I've started out using an oldschool Pentax handed down from my dad, but as those are getting both hard to find and expensive, I've got nothing but good things to say about the FM-10. My base model came with the 35-70mm zoom and I've consistantly produced excellent photos with great contrast. The body is rugged and has undergone lots of travel and abuse unscathed. The only down side is the lack of a very large f-stop, it only opens to 2.8, but this can be dealt with easily with some practice. The fully manual opperation is a joy to work with as you have complete control over your final product and the reduced possibility of damage to any electronic components. This body will serve you well for years to come.
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I've started out using an oldschool Pentax handed down from my dad, but as those are getting both hard to find and expensive, I've got nothing but good things to say about the FM-10. My base model came with the 35-70mm zoom and I've consistantly produced excellent photos with great contrast. The body is rugged and has undergone lots of travel and abuse unscathed. The only down side is the lack of a very large f-stop, it only opens to 2.8, but this can be dealt with easily with some practice. The fully manual opperation is a joy to work with as you have complete control over your final product and the reduced possibility of damage to any electronic components. This body will serve you well for years to come.