 | Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: $1,099.00 / Used from: $1,099.99 The latest prosumer digital SLR version with many upgrades from the 40D including 15.1-megapixels, the new DIGIC 4 processor, and an HDMI output.
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 | Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: $839.95 / Used from: $715.00 A great camera at a reasonable price, the 40D is an older model. However, if you are on a budget, this may be a good alternative to the 50D.
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 | Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
This is the least expensive current model full frame DSLR. I hope to purchase one of these in the future. S lenses do not work on full frame cameras.
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 | Canon PowerShot G9 12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Buy new: $499.99 / Used from: $339.00 The Canon G9 has the capability of shooting in raw. This P&S camera may be a good alternative for occasions where the DSLR doesn't make sense, but still allow a level of control most serious photo hobbyist want.
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 | SanDisk SDCFX3-004G-A31 4 GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)
Buy new: $19.76 / Used from: $24.95 These cameras must have CF cards. Plan to purchase two or more cards of your preferred size. One could buy one large card, but having multiple cards can come in handy.
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 | Canon EP-EX15 Eyepiece Extender for all EOS Cameras
Buy new: $18.50 This adds some space between the back of the camera and your face. They do have options for prescription eyeglass wearers.
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 | Canon BG-E2N Battery Grip for Canon 20D, 30D, 40D & 50D Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $151.91 / Used from: $165.00 The battery grip makes holding the camera for vertical shots easier. Compatible with EOS 50D/40D/30D/20D digital SLR cameras.
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 | Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and Camcorders
Buy new: $40.67 / Used from: $18.79 The cameras come with a battery. Be prepared with at least one back up.
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 | Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series and all EOS SLR Cameras
Buy new: $199.95 The on camera flash is okay, but a flash attachment offers versatility and better results.
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 | Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $366.00 / Used from: $558.00 This flash offers more power than the 430EX which can be beneficial in certain situations.
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 | Canon STE2 Speedlite Transmitter for Canon 580EX II, 430EX, 430EX II Speedlites
Buy new: $231.14 / Used from: $194.99 This unit will let you use multiple flashes.
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 | Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3
Buy new: $60.00 Use this cord to move your flash off the camera for a better lighting angle.
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 | Canon TC80N3 Timer Remote Control for EOS D30, D60, D10, 1D, 1V & 20D SLR Cameras
Buy new: $135.90 / Used from: $120.00 Timer remotes add to the camera functionality. This one provides a self-timer, interval timer, long-exposure timer, and exposure-count settings.
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 | Tamrac N-45 - Foam-Padded, Leather Camera Strap--Quick-Release - Black
Buy new: $21.95 The supplied camera strap from Canon is pain in the neck. Try alternate straps like this one with padding.
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 | Giottos Rocket Air Blaster, Manual Air Blower with Extra-Large Rubber Bulb - 5.3" Long
Buy new: $11.50 Sensor cleaning is a must with DSLRs. The less you actually touch the sensor the better. Try blowing off the dust first.
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 | Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $394.97 / Used from: $275.00 An excellent starter lens if you cannot afford to start with the 24-105mm lens.
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 | Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRs
Buy new: $663.74 / Used from: $620.00 This lens does not work with full frame cameras, but is an excellent option to consider.
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 | Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens
Buy new: $1,289.00 This is the latest version and one of the best wide angle lenses with an 82mm filter ring. The older version accepts 77mm filters.
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 | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
Buy new: $963.25 / Used from: $875.00 A good all round workhorse of a lens. If you can afford it, buy this lens and skip the 28-135mm.
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 | Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,282.98 / Used from: $1,045.00 An excellent sports lens. I really like the ease and speed of the pump action zoom.
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 | Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,406.95 An excellent and fast prime.
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 | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,044.34 / Used from: $1,045.00 A better lens for sharpness and saturation than the 100-400mm but does not have the pump action focusing.
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 | Canon EF 180mm f3.5L Macro USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,275.99 / Used from: $1,145.00 Macro lenses come in several ranges. When shooting life forms, getting further away is better.
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 | Canon EF 1.4X II Extender Telephoto Accessory
Buy new: $265.00 / Used from: $275.00 Extenders do not work with all lenses but can allow your lens to be used instead of buying a longer lens
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 | Canon EF 2X II Extender Telephoto Accessory
Buy new: $268.74 Extends your lenses capabilities further than the 1.4x
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 | Hoya 77mm DMC PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV (Ultra Violet) Filter.
Buy new: $94.35 Protect your lens investments with a UV filter.
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 | Adorama Step-Up Adapter Ring 77mm Lens to 82mm Filter Size
Buy new: $6.67 Buy one set of filters for the largest filter size you need and use step up rings for the rest of your lenses.
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 | B + W 82mm #101 Neutral Density Glass Filter - 0.3 - 2X
Neutral Density filters act like sunglasses and reduce the amount of light hitting the camera sensor. This is usually a help when shooting bright scenes where you need to reduce shutter speed.
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 | B + W 82mm Neutral Density ( ND ) #102 Filter for Analog & Digital Photography & for Leica MP , M7, M6 Cameras
ND filters come in varying degrees of light reduction.
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 | Bogen 3231 Professional Monopod with Deatchable Legs
Buy new: $96.77 A monopod should be part of every photographer's support equipment set up. Sometimes a monopod can go where a tripod cannot.
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 | Manfrotto 3021BPRO Professional Tripod without Head (Black)
Tripods are the best way to eliminate camera shake from pictures.
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 | Bogen - Manfrotto 3025 3D Junior Head - Supports 6.7 lbs
Buy new: $28.19 / Used from: $27.95 A good basic head to start out with. The 3D Junior head does nothing special, but will last and get the job done.
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 | Manfrotto 303SPH QTVR Spherical Panoramic Pro Head (Black)
Buy new: $595.00 / Used from: $595.00 This is the head to get if you are into creating panoramic images.
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 | Tamrac 5575 Expedition 5 SLR Photo Backpack (Black)
Find a bag that carries the stuff you need and is comfortable. This bag works well for me in most cases. It does not hold all my equipment though. I try to pack only what I need for the day.
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 | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2
Buy new: $272.99 / Used from: $346.01 Use Lightroom to manage image storage. This tool will upload, tag with keywords, backup, create web pages, and more with your images. Can also be used to develop one's images, but is not as powerful as PS CS3.
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![Adobe Photoshop CS [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51G31XWX1VL._SL75_.jpg) | Adobe Photoshop CS [OLD VERSION]
Buy used from: $299.00 The standard in image software, this is a big step up from Elements. The more you know the more advantages it will provide.
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 | Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade
Buy new: $196.99 / Used from: $245.17 If you already own CS, or CS2 upgrade to CS4. CS3 owners should review the differences and decide if an upgrade is currently worth the cost. If you don't own PhotoShop, it may be cost effective to start with an older version and upgrade to CS4.
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| Adobe Photoshop CS4
Buy new: $669.99 / Used from: $858.11 If you don't own PhotoShop yet, purchasing the latest version will get you up and running quickly with a clean install.
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