Thanks rhino123!
1) ard 700-900sgd
2) basically some easy/friendly-user functions (currently own a Samsung compact camera). the too complicated functions might be too much for me at this stage. once tried Sony NEX-5N, kinda tough for me to handle.
3) not necessary to be DSLR. was recommended this was the entry for someone like me so thot maybe might be good to ask ard for some genuine advices before buying one.
thank you.
Ok... good, now we know more. And yes, do not limit yourself to just Canon as suggested by others... do looked into Sony and Pentax and also Nikon.
A couple of camera that you can consider is,
1) Canon 1100D, 650D (they basically have the same user interface).
2) Nikon D5200, D3200 (these are very very easy to use, the D3200 even featured tutorial style interface in the camera, I think)
3) Sony A37... but don't limit yourself to that, look at more powerful version like the A57 too.
4) Pentax K-30 (the only one here with rugged weather seal)
You can start off using Auto mode, then read about different area of photography before going into aperture mode, shutter speed mode, full manual mode, etc etc.
My next advise is for you to go down to the shop, pick up these cameras and test them, pay attention to the following,
1) Ergonomic - see if the grip feel nice in your hand, the overall weigh and bulk of the camera is okay for you, the button and dials placement is comfortable, etc.
2) User interface - the menu system making any sense to you
3) Again... budget (everything falls back onto budget).
Note that most cameras had the basic functions these days - scene mode, auto mode, video (many had HD video), etc etc, so no need to ask about which is more value added or value for money, because frankly, we do not know, we do not know what you value more
So... happy hunting... and hope to see you in some outing soon.