good inexpensive 35mm?????

[99csvtoledo]

im taking classes that require a fully manual 35mm camera. now id prefer to go with a canon somethign that has interchangable lense i can use on my XT also. but im open to possibly a nikon. what is a decent inexpensive model camera

 

[adolan20]

I like my Nikon N65, it works well, takes great shots. I bet you can find them for under $80.

 

[Happy Hour]

im taking classes that require a fully manual 35mm camera. now id prefer to go with a canon somethign that has interchangable lense i can use on my XT also. but im open to possibly a nikon. what is a decent inexpensive model camera

I have a few Minolta 35mm cameras in great condition I was thinking about parting with. and lenses and flashes to go with them plus minolta lenses are very very cheap on ebay. IM me if your interested

 

[RyanLilly]

Any Canon EOS camera will do the trick for you, they use EF lenses, but cannot use and EF-S lenses that you might have for you XT. The XT can use either but EF-S lenses are for digital 1.6 crop cameras (except the 10D).

I would check your local craigslist and newspaper ads, don't worry about features so much because for a class you are usually requires to shoot in manual mode anyway.

Edit: There's a rebel with a kit lens on craigslist in St.Louis for $100, you can find these deals everywhere. Ive even see 1 series cameras go for next to nothing.

 

[RyanLilly]

If you don't mind going with and old system like the FD mount, you can practically get that stuff for free.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pho/535357148.html

Or an EOS Elan for $60
or a Rebel for $50
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pho/535267416.html
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pho/535164701.html

Check you local Craigslist! WoooHoo!

 

[Mike_E]

A fully manual SLR or an SLR that can be used fully manual?

Makes a huge difference. It would be nice to have lenses that you could use after you have finished the course.

 

[RyanLilly]

True mike, I you plan on using it more after the class a nicer more full featured model would be nice.

 

[jstuedle]

I've seen Nikon F5's go for $300 lately. Any good 35mm should be available at reasonable prices. My favorite is the Nikon F3, pre AF but a rugged camera.