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Getting Started with an XTi
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Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)
Buy new: $618.77 / Used from: $499.99
First off, you would need the camera. I recommend this particular one, because it is not a "body only" camera. It comes with a very nice 18-55, which is an excellent starter lens. USE: AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens + Hoya 58mm UV Haze Protector Glass Filter + CapKeeper Lens Cap Strap + 6-Piece Cleaning Kit - for Canon EOS Digital & Film SLR Cameras including Canon Digital Rebel XT, XTi, EOS 20D, 30D & 40DCanon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens + Hoya 58mm UV Haze Protector Glass Filter + CapKeeper Lens Cap Strap + 6-Piece Cleaning Kit - for Canon EOS Digital & Film SLR Cameras including Canon Digital Rebel XT, XTi, EOS 20D, 30D & 40D
Buy new: $179.95
The next lens we recommend for the XTi is the 75-300mm. This is a lovely mid-size lens that can really extend the use of your camera. The particular package I chose was due to two things, one, it comes with a UV haze filter, which is a must on those bright sunny days, and two, because of the capkeeper, this little darling has been a life saver for out lens caps. USE: AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL
Opteka 58mm Close-Up Set (+1, +2, and +4) with 10x Macro Lens for Canon EOS Film & Digital SLROpteka 58mm Close-Up Set (+1, +2, and +4) with 10x Macro Lens for Canon EOS Film & Digital SLR
These little beauties are a must for the aspiring photographer. They allow you to get the most fascinating close-ups you could imagine, with much ease. USE: SEMI-AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL
Opteka 58mm HD2 Professional Filter Kit (UV, PL, FLD)Opteka 58mm HD2 Professional Filter Kit (UV, PL, FLD)
Buy new: $24.95
This is a complete set of filters for the camera. I recommend them because the weather is never predictable, and being able to change a setting by adding a filter makes it very easy. USE: SEMI-AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL
Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 with Opteka High Definition² .22x Fisheye Lens Kit for Canon EOS SLR Digital CamerasTamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 with Opteka High Definition² .22x Fisheye Lens Kit for Canon EOS SLR Digital Cameras
Buy new: $108.95
The fisheye is a complete optional for photographers. The advantage to it is awesome distorted pictures (think The Dog). not everyone likes these types of photos, so I leave this as an option. It's very much a fun lens only. USE: AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL
Canon 200EG Deluxe Digital Photo Backpack + 2 Spare NB-2LH Batteries for Canon + CTA Charger for NB-2LH Battery + LCD Screen Protectors + Deluxe 6-Piece Cleaning Kit for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT & Digital Rebel XTi SLR CamerasCanon 200EG Deluxe Digital Photo Backpack + 2 Spare NB-2LH Batteries for Canon + CTA Charger for NB-2LH Battery + LCD Screen Protectors + Deluxe 6-Piece Cleaning Kit for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT & Digital Rebel XTi SLR Cameras
Buy new: $83.11 / Used from: $70.00
Now that you have all that lovely equipment, I recommend this backpack to carry it in. It distributes the weight evenly, protects the lenses and camera very well, and is very spacious. USE: AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL