What kind of pix does the young man want to take?
If it's casual shots of people, a rangefinder is quicker, quieter,
easier and more accurate to focus, and wide lenses are easily
available. I started out with a Retina IIa, progressed to Nikon S2 &
SP before buying a new OM 2n
If it's landscapes, a 6x6 or 6x7 or 6x9 will give more details for
enlargements. I used a Kaloflex Twin Lens Reflex along the way - very
sharp pix.
If it's closeups or distance shots or flexibility, an SLR is
preferable. An M42 screw mount (e.g. early Pentax, Olympus) gives
access to many cheap lenses and accessories. Other good choices are
Manual Focus Olympus, Nikon, Canon, and Minolta cameras. Get one with
a working TTL meter. Stick with Manual Focus for economy & control.
The best choice may be another body of the same kind you have, so he
can borrow lenses.
And an exposure meter. The Gossens are nice and sensitive, and
include an incident light dome and semi-spot attachment.
I wish my Nikons didn't get stolen - they're worth fortunes now.
Tom
> In a message dated 6/21/00 8:27:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> T.Clausen@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> << A young member of the extended family recently asked me if I could teach
> him a bit about making "good pictures" - including everything from the
> camera to the darkroom - and at the same time assist him in finding a good
> beginners camera. >>
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