[Rob Barron]

Far be it for me to question what Dab has said and I do agree with the point that MF does offer a different level of imaging. However, LpBryan already has a digital SLR if I am reading him right so he would be far better off with a 35mm film SLR body that can utilise the lenses he currently has. Using MF is a very different disipline to using a 35mm SLR and I am not sure this is what he needs at this stage. However, like Dab, I am talking about someone I don't know so of course I could wrong.

If you do have a DSLR Lpbryan, I strongly recommend getting a same marque film camera so that you can use the same lenses and other equipment like flashguns etc. If you have a Canon DSLR then you need to buy a film camera in the EOS range and NOT one of the older A-range (A1, AE1, AV1, etc) nor the T series (T70, T90, etc.) as these use the older FD mount system and will not be able to use EF lenses that your digital SLR has.

If however you have a digital compact or prosumer/bridge camera (bigger than a compact but doesn't allow for changing lenses) then you might consider what you might do in the future. Again, if you think you might progress to a DSLR in the future, choose a film camera that will allow you to use the lenses from it with a future DSLR.

So you see, the decision is not that simple but I personally think a Canon 300X would suit your needs down to the ground. Body will cost you about $350 or less so plenty spare for a lens or two.

Hope that is of some use anyway.

Cheers,
Rob