I have no background/experience with photography, but can anyone give me an idea what camera should i use?
I am particularly looking for a semi pro digital SLR camera that is both “newbie” and “pocket” friendly. My friend told me that electronics are more affordable if you buy in Singapore than in Manila. Ideas anyone? Thanks so much!
I am particularly looking for a semi pro digital SLR camera that is both “newbie” and “pocket” friendly. My friend told me that electronics are more affordable if you buy in Singapore than in Manila. Ideas anyone? Thanks so much!
p.s. thanks to your answers guys! been really helpful! 
I am particularly looking for a semi pro digital SLR camera that is both “newbie” and “pocket” friendly….
Answer: I use an Olympus E1 because it is a “Pro” model that was released several years. Olympus has several models that are very good SLR’s with EXCELLENT economy lenses. Soon to be discontinued but very user friendly and selling at bargain prices right now is the model E500 (also known as EVolt 500). New models in the past few months are the E400, E410 and E510 with limited availability in different regions of the world (avoid the E300). Their economy “kit” lenses are some of the best in that category and they also have “Pro” and “Super Pro” lenses that are stellar.
Although Olympus is not as well known as some of the other brands I have had long ecperience with the company. They have more experience in electronics than most of the other manufacturers AND make some of the best optics in the world (they have a significant presence in medical equipment like microscopes, etc.). Most important they give excellent value and are frequent inovators. ALL Olympus DSLR’s have a dust reduction system which other makers have finally introduced in the past few months. Dust can be a BIG headache in SLR’s because it gets on the sensor and shows up in the finished images.
My friend told me that electronics are more affordable if you buy in Singapore than in Manila. Ideas anyone?
Answer: This depends on where you are. Warranty service varies from country to country and manufacturer or distributor. Also be aware of VAT type taxes, import duties and shipping costs which add to the cost. Plus you need to make sure you are dealing with some one you can trust/depend on.
P.S. Do not get dragged into the # of Megapixels, argument there is MUCH more to digital photgraphy than megapixels…
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