 | 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: $519.99 A great entry level DSLR. It features a healthy 12.2MP sized image sensor (how many pixels make up your image), a large LCD screen, comes with a half way decent lens, and many advanced features that the beginner photographer can grow into.
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 | Sandisk Ultra II SDHC 4GB SD Memory Card (SDSDH-4096, BULK Static Pack, No Reader)
Buy new: $10.53 / Used from: $11.48 Memory! I've always had good luck with Sandisk Ultra cards, but I have Kingston and no-name cards that work just as well. One 4GB card can hold over 150 photos shooting full quality JPG+RAW. *Highly recommend using those settings when setting up your camera. At $12.00 a piece, why not pick up a few.
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 | Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
Buy new: $99.95 / Used from: $89.94 A great first prime lens (prime means fixed focal length, doesn't "zoom" For around $100.00 this lens cannot be beat. It is made of plastic, so it's not the most durable of lens's, but the optics are excellent. For some examples of what you can do with this lens see the following photos posted to flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/louisabate/sets/72157617909866162/
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 | Canon ES-62 Lens Hood for EF 50mm f/1.8 II (w/ hood adapter 62)
Buy new: $26.49 / Used from: $25.50 A lens hood offers an additional level of protection for your lens - it also keeps flare down to a minimum. Experts recommend getting a hood for every lens!
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 | Hoya 58mm UV (Ultra Violet) Multi Coated Glass Filter
Buy new: $22.35 / Used from: $18.73 A UV filter is another must for any SLR photographer. This protects your lens more than anything else (UV filter will filter UV light). From what I have read/been told, the Hoya Multicoat filters work great. They do appear to be of higher quality than the standard issue Tiffen. Look for filters with Multicoat finish. This 58mm filter is for the 18-55mm lens that comes with the Camera.
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 | Hoya 52mm UV (Ultra Violet) Super Multi Coated Glass Filter
Buy new: $26.85 Another UV Filter, this one is for the 50mm lens.
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 | Sunpak 620-080 8001UT Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Mounting Plate
Buy new: $23.06 Inexpensive Tripod. For around $30.00 this tripod will work well for any beginner photographer. I purchased it with the intention of upgrading, and I have been satisfied enough to spend my money on other things (namely lenses!)
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 | Opteka RC-4 Wireless Remote Control for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, XTi, XSi, T1i, 7D & 5D Mark II Digital SLR Cameras (Canon RC-1 Replacement)
Buy new: $12.95 For less than $10.00 you can pick up a wireless shutter release for your camera. Just put the camera into "remote" mode and you can take photos from afar. Well, not too far - this thing will go about 10-12 feet. Keep in mind, this is not a cable release so you must point it directly at the front of the camera for it to work. Bottom line - it's 10 bucks and it works right out of the box.
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 | Kata KT DR-467 Digital Rucksack (Black)
Buy new: $79.99 A bag. This is entirely up to your personal preference. I purchased this bag by Kata and it has worked well for me. I can fit my camera and three lenses (all with hoods) as well as a laptop and other goodies. It is also fairly nondescript (doesn't look like a camera bag)
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 | Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $589.99 / Used from: $525.00 I put this at the bottom of the list because it isn't really for the beginner. However, after a few months of shooting with the two aforementioned lenses, you may start lusting for something more. This is a macro lens (close up), and it is rated very highly across the Canon community. I recently purchased this lens, and I can attest to its quality.
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 | Canon ET67 Lens Hood for Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens
Buy new: $30.37 / Used from: $27.00 Lens hood for the 100mm macro lens
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