Select the right camera

In article , Tony
wrote:

Is better a F100 in good condition
second hand, or a Canon EOS300v brand new? What are the disadvantages
of the F100 because is a quite old model?

The F100 is a superb camera, but much more than you need and not the
best learning tool.

Back when I used to manage camera shops, I used to tell people not to
waste too much thought (or money!) on a first serious camera; you don't
really know what's important to you until you've had one for a while.

Staying in the Nikon family (as I did) I'd much rather see a starting
photographer in a manual focus body. Look into a quality FM or FE
series, or perhaps an F3.

In article , Tony
wrote:

Is better a F100 in good condition
second hand, or a Canon EOS300v brand new? What are the disadvantages
of the F100 because is a quite old model?

The F100 is a superb camera, but much more than you need and not the
best learning tool.

Back when I used to manage camera shops, I used to tell people not to
waste too much thought (or money!) on a first serious camera; you don't
really know what's important to you until you've had one for a while.

Staying in the Nikon family (as I did) I'd much rather see a starting
photographer in a manual focus body. Look into a quality FM or FE
series, or perhaps an F3.

"Tony" wrote in message ...
Hi All,
I would like to become a professional photographer. On September I
will follow some classes and I am reading a good manual at the moment.
Could you suggest me a good camera to start with with the budget of
$350-$500. Is better a new one with limited features, or a second hand
but older and full feautured? Is better a F100 in good condition
second hand, or a Canon EOS300v brand new? What are the disadvantages
of the F100 because is a quite old model?

Thanks,
Tony

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"Tony" wrote in message ...
Hi All,
I would like to become a professional photographer. On September I
will follow some classes and I am reading a good manual at the moment.
Could you suggest me a good camera to start with with the budget of
$350-$500. Is better a new one with limited features, or a second hand
but older and full feautured? Is better a F100 in good condition
second hand, or a Canon EOS300v brand new? What are the disadvantages
of the F100 because is a quite old model?

Thanks,
Tony

Inviato da www.mynewsgate.net

Let me know what drugs you are taking.....

"Scott Schuckert" wrote In article
, Tony
wrote:

Is better a F100 in good condition
second hand, or a Canon EOS300v brand new? What are the disadvantages
of the F100 because is a quite old model?

The F100 is a superb camera, but much more than you need and not the
best learning tool.

Back when I used to manage camera shops, I used to tell people not to
waste too much thought (or money!) on a first serious camera; you don't
really know what's important to you until you've had one for a while.

Staying in the Nikon family (as I did) I'd much rather see a starting
photographer in a manual focus body. Look into a quality FM or FE
series, or perhaps an F3.

Second that. Although - an F100 switched to "M" and "MF" + Spot or
Center Weighted will work just the same, plus give him the option of
moving AF plus gizmos later. It's well worth the money.

Cheers,
ink

"Scott Schuckert" wrote In article
, Tony
wrote:

Is better a F100 in good condition
second hand, or a Canon EOS300v brand new? What are the disadvantages
of the F100 because is a quite old model?

The F100 is a superb camera, but much more than you need and not the
best learning tool.

Back when I used to manage camera shops, I used to tell people not to
waste too much thought (or money!) on a first serious camera; you don't
really know what's important to you until you've had one for a while.

Staying in the Nikon family (as I did) I'd much rather see a starting
photographer in a manual focus body. Look into a quality FM or FE
series, or perhaps an F3.

Second that. Although - an F100 switched to "M" and "MF" + Spot or
Center Weighted will work just the same, plus give him the option of
moving AF plus gizmos later. It's well worth the money.

Cheers,
ink

"ink" wrote in message
...

"Scott Schuckert" wrote In article
, Tony
wrote:

Is better a F100 in good condition
second hand, or a Canon EOS300v brand new? What are the disadvantages
of the F100 because is a quite old model?

The F100 is a superb camera, but much more than you need and not the
best learning tool.

Back when I used to manage camera shops, I used to tell people not to
waste too much thought (or money!) on a first serious camera; you don't
really know what's important to you until you've had one for a while.

Staying in the Nikon family (as I did) I'd much rather see a starting
photographer in a manual focus body. Look into a quality FM or FE
series, or perhaps an F3.

Second that. Although - an F100 switched to "M" and "MF" + Spot or
Center Weighted will work just the same, plus give him the option of
moving AF plus gizmos later. It's well worth the money.

Cheers,
ink

"ink" wrote in message
...

"Scott Schuckert" wrote In article
, Tony
wrote:

Is better a F100 in good condition
second hand, or a Canon EOS300v brand new? What are the disadvantages
of the F100 because is a quite old model?

The F100 is a superb camera, but much more than you need and not the
best learning tool.

Back when I used to manage camera shops, I used to tell people not to
waste too much thought (or money!) on a first serious camera; you don't
really know what's important to you until you've had one for a while.

Staying in the Nikon family (as I did) I'd much rather see a starting
photographer in a manual focus body. Look into a quality FM or FE
series, or perhaps an F3.

Second that. Although - an F100 switched to "M" and "MF" + Spot or
Center Weighted will work just the same, plus give him the option of
moving AF plus gizmos later. It's well worth the money.

Cheers,
ink


It will, but it's well beyond his budget.

--
Regards,
Matt Clara
www.mattclara.com

"ink" wrote in message
...

"Scott Schuckert" wrote In article
, Tony
wrote:

Is better a F100 in good condition
second hand, or a Canon EOS300v brand new? What are the disadvantages
of the F100 because is a quite old model?

The F100 is a superb camera, but much more than you need and not the
best learning tool.

Back when I used to manage camera shops, I used to tell people not to
waste too much thought (or money!) on a first serious camera; you don't
really know what's important to you until you've had one for a while.

Staying in the Nikon family (as I did) I'd much rather see a starting
photographer in a manual focus body. Look into a quality FM or FE
series, or perhaps an F3.

Second that. Although - an F100 switched to "M" and "MF" + Spot or
Center Weighted will work just the same, plus give him the option of
moving AF plus gizmos later. It's well worth the money.

Cheers,
ink


It will, but it's well beyond his budget.

--
Regards,
Matt Clara
www.mattclara.com

"Scott Schuckert" wrote in message
...
In article , Tony
wrote:

Is better a F100 in good condition
second hand, or a Canon EOS300v brand new? What are the disadvantages
of the F100 because is a quite old model?

The F100 is a superb camera, but much more than you need and not the
best learning tool.

Back when I used to manage camera shops, I used to tell people not to
waste too much thought (or money!) on a first serious camera; you don't
really know what's important to you until you've had one for a while.

Staying in the Nikon family (as I did) I'd much rather see a starting
photographer in a manual focus body. Look into a quality FM or FE
series, or perhaps an F3.