cameras

[Penny]

can anyone recommend a good 35mm SLR camera?

i need to buy one for college but i have no idea about manual cameras!

...would be good if it wasn't too expensive!

thanks :)

[jenky]

There used to be a classic body you could get - the Pentax ME super, that you can still pick up in 2nd hand camera shops for not much cash. Easy to use and a good starting point. Bit old now though so people might be able to suggest something more up to date. It depends what it's needed for.

[brachiopod]

Sounds good to me, jenky. I'd go for a Pentax.

You don't say why you need an SLR for college, Penny, but if your course requires you to learn about photography ( the relationship between aperture and shutter speed etc) rather than just 'taking photos', then I'd pick up an older model Pentax from a second hand shop. Failing that, a Nikon, Olympus or Canon would suit your needs just as well.

Firstly, with the popularity of digital cameras, there is a bit of a glut of 2nd hand 35mm cameras out there.
Secondly, a slightly older model puts you back in control (and gives you a better understanding of what you are actually doing) as opposed to the latest models that are 'automatic-all-whistles-and-bells-do-everything-for-you'.

If you can find a good photographic shop that sells second hand equipment, and is not part of a high street chain, then go in and I'm sure they will advise you honestly and equip you with what you need.

Best of luck - and keep us posted.

brachiopod

[MargeB]

They are unfeasibelievably cheap on t'ebay.