Cameras

[Happy Mama]

smurf:

I went to Cathay photo, they quoted $899 for nikon d3100.but they also recommended Sony alpha series, saying that Sony is now making better DSLR wor...price wise is quite competitive...and alpha can take full HD video leh...


Any comments?? :?

My pro friends were laughing at the Sony Alpha. They say it's not a DSLR. It just gives the effect of a DSLR. Also, the lens don't seem to be inter-changeable. I would think Nikon D3100 would be a better choice for a beginner. My 2 cents worth

[jtoh]

Happy Mama:

smurf:

I went to Cathay photo, they quoted $899 for nikon d3100.but they also recommended Sony alpha series, saying that Sony is now making better DSLR wor...price wise is quite competitive...and alpha can take full HD video leh...


Any comments?? :?

My pro friends were laughing at the Sony Alpha. They say it's not a DSLR. It just gives the effect of a DSLR. Also, the lens don't seem to be inter-changeable. I would think Nikon D3100 would be a better choice for a beginner. My 2 cents worth

I have that impression too. I think Sony's probably giving the retailers a better profit margin and that's why they're trying to promote it.

[jtoh]

twinklejoy:

hi all,

can advise which is more prefer?
1. Canon EOS1000
2. Panasonic FZ40
on the other hand, I'm still aiming Nikon D3100....only if I can get the same price as Brainkid :oops: ..
I know nuts about DSLR so please offer advises.
Many Thanks!

I'm not familiar with the two models you're talking about. For DSLR, read through this thread. If you have any further specific questions I'll see if I can answer.

[Happy Mama]

twinklejoy:

hi all,

can advise which is more prefer?
1. Canon EOS1000
2. Panasonic FZ40
on the other hand, I'm still aiming Nikon D3100....only if I can get the same price as Brainkid :oops: ..
I know nuts about DSLR so please offer advises.
Many Thanks!

It depends on your brand preference in this case... Why don't you drop by the shop and trying holding it to get a feel of the camera? It's always the \"feel\" and also which camera you can comfortably grip with your hands/fingers.

If you ask me for personal choice, I am a fan of Canon as it is very user friendly even for beginners. My hubby is a fan of Nikon.... but Panasonic DSLR? :?

[twinklejoy]

jtoh:

twinklejoy:

hi all,

can advise which is more prefer?
1. Canon EOS1000
2. Panasonic FZ40
on the other hand, I'm still aiming Nikon D3100....only if I can get the same price as Brainkid :oops: ..
I know nuts about DSLR so please offer advises.
Many Thanks!

I'm not familiar with the two models you're talking about. For DSLR, read through this thread. If you have any further specific questions I'll see if I can answer.

Thanks jtoh.
I hv read through this thread and know that NikonD3100 is still the preferred model.
was thinking, of these 2 models, are they comparable to NikonD3100?
I'm new to DSLR but am willing to learn all those complicated switches and functions.

[twinklejoy]

saw People’s Audio(at people’s park complex) having promo until this sun.

NikonD3100 SP$799(b4 GST) with freebies
Canon EOS1000 SP$799(aft GST) with freebies
Panasonic FZ40 SP$699(aft GST) with freebies
which one to chose?

[twinklejoy]

Happy Mama:

twinklejoy:

hi all,

can advise which is more prefer?
1. Canon EOS1000
2. Panasonic FZ40
on the other hand, I'm still aiming Nikon D3100....only if I can get the same price as Brainkid :oops: ..
I know nuts about DSLR so please offer advises.
Many Thanks!

It depends on your brand preference in this case... Why don't you drop by the shop and trying holding it to get a feel of the camera? It's always the \"feel\" and also which camera you can comfortably grip with your hands/fingers. If you ask me for personal choice, I am a fan of Canon as it is very user friendly even for beginners. My hubby is a fan of Nikon.... but Panasonic DSLR? :?

I see..Thanks Happy mama.
Went down to courts last time. did try to hold sharp & sony DSLR that the salesman recomended..felt that my fingers are kinda too short to reach the buttons and clumsy.
no chance to hold canon EOS and nikon yet..all are kept in the showcase with lock :oops:

[Happy Mama]

twinklejoy:

Happy Mama:

[quote=\"twinklejoy\"]hi all,

can advise which is more prefer?
1. Canon EOS1000
2. Panasonic FZ40
on the other hand, I'm still aiming Nikon D3100....only if I can get the same price as Brainkid :oops: ..
I know nuts about DSLR so please offer advises.
Many Thanks!

It depends on your brand preference in this case... Why don't you drop by the shop and trying holding it to get a feel of the camera? It's always the \"feel\" and also which camera you can comfortably grip with your hands/fingers. If you ask me for personal choice, I am a fan of Canon as it is very user friendly even for beginners. My hubby is a fan of Nikon.... but Panasonic DSLR? :?

I see..Thanks Happy mama.
Went down to courts last time. did try to hold sharp & sony DSLR that the salesman recomended..felt that my fingers are kinda too short to reach the buttons and clumsy.
no chance to hold canon EOS and nikon yet..all are kept in the showcase with lock :oops:[/quote]Sony Alpha's grip is very bad and when you hold it, you will feel the camera tilting forward because of it's heavy lens and light body. I am personally using a Canon DSLR.

You can approach the sales staff and get them to bring the cameras out to let you have a feel of it. For DSLRs, it's safer to go for Nikon or Canon.

[jtoh]

I agree with happy mama. For DSLRs I’d stick with Nikon or Canon. Go hold them in your hand and see which you prefer. Some people prefer a bigger grip, others a smaller grip.

[twinklejoy]

Happy Mama:

twinklejoy:

[quote=\"Happy Mama\"]
It depends on your brand preference in this case... Why don't you drop by the shop and trying holding it to get a feel of the camera? It's always the \"feel\" and also which camera you can comfortably grip with your hands/fingers. If you ask me for personal choice, I am a fan of Canon as it is very user friendly even for beginners. My hubby is a fan of Nikon.... but Panasonic DSLR? :?

I see..Thanks Happy mama.
Went down to courts last time. did try to hold sharp & sony DSLR that the salesman recomended..felt that my fingers are kinda too short to reach the buttons and clumsy.
no chance to hold canon EOS and nikon yet..all are kept in the showcase with lock :oops:

Sony Alpha's grip is very bad and when you hold it, you will feel the camera tilting forward because of it's heavy lens and light body. I am personally using a Canon DSLR.

You can approach the sales staff and get them to bring the cameras out to let you have a feel of it. For DSLRs, it's safer to go for Nikon or Canon.[/quote]sorry that I didn't elaborate further.
The salesman was standing next to me all the while, followed wherever i went...being so unfamiliar with DSLR, I asked if there's any video function for both canon and nikon, he said no...but i remember reading in this thread commented that both have video function..so I knew he was just trying to 'entertain' me so I didn't bother to ask him to bring the cameras out..
ok, I will try to hold both canon and nikon and see how I feel about them..
Thanks alot for the advises jtoh and happy mama!