[brudgers]

Everyone thinks they want an SLR.

Most of those left in the world need repair or at least CLA.

Both are why there aren't twenty Nikon FE's for sale at KEH right now.

So buy an old rangefinder and spend some of the savings on a decent light meter.

There are billions of working rangefinders on eBay.

They are simpler mechanically so less likely to be broken and are easier to repair yourself.

And by owning a light meter, all-mechanical cameras become an option.