so i did end up getting the nikon N65, along with a nikon 28-80 lense.
so far i like it. i just got back from wandering around cove island park, and aside from it being really cold, i had a lot of fun burning through a few rolls of film. it's weird switching to film from digital, i like the feel of the N65, but it's odd not being able to see the pictures as you take them.
now i just need to see if the pictures look any good...