A 1St Dslr, Under 20K Baht?

[Khun Watchaporn]

With our new child it's time to upgrade from our Sanyo x1400 point and shoot. I'm interested in photography as becoming a hobby and would be interested in getting my first DSLR.

Around 15k baht if possible. Up to 20k if required.

Any recommendations or info?

Thanks.

[tw25rw]

Have a look at a Canon EOS-M. Not strictly a DSLR, but it takes the Canon lenses with an adaptor ans is the same as an EOS650D on the inside.

[Chao Lao Beach]

World Camera has the 650D at 23,500 (ish) with a 18-55 kit lens) 33k for the 18-135

[samuijimmy]

I've seen in our local Samui Tesco they have the Canon EOS 500D ... Priced around 15,000 baht for a while now... I have not looked close enough to see if it includes a lens...

I have this as a second camera... it's fine! Might be worth a look. (should be in all Tescos)

[VerbalKint]

all the info/camera reviews you need on this website: http://www.dpreview.com

[Chao Lao Beach]

Just be aware, once you chose a manufacture that you tend to get in to that "system". You start buying many "gizmo's" that kind of hold you to Canon or Nikon for example. eg, lenses, remotes etc.

[Kinnock]

Have a look at the Micro 4/3 interchangeable lens cameras. Lumix G, Olympus OM-D and EP-L ranges. They are smaller than DSLR's but similar to operate with full manual and auto. They are a good way to upgrade from point and shoot as they can be used like a compact and like a DSLR.

The Lumix G5 is a good deal at the moment as the G6 has just been announced.

[Khun Watchaporn]

Thanks. I'll have to look into them all when have the time.

The Nikon D3100 has also caught my eye.

Lazada seems to have a good promotional set for 15k.

http://www.lazada.co.th/Nikon-D3100-Kit-Special-Set-78899.html