A reader emailed in asking for advise on which dSLR camera to get with a budget under Php40,000. I’m biased towards Canon cameras but here’s my list of possible kits you can buy with that budget.
Canon EOS 450D
12.2 megapixel
3″ LCD screen with Live View
3.5fps continuous shooting
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
Kit Price: Php34,000
Olympus e-420
Zuiko 14-42mm ED lens
10 megapixel
2.7″ LCD screen with Live View
3.5fps continuous shooting
Kit Price: Php33,000
Update: the Olympus E520 kit w/ 14-42mm lens is Php 30,800 at jdGoneMad
Canon EOS 1000D
10.1 megapixel
2.5″ LCD
3fps continues shooting
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
Kit Price: Php29,500
Nikon D60
10.2 megapixel
2.5″ LCD screen
3fps continuous shooting
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens
Kit Price: Php26,500
My money goes to Canon 450D.
If you have the time, you can check out Hidalgo in Quiapo in the hopes of getting a bargain (if you’re good at price haggling). Mayer’s and Henry’s store are among the most visited there. If you’re busy and don’t want to be bothered for a trip, you can check out several online stores like Gadget Grocery and Kim’s Store in Multiply.
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kenneth christian says:
hi there i’m planning to buy a slr, but since this is my first tym.. i dont have any idea what model to buy what i know is canon 450d bec. one of my friend is using this.. will u also suggest me to use the same as his..? thank you hope u can help me..
jELyza says:
hello i am planning to buy DSLR cam ..
Patricia says:
hello I am happily planning to buy dslr cam,I want color violet because I am a girl
Photojournalist i don’t know where I can buy this
SAM says:
hi am planning to buy dslr cam,but i dont have ideas for its feature…which is bettercanon or nikon?asking a sort of advise to choose a better one..and where to buy….
my budget is ranging 40k below and how much the lenses?thanks
alyaya says:
i very like
Richelle says:
Ano po mas okey.. Canon 550D or Nikon D5100??
eljun says:
Henry has opened a shop at Greenbelt Makati
kakashi says:
any latest price ng canon 450d sa hidalgo po?
MIgz says:
I bought the Nikon D3000 works great easy to use… Bought it in Alabang Town Center, the price is 35k with insurance. It comes with a free tripod,4 gig memory card and a bag.
godwin says:
am planning to buy a dslr cam…but i dont have ideas for its feature…asking a sort of advise to choose a better one..and where to buy….
my budget is ranging 50k below…
tnx…….
MIgz says:
Mga Sir,
I’m planning to buy a DSLR camera for my graduation gift but I’m still thinking of what camera to buy… any good options?… Though that Canon EOS 1000D and 450D is great… Any suggestions?… My budget is around Php.35,000… And can you please tell me where’s the nearest place to buy it?… Cause I’m still from Tagaytay… Thanks…
MIgz says:
Mga Sir,
I’m planning to buy a DSLR camera for my graduation gift but I’m still thinking of what camera to buy… any good options?… Though that Canon EOS 1000D and 450D is great… Any suggestions?… My budget is around Php.35,000… Thanks…
rico says:
i vote for nikon d90, 38k body only.
best value for the money. full-featured mid-end dslr. 18-55 lens is only 6k. add na lang ng kaunti.
i find henrys camera store @hidalgo, quiapo – arguably the most competitive pricing in the metro.
if there are other stores with better pricing than them. pls post it.
http://www.pinoyphotography.org/forum/index.php?board=96.0
“competition should benefit consumers”
amy says:
Just got my sony a380 last January 14, 2010 and bought 75-300mm lens. Next thing to buy, sony flashgun and I’m saving for it.
carlo says:
makukuha kaya sa 30k ung eos 450d?
Cate says:
hey :) does DSLR there have a 1 year warranty?
emil says:
recently buy nikon d90 kit with 28-105mm lens 53k cash freebies bag and 4gig memory
lia says:
phase-out pla
lia says:
i heard phase na yung nikon d40
don says:
Mga sirs,
I need some help.
Im planning to buy DSLR.
Im a newbie. which one would you suggest, Nikon D40 or Sony A300?
Thanks
carlito says:
ser yoga mga mag kano nlng kaya ngyn ang canon sx1 is? any idea ser? salamat
Top DSLR Cameras says:
I vote for Canon DSLR
Jesiree Dela Torre says:
hello po! may nakakaalam po ba sa inyo kung magkano ang Nikon D60 as of May 2009? at saan po makakabili?
thanks!
GourdBreaker says:
Hello, thanks for tips! I was actually looking for DSLRs and hoping to find a quality camera that will fit into my budget. Thanks! :)
spiderye says:
thanks for the info. im planning to buy a DSLR cam soon.
spiderye says:
thanks for the info. i’m hoping to buy a new cam soon for my upcoming online magazine for zambooanga.
http://seedinteractive.net
Karl Mac says:
It’s about the lens. Buy the D40 and invest on the lens. For less than 20T price of the kit, you can buy 20T worth of lens. Buy a better camera later.
ajie says:
I want to ask if there are sites that sell DSLRs in a monthly (or per pay-day) payment. I just found this site and I like to know if there are other sites similar with this. mcabansay.multiply.com
tonex says:
I just bought a Nikon D60 about 2 months ago. So far, so good.
pacmanhatton says:
Canon is the best
jdGONEMAD says:
master yuga .. pa-plug po. nagbebenta din ako ng digicams … http://www.jdgonemad.com/blog/digital-cameras/
thnx…
Abe Olandres says:
@efren, was about to but the D40 is like the D60 already.
@Chris, will ask Canon Philippines. Maybe they have a spare one they can lend to me. =)
Chris says:
Sir Yuga..review for canon 500D kalalabas lang..thanks
Efren says:
Sama mo pa ung D40 pinaka-mura sa lahat..wahehehe
@jojo
500D the best 15MP @ 47K sa dponline..my video pa..
kemengdoods says:
i find this site informative (and enlightening)
http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/new-digital-slr-cameras-2008.htm
helped me to decide on my dslr purchase
got myself a sony alpha 300
http://www.sony.com.ph/product/dslr-a300k
current price is P33,999 from above link
you may also want to check this site, dslr’s of 2009
http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/new-digital-slr-cameras-2009.html
Adrian says:
may be i will go for nikon.
alejojoe says:
what happened to the pentax line?
jared says:
canon owns
1st thing i see on the list im done
eman says:
my money goes to panasonic G1 – MFT with kit lens – 38K in glorieta.
Abe Olandres says:
@olyver Digg, i wanted to include the e-520 at first but could nto find a store that sells the kit for under Php40k, just the e-420.
Olyver Digg says:
how bout olympus e-520?? I own one.. this system is good for beginners.. 1 lens kit costs less than 40K..
please check http://www.olyclubph.com/portal/index.php
kill3rfill3r says:
hopefully in July meron na akong D90…kakatawag ko lang sa Henry’s around Php 56,500 kit lens + 2gb SD card + bag
jojo says:
any news on the new canon 500d ?
Gingooglive says:
My Dream dslr cameras , i hope i have one .. :D
huhu.
http://www.gingooglive.com/forum/
Need moderators..
Pinoy NetBooks says:
I like the Canon EOS 450D also, or 1000D if kulang sa budget.
Abe Olandres says:
@mel, yup I forgot jerry’s nikon collection.
@blued888, thanks for the correction
blued888 says:
Pardon me for the intrusion, but shouldn’t it be “continuous” shooting?
lexx says:
wow many thanks yuga for those links! gotta go shopping! heheh
Jay Ar says:
can these sub 40k dslr record videos?
Darren says:
Vote for D60 because I own one. Mine is W kit, 18-55 and 55-200.
I’m not sure if the new 500D or D5000 is under that budget and both those two DSLR adding 720p recording feature~
CCLozano says:
Thanks for the info and the links!
bintoytech says:
Thanks for the great links!
mel says:
for Nikon product…you may visit http://www.jerry.ph/nikon/ (cash on delivery)