Which Film SLR

[vxt]

Hello all,

Since DSLRs are so painfully expensive I have decided to stop saving up and buy a good film SLR.

I was considering Canon Rebel 2000 (EOS 300 in UK, I think) but my plan got soured by one review on photo.net that its plastic lens mouth wears off in time. My friend baught a Nikon F75 (also named N75) but I don't want it because there is no manual ISO setting.

Here are the points to consider:

• 1. I had an SLR before so I'm not totally new at this. But I'm not really in the advanced stage either.
  
  2. I need a camera that will last and have enough features for use even when I buy a more advanced camera.
  
  3. It has to be cheap! :? because of obvious reasons.
  
  4. Canon is prefered because of the vast options in lens.
  
  5. Manual ISO a must, for creativity.

Thats about it. So if you have experience with a Rebel 2000 please tell me why you like/dislike it, and if it is a good choice. If not, then which one is?

 

[Jeff Canes]

I do not thing where are a lot of different between these two cameras. It maybe just be a mater of a few miner things, the Rebel 2000 is a discontinued modal it needs to be priced as clearance

This is the link to Canon
http://www.canoneos.com

 

[voodoocat]

I was planning on getting my wife an AF system for her birthday and have been looking at the N75 too. I don't like that you can't set the ISO manually but you can always program it to compensate so it isn't really a big issue. Then when I get myself a body, I'll get the N90 and we can share lenses.

 

[photobug]

Share? Camera equipment? Surely you jest!!

I think it's great that you and your wife share a hobby/passion.

Jim

 

[drlynn]

I have a Rebel Ti and really like it! It does have a metal lens mount, which the Rebel 2000 does not. Also, the data screen is very large and easy to see on the back of the camera instead of the top.

 

[ramjamband]

Canon EOS 3000 comes with 35-80mm zoom, has full auto and full manual with all the options in between. Got mine here in the UK for about £220 about 18 months ago, best money I've ever spent. Now looking for a fast 50mm lens for it for low light stage photography.
Have fun.