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Minimalist (yet effective!) High-end Digital Photography Kit
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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
The 30D is a slightly better model choice, but the 20D is a fantastic piece of equipment. Get the 5D if you need the Full Frame sensor.
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,534.84 / Used from: $1,425.00
With the following two lenses cover 24-200mm in constant f/2.8 on L glass!
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,084.29 / Used from: $1,040.00
Canon 77mm UV HazeCanon 77mm UV Haze
Buy new: $28.60
Get filters to cover your lovely L glass
Canon EF 1.4X II Extender Telephoto AccessoryCanon EF 1.4X II Extender Telephoto Accessory
Buy new: $265.00 / Used from: $275.00
Coupled with your L glass you can get 33.6-280mm with loss of one full stop.
Canon EF 2X II Extender Telephoto AccessoryCanon EF 2X II Extender Telephoto Accessory
Buy new: $268.74
This will get you the extra 280-400mm with the loss of 2 stops.
Canon Speedlite 580EX Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series, and EOS SLR Digital CamerasCanon Speedlite 580EX Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series, and EOS SLR Digital Cameras
Buy used from: $319.00
The 580 can slave older flashes and it's absolutely tip-top
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
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: $41.58
This bag allows you to carry your 20D with either of the L lenses attached, the other on one side and the 580 on the opposite.
Manfrotto 055MF4 4-Section TripodManfrotto 055MF4 4-Section Tripod
Buy new: $352.67
Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N)Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N)
Buy new: $124.90
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
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 EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRsCanon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRs
Buy new: $666.95 / Used from: $595.00
Optional EF-S (1.6 sensor only) to cover ultra-wide needs.
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
Keep at least 1 spare battery (and spares for the flash)