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Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition)Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition) by Bryan Peterson
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $15.00
First things first, before you purchase a SLR camera, please read this classic. Another excellent book by this author is "Understanding Exposure". These two books are helpful and humorous.
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: $614.95 / Used from: $549.99
Lightweight and durable, the XTi, is a great start. The factory lens EF-S 18-55mm is also a great start. Need to take pictures of the family or friends? This combination of camera and lens for under a thousand dollars is well worth the price.
SanDisk SDCFH-1024-901 1 GB Ultra II CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)SanDisk SDCFH-1024-901 1 GB Ultra II CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)
Buy new: $18.44
You will need a good memory card, and San Disk is the leader. If possible, buy two of these,,, one for backup.
Digital SLR Camera & Lens 7-Piece Deluxe Cleaning Kit including Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth - for Canon Digital Rebel XSi, XTi, EOS 40D, 30D, 20D, 5D, 1D Mark III CamerasDigital SLR Camera & Lens 7-Piece Deluxe Cleaning Kit including Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth - for Canon Digital Rebel XSi, XTi, EOS 40D, 30D, 20D, 5D, 1D Mark III Cameras
Buy new: $9.95
You will need to clean your lens with a special cloth and cleaning liquid. An air blower will blow the tiny particles of dust off your sensor.
Canon Accessory Starter Kit for Digital Rebel XT and XTi (Includes 200DG Bag, NB-2LH Battery, & 58mm Haze Filter)Canon Accessory Starter Kit for Digital Rebel XT and XTi (Includes 200DG Bag, NB-2LH Battery, & 58mm Haze Filter)
Buy new: $69.62
You will also need a strong and reliable camera bag. A spare rechargeable battery, just in case. A optional haze filter. Some people like this type of filter to protect their lens from damage or dust.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 [OLD VERSION]Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 [OLD VERSION]
Buy used from: $41.99
After you have taken these wonderful pictures, you will need to edit them. Adobe is the heart and soul of picture editing. Want to crop off that ugly part of the picture? Make the picture more vibrant and alive?
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR CamerasCanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
Buy new: $541.47
You most likely will need more reach with your lens. Kids playing soccer? Going to the Zoo? This zoom lens, is Imaged Stabilized. This will help with the infamous "camera shake".