many years ago i had a nikon SLR 35m and became quite good with it, i must admit i dont know any thing about digital,but i think i may buy one and have to learn all over again
For example Minolta D7 is SLR 35mm , and Minolta D7D i DSLR 35mm, only difrent is one need plate(film) and numrer two no, only digital card(compact flash). Lenses are compatibily with slr & dslr.