideangle.
Any specific models in mind? : canon 450D, 500D, 40D, Nikon D80, Nikon D5000
Any specific features u want? : Preferable color and easy to find lens.

Planning to get a new camera. This is my first camera and my budget would be around RM2500 with lens. Any recommendations??

is it true that pixel count for 500D is 920,000??

Have anyone of you try this website? http://www.newstores.yolasite.com??
They sell very cheap camera n lens.. Just wonder is it scam or not..

This post has been edited by pjoe.ali: Nov 21 2009, 04:07 PM

Yes it is true that the pixel count for the 500D's LCD is 920,000. Well, that's what the specs on their website say...
Psst, I'm using a 500D and when I compared it with my friend's LCD on his D80 (with 230,000 pixel count) and I can see the difference.

Type of camera/lens/accesories: DSLR
Budget: about ~RM2000
Your Location: KL/KUCHING
Preferable brand :
Type of photography u want to do : mainly scenery and candids
Any specific models in mind? :
Any specific features u want? : Beginner friendly