My father has one. He's seem to be happy with it. I have no idea of your cameras condition. So I don't know what type type of lenses you have or don't. But I've seen many people do quite good work with it. There is nothing wrong with a quality 35mm camera. If you can afford a good digital camera after a few months of skipping groceries how much do you eat! :-) Seriouisly, weather you NEED a digital is your decision but I would have you consider this. With what you have and a reasonable scanner you can do the same thing that you basicalkly can with a digita camera. Perhaps more depending on the type of diogital you buy. The controoling factor with me and 35mm is the film and development cost. Just a suggestion. Bsteph