 | Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black Body Only)
Buy new: $499.95 / Used from: $385.50 The best quality low end DSLR out there.
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 | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS SLR Lens
Buy new: $170.00 / Used from: $115.00 Image stabilization helps to avoid camera shake at low shutter speeds.
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 | Canon NB-2LH Rechargeable Battery Pack for Digital Rebel XT/XTi, PowerShot S30/40/45/50/60/70/80, G7 & G9 Digital Cameras
Buy new: $38.92 / Used from: $21.44 This new battery is pretty decent. Good for abour 300 shots if you are not using the built-in flash. One comes with the camera body, but it's always good to have a backup.
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 | Canon Wireless Remote Control RC1 for Digital Rebel
Buy new: $21.50 This very useful accessory should have come with the camera body. Since it did not, you have to make a $25 contribution to Canon Inc. General Profit Fund
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 | Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
Buy new: $84.95 / Used from: $74.99 This low cost but good and fast lens should be part of every Canon SLR lens collection unless you opt for the f/1.4 version. 80mm effectieve focal length on the Rebel XT is perfect for portraits.
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 | SanDisk SDCFX3-2048-901 2 GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)
Buy new: $22.95 / Used from: $26.15 If you don't need your CF card to start acting up on that tropical vacation when the temperature goes above 90F, you need the Extreme CF card!
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 | Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series and all EOS SLR Cameras
Buy new: $187.95 Rebel XT has a decent built-in flash, but for serious indoor photography, a better flash with a longer range that can be used in non-direct mode is a must.
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| Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $638.00 / Used from: $584.99 Costs almost as much as the XT body, but the money invested in this most versatile lens is well worth it.
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 | Hoya HMC Haze UV(0) Ultra Thin - Filter - UV - 77 mm
To protect your EF 17-40mm L lens from scratches, etc.
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 | Canon PL C - Filter - circular polarizer - 77 mm
Buy new: $129.95 To get that saturated dark blue sky and beautiful clouds in landscape shots.
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 | Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
Buy new: $482.53 / Used from: $430.00 This new compact zoom lens with image stabilization is a gem. Many people think it is comparable to L-glass.
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 | Hoya SUPER HMC Haze UV(0) - Filter - UV - 58 mm
Buy new: $32.95 To protect your 70-300mm lens from scratches, etc.
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 | Canon ET-65B Lens Hood for EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS and DO IS USM Lenses
Buy new: $38.85 / Used from: $30.00 Unfortunately, Canon does not include the hood with non-L lenses. Another $40 contribution to Canon Inc. General Profit Fund.
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 | Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip for EOS Digital Rebel XT Camera
Buy new: $121.08 / Used from: $95.00 If you are planning to take more than a couple of hundred shots in one session, you would need this. Plus your camera looks so much cooler with a battery grip!
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 | Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras
Buy new: $889.00 / Used from: $840.00 The ultimate kit lens. A very sharp zoom lens with fast f/2.8 max aperture.
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 | Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Green Accent)
Buy new: $41.58 Now that you got a lot of gear, you need a way to carry them without breaking your back. This is a well designed, reasonably priced and very comfortable backpack.
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 | Canon 2400 SLR Gadget Bag for EOS SLR Cameras
Buy new: $34.49 / Used from: $27.00 The Canon backpack is good, but you may need a smaller shoulder bag for faster access to your camera when you don't need to carry all your lenses with you.
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 | Pelican 1400 Case w/Foam (Black)
Buy new: $56.79 Completely weatherproof case. Big enough to carry a Rebel XT with 17-40mm, a 70-300mm IS zoom and a flash. You don't want your lenses to get wet, do you?
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 | Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,226.98 / Used from: $1,045.00 If you still have any money left, it is about time to get one of those cool big "white" L lenses.
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 | B & W 77mm UV (Ultra Violet) Haze Multi Coated (2C) Glass Filter #010
Buy new: $94.79 / Used from: $70.00 You need another 77m filter to protect your 100-400mm IS lens. Since you paid so much for the lens, you might as well get the best UV filter.
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 | Slik SPRINT PRO Travel Tripod with Ball Head
Buy new: $84.95 Super portable tripod that weighs less than 2lbs. Comes with a ball head that can handle an XTi with kit lens.
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