 | Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
Buy new: $678.99 / Used from: $609.99 The foundation of my dslr setup. Nikon makes great lenses as well, but decided to go Canon. This is a great body but, for a $100 more, you can get the new T2i. But, remember that your investment will be more in the lenses so don't fret about the body too much.
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 | SanDisk 8GB Extreme SDHC Class 10 High Performance Memory Card (SDSDX3-008G-P31)
Buy new: $48.16 / Used from: $45.99 The T1i camera kit does NOT include a memory card. In my opinion, Sandisk is the way to go. Prices drop fast on cards so don't be surprised if the 16gb or 32gb cards are within reach. This is one item I would not get an "off brand" including Kingston.
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 | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $189.00 First additional lens. Between the kit 18-55mm and this 55-250mm lens, I am covered for a great range.
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 | Opteka LP-E5 1800mAh Ultra High Capacity Li-ion Battery Pack for Canon Digital Rebel XS, XSi, & T1i Digital SLR Camera
Buy new: $12.95 Spare battery. If you want, you can get the grip and 2 battery kit by Opteka as well - which is a good value.
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 | Nissin Di622 Speedlight for Canon Digital SLR Cameras, Guide number 145
Buy new: $169.00 Good medium level flash. You get a great flash for less than 1/2 the price of the equivalent Canon brand flash. If you want more natural lighting, you need a flash that can be swiveled and bounced.
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 | Kata KT DR-467-BR Digital Rucksack (Black/Red)
Good backpack to protect your gear. Lots of choices here, Tamrac, Lowepro, Thinktank... pick the one that looks good but doesn't scream, "Camera nerd!"
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 | Slik Compact-XL Compact Travel Tripod
A decent portable tripod. A whole lot of choices. My main criterion was folded length of about 14" for portability.
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 | B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer Filter
Buy new: $65.00 Circular Polarizer. I didn't get the multi-coated one; if you have the funds, go for it. I don't think UV filters are useful, but a circular polarizer is very nice. This fits both of my lenses, but the hoods cannot be used at the same time.
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 | Giottos AA1903 Rocket Air Blaster Large (Red)
Buy new: $10.84 It blows air. And it's cute! Actually, it is quite useful.
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 | LensPEN Lens Cleaning System
Buy new: $9.10 Brush to help keep your lens clean.
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 | Canon EW-60C Lens Hood
Buy new: $16.41 / Used from: $7.15 Hood for the kit lens. I use this hood mainly so I don't bump things with the front of the lens. Look around for a non-Canon hood that costs much much less.
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 | Precision Design ET-60 Lens Hood for Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 USM, II, II USM, III USM Lenses and Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS Lens
Buy new: $11.48 Hood for the 55-250mm zoom lens.
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 | Canon Powershot Leather Neckstrap for S3 IS, S2 IS & S1 IS Digital Cameras
Buy new: $16.99 Not branded for T1i... but it's comfortable, strong and kind of understated. Really didn't want "Canon" in bright red around my neck.
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 | Remote Shutter Release for Canon Rebel XT, XTi, XSi, XS, T1i, EOS 1000D/450D/400D/350D/300D, Pentax Super/K100D/K110D/ *ist Ds2 / *ist D / *ist Ds / *ist / *ist DL, Samsung GX-20/GX-10/GX-1L GX-1S, + Many More!
Buy new: $6.29 Wired remote... for macro shots. It's cheap and it works.
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 | Opteka RC-4 Wireless Remote Control for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, XTi, XSi, T1i, T2i, 7D & 5D Mark II Digital SLR Cameras (Canon RC-1 Replacement)
Buy new: $12.95 cheap wireless remote if you want to do self-portraits...
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 | Tripp Lite Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable (6 feet)
Buy new: $8.00 I use this cable to directly connect the camera to my tv. It is actually pretty decent.
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 | Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM 1-to-1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $944.00 / Used from: $915.00 This is the macro lens of choice for me. It will be my next purchase. A good alternative is the Tokina 100mm macro lens for less than 1/2 the price.
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 | Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Tilt Shift Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,229.00 For architectural photos, a sophisticated perspective adjusting lens.
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