dSLR for beginner?

wiiz · 24th Jun 2009, 03:59 PM

Hi all, it's been a while i didn't visit ARP. Anyway, i'm thinking of buying my first dSLR. Already have 3 models in mind, canon eos 1000d (around RM2k), nikon d40 and sony a200 (both around RM1.6k). See ShaShinKi.com ~ Malaysia's Online Camera Shop!. Need opinion on these 3 models, or other model that you know or have hands on experience with. Maybe buying around xmas promotion. (Need to save $$$$ first lorrr....

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Chai · 24th Jun 2009, 05:34 PM

Since those cameras are almost equal, I guess what fits your hand best is important. D40 has the lowest MP, and quite honestly, not worth the money. But it has the best kit lens, and 55-200 is cheap and good if you are planning to add another lens.

Why do you want to get DSLR?

zy · 24th Jun 2009, 08:51 PM

errr... lemme think.

if you are planning to buy additional lens, you must be aware that d40 doesn't have a focus motor attached to the body.

you will need AF-S lens to get auto focus.
AF lens doesnt have built in motor (i maybe wrong)

if you get the 50mm f1.8 lens, be prepared to manual focus on a d40.

d40 seems more like a beginner dSLR.

Falcone · 24th Jun 2009, 11:14 PM

Actually all three are begineers camera, but to be fair you should be comparing between 1000D, D60, and A300. Ok A300 is not available.

Features wise 1000D is da best and is the latest among, but built wise I say Nikon better,

zy · 25th Jun 2009, 02:08 AM

1000D built quality is not as good as the 450D for sure.

wiiz · 25th Jun 2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcone

Actually all three are begineers camera, but to be fair you should be comparing between 1000D, D60, and A300. Ok A300 is not available.

Features wise 1000D is da best and is the latest among, but built wise I say Nikon better,

OK.Image quality wise (especially in low light condition), d60 & 1000d, which is better?

Falcone · 25th Jun 2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiiz

OK.Image quality wise (especially in low light condition), d60 & 1000d, which is better?

Well try it urself

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Adrian Wong · 26th Jun 2009, 11:23 PM

Umm.. Why not consider the Nikon D5000? You can get it for just RM 2790 (USD 800) with the kit lens.

Chai · 27th Jun 2009, 07:43 AM

It's RM1000 more than D40.

Adrian Wong · 27th Jun 2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

It's RM1000 more than D40.

Hmm.. The D5000 has a higher resolution, a short video capture feature and a flip LCD panel, which may be worth the extra cost. But it still lacks the AF motor and the LCD panel flips downwards, which is not so useful.

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	Since those cameras are almost equal, I guess what fits your hand best is important. D40 has the lowest MP, and quite honestly, not worth the money. But it has the best kit lens, and 55-200 is cheap and good if you are planning to add another lens. Why do you want to get DSLR? __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Buffalo NY / Penang MY Posts: 13,336 Reputation: 2158 Rep Power: 41	errr... lemme think. if you are planning to buy additional lens, you must be aware that d40 doesn't have a focus motor attached to the body. you will need AF-S lens to get auto focus. AF lens doesnt have built in motor (i maybe wrong) if you get the 50mm f1.8 lens, be prepared to manual focus on a d40. d40 seems more like a beginner dSLR. __________________

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Falcone Official Mascot Creator Join Date: 18 Dec 2002 Location: Shanghai, See En Posts: 3,348 Reputation: 1878 Rep Power: 28	Actually all three are begineers camera, but to be fair you should be comparing between 1000D, D60, and A300. Ok A300 is not available. Features wise 1000D is da best and is the latest among, but built wise I say Nikon better, __________________ I'm a noob, my photos sucks, but if you can live with that... http://www.pumpkinproject.com/ Flickr

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zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Buffalo NY / Penang MY Posts: 13,336 Reputation: 2158 Rep Power: 41	1000D built quality is not as good as the 450D for sure. __________________

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Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,304 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	Umm.. Why not consider the Nikon D5000? You can get it for just RM 2790 (USD 800) with the kit lens. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	It's RM1000 more than D40. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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