Re: [OM] Advising students

[Tris Schuler]

If she has that much experience then advise her to buy a new 4Ti. It'll 
last her lifetime and probably the lifetime of her children--assuming 
anyone's still making film that long.
Tris

> On Thu, 29 Nov 2001 16:38:40 EST, ClassicVW@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> >I know it makes sense to start with a camera system that you may keep and
> >build upon over the years; and...it may not make too much sense to 
> recommend
> >the OM *system*... but what exactly does a 'student' need? Probably just a
> >body, 50mm lens, and a basic flash.
>
> I guess I should have been clearer - When I talk about this serious
> student, I'm talking about someone who has already spent a couple of
> years with a K-1000, 50/2, and 283, and is doing occasional wedding
> backup and freelance work for the local paper. That said, she's not
> much of a gear head, and her father isn't comfortable plunking money
> down on the used market. So my two choices are to recommend a new
> system, or to serve as their personal equipment broker for several
> years.
> -
> B.B. Bean                                       bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Bean & Bean Cotton 
> Co                                   http://www.beancotton.com
> Peach Orchard, MO

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