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Pelican 1610 Watertight Hard Case with Dividers & Wheels - Black, #1614Pelican 1610 Watertight Hard Case with Dividers & Wheels - Black, #1614
This monster case allows me to carry EVERYTHING in water tight, dirt and dust proof security. Gets heavy when full. Will not be accepted as cabin baggage on aircraft - must to into hold. Purchase TSA security locks for protection of contents.
Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom LensCanon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
Buy new: $999.95 / Used from: $889.00
My "go to" camera. You cannot get a better camera body for the money. If you have an investment in Canon lenses this should be your upgrade of choice.
Canon EW78BII Lens Hood for EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Canon SLR LensCanon EW78BII Lens Hood for EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Canon SLR Lens
Buy new: $19.70
must have lens hood for a large glass lens. Keeps most stray light off the front lens element.
Canon BGE2 Battery Grip for the EOS 20D and EOS 30D Digital SLR CamerasCanon BGE2 Battery Grip for the EOS 20D and EOS 30D Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $219.95 / Used from: $113.95
BG for 40D. IDeal for weight distribution - a must if you're using IS lenses which are power hogs. In general - power is never a concern. A must have to anchor a Canon hand strap.
Canon EOS Digital Rebel 300DCanon EOS Digital Rebel 300D
Buy used from: $250.00
backup camera. Yields better photographs that a 6.3 MP would indicate. CMOS sensor on this camera makes it still a viable camera for serious hobbyest.
Canon BGE1 Battery Grip for use with the Digital Rebel CameraCanon BGE1 Battery Grip for use with the Digital Rebel Camera
Buy used from: $179.99
BG for Digital Rebel. First time power ran low on my 1390 amp/hr Canon battery - this was an immediate purchase
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: $187.95
actually have the 420EX as a slave unit. Limited use in open areas or high ceilinged rooms. Works well as a slave to my 580EXII speedlight.
SBM Supreme Light Diffuser for the Canon 420EX FlashSBM Supreme Light Diffuser for the Canon 420EX Flash
Buy new: $14.95
great accessory for portraits and closeup indoor photography. Better at controller hotspots than the built in diffuser on the 580EXII.
Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash + Precision Design Bounce Reflector + 4 Batteries & Charger for Canon Rebel XS, XSi, XT, XTi, EOS 1D, 5D, 20D, 30D & 40D EOS Digital SLR CamerasCanon 580EX II Speedlite Flash + Precision Design Bounce Reflector + 4 Batteries & Charger for Canon Rebel XS, XSi, XT, XTi, EOS 1D, 5D, 20D, 30D & 40D EOS Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $414.95
Great combo - flash diffuser and long life 2700 amp hr batteries.
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro LensCanon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens
Buy new: $233.70 / Used from: $184.99
great macro lens for my light tent shooting.
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $332.89 / Used from: $300.99
must have PRIME portrait lens. This should be reclassified as a "L" series. Tack sharp - great value from Canon.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera LensCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
Buy new: $84.95 / Used from: $82.99
group portrait lens - best for the money. Can't get a better portrait lens anywhere for the price. Plasitic construction got you worried - buy a backup for the price!
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 Image Stabilized USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR'sCanon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 Image Stabilized USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR's
Buy new: $479.45 / Used from: $300.00
good outdoor walk around lens. A power hog in IS mode - get a battery grip.
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
good enough telephoto zoom.
Stroboframe Camera Flip Flash BracketStroboframe Camera Flip Flash Bracket
Buy new: $74.25 / Used from: $39.95
mainstay portrait accessory - makes redeye and hotspots in portraits a thing of the past. No worries with this accessory.
Opteka Remote Release Cord for Canon EOS 5D 10D 20D 30D, 40D & 50D Digital Cameras --Opteka Remote Release Cord for Canon EOS 5D 10D 20D 30D, 40D & 50D Digital Cameras --
Buy new: $14.95
a must for light tent macro work. This and a tripod are essential for my macro work.
SP200 Photo Studio In a Box by Square PerfectSP200 Photo Studio In a Box by Square Perfect
great for macro work - use it for watch photography. Portrqit studio for my wrist watch collection
Manfrotto 679B Monopod 3-Section Replaces 679 (Black)Manfrotto 679B Monopod 3-Section Replaces 679 (Black)
Buy new: $45.00
great walkaround monopod for my heavy body 40D and big glass Canon lenses
SanDisk SDCFH-004G-A11 4GB/15MB Ultra II CF Card ( US Retail Package )SanDisk SDCFH-004G-A11 4GB/15MB Ultra II CF Card ( US Retail Package )
Buy new: $13.04 / Used from: $20.00
need a whole bunch of these with my 40D
SanDisk  SDCFX4-4096-901 4GB Extreme IV CompactFlash CardSanDisk SDCFX4-4096-901 4GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card
Buy new: $45.90 / Used from: $78.97
use this one to take advantage of the 6.5 fps of the Canon 40D
Canon E1 - Hand strapCanon E1 - Hand strap
Buy new: $23.99
The hand strap allows one to control a heavy Canon 40D camera body, battery grip and heavy telephoto lenses without the risk of decapitation a neck strap would give. Needs a Battery grip for a second anchor point - but using Canon IS lenses - the battery grip is a must.