Minolta Htsi 35mm film camera

 These pictures were all taken with the Minolta Htsi 35mm film camera I won on an Ebay auction.  The camera came with a 35-80mm zoom lens and a 70-300mm zoom lens.   These pictures were all taken with the larger lens.  

 This is part of the St. Louis "Earth Day" celebration in Forest Park.  The temperature was a pleasant 70 degrees.  Families came out in droves for the free music concerts.  And of course there were Vendors like the one above. 

 A "poor" couple out for an evening drive in the park.

While I did not see a badge, usually when you see one of these fellows on a horse, riding through the park, you're observing an officer.  The horses make it easier for the police to get to "trouble" spots if someone has had a little too much to drink.
I'm very happy with the camera.  I hope you'll consider trying the Ebay auctions to purchase your equipment too.  Having said that, I hasten to add, the equipment you purchase at this type of auction usually is NOT of professional  quality.  Also, the sellers themselves tend to be novices who don't really know much more about the equipment they're selling than you or I do.  So, if you're looking for weekend hobby purchases at bargain basement prices, Ebay may just be what you're looking for.  If you want Professional Quality equipment, you're probably better off dealing with your local camera professional.  He or She has a vested interested in making sure you're happy with your purchase, and that you tell your friends.  

*Correction;  The pictures above were taken with the Minolta HTsi camera.  But, the camera I recently won was actually a Minolta 300si.  I accidentally put the large zoom lens on the wrong camera.  So, I still have to  try 300si.  I'll post the pictures here too.