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My Canon XSi (450) Setup
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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
Great camera, poor lens. After getting some better, larger lenses the body feels a little small and cramped on the hands. Not too bad though.
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
Everyone has one and for good reason; it's cheap and takes fantastic pics! The construction is VERY low end but that is not a reflection of the quality of pictures.
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: Too low to display
Feel and construction are top-notch. I love the HSM with internal focus. This one makes me think that I'll be going with more Sigma glass in the future.
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Aspherical Large Aperture Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasSigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Aspherical Large Aperture Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $569.00
Didn't like this too much at first because it didn't internal focus and doesn't have HSM. But after shooting with it, I'm impressed with the lens.
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR CamerasTamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $135.00
It's decent and has a wide range for $150. Probably be looking to replace this one with a Sigma. For now it gets the job done and have taken a couple of nice shots with it.
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
Wow! I actually like using flash now.
Hoya 77mm DMC PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV (Ultra Violet) Filter.Hoya 77mm DMC PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV (Ultra Violet) Filter.
Buy new: $78.95 / Used from: $60.00
Not cheap, but MUCH better than the $10 Tiffens I was using previously. I'll be upgrading all of mine to Hoya Pro 1's.
Tiffen 52mm UV Protection FilterTiffen 52mm UV Protection Filter
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $5.00
Don't do it!!
Kata KT DR-467 Digital Rucksack (Black)Kata KT DR-467 Digital Rucksack (Black)
Buy new: $79.95
I love this bag! Solid construction and lots of storage. It holds my 15" MacBook, XSi, 4 lenses, card reader, batteries, chargers, power cables, cell phone, etc...
Canon Wireless Remote Control RC1 for Digital RebelCanon Wireless Remote Control RC1 for Digital Rebel
Buy new: $22.23
Great wireless shutter release. Easy to use and has slots to keep it permanently mounted on the camera strap.
Opteka Remote Control Cord for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, XTi, XSi, & ELAN SLR CamerasOpteka Remote Control Cord for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, XTi, XSi, & ELAN SLR Cameras
Buy new: $9.95
Get one! It's cheap and I use it way more than I thought I would. Good for when you're using slow shutter speeds to eliminate camera shake.
Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS, XSi and T1i with 2 LP-E5 Batteries (3600 mAh Total)Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS, XSi and T1i with 2 LP-E5 Batteries (3600 mAh Total)
Buy new: $79.95 / Used from: $100.00
Went with this over the Canon because of the reviews. Seems to be same quality as Canon but cheaper and comes with 2 batteries.
Velbon CX-300 Floor-Standing TripodVelbon CX-300 Floor-Standing Tripod
Buy new: $26.95
Cheap and light. Bought this at the last minute for a Paris trip because I needed something and hadn't yet researched good tripods. It MIGHT be good as a backup but that's about it. Not recommended.