Whats a good beginner SLR camera?
In my opinion, cameras from the ’70s and early ’80s are far superior to anything modern for learning photography. The reason is that they force you to take a much more “hands on” approach with exposure and focus, while at the same time being relatively fool proof and make it really difficult to mess things up. In general, I would suggest that you avoid SLRs from before about 1970. Many of these are simply a pain to use, since they lack an automatic diaphragm, self-returning mirrors, and integrated, coupled meters. Just be sure that whatever you get, it’s in good shape and, preferably, comes with a guarantee. Older cameras tend to be great workhorses, but can cost more than they’re worth to fix if they break. EDIT: I missed where you actually asked for specific models-sorry about that. My best suggestion on a specific model is the Canon FTb. In its day, it would have been a high-end serious amateur camera-something along the lines of a Canon 40D or Nikon D200 today. Unlike many less exp
