discontinued digital cameras

My Minolta Maxxum 5 camera has been discontinued. Will I need a newer one if I want to get more accessories?

I’m an amateur photographer; I’ve had my Minolta for almost 4 years now, and I love it. But I want to delve more into photography, and I’m concerned that accessories I’ll need (lens filters, remotes, etc.) won’t be available–I’ve spent an hour scrounging the web, and they’re already harder to find. I know I’ll need to switch over sooner or later, and I guess I’d rather do it before I buy a lot of expensive gear. But I’m a college student, so I don’t have a lot of cash to work with. Would you recommend buying a new camera now, or waiting? If you do think I should buy a new camera now, what brands/models can you recommend that will give me quality shots without blowing my budget? Are their good websites I can go to for cameras and photography gear? (BTW, I’d like to stick with film cameras, not digital.) Thanks a lot!!

i’m not really sure what the problem is. filters are typically usable on any lens with the right size threads no matter who makes it, so i don’t really see the problem about obtaining accessories.

if you like your minolta i would hang onto it until you’ve got more cash. then maybe upgrade to a nikon or canon – you can get real nice film bodies for cheap now that everyone is going digital. if you wait a couple of years they’ll be even cheaper…

one camera that comes to mind is the nikon n90. it used to be nikon’s top of the line consumer camera and cost over 1000 bucks. now you can get one (used of course) for $200-$300

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Declining quality of digital cameras: Pt.1 Exposing the price gougers