Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 98-12-03 01:26:42 EST, you write: << Any advice or experiences you can share will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Bill Cassing >> Bill, If you are a really good Grandfather, the R8 would be a great starter camera. Hmmm, thinking the bar should be a tad lower? Something like a K1000 comes to mind. Not very expensive, works, lenses are just fine etc. Problem is with limited visits the camera may be to much for a 8 year old. Depending on your budget for this project I would look at something that has Program mode along with the override for manual, shutter, and/or apeture. Something like the Nikon 2000 or the 2020 (the af version) come to mind. The FA is also a good bet but those that bought into them when the prices were real high tend not to want to take a loss. With the P mode, he can always use it while waiting for the next lesson. There are many other options, like old range finders like the Minolta 7S that allow to change shutter or opening.