Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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. > [Original Message] > From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabinergroup.com> > To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> > Date: 10/6/2004 9:01:20 AM > Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: I need a cheap FILM camera >> >> snip >> > Hands on manual cameras which a cheap motor drive available and high quality > chump change AI or AF glass. > > I still have my FM from 1978. > and my FE2. > With MD12 motor drive. > > I keep my Nikons in two cases. One is the older manual AI stuff. The other > is the modern AFD stuff which I use now with the digital and other bodies. > > But maybe I'll sell it all for the R system if the back works out. > > Mark Rabiner > Photography > Portland Oregon > http://rabinergroup.com/ > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information