siumaibb

thanks yoursecret, so probably 5000D is not good for her.  as i mentioned, she got the lenses already, so she is better get the body with image stabilizer.  i checked few sites for prices.  for 5000d, ...
tofu 發表於 2009-6-21 23:09

Canon body does not have build-in stabilizer, depends on what lenses she got and what is she mainly shooting, she might not need a stabilizer (e.g. if she got some fast lenses and if she mainly shoot in outdoor daylight).
If you don't mind a used body, craigslist have some for your mom to start with.
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/search/sss?query=canon%20rebel
But you have to make sure your mom aware of that a DSLR is not the same as a point and shoot camera, it is much heavier and bigger to carry around.

siumaibb

I thought you said she got some Canon lenses, but anyway, I wish I got friends like her's...coz...80-200 f2.8 & 105mm f2.8 are like $1000 brand new.....

but mind you that all lenses she got are tele lenses, even the closest one start at 70mm, on D90 it will become 105mm......so, none of them are wide enough for daily use. So, if you are getting a new one, I suggest you get the one with a kit lens, maybe a 18-55mm.

one suggestion is to borrow a nikon body from a friend and try it out to see if your mom likes it or not lor......

siumaibb

D90 might be too big and heavy for your mom, I think D5000 is good enough

nikon price in HK
http://www.price.com.hk/category.php?c=100002&brand=Nikon

siumaibb

That's good, I am sure she will enjoy the camera. Post some of her great shots up here when she got the camera.