 | 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 new: $441.98 / Used from: $399.00 This D40 kit, which I bought, comes with a standard lens, so you don't have worry about choosing one. The included lens is 18-55mm and takes 52mm filters.
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 | Tiffen 52mm UV Protection Filter
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $6.99 A UV filter is absolutely essential. It'll protect your lens from scratches, and filters out the haze from very bright sunlight.
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 | Hoya 52POL 52mm Polarizing Photo Filter
Buy new: $19.35 / Used from: $15.00 A polarizer is another very, very versatile and useful filter. It allows you to photograph water, glass and metal without reflections; and also enhances colors.
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 | Sunpak 620-020 2001UT Travel Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Mounting Plate
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $20.00 Tripods are probably the second most important piece of camera equipment. Ideally, it should be relatively lightweight and collapse into a portable size.
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 | Sandisk 8GB SDHC Memory Card (SDSDB-8192, Bulk Package)
Buy new: $19.50 The D40 doesn't have any internal memory, so a memory card is necessary to take pictures. A card 8 GB or higher will give you enough storage.
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 | Zing 501-101 SBK1 Standard SLR Cover (Black)
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $19.99 When you need a light case just to hold your camera, choose a light bag that will hold your only D40 with the lens attached.
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 | Tamrac Explorer 1 DSLR Camera Bag (Black)
Buy new: $34.95 / Used from: $28.99 If you're carrying your camera along with spare equipment like filters or an extra lens, a heavier-duty bag is more ideal.
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 | Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $124.95 / Used from: $99.00 When you're ready to invest in another lens, start small. This lens is highly recommended as a second lens and is much more versatile than the standard lens.
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 | Nikon LC-52 Snap on Front Lens Cap
Buy new: $12.19 ALWAYS have a spare lens cap. Always. Even if you use a cap keeper to prevent your lens cap from getting lost, there's always the possibility.
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 | Samigon ASA210 Lens Cap Keeper
While we're on the subject of lens caps, a cap keeper is also essential. The button sticks to your lens cap and the elastic band wraps around the diameter of the lens, so you can't lose the cap!
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