O/T Photographers...35mm suggestions?

That's a valid point. Most of us that work on computers all day tend to get away from them when we can. Shooting/painting/illustrating for a living means get it done quick and right the first time. Digital makes it easy to work fast and make corrections, but traditional mediums are still more personally satisfying.

You will also find that the darkroom techniques you are learning translate directly into Photoshop (dodge/burn etc.). Same with airbrushing.

Pentax K-1000 is what I used in college and I still think it's a great camera to learn on. I'll buy another when I get the chance.