Hey can help me decide between

1000d + Tamron 70-300mm + 50mm

OR

450d + only the 50 mm

Can't figure out whether I should sacrifice the zoom lens for the 450d over 1000d or no. budget is around 3k


Any view on d3000 ?

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : RM3000 to RM4000 body only
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Portrait, gathering, events, blur-blur background, laughter, happy, saddness faces
Any specific models in mind? : 500d, 50d, D90
Any specific features u want? : Blur background

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : RM2700
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape, Macro photography, travel pictures,
Any specific models in mind? : Nikon D5000
Any specific features u want? :

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Point and Shoot
Budget : RM1500
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Panasonic, Canon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape, , travel ,portrait
Any specific models in mind? : Lumix range
Any specific features u want? :

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Not sure either DSLR camera/Digicam
Budget : RM1000 - RM2000
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon (or which is recommended)
Type of photography u want to do : Just to capture pictures during trips, it would be great to be able to snap nice picture at night
Any specific models in mind? : none
Any specific features u want? : -


Sorry I'm so new to camera, but im willing to learn. and thanks for your suggestions guys =)

Of course 50D I would say, if you dont need the HD video recording capability of the 500D. I dont think you could get 500D body only, anyway. The video recording feature isn't much of use IMO, as it captures only 20fps video. If you're really in need of the HD Video recording capability, D90 would be your best bet, else, get the 50D.

Btw, the blur background feature that you were referring to, can be achieved easily by using a larger aperture(small F number) which reduces the Depth of field(DOF), making the subject stands out more by blurring the background.

This post has been edited by IMspiration: Nov 30 2009, 10:05 PM

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : RM2000-RM2500
Your Location : JOHOR BAHRU
Preferable brand : NIKON OR CANON
Type of photography u want to do : WEDDING,CASUAL,OUT DOOR,FAMILY GATHERING,ANYTHING
Any specific models in mind? : D3000 FOR NIKON. CANON I'M NOT SURE WHICH ONE OK
Any specific features u want? : CAN FIT EASYLY WITH WIDE LENS ESPECIALLY.I LOVE SEEIN PICTURE TAKEN WITH WIDE LENS.

HYE ALL.

Next month i'm gonna buy my DSLR.But now i really confuse which brand i should take.Beforev this i have using D60(now no more) then i decide to buy a new one wtith budget not over 2.5K.If CANON, which model that oso fit my budget?
If can, suggest me which wide lens i should buy,including price.

Tq

Hi all the big brothers and sifus,

thinking of buying a gift for my sister, but not very sure what to get cos im not familier, but i do a fair bit of reading and saw a couple of cameras reviewed, sorta liked the pen 1/2. but i am hoping you guys can introduce something for a beginner. i might wanna borrow it from my sister

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : RM3000-4000 include kitlens
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : leica(but cannot afford HAHA)
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape or Portrait
Any specific models in mind? : Pen 2
Any specific features u want? : for beginner level who want to invest into this.

It's pretty much up to you whether to choose Nikon or Canon actually. For Canon, I would recommend 450D, if you don't mind topping a little budget. It costs at about 2.6k, and around 2.3k for used units(with kitlens).

As for the wide angle lens, if you were to buy the 450D, Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.6 USM is just simply great. It costs around 2.7k.

Just my 2 cents

wow..so expensive eh the lens...gulp..gulp..
ok..thanks beb..appreciate it.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Lens - Canon EFS 55-250mm IS (Brand New)
Budget: rm 700-850
Your Location: Kuala Lumpur
Any specific shops in mind? : Key Color

is there anymore shops selling at rm 800 +/- price range?

This post has been edited by yh28: Dec 1 2009, 03:48 AM

Hello friends,

I want to get a digital camera but I am not quite sure which one is good.

I just need a simple camera to take pictures during family gatherings, weddings, birthdays, picnic, etc.

Nothing to elaborate but a camera with good resolution, can enlarge the photo up to A4 size or so. Steady shot so even if I shake a little the picture won't turn blur, etc.

Please recommend me a camera that would suit my purpose.

Also would I be able to get a camera with a budget of about RM400-450?

Another thing is that, can someone tell me more about Sony Cybershot DSC-S930 and Sony T70 Cybershot. Which one is better?

Thanks in advance!

Type of camera: compact
Budget : RM800 - RM1500
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Any
Type of photography u want to do : Just to capture pictures during trips, it would be great to be able to snap nice picture at night
Any specific models in mind? : LX3 and S90, but too expensive =/
Any specific features u want? : able to play around with the setting eg aperture

Type of camera: P&S
Budget :
Your Location : Constantly traveling
Preferable brand : Any
Type of photography u want to do : Good high ISO performance and wide angle
Any specific models in mind? : LX3, E-P1, GF1, anything other suggestions?
Any specific features u want? : able to use CPL filter

You must decide on whether you want the zoom lens or not.
You didn't state which 50mm you're getting (I'm assuming the cheapest F1.8).
I'd recommend this kit:
1000D + 50mm F1.8 + 55-250 F3.5-5.6 IS.
I doubt the Tamron has got IS/VR/VC (Image Stabilizer acronym).
On my point of view, IS/VR/VS is very important on a telephoto lens.
Hence, the 55-250 F3.5-5.6 IS is recommended because it's got IS and only for RM800.

Blur background = Bokeh.
If you want good bokeh, go for a prime lens with a wide aperture.
A budget prime lens with wide aperture would be the 50mm F1.8 but you're not interested in lens.
Since you said, you want the body only. Get a FF (Full-frame) like the 5D MkII but your budget doesn't suit the price...
Psst, FF-bodies produce the best bokeh.

Olympus Pen series would be suitable for her

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : RM8000
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon / Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Portrait / landscape/ outdoor
Any specific models in mind? :
Any specific features u want? : user friendly / not so heavy

I'm still quite confuse and still a beginner in this , hope you guys can help me out

This post has been edited by h0neey: Dec 2 2009, 02:13 PM

@h0neey:
Your budget is RM8k?
AFAIK, most (if not all) DSLRs around the price range of RM8k (semi-pro/pro) are very heavy... May I recommend a Leica? It's a P 'n' S with superb IQ (Image Quality).

Canon EOS 500D + Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8

how abt EOS50D ?