Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The majority of students I've known in the US start off with a Nikon FM/FM2/FM2n. I started with an FM3a. Paired with a 50mm f/1.8, it's a great beginner's camera. Many use Nikons to start just because if they need, lenses and other gear are widely available for rent. Don't know if that's under consideration, but it can be useful. Jeff On Oct 6, 2004, at 12:12 AM, Nathan Wajsman wrote: > I figure this will warm the hearts of the film dinosaurs on the list > :-) > But it is a legitimate request. A friend of mine needs a manual focus, > manual everything SLR camera with standard lens for her teenage son's > photography class, and has asked my help in choosing one. I guess the > default recommendation is a Pentax K1000 or possibly ME Super; but > what are similar offerings from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Minolta? It has > to be 2nd hand, since all their new cameras are autofocus which is out > for this purpose. > > TIA > > Nathan > -- > Nathan Wajsman > Almere, The Netherlands > > General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com > Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information