Looking at getting new camera

[Kazzy]

I have finally found a cheap SLR system camera that looks fairly decent. I wanted a Nikon, but oh well. Here is the link to it:
Amazon.com: Used and New: Konica Minolta Dimage A1 5MP Digital Camera with 7x Anti Shake Optical Zoom
I read the FAQ for digital camera buying in this forum and it looks like this camera is okay. I am about to show my dad and I will post what he thinks. He is a lifelong photographer and has nearly 4000$ of camera equipment, so I rely on his advice quite a bit.

 

[Frankie]

Looks like a good deal to me Kazzy. I don't know that much about camera's though. I also see the guy have a good sale rating. I would ask hma about it. Or better yet, Travis. They know a lot about camera's.

 

[Kazzy]

Funnily enough, my Grandpa has the EXACT same camera. Since the one I was looking at it used, my dad wants to know if my Grandpa would like to sell so that there's less of a chance of something being wrong with the camera. Hopefully I will get the last 70$-80$ by the time Christmas is over. I am asking specifically for money to buy a camera so I think I might get some money instead of the usual presents. My Grandpa might even sell it for 250-275$ instead of 300. Fingers crossed he is willing to sell!