Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:

Bassy,
When you are looking at DSLR it is important to remember that the camera
body gives you features, but it is the lens that will have the biggest
impact on the quality of the photo.

Same holds true for film cameras. Plus you need to know nuances of each
type of film.


You can buy a Pro model camera body
for $5000, if you put a cheap $80 lens on the body, you will not be
pleased with the quality anymore than you will with a cheap lens on the
Nikon D50.

If you use a quality lens on a Nikon D50 you can get very good results.

Based upon your desire to get a inexpensive camera and lens combo, I
really think you would prefer a point and shot camera by Nikon or Canon.

Nope, already have a point and shoot. Being an SLR amateur photographer
for about 25 years, I can't stand it!