 | Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Buy used from: $429.00 Everything revolves around camera. I don't need more than 6 megapixels; my final results are resized to ~2 megapixels anyway.
I leave the set's Nikkor 18-55 as a backup at home.
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 | Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $479.00 When Nikkor 18-200 is not on my camera, I use this wide-angle beast. Usually using it at 10mm.
Featuring HSM, it is fully compatible with D40, including focusing.
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 | Adorama Step-Up Adapter Ring 72mm Lens to 77mm Filter Size
Buy new: $6.25 / Used from: $5.00 I want all filters to have identical dimensions, and for Nikons the common dimension is 77mm. This step-up ring is used for Nikkor 18-200; Sigma 10-20 is already 77mm.
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 | B+W Graduated 502 neutral density - Filter - graduated - 77 mm
Buy new: $84.95 For landscape shots, this is a basic solution to manage the contrast of the ground and the sky. This filter is useful when travelling; for more advanced compositions, I use Cokin filter system.
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 | Hoya 77mm DMC PRO1 Digital Circular Polarizer Glass Filter
Buy new: $179.99 Many landscape shots require polarizer filter. As we are talking about digital SLR here, circular polarizer filter is necessary.
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 | Cokin CBP40077 P-Series Holder with 77mm Adapter Ring
Buy new: $17.04 Cokin filter system allows for more creativity with gradual density filters.
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 | Cokin P-Series Graduated ND Grey G1 Filter
Buy new: $25.68 Gradual filter for Cokin system.
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 | Cokin P154 Filter, P, Grey Neutral Density 8X
Buy new: $19.79 Neutral filter for Cokin systems. As less light passes through it, longer shutter times are possible (nice for shots of flowing water, blurred people etc.)
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 | Lowepro Nova 3 AW Camera Bag (Black)
Buy new: $38.95 The container for all the equipment. It's all-weather model and so is the stuff safe even in the storm.
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 | Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $155.47 / Used from: $110.00 A compact, but great flashlight for D40.
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 | Kata E-690 Medium Digital SLR Camera Raincover
Buy new: Too low to display Sometimes, there is need to take pictures even in the rain. This cover protects the camera and the lens. (Well, lens usually need some home-made cover addition, as this Kata set is for shorter lens only.)
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