minicoop1985
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The reason why I looked at the Minolta Maxxum 7000. This is first camera to use the AF and it was made in 1985. I have looked around and there are some really nice cameras made prior to this date and they are in the region of £200 - £300. These cameras are ones made in the 1950's but these won't be AF. I would prefer a cameras with AF because I won't be able to do it all manually.
I've used one. Focuses faster and more reliably than my Olympus DSLR... Honestly, there isn't much that doesn't, though. Anyway, this was taken with a Maxxum 7000 and a 100-200 f4:
R1-04481-0025 by longm1985, on Flickr
They're good cameras with some GREAT glass options available (Secret Handshake, Minolta Beercan, amongst others), but when it comes down to it, I prefer manual cameras. To me, if I want something automatic, I'll grab my DSLR. I treat film as an escape from digital and a way to force myself to better understand exposure. Having a camera do that for me kinda defeats that. BUT, to each, their own.
As for 200-300 pounds (what, $400-600 ish?), try looking up old Leicas. They don't tend to be cheap.
BTW, I still highly recommend medium format.