If she's got any sort of pro potential, I'd have to say go with Nikon simply
because of the availability of rentals, and the huge amount of glass
available used. It's analagous to being proficient with Windows programming
if you want to make a living as a programmer.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barry B. Bean [mailto:bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 10:57 AM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [OM] Advising students
>
>
> On Thu, 29 Nov 2001 16:38:40 EST, ClassicVW@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> >I know it makes sense to start with a camera system that you
> may keep and
> >build upon over the years; and...it may not make too much
> sense to recommend
> >the OM *system*... but what exactly does a 'student' need?
> Probably just a
> >body, 50mm lens, and a basic flash.
>
> I guess I should have been clearer - When I talk about this serious
> student, I'm talking about someone who has already spent a couple of
> years with a K-1000, 50/2, and 283, and is doing occasional wedding
> backup and freelance work for the local paper. That said, she's not
> much of a gear head, and her father isn't comfortable plunking money
> down on the used market. So my two choices are to recommend a new
> system, or to serve as their personal equipment broker for several
> years.
> -
> B.B. Bean bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Bean & Bean Cotton Co
http://www.beancotton.com
Peach Orchard, MO
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