Type of camera/lens/accesories : DSLR
Budget: 3k
Your Location: kl
Preferable brand : canon
Any specific models in mind? : 450d or 40d



This post has been edited by reefxgen: Feb 6 2009, 07:40 PM

Thank you... any other recomendation of digital camera other than Canon Powershot A1000 and Ixus 80?
Budjet - Below RM700

Will be more expensive. Due to the current inflation of the Japanese yen.

Buy here, you have local warranty and you won't need to worry about a thing.

Try searching Pudu Plaza (DigitalsMania, YL), PhotoSelangor (Pertama Complex), Lowyat, Digital Mall, etc, these places should have deals for you.

have other question again in mind. sory for asking

i told my friend about the Lumix LX3 which TheWandererX told me before. then my friend told me i should better off get the Nikon D60, sony alpha a200 or Canon eos 1000D if im not mistaken. But then i thought that the DSLR wouldnt be able to make me take my own picture(like taking pics with phone camera), unlike the LX3. I'm also quite new to photography and never really owned a camera (the only camera i actually owned was a 3.2mp phone camera). But i actually liked the features on the DSLR that can make me adjust all the settings. tho, the Lumix also can adjust right ? but compared to the image quality, i found that the D60 did a better job than LX3 (obviously shouldnt it ? ). and the a200 is also more cheaper than LX3. thus making me more confused now.

Quite confused here.. help me please.

Well, since you're starting off, and you've already said it - you never really owned a camera before, so I'd really really recommend you to go for the LX3 first. What's more is that later on, when you want to step up to the DSLR world, the LX3 is your second best buddy - it's VERY useful when you are travelling light, and don't want to be lugging your DSLR gear all around.

The LX3 can choose from Auto mode/Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual mode, so it's just like a DSLR crammed into a tiny body.

Obviously a DSLR's IQ will be better than a prosumer, but if in the right hands, a PnS can produce as stunning an image as a DSLR can.

The a200 is cheap, but what if you want to upgrade lenses later? The Sony/Konica Minolta lens range is big - but 80% of the lenses aren't available in Malaysia/very very hard to find in Malaysia. Other than the Sony/KM lenses, you can opt for Tamron, Sigma or Tokina - but these lenses still can't beat Canon's skill in making lenses. Compared to the Canon's lens lineup, Sony cannot compare.

Down to the point - go for the LX3, you seriously won't regret it. Later on when you've learnt how to use a camera in a right way, how to fully utilize Manual mode, etcetc, and when you feel that you are ready to go into the DSLR world, then get yourself one.

I hope I've helped - and I hope too that I haven't been long-winded.

i thought so too.. since im not that profesional to use DSLR's function, i might as well end up with LX3 right ? thanks again TheWandererX !

buy nikon cuz the services very good

No problems bro, I hope you learn fast and you'll be able to join the white side

... And what does this have to do? Canon's CS is good too.

Subjective views are best kept to yourself, and note:

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

where did u get this facts from?

Type of camera/lens/accesories : pns,compact camera
Budget : RM1000 and below
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : don't mind any..
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape or Portrait
Any specific models in mind? : not yet
Any specific features u want? : slim camera,image stabilizer.

tq.

This post has been edited by azchem: Feb 6 2009, 11:03 PM

since you are considering the 40D then better get that instead of 450D.
it's much better than 450D.
40D is considered mid point while 450D is beginer
think 3k can get you a 40D with a kit lens.
good enough to start and learn.
add more arsenal after that

DSLR and pns cameras are of different levels.... You have to really have passion in photography or else buying a dslr will be wasting time and money.

@Andy Lo,

i do have passion in photography, but as im not that familiar with the modes of the dslr, it might be a waste if i cant use it to produce a good picture. but on the other hand, the LX3 could teach me somehow to use the modes right ? sorry if im wrong. i do love photography

I don't want to burst your bubble - but what about those people who have to work with DSLRs when they wanna do something else?

DSLRs are not just there for people who have passion... DSLRs are there because there is a need for them as they can produce far better images than a prosumer/PnS can.

I started off with little passion for photography when I got my 1000D but now I'm in love with it.

Let's quote an example - why do driver training lessons use the simplest, cheapest cars? Why not use a Ferrari or a Mercedes?

It's because they want you to start off first, then slowly learn how to use this and that in a minimal-spec car first, then only move onto higher-specced cars so you can absorb knowledge about the car.

Same here - start off with a prosumer first, then only move onto the DSLR, as the basics are in a prosumer - the complicated stuff is in a DSLR. Learning both at the same time will slow down your absorption of knowledge dramatically.

true and point taken. thanks a lot sifu !

Type of camera/lens/accesories : pns,compact camera
Budget : RM1000 and below
Your Location : KL
Preferable brand : don't mind any..
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape or Portrait
Any specific models in mind? : not yet
Any specific features u want? : slim camera,image stabilizer.

anybody help me plizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!

No problems.

Panasonic Lumix range or the Fujifilm F100fd - heard alot of people recommending it.

Sorry, there's not many people around to help recommend digital cams - but if you're patient enough you'll get your answer.

sorry to ask..what about canon ixus 70?

ixus 70?
think that model is uite old right?
dont think it has Image stabilizer too
think you can get ixus for less than 1k but it doesnt have wide angle so your lanscape photo not as wide. might need to stich a few pics together

so..what is a good camera for me as a beginner??