| AlexMonro |
| (old hand) |
| 13/09/2008 10:35 |
Re: A level Student Traditional Camera?
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Welcome Josh!
I believe the Pentax K1000 is regarded as the definitive photography student learning camera, thought the Nikon FM2 is also pretty good - I have one!
The FM2, and Nikkor lenses, are probably slightly more expensive. Other manual cameras that might be worth considering include the Olympus OM2 or the Minolta XG series.Some websites with detailed descriptions of these cameras:
Pentax K1000
Nikon FM2
Minolta XG
See if your local camera shop has a second hand section - most independents usually do, and London Camera Exchange can be good, but Jessops stopped doing 2nd hand a few years ago.
Otherwise, have a look in the dealer adverts in the back of AP - I see Mifsuds have a K1000 at £89, and a 50mm f/1.7 at £39, and like most dealers, offer a guarantee on 2nd hand kit.
You could also try Ebay, where things are probably cheaper, but you don't usually get a guarantee, and it can be more of a minefield.
Links to 2nd hand dealers' websites:
Mifsuds
Ffordes
MXV
to name a few...