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Freakie
17-09-2009, 12:23 PM
Recently got poisoned by one of my other hobby friends..Basically wanted something to shoot Remote Control Helicopters, at the same time taking video.

Canon 500D and Nikon D5000/D90..Considering these three models. I am more leaning towards the Nikon. First time into DSLR and basically a total noobs.

See you guys around.
harrynkl
17-09-2009, 12:52 PM
if u want to shoot video might as well buy camcorder which is cheaper.

u buy DSLR to shoot video? tat odd even though there are functions in it
Freakie
17-09-2009, 01:08 PM
taking video is a bonus. photos are more important.
espn
17-09-2009, 02:00 PM
Since you're tilted towards Nikon, why not just get a Nikon? Personal hand feel & controls must be what you're adjusted to.
jacob
17-09-2009, 06:11 PM
go to the shop and test/feel/molest the camera first then decide.
Freakie
17-09-2009, 11:36 PM
Yes, tested all three at CP. :victory:

Now only torn between D90 or D5000.
jacob
17-09-2009, 11:48 PM
Yes, tested all three at CP. :victory:

Now only torn between D90 or D5000.

read more here. $ is yours, you've to decide.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1034&message=31807002
Freakie
18-09-2009, 12:32 AM
Thanks. You have been helpful. Hope to seek more pointers when I got my first DSLR.
Freakie
18-09-2009, 12:33 AM
The lack of internal AF motor on the D5000 ?? Does D90 have an internal AF motor?
KopiOkaya
18-09-2009, 12:34 AM
Thanks. You have been helpful. Hope to seek more pointers when I got my first DSLR.

Ask Jacob..... he conducts both basic and advance photography workshops and courses.
Freakie
18-09-2009, 12:43 AM
No wonder he is pro when speaking..:thumbsup:
KopiOkaya
18-09-2009, 12:46 AM
No wonder he is pro when speaking..:thumbsup:

He has years of vast experience in this industry. Listen to him and you will not regret.
jacob
18-09-2009, 08:50 AM
He has years of vast experience in this industry. Listen to him and you will not regret.

bro, dun put me so high up ley..... i manage to climb up to the top of my ladder only.:sweat:
jacob
18-09-2009, 08:51 AM
No wonder he is pro when speaking..:thumbsup:

not pro la.... just sharing experience only.

kopi more pro...... just that he not pro nowadays.
Freakie
18-09-2009, 10:24 PM
Commited to get the D90 and no stock..:eek:
jacob
18-09-2009, 11:53 PM
Commited to get the D90 and no stock..:eek:

check wif MS Colour then.
KopiOkaya
19-09-2009, 12:37 AM
Commited to get the D90 and no stock..:eek:

check wif MS Colour then.

I was told by Florence that the entire Singapore has got no stock for D90.... You will have to wait for another 2 weeks or so.
Freakie
19-09-2009, 12:48 AM
I was told by 3:16 that there will be one unit coming in.

By the way, how often does nikon comes out with new model?

Or I should just go lower to get the D5000. :grin: or go crazy for the D300s.
KopiOkaya
19-09-2009, 12:55 AM
Or I should just go lower to get the D5000. :grin: or go crazy for the D300s.

Don't be flicker-minded.... The D90 is good enough for most amateur photographers. Unless you have an existing collection of Nikon Ai-S lenses or have to shoot 5 fps. Otherwise, you don't need a D300s.
Freakie
19-09-2009, 01:08 AM
Just kidding..If really no stock I will go for the D5000 then..
jacob
19-09-2009, 07:52 AM
Just kidding..If really no stock I will go for the D5000 then..

sometimes a little wait may be worth the time since you've made up your mind.:sweat:
Freakie
21-09-2009, 09:59 PM
Yeah. went there again today but it was pack of people..:cool: No stock since I asked.

Guess I got to wait. Actually very tempting to get the cannon 500D.