 | 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: $598.41 / Used from: $498.99 I realized I was buying not just a camera, but a system of lenses. For me, that narrowed things down to Nikon or Canon. I wanted a lightweight body, good megapixels, easy to use, and not too terribly expensive. Decided I wasn't really interested in taking videos, so went with the Canon XSi. Love it!
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 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS UD Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $399.99 / Used from: $315.99 The 18-55 mm kit lens gave me a good start, but just wasn't enough of a zoom for the grandkids' soccer games. I decided on this one, since what I really wanted was a walk-around lens I could leave on the camera in most situations. Didn't want something too big and heavy. Wanted to be able to hand hold the camera. This is great for now.
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 | Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $352.42 / Used from: $319.00 My first prime lens. Read all the reviews, decided to spring for the f1.4 rather than settling on the f1.8. Just learning how to work with it, and looking forward to indoor family candid photos at Thanksgiving.
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 | Crumpler The Industry Disgrace (Black)
Buy new: $30.00 Fabulous! Comfortable enough to wear all day, and no screaming advertisement of what's around my neck.
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 | Crumpler MD0500B 5 Million Dollar Home Camera Bag Olive/Pale Olive
Mine's actually the royal blue one. Have received several compliments on my "cute new purse." I love that it doesn't look like a photo bag. Just the right size for me, not too big, lightweight. Holds the camera with the 18-135mm lens attached, the 50mm lens, extra battery, extra SD cards, filter, etc etc. Room for my wallet and cell phone too.
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 | Canon LP-E5 Battery Pack for Canon Digital Rebel T1i, XS & XSi Digital SLR Camera
Buy new: $27.90 / Used from: $16.88 If you don't carry an extra you'll miss that once in a lifetime fabulous photo!
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 | Transcend 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6
Buy new: $19.69 / Used from: $18.00 Got to have memory! This is my vacation card; I also carry a couple of 2 GB cards for the everyday stuff. I upload photos to my computer the same day I take them.
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 | Nikon Lens Pen Pro Kit
Buy new: $19.95 Keep it clean.
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 | Lowepro DMC-Z Accessory Wallet (Black)
Buy new: $10.99 Great for SD cards and the extra battery.
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 | Vanguard ELITE-CP324 Lightweight Professional Carbon Fiber Monopod
Buy new: $118.99 Decided on a monopod over a tripod. Lighter weight, easy set up, easy to move. May need a tripod later on, but for now this does the trick.
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 | Vanguard SBH-100 Small Magnesium Alloy Ballhead with Two Onboard Bubble Levels
Buy new: $69.95 Sure makes the monopod easier to use.
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 | The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion by Ben Long
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $13.26 I'm so grateful for the book! Like having private lessons on my own camera.
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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: $8.10 Great for getting the basics down.
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 | The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos by Michael Freeman
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $15.77 Really helpful for learning to see what makes a photo great!
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 | Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM 1-to-1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $944.00 / Used from: $900.00 Just dreaming. Maybe someday!
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