Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi offers an unbeatable combination of performance, ease-of-use and value. It has a new 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor + a host of new features including a 2.5" LCD monitor, all in a lightweight, ergonomic body.

In addition to being the best value on the market. it holds all my photo needs. I can also carry two 20oz. bottles (1 in each side pocket) and stuff my down vest or a windbreaker in the webbing on the outside. I taken it on several 4 to 5 hour hikes and the padded straps never cut into my shoulders and the waist and chest strap keep hold it securely even as I navigate over rocks and rough terrain

The 70-300mm is silent and very fast in focusing, and produces outstanding photos. Photos from the California Peace Officers Memorial, under all types of lighting conditions. All were hand-held shots, most of which were at the full 300mm range. And the IS incredible. For a sharp, fast, quiet lens with a tremendous zoom range, this is the next lens you want to buy!

Others have raved about the quality of this lens, and all I can do is agree. It is nearly perfect from an optical perspective. It is fairly fast at f/2.8. It does the finest macro imaging of it's peer lenses. It is also a FINE portrait or medium telephoto lens. This lens is light, small, and darn near perfect in every way.

The 430 is plenty of flash for many photographers. and makes a nice walkaround flash, backup, or outstanding slave flash for someone who gets bitten by the photo bug in a serious way.

I carry these with me everywhere for both my lenses and my glasses.

The portability is great, the lights are powerful, and the little tripod is just the right size. It comes with 3 background colors: black (no backdrop), neutral gray ,and bright blue. I have used it for product shoots for print publication and for selling on E-bay