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Olympus Evolt E300 8MP Digital SLR with 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 & 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko LensesOlympus Evolt E300 8MP Digital SLR with 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 & 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Lenses
Buy used from: $475.00
This set is amazing when it comes to value for money. Check out the results at http://olympus-esystem.jp/gallery_e/index.html [updated 6/4/2007...now they have updated with lots of other pictures from olympus E series SLR]
Kodak 8 - in - 1  Multi-card Reader, KRW8IN1SCSKodak 8 - in - 1 Multi-card Reader, KRW8IN1SCS
I always drain my camera battery while downloading the photos from the camera which will prove to be expensive when you are traveling. A card reader (USB 2.0 standard)is a must-have for people who are always on the move. Buy it and you will never really regret it.
Tiffen 58mm UV Protection FilterTiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter
Buy new: $12.39
At least a cheap filter to protect the lenses is a must
Sunpak CF-7059 CP Circular Polarized Filter 58mmSunpak CF-7059 CP Circular Polarized Filter 58mm
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $7.55
Be little additional spendthrift and go for a Circular Polarizer too...it's good when you are taking scenery shots and you want the blue sky to look beautiful without the washed out feel from the harsh sunlight
Samsonite Worldproof 4.2 Blue/Black Intermediate Camcorder BagSamsonite Worldproof 4.2 Blue/Black Intermediate Camcorder Bag
This bag will hold every extra thing you carry along with your favorite camera.
Digital Concepts TR-60N Camera Tripod with Carrying CaseDigital Concepts TR-60N Camera Tripod with Carrying Case
Buy new: $19.66
A tripod becomes a must while taking long exposure shots or taking a distant shot and also while using a timer. Note: I personally didn't like the built so much but it is a OK kind of quality
Olympus FL-36 Electronic Flash for SP series, C7070, E1, E300 & E500 CamerasOlympus FL-36 Electronic Flash for SP series, C7070, E1, E300 & E500 Cameras
Buy used from: $139.99
This should suffice for pitch dark close shots
8in4 reader8in4 reader
Well this is second alternative if you dont get Kodak Reader
Opteka RC-6 Wireless Remote Control for Olympus EVOLT E-520, E-510, E-500, E-420, E-410, E-330, E-300, E-30, E-3 & E-1 Digital SLR Camera ~Opteka RC-6 Wireless Remote Control for Olympus EVOLT E-520, E-510, E-500, E-420, E-410, E-330, E-300, E-30, E-3 & E-1 Digital SLR Camera ~
Buy new: $9.99
I don't have to explain its convenience...you know it. And especially with it's price why not have it!
Olympus Zuiko EC-20 2x Teleconverter for Olympus Digital SLR CamerasOlympus Zuiko EC-20 2x Teleconverter for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $431.95
once you get over the price of it - think over it this way...it is literally going to double zooming capability of ALL your existing and new Olympus lenses you have and you would buy - you will start loving it
Olympus BLM-01 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery for C7070, C8080, E1, E300 & E500 Digital CamerasOlympus BLM-01 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery for C7070, C8080, E1, E300 & E500 Digital Cameras
Buy new: $42.79 / Used from: $23.00
The price of Olympus battery has already come down so it is worth buying the original. I had bought a generic brand before but it stopped charging after a year while my old original battery still kept running.