On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 20:10:59 GMT, "Shane Ephlin"
<redcessna@earthlink.net> wrote:

>Hello all..
>I have been wanting to get serious about photography for some time and I
>wanted to get some suggestions on camera models and lenses.  Thanks.
>Shane

You have to be more specific.  What are you looking for exactly?  
Do you want the latest autofocus digital wonder?  Or do you want to do
some real photography with an older manual focus film camera?  Best
advice is to visit some local photography stores, both the ones that
sell new gear and those that sell used, and get some hands on with
various makes and models.