Nikon SLR Cameras

I can't decide what SLR camera to get?

ericka
ericka

I have a vivtar 80-200mm 1:4.5 lens that's compatible with Nikons, but I have a Canon adaptor for it. I have a canon FD 50mm 1.8 lens. I also have zoom lens, except its for canon. I have a canon AV-1 (I've never used it, and I don't plan to… It came with the 50mm lens for a good deal). I have a broken canon ae-1 program. At this point, I decided to buy an all-mechanical SLR because I don't wanna deal with it breaking. What should I get? Should I get a Canon fTb and buy a 50mm 1.4 lens for it? I know that the body isn't as important as the lens. Or should I buy something like a Nikon FM2 with a 50mm 1.4 lens (more expensive than canon) or a Pentax K1000 with a 50mm 1.7 lens.

Andy
Andy

A canon 1100d is an excellent dslr camera for a beginner.

Len
Len

In my film days, all I used were FM2s. I ran thousands of rolls through them, and they were true work horses. You should be able to pick up one really cheap.

joedlh
joedlh

It sounds like your gear matches mostly with a Canon. That would drive my decision. Why would you buy an f/1.4 50mm when you already have an f/1.8?

By the way, mechanical things break more frequently than electronic circuity unless you get it wet.