quest for pictures

I like the Canon SLR's myself. I've had this A-1 for well over 10 years. The newer models are easier to use but most of them aren't as flexible. If only it was like the F-1 and would work without the battery. I used a Hanimex-Practica SuperTL (early 70's East German SLR) prior to getting the A-1 but it's electronics started going out. I also have a couple of Zeiss-Ikon Ikoflex medium format cameras I like to shoot on occasion. They certainly look like nice cameras, which I would expect photography I'd certainly be looking at something along it's lines, or better. To get the quality and flexibility of my A-1 in a digital camera it would cost me a great deal, as reflected in the Coolpix 5000's suggested price of $1099.00. I don't shoot enough to justify spending that kind of money to switch. Another thought on the ultra-cheap digital cameras out there is as parts donors for the tinkerers on the list. Possibly some cool projects for classic comuters and/or robotics... Jeff -- Home of the TRS-80 Model 2000 FAQ File http://www.cchaven.com http://www.geocities.com/siliconvalley/lakes/6757