newbie Question

rmmark2000 · 21st December 2007

Hi,
I need your expert advise, im planning to buy a DSLR camera and saw the sony alpha is it a good brand to buy?

Galdor · 21st December 2007

Originally Posted by rmmark2000

Hi,
I need your expert advise, im planning to buy a DSLR camera and saw the sony alpha is it a good brand to buy?

You bet bro. The Sony Alpha is very good (at least to me). Are you planning to get the A100 or A700? Have you tried the camera at the Sony shops?

ortega · 21st December 2007

Sony makes great portable audio stuff

TV as well

winson_ksk · 21st December 2007

I myself use Canon and would prefer Canon, but in the end it's still up to individual preference..
I would advice getting camera brands who are already well known in the field..
Just my opinion..

zac08 · 21st December 2007

Most of the brands are good here. It's all a matter of personal choice.

Go read up more and go try out the different cameras in the shop. See which you'd like better in your hands.

darker · 22nd December 2007

I would advice to look at the more 'common brands' where there are more users. An indication is the number of threads found in this forum at the section for Equipment Discussion.

viewwing · 22nd December 2007

Originally Posted by ortega

Sony makes great portable audio stuff

TV as well

excellent game consoles too

diver-hloc · 22nd December 2007

The Sony A700 had a very good Review recently.....

dpreview for Sony A700

Check it out.....

But I'm very much into Canon myself....

relaxxjaxx · 22nd December 2007

Actually its up to you and your feeling sounds cheesy but ya.. you get a different feeling with different cameras, and you go with the one which you feel the most comfortable with (provided it's within your budget la...) but the A700 is pretty good. Played around with a buddy's one last week, like the handling and the weight.

martinchatswood · 23rd December 2007

The choice is yours.... it much depends on various factors:

1) Your budget - those with deep pocket will go for Leica

2) Your consciousness about brands - Nikon, Canon [commonly seen everywhere]

3) Where will you be using for most occasions as speed, lighting, type of lens available will determine your choice

4) Do you upgrade periodically? DSLR has new models and upgrades frequently...

One important factor will be your feel when holding the camera - do you like the holding, design, the "wow" factor, the weight.....

I noticed some people bought DSLR because it is trendy and looks cool ... the "wow" factor as one is holding a DSLR, attached with a grip.... professional flash and big lenses..... but end of day, the owners have to sell it at a loss because it does not make sense to carry such bulky items when going outing, especially tour where one should be enjoying it...

If you are one who does not mind carrying such bulky items all the time, including tour since you like to take professional photos... go for it.. if not, see what you really need....

21st December 2007	#1
rmmark2000 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 80	newbie Question Hi, I need your expert advise, im planning to buy a DSLR camera and saw the sony alpha is it a good brand to buy?

21st December 2007	#3
ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,507	Re: newbie Question Sony makes great portable audio stuff TV as well __________________ The Law

21st December 2007	#4
winson_ksk Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Posts: 116	Re: newbie Question I myself use Canon and would prefer Canon, but in the end it's still up to individual preference.. I would advice getting camera brands who are already well known in the field.. Just my opinion..

21st December 2007	#5
zac08 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Posts: 10,952	Re: newbie Question Most of the brands are good here. It's all a matter of personal choice. Go read up more and go try out the different cameras in the shop. See which you'd like better in your hands. __________________ Michael Lim My Flickr Site APAD 2009

22nd December 2007	#6
darker New Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 47	Re: newbie Question I would advice to look at the more 'common brands' where there are more users. An indication is the number of threads found in this forum at the section for Equipment Discussion.

22nd December 2007	#8
diver-hloc Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Somewhere North Posts: 2,636	Re: newbie Question The Sony A700 had a very good Review recently..... dpreview for Sony A700 Check it out..... But I'm very much into Canon myself.... __________________ hloc's Flickr Site What Next ?? Camera or more Lens ??

22nd December 2007	#9
relaxxjaxx Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bukit Timah Posts: 69	Re: newbie Question Actually its up to you and your *feeling* sounds cheesy but ya.. you get a different feeling with different cameras, and you go with the one which you feel the most comfortable with (provided it's within your budget la...) but the A700 is pretty good. Played around with a buddy's one last week, like the handling and the weight.

23rd December 2007	#10
martinchatswood Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 95	Re: newbie Question The choice is yours.... it much depends on various factors: 1) Your budget - those with deep pocket will go for Leica 2) Your consciousness about brands - Nikon, Canon [commonly seen everywhere] 3) Where will you be using for most occasions as speed, lighting, type of lens available will determine your choice 4) Do you upgrade periodically? DSLR has new models and upgrades frequently... One important factor will be your feel when holding the camera - do you like the holding, design, the "wow" factor, the weight..... I noticed some people bought DSLR because it is trendy and looks cool ... the "wow" factor as one is holding a DSLR, attached with a grip.... professional flash and big lenses..... but end of day, the owners have to sell it at a loss because it does not make sense to carry such bulky items when going outing, especially tour where one should be enjoying it... If you are one who does not mind carrying such bulky items all the time, including tour since you like to take professional photos... go for it.. if not, see what you really need....