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Minimalist (yet effective!) Midrange Digital Photography Kit
By an Amazon.com customer
Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: $899.99 / Used from: $400.00
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: $569.00
With the following 2 lenses, cover 17-40 and 70-200 in f/4 L!
Canon 77mm UV HazeCanon 77mm UV Haze
Buy new: $28.60
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $599.60 / Used from: $450.00
Remember to get the Canon 67mm UV Haze-1 Glass Filter - couldn't find it listed on Amazon
Canon Tripod Mount Ring A (W) f/ EF 70-200/4, EF 300/4L, & EF 400/5.6LCanon Tripod Mount Ring A (W) f/ EF 70-200/4, EF 300/4L, & EF 400/5.6L
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $319.95 / Used from: $299.99
Grab this prime to fill in the gap between 40 and 70 for portraiture and interior shots with low light.
Canon UV-1 52mm Haze FilterCanon UV-1 52mm Haze Filter
Buy new: $9.89
Canon ES71II Lens Hood for EF 50mm f/1.4 SLR LensCanon ES71II Lens Hood for EF 50mm f/1.4 SLR Lens
Buy new: $32.94
Canon EF 1.4X II Extender Telephoto AccessoryCanon EF 1.4X II Extender Telephoto Accessory
Buy new: $265.00 / Used from: $275.00
Extend the telephoto 70-200 by 40% and keep AF. Get the 2x if you don't mind losing AF
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
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: $41.36
All of the above can be loaded into the bag, with the body and one lens ready to go.
Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and CamcordersCanon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and Camcorders
Buy new: $40.67 / Used from: $18.79
Always keep a spare Battery
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
Slik Professional Universal Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Panoramic Photo GuideSlik Professional Universal Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Panoramic Photo Guide
Buy new: $109.79
Great (sturdy and inexpensive) tripod
Canon TC80N3 Timer Remote Control for EOS D30, D60, D10, 1D, 1V & 20D SLR CamerasCanon TC80N3 Timer Remote Control for EOS D30, D60, D10, 1D, 1V & 20D SLR Cameras
Buy new: $135.90 / Used from: $120.00
Canon Wireless Remote Control RC1 for Digital RebelCanon Wireless Remote Control RC1 for Digital Rebel
Buy new: $21.50
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
Get everything on this list and be ready for nearly anything except high-end bird photography