Type of camera/lens/accesories : dslr
Budget: 3k - 3.3k
Your Location: shah alam/ subang/ klang valley
Preferable brand : canon / nikon
Type of photography u want to do : macro , landscapes ,
Any specific models in mind? : 450d , 1000d , d3000
Any specific features u want? : graphic design student, so I need something I can use for my assignments because we pretty much have to make ads for everything ranging from events, foods, landscapes..

which camera + lens should I be looking into ?

Any help is highly appreciated.

I don't want the d5000 , I can't afford paying extra just for the flashy-cool looking rotating lcd.

My friend suggested I get a Canon 450D ( body only ) with this lens;

http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-18-200mm-3-5-6...r/dp/B000NOSCGM


what do you think ?

This post has been edited by Hexism: Nov 10 2009, 08:05 PM

Ok so I put some thought into it and I have decided to go with the 450D but I am not sure which lens should I be looking into.

Should I get the 450d with the kit lens AND a 50mm f/1.8 prime (if it falls in the budget) OR just get the 450D Body and some other zoom lens ?

Any help is highly appreciated.

Thank you for replying.

Do you happen to know the price for the D450 (Body) in Selangor ? As I said I only have 3k-3.3k budget for the camera and lens and I'm hoping for a combination of lens that would work well with events, landscapes and food (and if possible; some macro shots )

Can you suggest a few good lens I should look into ? ( That is within my 3.3k budget of course, after getting the 450D body)

Do you think the 450D Kit and another lens would suffice for me ?




I am not the type of 'purist' users by the way I don't mind using photoshop to achieve something I can't do with only the camera.

ok I have decided to not get the 450d because of budget constraints .

Now I'm trying to decide whether to get a 1000d or d3000.

Will be also getting a 70-300mm (and 50mm lens, probably).

the d3000 has a bigger 3" screen compared to 1000d 2.5", but no live view. no nikon battery grips, would this be a problem later on when i need to get one from a third party ?

Are there any important features I should be looking into ?


Also; if anyone knows a shop around Shah Alam , please do share. Just started uni + using public transportations right now , so I can't just go around surveying easily.


ALSO! what freebies should I try and get the shop to throw in ?

thanks for replying.

Anyways, I was quoted rm 2300 for 450D with kit lens but it is the japan set ; Eos Kiss x2. Is the warranty voided in Malaysia for this set ? Price sounds fishy

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 ?