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I Want to Move Up to a dSLR -- What Do I Need?
By an Amazon.com customer
Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $510.00
GREAT camera, perfect for a first dSLR.
SanDisk 2GB Extreme III SD Memory Card (SDSDX3-002G, Bulk Package)SanDisk 2GB Extreme III SD Memory Card (SDSDX3-002G, Bulk Package)
Buy new: $11.99
You need a high speed memory card to take those continuous shots -- this is a good one. If you can get the deal with the free card reader, all the better. You DON'T need a gazillion megabytes.
Sunpak 620-060 6601UT Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Mounting PlateSunpak 620-060 6601UT Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Mounting Plate
Buy new: $20.57
A nice, simple, low-cost tripod for steady shooting.
Opteka MP100 67" Pro Photo / Video MonopodOpteka MP100 67" Pro Photo / Video Monopod
A nice bargain monopod for steady panning shots. Plus, it's a hiking stick.
Canon LP-E5 Battery Pack for Canon Digital Rebel XS & XSi Digital SLR CameraCanon LP-E5 Battery Pack for Canon Digital Rebel XS & XSi Digital SLR Camera
Buy new: $41.09 / Used from: $16.49
NOT a must, but --good to have a spare! Worth paying extra for the real Canon battery.
The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D CompanionThe Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion by Ben Long
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $16.48
I liked this book; it's camera-specific, but probably any of this type would do.
LowePro Cirrus 100 Ultramarine Blue - LowePro 35094LowePro Cirrus 100 Ultramarine Blue - LowePro 35094
Buy new: $19.95
Nice tiny camera bag. Will only hold basically the camera and kit lens, but if that's all you need to carry, this is the bag. It also comes in black. Go bigger if you're buying multiple lenses.