It really varies depending on what you want and how you get into it. The camera body isn't too bad, and you can get a used lens for not so so much. Also, a lot of the older PQ lenses (manual focus) are not so pricey and work very well with the Hy6. Focus conformation is a breeze. The real trick is digital or film (can do either) and in digital, which back do you go for? That pretty much is more than half the price, all in. Its hard to find a used Leaf back, but if you can get one with the rotating sensor, you'll never look back.