 | Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only)
Buy used from: $515.00 Before you buy a "kit" do some research on lenses. Body-only allows you to choose a better starting lens than may come with the kits.
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 | Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
Buy new: $379.95 / Used from: $169.00 Make this your first glass. Great general purpose walk-around lens. Sharp and crisp.
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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 Ultra sharp, crisp, and cheap. Why not have one in your bag?
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 | Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $465.00 Good zoom without breaking the bank on pro-level glass.
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 | Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $899.95 / Used from: $399.00 A world apart from your on-board flash. Essential for portrait work.
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 | Gitzo GT2540 6X Carbon Fiber 2 Series 4 Section G-Lock Mountaineer Tripod
OK, it doesn't HAVE to be a Gitzo, but get a good quality tripod! Don't skimp here. Wally-World brand won't cut it.
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 | Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for D200, D300, D700 and D80 Digital SLR Cameras, Part 25334
Buy new: $37.70 / Used from: $19.88 You need a spare.
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 | Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D80 & D90 Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $9.49 Want crisp images? You need this.
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 | Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System
Buy new: $10.13 |
 | Giottos Rocket Blaster Air Blower - Red (Large) 7.5" for Cleaning Lenses and Optics and Sensors - AA1903
Buy new: $9.99 |
 | OP/TECH 10012 Classic Camera or Binocular Strap - Black with 3/8 Web connectors
Buy new: $13.94 Nice upgrade from the standard Nikon strap.
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 | Domke F-6 Little Bit Smaller Bag (Black)
Buy new: Too low to display Great shoulder bag for your D80, two or three lenses, and supplies.
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 | Domke F-427, 27" Long Tripod Bag, Black.
Buy new: $38.95 Great for the Gitzo GT2540 and a small- to medium-size ballhead. Not recommended for larger tripods.
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 | B+W 66-026596 67mm Circular PolarizerSlim MRC Filter
Buy new: $109.95 If you plan to do landscape you need a polarizer. Check B+W, Nikon, and Hoya brands. Don't skimp here, get a quality one.
Note that the 67mm fits both the 18-70 and 70-300 above. Make sure you get the right size filter for your lens choice.
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 | Hoya SUPER HMC Haze UV(0) - Filter - UV - 67 mm
Buy new: $41.85 Good day-to-day protection for your lenses.
Note that the 67mm fits both the 18-70 and 70-300 above. Make sure you get the right size for your lens choice.
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 | Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition) by Bryan Peterson
Buy new: $17.13 / Used from: $14.25 New to photography? You NEED THIS BOOK!
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 | Nikon Capture NX 2 Full Version
Buy new: $127.43 Nice workflow and processing software from Nikon and MUCH cheaper than Photoshop.
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