In article <311CD922.41C6@mfg.sgi.com>, dennisa@mfg.sgi.com says...
>Robert Schmidt wrote:
>> In article <4favr8$t26@solaris.cc.vt.edu>, wachira@vt.edu (Wachira
>> Chongburee) wrote: (..)
>> >>I am beginning a photography class, and I'm will be learning
>> >>photography mainly to document the trips I take.
>> >>I am willing to spend enough to get any of the following
>> >>camera kits:
>> >> Cannon Rebel EOS XS
>> >> Minolta Maxxum 400si
>> >> Nikon N50
>> >> Nikon 6006
>> >> Are any of the above cameras significantly better or worse
>> >>than the others? Any advice would be appreciated.

The 6006 can be considered a manual camera with auto features that can be switched on, if desired - and it can be used with most older Nikkor
lenses if they are "AI" or "AI'd", giving you access to a large collection of fine lenses which can be bargain-priced if bought used.
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