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Question:

If you have a minute, can you help with the type of 35mm I should buy. I want to take a course but I do not want to buy a beginner camera. I would like something that will last me many years. Do you have any suggestions?

Thank you

Answer:

First I need to know what kind of pictures you want to take (landscape, portraits, family snapshots, nature, holiday travel?)

Secondly, what's your budget for this camera?

Follow up Question:

I want to take landscape, snapshots, nature, holiday travel (waterfalls, architecture)
My budget is around $600 CDN. Dollars. 

Answer:

The only camera that I can think of that would fit your requirements is the "Canon Rebel 2000" it comes with a 28 -105 lens and the entire package is $599.00, it is a good basic camera with quite a few features. An equivalent Nikon (with the same features) would probably cost almost twice as much. Another camera that you might want to consider is the Canon "Elan 7" it is due out near the end of October and the body will cost around $600.00. The Elan is much better camera body than the Rebel is, as it has more features and is constructed better. I know this is above your budget, but in the long run this camera will be more suitable for the type of photography you wish to pursue.