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The Digital Camera Starter Gear
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Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor LensNikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Buy new: $461.89 / Used from: $380.00
This is the best digital SLR under $1500. Faster flash sync than the more expensive D80. Use the money saved on better lenses.
Crumpler 3 MILLION DOLLAR HOME Shoulder Photo Bag (Purple/Light Purple/Orange)Crumpler 3 MILLION DOLLAR HOME Shoulder Photo Bag (Purple/Light Purple/Orange)
This is a great bag to have for a SRL and extras.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 [OLD VERSION]Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 [OLD VERSION]
This is the only software you really need. It does everything photoshop does that the casual photographer would ever want to do.
Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon SB-400 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $114.10 / Used from: $98.87
A great flash for your DSLR. Small, and does a great job.
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Zoom Nikkor LensNikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Zoom Nikkor Lens
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $180.00
This is the lens to compliment the one that comes with the D40 Kit. The VR (vibaration reduction) makes this a must have.
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR [Vibration Reduction] DX LensNikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR [Vibration Reduction] DX Lens
Buy new: $1,099.95 / Used from: $645.00
If you only want one lens, this is the one.
Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,759.88
One of the best possible lenses available. Even Canon does not have a lens this good. Much better to get this and the D40 than a $1500 camera and a $500 lens.