I have a problem where my Olympus digicam (FE model) is fall in the pool. I already send to the Olympus Service Centre and they inform me that my camera main board need to be replaced and will cost more than a brand new camera. They advise me to trade-in my camera with new .

I need ur advise
1) trade in program will last end of this month, is it worth it for me to trade in( they claim it is cheaper than outside)
2) is there any shop that can repair or change the board cheap

It's not bias. So you tell me - you inherit a business from your father and you call yourself a seasoned, veteran businessman when you've just merely acquired the company?

I have no comments against Konica Minolta - they produce fine cameras, but Sony just bought the TECHNOLOGY over, not the STAFF, the ones which produce the brilliant ideas.

Since Sony has produced the Alpha - they have just used KM technology and Sony's ideas. Does NOT mean that it's going to be the best.

If you have too many AF points, you probably won't make full use of it if you're still a newbie to the DSLR world - therefore, you'll be using the DSLR with so many AF points just like how you would use a PnS...

As quoted in my first reply, Sony bought over Konica Minolta, they did not send all their DSLR staff to go learn from them. They just bought the blueprints and branded it with a new name - they didn't make it on their own. Their newer models are using bits and pieces they are learning from the older blueprints.

Believe it or not, from my experience from my last trip, i found the 9AF points is really useful. Newbie myself, but from what i understand, if ur limited to a framed composed shot, and ur AF doesn't not cover the subject, this is where more AF points come to play.

Type of camera : Digital Camera
Budget : RM 600~
Your Location : Penang
Preferable brand : Canon
Type of photography u want to do : Normal outing stuff and maybe some portraits, non-DSLR =D
Any specific models in mind? : Canon Ixus 80i/ Powershot A1000 IS
Any specific features u want? : Image stabilizer/low battery consumption

sony h50 good ?....no1 answering me

u may compare it against other super-zoom camera at the url below:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q109superzoomgroup/

9AF is useful - but what about those 51-point AF (if I'm not wrong, I remember these two have LOTS of AF points) on the 5D/1D MkIII? If those gets in newbies' hands, they won't be able to even utilize half of the number..

that is a different argument all together, although for a newbie, put in matrix AF mode, and shoot lo XD it forces you to learn how to use selective AF too, how hard can it be?

This post has been edited by kev da man: Jan 22 2009, 04:40 PM

ayo my gawd. off course,given the right frame of mind, let's compare apple to apple. not on a sarcastic blown out of proportion comparison. We were discussing on the entry level dslr rite, that would be a200/d60/1000d

This post has been edited by kucingfight: Jan 22 2009, 04:52 PM

You're comparing a Wira to a Ferrari.
Please make reasonable comparisons, the discussion was about entry level, so why bring in and MKIII or a D3x, it's not relevant.

Anyway, imho, most entry DSLRs have their own pros and cons.
Be it the Sony A200 or the D60, they're good cams.
I personally find the 1000D less appealing, but it's a personal opinion here.

The A200 had proven to be a value for money model.
Technically, it's either on par or better than the Nikon and Canon entrys.
In terms of price, it's better than the Nikons and Canons.
And with Konica Minolta technology, i don't think you can really screw up that badly.

Oh another thing, Sony bought over Konica Minolta and used that piece of technology to produce the Alphas.
You can't just compare that to inheriting a business, again, not relevant comparison.

is depend on u how much u willing to spend more.how much is the repairing cost?

Ok then, I might as well stop - because this is going to lead to a mod coming in and cleaning this up.

I have one last word to say though - everyone has different opinions, so we are entitled to voice out our own opinions.

Just quoted from the Guidelines:

1) "Fanboyism" is prohibited. No brand wars here.

I am sorry if I have offended any Sony users here, but I just follow a basic rule - what you pay is what you get.

[B]Type of camera/lens/accesories: DSLR
[B]Budget: RM3k++
[B]Your Location: Sabah(kerja kat sini..)
[B]Preferable brand : Nikon
[B]Type of photography u want to do : both landscape and potrait
[B]Any specific models in mind? : d80 with kit and d90 with kit
[B]Any specific features u want? : x tau...i'm beginner....

D90 kit would be good, D80 kit isn't that worthwhile IMO. If you want, you can also consider the EOS 40D.

is 55200 a good lens?

Sony SAL55200? You should ask the Sony users, they should know. Or, search around for reviews about it.

how much d90?
more than 4k?

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Added on January 23, 2009, 12:50 amhow much d90?
more than 4k?

This post has been edited by sHamEeza: Jan 23 2009, 12:50 AM

No, not more than RM4k. Should be able to find RM3.xK deals.

Hi,

I wonder anyone using new OLYMPUS TOUGH series?
Going to Korea next monday and my mom is freaking out that my T-30 is unable to survive the sub zero temperature. Already ask the tour guide and say most camera will survive, but battery doesnt last as long. She still not convinced.

I tested the 6000 series and kinda surprised by the lack of manual adjustment, even though the pic quality isnt tad bad.

Any opinion guys? Is the older 1030SW better or this?

Most cameras are able to withstand sub-zero temperature. It does affect the battery life though, because the hardware has to produce more heat in order to function.