agreed..stick to te big players 1st like canon/nikon

Right, ok let's just leave behind the company's history. Could we agree that the sony a200 isn't a slouch either compared to d60/1000d?

just put this way, there are very little differences between these 3, entry level that is. doesn't make much heck of a differences going either one

That is essentially the message I've been trying to send out all this while.
Their differences are subtle at best.
Unfortunately deaf ears are all I get =(

I want to work for your company. Family day can get new DigiCam!

Only ones I know at that range are Casio, Kodak and Sony (all around RM399 or thereabouts). There's also Vivitar which I think can go less than that ...

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : RM2400 include kitlens
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : Canon or Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape or Portrait
Any specific models in mind? : 350D, 400D, 450D, equivalent Nikon models
Any specific features u want? : Any features useful to a beginner/advance beginner

Just a quick question

Canon Powershot A1000
What is the average price for it?
Because i went to lowyat/sg.wang area some says its rm600 some says its rm650.
And is there any reputable shop where i can buy it from?

Thanks

Agreed. But - there are some letdowns that prove the Sony un-worth despite its awesome price.

The few differences that segregate the Sony from Canon/Nikon are quite obvious and it can affect your choices. Hmm, just as Sony doesn't have their high quality lens range like Canon's L lineup, lens-wise you'll be having a big problem later on when you want to upgrade. That itself is a big factor to choosing your DSLR.

Ok, let's cut this out. Every time people ask for an entry-level recommendation this brews...

This post has been edited by TheWandererX: Jan 31 2009, 09:39 PM

my opinion, if you want to use your camera for long and enjoy upgrading/playing with accesories, then for Sony it'll be very expensive.
I tried Sony's entry level dslrs before, and the build quality just doesnt suit my taste..

This post has been edited by Andy Lo: Jan 31 2009, 09:42 PM

Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR camera
Budget : RM2700 include kitlens
Your Location : PJ/KL
Preferable brand : Sony, Canon, Nikon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape
Any specific models in mind? : sony a350
Any specific features u want? : Any features useful to a beginner/advance beginner

I think rm2700 can get you 450D with kit lens and 50mm f1.8 lens.

u mean i can get 2 lenss ?

RM2700 can get you a new 40d body. 18-55mm kit lens is only about RM15x

Wah where to get 2700 for 40d body ?
outside all selling body only also RM3350

I saw some forumers getting it for around RM2800. That was a few weeks back ago.

Ya...
450D with kit lens retails at around RM2500, and the 50mm f1.8 is about RM350. But I'm sure if you get a good deal, the price of the 450D kit might drop to around RM2350 perhaps? Sony's kit lens is 18-70mm of course, a litle bit adcvantage over Canon's 18-55mm, but when buying a dslr, look further. Sony's lenses are expensive! LOL... It's up to u.

Kit lens 18-55 only RM150+? Where to find? With or without IS? If below RM200 for a IS version I will go for it.

Regarding your statement above, i don't recall seeing a major price difference between Sony lenses of the same specs over the other brands. One might argue that there are less sony lenses available at this point of time but with the Alphas selling like hot cakes, i suppose we'll see more accessories and lenses being added to the fleet soon.

From my last check on Yamiya, the sony lenses are pretty well priced and the 3rd party lenses are priced similiarly to the Nikon mount and Canon mounts.

Again, be it an A200, a D60 or a 1000D, there's no clear winner who is better than the other. The differences in quality is subjective and what matters most would be which allows you better control over the camera, the way the buttons are place, the way the grip is shaped. Having a comfortable feel on your camera will be one of the most important thing when it comes to choosing an entry level DSLR.

Ya quite true also. Grip important. I'm still trying hard to get a good grip on my Canon. Sony's grip is good.

I interested in Panasonic LX3. Me stay in kl. Which shop near my area give the best price? tq

Go to Lowyat, Digital Mall, Pertama Complex... these few places should be able to give you good offers.

just for asking...
i doing comparison lx3 with fujiflim f100d for the price with the spec given.
Lx 3 sell around rm 1600 n f100d sell for around rm1000. Do the rm600 really make huge different?