"Bob Hickey" wrote in message
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I'm new to SLR cameras and photography but would like to get involved
and
soon develop my own pictures and so fourth later on. I am also going to
be
taking a class soon as well to help but right now I need some help
picking
out the right SLR camera to buy.

I don't want to buy bottom of the line camera but also don't want to buy
the
top of the line since they can be expensive. I'm looking at spending no
more
than 500.00 on the body.

What I want to be able to do is take pictures at baseball games where
I'll
need to be able to take multiple pictures quickly to get the right shot
of
a
ball being hit off a bat or in mid air being released from a pitcher. I
will
also be taking everyday pictures of outdoors wildlife and indoor pics of
people.

Your help and recommendations are extremely appreciated.

Jim

Every year for about 20 yrs., I've taken headshots at the NYC
marathon. Many years have produced poor results, due to the wrong cameras.
Dreaded shutter lag.So forget those. The consistently best results were
with a Nikon FM-2/ motor, Pentax KM, Ricoh XR 1s/2s/motor. The motors on
Single. I focus on a line or sewer plate, and fire when they're 2-3 feet
away. 1/250 or 1/500 is fast enough, and a small flash is enough to
isolate
the runner. Simple. After many years, I ebayed the Nikon. The clack-zap
was
getting really annoying, and the Ricohs and Pentaxes use the same lenses.
Figuring shutter lag/runner distance only takes a few practice frames. All
in all, I,ve gotten my highest keeper ratio and longevity fron the old
Pentaxes. Besides, they're a joy to use. Bought a state of the art AF
pentax once. It's amazing how they can pack so much aggravation into such
a
small plastic box. Sold it after about 5-6 rolls.
Bob Hickey

I use the same methodology for action shots. I love my 26 year old Pentax.
Film best,
me