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My 400D Kit
Canon EOS 400D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Canon EOS 400D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy used from: £299.99
400D, good body for a starter, superceeded by the 450D now but still a good body amd capable of excellent results
Sigma AF18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Optical Stabilizer Lens for Selected Canon Digital SLR OnlySigma AF18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Optical Stabilizer Lens for Selected Canon Digital SLR Only
Buy new: £299.95 / Used from: £255.00
Great lens to get started with, very flexible zoom range, I tend to use this as my "walkabout" lens. Solid construction and the plus point of image stabilisation.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II LensCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens
Buy new: £81.57 / Used from: £60.00
Cheap as chips, probably can't get better value than this. F1.8 max aperture lets in loads of light so great for indoors, also get some nice DOF effects
SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash 2GB Memory CardSanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash 2GB Memory Card
Buy new: £16.04 / Used from: £12.00
Quality cards, mine also came with some file rescue software. Haven't needed to use that yet tho' :-) No point going for the Extreme IV, as the 400d isn't quick enough to take advantage.
Kingston Technology 4GB CompactFlash (CF) Card Ultimate 100xKingston Technology 4GB CompactFlash (CF) Card Ultimate 100x
Another quality card manufacturer, and speed rated in line with the 400d's capabilities
Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 CanonTamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 Canon
Buy new: £112.00 / Used from: £95.00
Only just bought this, not used it yet. Wanted the extra zoom reach.
Hoya 72mm Pro1 Digital UV FilterHoya 72mm Pro1 Digital UV Filter
Buy new: £34.10
Always on my Sigma lens as a protector.
Hoya 52mm Skylight FilterHoya 52mm Skylight Filter
Buy new: £8.47 / Used from: £5.99
Always on my 50mm prime as a protector. I already had this from a previous lens from a film SLR.
Tamrac 5515 Adventure Zoom 5 Bag - GreyTamrac 5515 Adventure Zoom 5 Bag - Grey
Buy new: £18.84
Nice small case, will take the 400D with either zoom lens attached, plus cards and accessories. Good to take on a stroll. I'll probably get a Lowepro Slingshot when I get a bigger bag.
Canon RS-60E3 Remote switch (EOS 30/50 /50E/300/ 500/500N/ 3000/5000/ IX/IX7)Canon RS-60E3 Remote switch (EOS 30/50 /50E/300/ 500/500N/ 3000/5000/ IX/IX7)
Buy new: £12.97 / Used from: £12.95
Very handy shutter release, can be used to keep the shutter open for long exposures. Advantage over the wireless release - you don't have to be in front of the camera to use this one....
Spudz SPBK20 10x10 Micro Fibre Lens Cloth In Pouch -BlackSpudz SPBK20 10x10 Micro Fibre Lens Cloth In Pouch -Black
Buy new: £6.29
Great idea, good quality cloth in a handy pouch
Photoshop Elements 6 (PC)Photoshop Elements 6 (PC)
Buy used from: £18.06
Allows you to make most of the adjustments you'd need to, and a fraction of the price of Photoshop CS.
Manfrotto 679B 3 Section Monopod - BlackManfrotto 679B 3 Section Monopod - Black
Buy new: £34.50
Another recent addition, so not had chance to use yet. Quality brand, sturdy construction, should do a good job with the long lens when out walking
Lowepro Primus AW Back Pack - Arctic BlueLowepro Primus AW Back Pack - Arctic Blue
Buy new: £130.59
Usual Lowepro quality, excellent for taking on long walks, very comfortable to wear and you can get lots of non-camera gear in the various compartments, so you can pack your snacks and waterproofs