A great zoom lens that won't necessarily break the bank...Image Stabilisation is a must

UV filter and protection for the stock lens and the lens above

As my filter collection grows, this Lowepro pouch holds them all - although it is rather large

The bag I got free when I bought the 400D; it's a great day bag, you don't have to take it off to get to the camera; a great addition to your bag strategy, but you will also need something bigger

Another add on to the Lowepro Slingshot 100 which can be used for more than just a drinks bottle; great when out and about

The next in line for my bag strategy...not used it in anger yet, but the reviews are good and the price is excellent; very well constructed and made from recycled materials

A very useful tripod that works in most situations and isn't very heavy

You can never have enough memory...and for the price of this 4GB Extreme card, it never hurts to have a few more than you think you need

Nice piece of kit to keep your lenses and filters clean; the brush is really handy too; I'd probably get the larger Lenspen for a DSLR though, as this one is pretty small

Another useful piece of kit, not only to keep your head or neck warm, but also to keep your camera covered when out of it's bag or can also be used to keep the camera clean; all in all I love buffs

For all your post-processing needs, Photoshop Elements is pretty much all you need