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Canon Powershot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized ZoomCanon Powershot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Buy new: $479.95 / Used from: $429.99
Probably the most versatile point and shoot out there. There are others, but this one comes highly recommended.
HP TouchSmart tx2z Customizable Notebook PCHP TouchSmart tx2z Customizable Notebook PC
Buy used from: $750.00
A tablet PC should be high on your list.
Adobe Photoshop CS4Adobe Photoshop CS4
Buy new: $579.99
This or Paint Shop Pro. Get Lightroom 2 as well. Great for cataloging all those images.
Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR CamerasJoby GP3 Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $29.99
Great for crazy tethered/remote shots.
XLF-50 Flash for CanonXLF-50 Flash for Canon
You'll want a LIGHT (as in weight) flash that can be bounced for your camera... Just in case.
Opteka Professional Wrist Grip Strap for Digital & Film SLR CamerasOpteka Professional Wrist Grip Strap for Digital & Film SLR Cameras
Buy new: $9.95
You'll want this for when you have to adjust controls on the move without dropping your G10 beast.
Opteka 58mm Lens Adapter (Two-part) for Canon Powershot G10 & G11 Digital CameraOpteka 58mm Lens Adapter (Two-part) for Canon Powershot G10 & G11 Digital Camera
Buy new: $14.95
To add filters and lenses.
Opteka HD² Professional Digital Accessory Kit for Canon Powershot G10 & G11 Digital CameraOpteka HD² Professional Digital Accessory Kit for Canon Powershot G10 & G11 Digital Camera
Buy new: $89.95
You'll probably want some random lenses, filters and accessories. (Not necessarily these.)
WhiBal White Balance Reference Card - Pocket Kit (2"x3.5")WhiBal White Balance Reference Card - Pocket Kit (2"x3.5")
For white-balance in those more thought-out shots.
X-Rite Color Checker Exposure Aid, 8-1/2" x 11"X-Rite Color Checker Exposure Aid, 8-1/2" x 11"
Buy new: $57.95
To calibrate your camera. Probably a good idea if you are going to shoot in raw, and not really a "beginner's" tool. Worth learning what it's good for though. :)
Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: A Professional Image Editor's Guide to the Creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PCAdobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: A Professional Image Editor's Guide to the Creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC by Martin Evening
Buy new: $32.97 / Used from: $31.50
Get this book.
The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book: The Complete Guide for PhotographersThe Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book: The Complete Guide for Photographers by Martin Evening
Buy new: $31.49 / Used from: $24.99
You may want this one.
The Digital Photography BookThe Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby
Buy new: $14.61 / Used from: $12.53
Good ideas and inspiration. A proper field guide if you will.
Digital Photography MasterclassDigital Photography Masterclass by Tom Ang
Buy new: $19.80 / Used from: $14.79
I'll suggest this one as well. Good is you want to experiment and learn how to really use your camera at the same time. :)