Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 10/6/04 6:54 PM, "James Laird" <digiratidoc@earthlink.net> typed: > I'd go with the FM(2), FE2 or my favorite, the FA and either some of the > aforementioned chump change AI or AF glass. They're all durable workhorses > that are easy to use and parts are still available because Nikon still > makes the FM (FM3 I think it is now?) The beauty of it is you don't have to > shell out for new lenses if you ever go digital, especially if you get AFD > lenses, many of which are superb. With Pentax and Canon you'll need to > shell out for new glass and parts are probably getting scarce. > > I believe the FM3 is made by Cosina which I see as a plus. But its not all that cheap. I use the 45mm P Nikon lens which is made for Nikon also by Cosina. A non af lens cap which takes pictures. Not cheap either but for me, worth it. Mark Rabiner Photography Portland Oregon http://rabinergroup.com/