Cameras

[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!

[jtoh]

Silly salesman. Lost a potential sale. :lol:

[30plus]

Although DSLR produces better quality images than compact camera, you need to consider its size and weight, especially if you are a lady. Are you willing to carry a brick around?

[twinklejoy]

jtoh:

Silly salesman. Lost a potential sale. :lol:

hahha..no lah..will return if their price is right for me.
I'm also too shy to ask more on DSLR..know nuts and don't know how to ask tactfully :lol:
anyways, I will look around for canon and nikon!
Gam xia!

[twinklejoy]

30plus:

Although DSLR produces better quality images than compact camera, you need to consider its size and weight, especially if you are a lady. Are you willing to carry a brick around?

Thanks for your info 30plus.
I'm carrying a big bag whenever I'm out with my ds so I really don't mind an additional camera. It's fine with me. guess one will get use to it bah
otherwise, get dh to carry
most important is I can capture the precious moment with my family, especially ds. he's growing fast! :lol:
I have been taking pictures with my iphone daily..effect no so good :idea: but better then nothing

[jtoh]

twinklejoy:

jtoh:

Silly salesman. Lost a potential sale. :lol:

hahha..no lah..will return if their price is right for me.
I'm also too shy to ask more on DSLR..know nuts and don't know how to ask tactfully :lol:
anyways, I will look around for canon and nikon!
Gam xia!

A good and knowledgeable salesman will take the time to explain everything to you. Try another shop which may have a friendlier salesman. A DSLR is not a small investment and I like to have all my questions answered too.

I googled and found this comparison between the Canon EOS1000D and the Nikon 3100. Hope it's useful.

http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon_EOS_1000D-vs-Nikon_D3100