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Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $527.99
Canon XSi, affordable and great for beginners. Is better than the T1i from my opinion. Unless you more megapixel and HD recorder, other than that, XSi is your choice.
Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR ZL Di LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon Digital SLR CamerasTamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR ZL Di LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $356.99
Extremely affordable for this type of lens. I don't think you need more than 75mm unless your shooting sports or animals from a long distance. F/2.8 for under $400 is a get away which should usually cost over $1,000. This should be your second lens to get. Your first lens should be 18-55mm lens.
Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR CamerasCanon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display
You need flash, the pop-up flash will never be able to compare to a real flash. More brighter and lighting can be adjust. I prefer 430EX II than 580EX II probably because of the price. If you can afford more, get the 580 EX II. Don't bother with the 220ex or 270ex, because you can't turn left or right degrees.
Opteka 70" Full Size Professional Photo / Video TripodOpteka 70" Full Size Professional Photo / Video Tripod
Buy new: $29.95 / Used from: $28.99
Pretty good tripod for its price. If you can afford more, then buy a better one. Otherwise, this one is pretty good for the height, material, and price.
SanDisk SDSDRH-008G-A11 Ultra II 8GB/15MB SDHC Card (Black)SanDisk SDSDRH-008G-A11 Ultra II 8GB/15MB SDHC Card (Black)
Buy new: $20.58 / Used from: $23.84
I recommended that you get 8GB SDHC Ultra II, because since your camera has big megapixel, it will probably only take 1000 pictures for every 8GB for high quality. So buy two. And the transfer from the SDHC to computer is pretty fast compare to most SDHC.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera LensCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
Buy new: $98.84 / Used from: $89.00
This should be your 3rd lens to get. Is a cheap price for f/1.8. Perfect for shooting pictures of people and to blur the background. Excellent. As you get more professional, you should buy 50mm f/1.4 for more professional use. This lens is a steal for under $100.
Canon Wireless Remote Control RC1 for Digital RebelCanon Wireless Remote Control RC1 for Digital Rebel
Buy new: $22.23
You'll have to get this if you want to be in the picture too. So, get it! Unless you don't want to be in the picture.
High Capacity LP-E5 Replacement Lithium-Ion Battery for Canon Digital SLR EOS Rebel XSi, EOS Rebel XS Digital CameraHigh Capacity LP-E5 Replacement Lithium-Ion Battery for Canon Digital SLR EOS Rebel XSi, EOS Rebel XS Digital Camera
Buy new: $11.56
Extra battery incase you can't charge the first one you have. Longer lasting for more shooting time.
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom LensCanon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $1,385.00
As you get more professional, this should be the next lens you should get if you are taking pictures of people at bars, party, etc. Although it seem extremely expensive, but this lens really does worth 1.6K, is a steal for that price. Should be around over 4K in my opinion. Excellent lens.