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I do not want to go digital. I have a digital camera and I prefer 35mm
cameras much more. There is more of an appeal to them than digital beside
my
father brought me up with 35mm cameras so it's in my blood. Just need to
learn more about them. But isn't that always the case.. you take for
granted things you could have learned from your parents when they were
alive.

Again, suggestions for cameras would be highly appreciated!

Thanks everyone!

Jim

Let me be the first to commend you on your decision to buy a film camera!
Your ability to cut through the hype surrounding digital and get right to
the very best part of photography practically guarantees (IMHO) that your
photographic experience will be most rewarding.

May I humbly recommend my favorite manufacturer, Pentax. The ZX-M is a
manual focus camera capable of fully
manual operation which would provide you the opportunity to learn all of the
most important aspects of photography IMHO.

ZX-M at B&H:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=161594&is=REG
ZX-M st Adorama:
http://www.adorama.com/PXZXMK50.html...zx-m&item_no=2
The body is also available without a lens providing you the freedom to make
that choice yourself
Body only at B&H:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=145120&is=REG
Body only at Adorana:
http://www.adorama.com/PXZXM.html?si...zx-m&item_no=1

Please note that this is a *very* popular item as evidenced by the fact that
it sells out regularly.

May I also suggest that in addition to new cameras there are many fine used
Pentax cameras that can easily meet your needs and last a lifetime (or
several for that matter). Of course I understand perfectly if you would
prefer a new camera.
Good luck and congratulations on your thoughtful insight and discerning
taste!
me