I do not think any camera with any features other than match needle metering
is good for a student. If I had a ZXM years ago or a Super Program I would
have learned a lot less about sensitometry and judging a scene as to whether
to over expose or underexpose (relative to the needle). Features are a big
distraction. Multi segment metering means nothing to a student. A well
schooled student should be able to go out on a sunny day using the sunny 16
rule and produce good negatives shooting in changing light conditions (i.e.
be able to compensate for a subject in the shade or passing cloud.). No
features for the student. When they understand what they are doing then
they can select the camera with the features they want.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Geordie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "pentax" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 11:39 PM
Subject: suggested student cameras?
> I know a person who will be taking a summer course in photography at her
> local community college. So she will be needing a camera that allows her
to
> use all the functions manually.
>
> What might we suggest to this student? Now, the camera can be of any make,
> but we must keep in mind that the camera needs to be affordable, roughly
> $500 or less with a couple lenses, it needs to be well built/sturdy,
> compatible with a variety of third party lenses, and of course it needs to
> be a quality product for the price. Nothing extravagant. We're talking
about
> a student with a loan.
>
> Now, I was thinking this person should get an older K mount pentax, of
> course, because they are so readily available here. I was thinking
something
> like an ME Super, because I can walk into any shop and buy about ten of
> them...which other models are well suited for a beginner?
>
> And to stray from pentax..which other brands and models might be good as
> well?
>
>
> Geordie Clarke
> Victoria, British Columbia
>
>
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