Agfaphoto AF 5080M

Advantages: Easy to use, cheap
Disadvantages: No cable release socket, very plasticky

...The F60 is a reasonably capable (but fairly basic) entry-level SLR. Discontinued now, but can be bought very cheaply secondhand. The body has a very plasticky feel to it; the plastic is slightly textured, but it isn't covered with any grippy substance (eg. rubber) at all. This makes the camera feel cheap (which it is) and fragile. The camera has a fair amount of preset shooting modes (this could be good for a beginner) in addition to the usual P, S, A, & M modes. The shutter speed range is 30 secs - 1/2000th sec + B, flash sync is 1/125th sec. The motor wind is slow (only 1 fps), with continuous drive only available in "sport/action" mode (as is continuous AF). Being an entry level model; the F60 only works properly with either AF, AF-D, AF-G lenses. AI or AI-S lenses can be used, but the lightmeter won't work. AF-S lenses allow... Read review

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Advantages: N70W Camera Body, AF Zoom, NS-1 Wide, 2 x General Brand - 123A 3v Lithium Battery, DK-5 Eyepiece, DK-10 Eyecup
Disadvantages: Nothing specific found.

...Features Include: -------------------------------- 35mm compact camera with 28-70mm zoom lens Four flash modes - Auto Flash, Cancel Flash, Fill Flash, Slow Snyc Flash Red Eye Reduction Autofocus with macro mode Includes batteries and case Reference: ZOOM-70W ---------------------------------------------------------------- Nikon's N70W offers features photographers want in a compact design, including a 5-area AF system with the new Multi-CAM900 AF Sensor module, and a 10-segment 3D Matrix Metering system. It is also equipped with a built-in Speedlight that incorporates the 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash system. In addition, the N70W boasts a new advanced focusing display system, which provides two benefits - the Vari-Brite Focus Area display and On-Demand Grid Lines. The Nikon N70W is a highly versatile - suitable... Read review

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Advantages: Huge Spec, Ease of Use
Disadvantages: No built in flash

...I have built up my camera kit over a period of years on a very tight budget whilst trying to raise a family. I brought my EOS600 3 years ago for £180 with a cheap Sigma 35-80 lens. I read lots of reviews in magazines and decided that for the spec, no other budget used AF SLR comes close. This was the EOS 1 of its day, when Minolta and Canon were battling for supremacy in the new AF market. 5fps motorwind, Predictive AF, Depth mode , Program Mode, Shutter Priority, Aperature Priority, Full Manual, Partial Metering, Multi Segment and Manual Metering are some of the main features this camera has. I have now upgraded my lenses to a Sigma 100-300 and a Canon 28-80 USM. The results are excellent and the USM lens works as well as on the the very latest EOS cameras. The only real draw back for me is the lack of a cheap off camera Hot shoe... Read review

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