>Dirk,
>
>If you're interested in Canon, you might consider the FTb. It is an
>excellent, all manual, camera that is compatible with the FD lenses.
It has
>the same match needle exposure meter as the original F1. It also has
mirror
>lock-up and and really nice quick-load feature that makes loading film
a
>breeze. This might be a real plus for a 12 year old. I bought mine 30
years
>ago because I couldn't afford an F1. I recently switched to Olympus
for the
>TTL flash capabilities that the older Canons didn't have. I think the
FTb
>might be an excellent choice for your daughter.
>
yeah, sounds good. thanks. I also think that the Nikon FM is a good
choice. They are about the same cost as an OM-1 now (150-175$).
Be seeing you.
Dirk Wright
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