why 2470? 70200G mah..lol..heavier.. and VG also..haha free gym..

how can you call that free gym?
A900 + VG + 70200G + f58
total is > RM20k already la
whole life platinum gym membership only RM4-5k

@alpha_company

IF u r getting sony..i would suggest u get the A300 single kit lens package first. Unless u already know/define your shooting style..else i don see a reason to get the telephoto just becos its slightly cheaper..if u don shoot things from far..the lens would b wasted and incurs more cost to u...for my case im glad i didnt get the twin lenses package bcoz i rather find the need to zoom so far..and y A300 not A200?for this..i think liveview would b suitable for u..since u r newly converted to DSLR so u might find urself shooting from ur LCD at the early stage(altho i recommend to shoot using viewfinder and gesture helps to reduce weight of the camera too)..but as a girl..i believe u wont want to shoot in those awkward positions..so this is when liveview comes really handy..

actually im the only Sony user among my friends..so after 5 months of observation..this is wad i think..

1)sony built in stabilizer is REALLY a godsend...u would not worry about those really exp lenses with built in IS/VR stabilizer..

2)sony has lesser choice of lenses especially for old minolta lenses..if u need one..the only way is to get a 2nd hand..(altho the choice is lesser..but i feel that its enough to cover everything)

3)sony has lousier ISO performance as compared with others(but for me i always shoot in low ISO..so it doesnt affect me at all =p )

4)D60 is lighter than A300..u have to feel it yourself..we cant possibly tell u which weight suits u more..some prefer slightly heavier gear...some find it tiring after prolong shooting(especially with big lenses).

5)i don really like the shutter sound of A300 as compared with D80/450D(haha..this is just a personally pref)
personally..i think its good to go down n test out both set..see which one feels more comfortable to u..afterall u r the one who need to use it..
brand wise is usually not a big issue...all brands hav their own pros n cons..if u comparing camera at similar league..they usually hav similar spec n performance..and im sure there r helpful ppl from all the brands when u need it...so at the end of the day..its ur skill and shooting style that determine the quality of ur photo..camera is jsut a tool...

sig, u dont have talent? we go together?

why 2470? 70200G mah..lol..heavier.. and VG also..haha free gym..

oh yes.... body + vg + tele + cobra = yummy~~
dunno how many kilo is that all..

wow.. a clear non biased explaination indeed. thanks.. 

So now i'm narrowing it down to D60 and A300. Bye2 toy like 1000D canon

AF-S is a type of lens which has built-in autofocus motor...not for stabilizing ur shot. Nikon stabilizer is called Vibration Reduction(VR). D60 need AF-S to focus because the camera itself does not have motor to autofocus.

All Sony uses built-in image stabilizer which is in the body rather than the lens..it is called 'Super Steady Shot'.

Im not sure whether sony lenses have built-in auto focus motor or not...need other sifu to explain..i want to know too.

actually wat tripod u use?

AF-S is a type of lens which has built-in autofocus motor...not for stabilizing ur shot. Nikon stabilizer is called Vibration Reduction(VR). D60 need AF-S to focus because the camera itself does not have motor to autofocus.

All Sony uses built-in image stabilizer which is in the body rather than the lens..it is called 'Super Steady Shot'.

Im not sure whether sony lenses have built-in auto focus motor or not...need other sifu to explain..i want to know too.

AlphaBeta, some Sony lenses have a built-in auto focus motor - they have Super Sonic Motor (SSM) in their name.

Okay sorry for the wrong info..got a bit confused back there..hehe

D60
1. Af-S is for autofocus. Not built in D60
2. D60 kit has a VR lens included, reduces effects of vibration/shaking hands while taking pics.
A300
1. Does it have AF-S kind of tech on the lens AND/OR on the camera body???
2. Is super steady shot equivalent to VR on d60?
Compare 133X CF Card to 8gb transend class 6 sdhc card for nikon d60kit which is better in terms of performance?

D60 flash pop up higher = better?

Okay sorry for the wrong info..got a bit confused back there..hehe

D60
1. Af-S is for autofocus. Not built in D60
2. D60 kit has a VR lens included, reduces effects of vibration/shaking hands while taking pics.
A300
1. Does it have AF-S kind of tech on the lens AND/OR on the camera body???
2. Is super steady shot equivalent to VR on d60?
Compare 133X CF Card to 8gb transend class 6 sdhc card for nikon d60kit which is better in terms of performance?

D60 flash pop up higher = better?

AlphaBeta, some Sony lenses have a built-in auto focus motor - they have Super Sonic Motor (SSM) in their name.

Sony/Zeiss lenses with SSM:
CZ 16-35mm F2.8 SSM
CZ 24-70mm F2.8 SSM
Sony 70-200mm F2.8G SSM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6G SSM
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6G SSM
Sony 300mm F2.8G SSM

Some Sigma lenses also have a built-in auto focus motor for Sony mount - they have Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) in their name.

Sigma lenses with HSM in A-mount (already exist and can be bought):
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM
Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC HSM
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM Macro

achew, the Sony 35mm F1.4G does not have SSM.

1. The SAL1870  18-70mm f3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens that is included in A300 has built in auto focus or not?

2. If i get D60, buying an AF-S lens would be more expensive.

3. If i get a A300 and i want to buy a 2nd lens, do I need SSM for AUTOFOCUS in my camera?

kedah..y?