 | 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 A great basic dSLR that will grow with you for a long time. Unless you are routinely printing poster-sized prints, don't let the 6.1 MP sensor put you off. For a low starting price you get an SLR with a solid feature set that will help you learn to control everything.
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 | Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $439.00 For a first extra lens, buy this Sigma f/1.4 30mm HSM. It *will* autofocus with the D40, and it is an amazing lens. You will be amazed at how little light you need to take a great photo at f/1.4. It is also fantastic for short depth of field (DoF) shots.
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 | Sigma AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS (Optical Stabilizer) Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $389.95 Rather than spend money on the 'other' kit lens from Nikon (the 55-200), spend the money on this Sigma 18-200 instead. The extended range, from 18mm to 200mm really delivers a lot of flexibility. It *does* autofocus with the D40. Combined with the Sigma 30mm, this makes a perfect two lens set.
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 | Tiffen 62mm Circular Polarizer
Buy new: $52.45 / Used from: $39.00 This circular polarizer (for the Sigma 30mm) will make your sky and water photos really pop! This was the single best addition I made when taking a trip to Sedona, AZ, to really capture the vivid colors.
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 | Tiffen 72mm Circular Polarizer
Buy new: $60.00 / Used from: $47.99 This circular polarizer (for the Sigma 18-200mm) is the single best add on to make your water and sky photos pop!
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 | Nikon ML-L3 IR Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D50 D60 D65 D70 D70s & D80 F65, Pronea S, Nuvis S, Lite Touch 110s, and 130 ED Digital SLR Cameras + Deluxe 43" Travel Tripod
Hands-off infrared shutter release for the D40. An absolute essential for tripod work with longer shutter speeds. Also useful for self pics.
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 | ProMaster 7500EDF for Nikon Digital Electronic Flash
Buy new: $249.95 / Used from: $190.00 I actually don't use this specific flash. I have a ProMaster 5550DX (not carried by Amazon) that I am satisfied with. It is ttl controled, and the head angles for bounce applications, and also swivels L-R as well.
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 | Sunpak 620-092 9002DX Tripod with 3-Way Quick-Release Pan Head
Buy new: $43.87 I don't use this particular tripod, but I find a tripod to be indispensable. Look for a sturdy one with good stability. A quick detach head is a nice feature. A ball head is infinitely adjustable. A carrying bag can be nice to have.
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