arphot wrote:
I can tell you honestly that when I went to choose my (brand withheld) first DSLR camera, I was on a shoestring budget and I was drawn in that particular direction. And I can't even remember if there was a valid reason why. Now, I just shoot, I'm happy and voila! No more no less.
As good a reason as any. My first camera was a 35mm Praktica. No light meter. All manual. It was free AND it had a Zeiss lens. I got a Weston Master V light meter to go with it. The price was right. I learned to shoot on it. Free was the right price for me.