* We like: Build and styling, decent feature set for the price, flash performance
* We don't like: Slow operation, poor low light performance, auto white balance and metering a bit flakey, proprietary xD card format

It's mostly subjective. People have different preferences. If person A doesn't like this camera, obviously there's another person out there who would like it.

It's all up to personal preference. If you choose the Olympus, then that's your choice - if you choose the Canon, it's your choice also.

What we do here is to show you the available choices you have, not the camera you should buy. We aren't salesmen here - we don't bias on a specific brand.

Base your accusations on a firmer ground next time.


Entry level? Do you want a PnS or a DSLR?

If DSLR, it's kinda impossible to get a D40 at that price (I think)...

For entry-level DSLRs, based on a RM2k budget, you can get:

Sony a200 (1.4k for kit, 2k for twin kit)
Canon EOS-1000D (2k for kit)
Nikon D40 (1.xk for kit, most probably used)
Nikon D60 (2k for kit)
Nikon D80 (2k+- for kit, used)
Olympus E-520 (2k+ for kit, used/new, not sure)

If you're looking for the most value for money one, get the a200... and if you can fork out 2k, ... read reviews of the above mentioned.

This post has been edited by TheWandererX: Dec 1 2008, 06:53 PM

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR/PnS
Budget: ~1.6k
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : canon, nikon, panny
Type of photography u want to do : hdr
Any specific models in mind? : lumix LX3
Any specific features u want? : AEB

Note that HDR can only be achieved via software generation.
And if you're not planning on taking 3 or more exposures of the same picture, it's wise to get a camera that supports RAW.
That way you get to 'cheat' and are able to generate a HDR image with the single RAW file.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : PnS
Budget: 1-1.1k
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : any
Type of photography u want to do : general use
Any specific models in mind? : nikon s710, olympus 1060
Any specific features u want? :

what do you guys think? need respond asap. thx!
*

Thanks for your reply
Its rather unfortunate that i am at UK and the camera is a gift for my girlfriend who lives in Malaysia.

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Olympus FE series.

http://www.olympusimage.com.my/products/compact/fe_series/

Cheap and suits your need - dual IS. =)

P.S.: I guess Olympus FE is really a good camera, you can't deny it...

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However based on this review it is one of the worst..

the site is here...

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Can't agree more.
I have used an Olympus FE series before.
Undeniably, the performance sucks. A lot.

Type of camera/lens/accesories :prosumer
Budget:rm1000
Your Location:kl
Preferable brand :kodak or pentax or lumix
Type of photography u want to do :landscape,potrait,sport
Any specific models in mind? :kodak z1285,lumix tz15
Any specific features u want? :i dont know.more features is better

This post has been edited by tnhafiz: Dec 2 2008, 07:43 PM

Type of camera/lens/accesories:Prosumer
Budget: Roughly RM1.2k
Your Location: Klang Valley
Preferable brand: Lumix or Canon
Type of photography u want to do: All Rounder
Any specific models in mind?: Canon Powershot S5 & Lumix FZ28
Any specific features u want?: Not really, maybe a good burst mode?

I'm still new into photography and I still don't want to step into the DSLR world.. YET.
But I guess I just want something solid enough as a start but without the high price tag.
I've already had a little bad experiences with Sony so I guess that's out of the picture.
Please do suggest any other models that fits into my list and I'll take them into consideration as well.
Thanks all!

Type of camera/lens/accesories: Compact
Budget: about RM1000.00
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : Panasonic
Type of photography u want to do :
Any specific models in mind? : Lumix FS5
Any specific features u want? :

If you're already well off in PnS and you want to move on, get a DSLR.. but if you're still not ready to venture into DSLR then get the LX3. AEB is a feature available in every prosumer/DSLR camera.

Oh.. you could ask your friend to get it for you then.

Ok, if you think it sucks, then it's your opinion.

Increase your budget a little more and get the LX3. The best prosumer around and trust me, you'll be happy about it.

Anyway, if you really can't, have a look at the PowerShot S5 or the FZ28. These should be around your price range.

If you can increase your budget, get an LX3 because there's not much choice in the prosumer range. Anyway, you could stick to your choices - but you should play with each one first. I've never used both so I can't comment.

Type of camera/lens/accesories: DSLR
Budget: about RM1500 - RM2000
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : CANON or NIKON
Type of photography u want to do :
Any specific models in mind? : NIKON D60 OR EOS1000D
Any specific features u want? :

My Questions:
1)What is the price for above two models?
2) To which place i must go for a good price.
3) Usually with a purchase what other accessory will i get? (memory card, tripod, beg) <--will i get those?

Panasonic Lumix LS80 + 2G SD card + camera case + Vanson charger & batteries + screen protecter + Nikon tripod = RM 520

Good bargain or overpriced?

D60 is around RM2k for new kit. 1000D also.

If you want, might help to consider a200.. RM1.4k for kit, and RM2k for twin kit set.

a350 is RM2k+ for a kit set.

The price is ok, you probably earn a few extra dollars from that. If you cant find a better deal, get it.

Thanx, dude!
Quite dizzy choosing the right DC which bangs for my bucks.

Anyway, the extra money is topup to get those items, but if china brand chiplak stuff, then don't get it. You're topping up quite a bit there.

Which place is the best for me to get good bargains at good price also reliable?

@sQew:

It depends on what you're looking for.

What are you looking for?

Quoting from my earlier post:

Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : CANON or NIKON
Any specific models in mind? : NIKON D60 OR EOS1000D

My Questions:
2) To which place i must go for a good price.
3) Usually with a purchase what other accessory will i get? (memory card, tripod, beg) <--will i get those?

Really??
Meaning that without the freebies, I'd be able to purchase it with lower price?

That, I can't tell you - I ain't a price surveyor of camera shops, but there's one thing you can do - invade every camera shop you see. Ask them to quote you a price. After doing so, bargain kao kao... Ask them to give you this and that, and if the deal still doesn't please you, walk out. It's your right as a buyer.

Just as a side note: I got mine for RM2000. Inclusive of free Class 2 Sandisk SDHC, cleaning kit (cloth, liquid, blower etc), extra battery, and extra sling bag. Oh, and extra UV filter.

Lower yes, but not sure how much the shop owner will give you loh.