Minolta XE-7 solid, good glass, rugged, durable and easy to use. Seems to last forever.
Canon AE-1 Fabulous camera. Good choice of lenses, easy to use for both pro and amatuer. Rugged and dependable.
Pentax P-3. One of my my favs. Small light, easy to use. Good glass and choice of lenses. Fits in a pocket. Long lasting. I have one I use on occasion and my daughter uses one.
Canon Rebel This camera was a ground breaker. The neat thing about this one is the range of lenses available from inexpensive to super expensive. Can be used by amatuer or pro.