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My Optimized DSLR Setup
By an Amazon.com customer
Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: $839.95 / Used from: $685.00
Also consider Canon 30D if you're on a budget. Dont get Canon Rebel XT or XTi; color reproduction of Rebel is inferior to 30D/40D. I owned Xti for a year before upgrading to 40D.
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: $889.00 / Used from: $840.00
Best walk around lens that has wide-angle and a bit of tele. Consider Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 if you're on a budget.
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: $482.53 / Used from: $430.00
This lens has no alternative if you want 300mm reach, best telephoto lens in terms of price/performance and range. It even has IS.
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR CamerasSigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $449.00
Great sharp lens, for a much lower price than Canon 10-22mm. It even comes with the hood and case.
Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR CamerasCanon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $363.36 / Used from: $558.00
Amazing flash. Will make your indoor pictures remarkable.
B + W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi Coated Glass FilterB + W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi Coated Glass Filter
Buy new: $149.89
Best CP around. You get what you pay.
Lowepro Nova 4 AW Camera Bag (Black)Lowepro Nova 4 AW Camera Bag (Black)
Buy new: $54.97 / Used from: $40.00
Where I keep all above and carry them. Very sturdy bag with thick padding.