Hi, all. My DD is a jr. in high school. She is taking a photography course this year. The cameras they will be using are the manual type ones. I know absolutely nothing about these cameras. I am furious because the 3rd period class is being provided these cameras by the school - on loan, of course. DD has photo. 10th period and her class was told they will be responsible for buying theirs outright. I'm doing a slow burn over this. All they were told is that they will be needed in class sometime this month and that specifics for the camera will be provided in a timely manner. A timely manner!?! It's already 11/3 and nothing yet. I've checked out some websites but it's hard to do when you have no idea what you're looking for. My biggest concern is the price. If someone is in the know about these cameras could you just give me your best guess as to how much $$$ I should expect to pay. I know this will be just ballpark since we don't know exactly what's needed. Thanks for any input!!