Pentax MZ 50

Nice little SLR - Advantages: Nice price (£100 on ebay), Full automatic or manual, Takes great pictures - Disadvantages: Not many

Some months ago I had to buy myself a new camera because the previous one was stolen. At the beginning, I thought of going to the second hand market and buying a classic model (and who knows, perhaps to find “my” camera), but at the end I had my boyfriend convincing me to give a vote of trust to the modern technique and to choose something more up to date. Although some time will pass before I opt for a digital camera. I am not a professional photographer, not even an advanced fan, but I like to be able to take the picture that I want, not the one that decides the machine. That is to say, I need control: that what I am focusing is exactly ...  Read the complete review

Pentax MZ50 This camera is ideal as an entry level SLR because it is so easy to use. It can be set to fully automatic (where you need not worry about setting the aperture or shutter speed) and has various picture modes (Landscape, Macro etc.) which mean you can use this as a point and shoot camera. The picture quality achieved in these modes is very good with excellent colour balance and I have had no problems with it. Automatic modes can be a little restrictive but this camera also features manual modes where you can alter the settings yourself. A lot more fun can be had with this and it is definitely worth practicing with them. The camera is very light and well ...  Read the complete review