At the price point of RM3,888, Canon’s premium entry level camera, the EOS 550D with EF S18-135 IS kit lens, is indeed a very affordable DSLR even for the average-income Malaysians.
The body only price is RM2,799 while with the EF S18-55 IS kit lens is RM3,113 making it an interesting camera to upgrade into.
For comparison purpose, the price for the Nikon D5000 with AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm VR lens is RM2,888 and RM2,398 for the body only.
The online price for the EOS 550D is slightly cheaper though. At ShaShinKi.com – Malaysia’s Online Camera Shop!, the price of EOS 550D with EF S18-135 IS kit lens (see picture below) is RM3,698, cheaper by RM190.
