 | Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Buy new: $649.95 / Used from: $420.00 My first DSLR and I love it. I'd recommend it to anyone looking to get great photos of their family, travelers, designers and just about anyone interested in digital photography. The kit lens is great.
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 | Transcend TS4GSDHC6 4GB SDHC card (SD 2.0 SPD Class 6)
Buy new: $9.01 / Used from: $11.57 Of course the photos have to go somwhere.
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 | Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $172.95 / Used from: $159.99 Great all-around flash. Adjustable levels of flash and 180 degree flash rotation.
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 | Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $99.95 / Used from: $90.00 Excellent travel flash with flip up for bouncing off the ceiling. Not as many options for lighting control as the SB-600, but cheaper and smaller.
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 | Energizer L91BP-4 AA Lithium Batteries (4-Pack)
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $8.37 Until I can find a good high-performance rechargeable, I still use disposables for the SB-600 and SB-400.
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 | Sto-Fen Gold Colored Omni-Bounce for the Nikon SB-600, Olympus FL-36, Panasonic DMW FL 360E, Sunpak PZ-42X
Buy new: $10.95 I actually recommend the white one if you can find it. This does a lot to help reduce the 'shock' of the flash in public settings.
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 | Nikon SC-28 TTL Coiled Remote Cord Camera Flash Accessory
Buy new: $45.00 This is fantastic for perfecting lighting. Takes the flash further from your lens/subject.
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 | Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $109.95 / Used from: $105.97 A fantastic portrait lens. However it has no AF (auto-focus).
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 | Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $449.00 Wide-angle lens for landscapes and interior architectural photography.
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 | Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $445.24 / Used from: $430.00 Telephoto lens - essential to any camera bag.
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 | Bower 72MM Macro Closeup Set (3) - Bower CUS72KIT
Buy new: $20.40 The +4 filter is really the only one I use. Great for the little details. Works really well in concert with the 50mm portrait lens listed above.
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 | Tiffen 52mm Circular Polarizer
Buy new: $23.35 / Used from: $11.99 This filter is handy for removing reflections in water and windows and can be used to enrich colors in photos. I don't use mine enough.
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 | Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System
Buy new: $9.99 Handy, handy, handy! Felt cup for swiping smears and dusting brush.
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 | Giottos Rocket Air Blaster, Manual Air Blower with Extra-Large Rubber Bulb - 5.3" Long
Buy new: $11.50 Nothing's better at getting little flecks out of your camera body. The Giottos Rocket is best since it sets on a flat surface without trying to escape.
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 | Nikon CF-D70 Semi Soft Case for D70 Digital SLR with 18-70mm Nikkor Lens
Buy new: $31.95 Really it's for the D70 but it's great for photographers who don't always travel with a dedicated camera bag (ie: tossed in to a backpack).
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 | OP/TECH 37012 Pro Loop Strap for Camera Equipment (Black)
Buy new: $12.44 Convertable strap for wearing around your neck, shoulder or for hand-held grip. I also prefer a strap that doesn't have the lovely yellow "Nikon" branding. I believe not advertising the fact that I'm walking around with $3k worth of camera equipment keeps it safe.
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 | PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO CONTINUOUS LIGHTING UMBRELLA KIT + Free 27 Watts 5500K Fluorescent Photo Lamp Bulb
Buy new: $39.99 Great little studio light for when you're having a dinner party or folks over for a little portraiture.
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 | Manfrotto 790B Modo Photo-Video Monopod
Buy new: $33.00 / Used from: $32.98 Excellent for travel. Requires a fairly steady hand.
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 | LOOM Life 809 The GO! Tote Natural Canvas - Canvas Brown & White
Diaper bags make great camera bags. Loads of lens-sized pockets and very roomy. Again, here not having an actual camera bag with logos on it helps hide what's inside.
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 | CPO-Sorbets Large Rectangular (Pack of 3)
Buy new: $7.49 Anything that helps keep flashes and accessories organized is good in my book.
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 | Adorama Digital Media Storage Wallet, Soft Nylon Case Holds 4 Compact Flash Cards and 8 AA Batteries
Holds batteries and memory cards. I rarely use it for memory cards, but having the spare batteries is always a lifesaver.
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