Like ACtheTROLL says,it's almost impossible to recommend a camera for someone else, but I've used Nikon for years now and have always found them reliable.My film camera is the F90x and the digital is D80. I'm still using both, although at the moment have found the film I use harder to find.
The F90X is on e-bay at very reasonable prices,less than �50-00,which is very annoying seeing as I paid �500-00 when new.
However I like to hold the camera before buying, some feel right in the hand and some don't,
it's just a personal preference.Most towns will have a shop selling s/hand equipment and the the film type is particularly cheap as people are trading in for digital.
good luck in your search.