On Mon, 25 Jan 1999 21:15:56 -0500, "Eric Trexler" wrote:

>I have a friend looking at purchasing a used Nikon 8008 for $300 with a
>Nikon 28-80 or an N-60 with Nikon 28-80D 4.5 and 80-200D 4.5 lenses for
>$500.00. What's the best deal for a casual photographer that wants to get
>started and possibly move into more serious photography later? I'm a
>Minolta man so I can't offer too much advice.

An easy one!
Take the 8008!
It is a fine, capable body for serious work,
especially for manual metering and focusing.