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The Ultimate Rebel XTi List
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Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black Body Only)Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black Body Only)
Buy new: $499.95 / Used from: $405.00
The best quality low end DSLR out there.
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS SLR LensCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS SLR Lens
Buy new: $165.95 / Used from: $110.00
Image stabilization helps to avoid camera shake at low shutter speeds.
Canon NB-2LH Rechargeable Battery Pack for Digital Rebel XT/XTi, PowerShot S30/40/45/50/60/70/80, G7 & G9 Digital CamerasCanon 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.
Canon Wireless Remote Control RC1 for Digital RebelCanon 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
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera LensCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
Buy new: $84.95 / Used from: $76.00
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.
SanDisk SDCFX3-2048-901 2 GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)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!
Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series and all EOS SLR CamerasCanon 430EX Speedlite Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series and all EOS SLR Cameras
Buy new: $199.00
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.
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $638.00 / Used from: $589.99
Costs almost as much as the XT body, but the money invested in this most versatile lens is well worth it.
Hoya HMC Haze UV(0) Ultra Thin - Filter - UV - 77 mmHoya HMC Haze UV(0) Ultra Thin - Filter - UV - 77 mm
To protect your EF 17-40mm L lens from scratches, etc.
Canon PL C - Filter - circular polarizer - 77 mmCanon PL C - Filter - circular polarizer - 77 mm
To get that saturated dark blue sky and beautiful clouds in landscape shots.
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR CamerasCanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
Buy new: $482.00 / Used from: $430.00
This new compact zoom lens with image stabilization is a gem. Many people think it is comparable to L-glass.
Hoya SUPER HMC Haze UV(0) - Filter - UV - 58 mmHoya SUPER HMC Haze UV(0) - Filter - UV - 58 mm
Buy new: $32.95
To protect your 70-300mm lens from scratches, etc.
Canon ET-65B Lens Hood for EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS and DO IS USM LensesCanon ET-65B Lens Hood for EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS and DO IS USM Lenses
Buy new: $39.33 / Used from: $30.00
Unfortunately, Canon does not include the hood with non-L lenses. Another $40 contribution to Canon Inc. General Profit Fund.
Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip for EOS Digital Rebel XT CameraCanon 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!
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR CamerasCanon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras
Buy new: $879.00
The ultimate kit lens. A very sharp zoom lens with fast f/2.8 max aperture.
Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Green Accent)Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Green Accent)
Buy new: $42.58
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.
Canon 2400 SLR Gadget Bag for EOS SLR CamerasCanon 2400 SLR Gadget Bag for EOS SLR Cameras
Buy new: $32.20 / Used from: $25.00
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.
Pelican 1400 Case w/Foam (Black)Pelican 1400 Case w/Foam (Black)
Buy new: $70.12
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?
Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,282.98 / 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.
B & W 77mm UV (Ultra Violet) Haze Multi Coated (2C) Glass Filter #010B & W 77mm UV (Ultra Violet) Haze Multi Coated (2C) Glass Filter #010
Buy new: $94.10 / Used from: $79.98
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.
Slik SPRINT PRO Travel Tripod with Ball HeadSlik SPRINT PRO Travel Tripod with Ball Head
Buy new: $77.67
Super portable tripod that weighs less than 2lbs. Comes with a ball head that can handle an XTi with kit lens.