- About $49.50 (Best Buy). I'll soon grow out of this bag.
- About $1200 (plus insurance- Circuit city)
- EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens. About $325 (Ritiz Camera. It's much cheaper on Amazon. I needed for an upcoming event, so I paid more.)
- EF 85mm f/1.8 USM) $339.00 on Amazon. Good portrait lens. Not good as a fixed lens for lots of candid shots.
- Speedlite 430EX About $225 Amazon
- Manfrotto monopod. Also use for videography.
- Sports bag--very useful on wedding and event shoots.
- Two 512mm and one 2 GB Compact cards. Need about two more cards)
- 2 sets of rechargeable batteries. Essential for the flash.
- Cord to transfer photo files to my iPod.
- Light bouncer.
- UV filers--I get one for each camera. They're a must for protecting your lens.
- Very useful guide. Explains every aspect of the camera and even points out features that are not too useful.
- Lens hood.
- What type of lens is this? - Tracy Clayton
- EF-S 18-55mm Kit lens
- BG-E3 Battery Grip. Seriously essential for power shooting. Can hold two batteries and provides a firmer grip for this somewhat small camera.
- I use the same for my portraits. - Kija
Rebel Gear on a Shoestring
Taken with my 1mp GL2 video cam, this is my modest tool kit so far.
Rebel Power Shooter Blog
Comments and faves
Tracy Clayton (73 months ago | reply)
Me jealous. You've got me surfing Amazon right now....Great kit so far.
Bakari (73 months ago | reply)
Yeah, Terecico, I wish I had the bucks to buy most of my equipment from Amazon. The price I pay at local shops is always higher, but sometimes I get paid for job in which I need to buy additional equipment to carry it out--such is the case this weekend. However, by shopping locally I do get a chance to sample the product before purchase. And though I could sample the equipment in the store and buy the product online later, I try to patronize local stores, especially if the service is good. Overall, though, Amazon and other good online sellers are definitely the way to go.
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Gustavo B.L. (73 months ago | reply)
Good Kit. I have a 17-85mm IS lens, that's superb... now I'm looking for a telephoto lens.
pop500km (73 months ago | reply)
...yearn... :))
MerlinsMan (72 months ago | reply)
No nifty 50? You're missing a big, cheap treat.
Bakari (72 months ago | reply)
Merlin, it's on the list, but I'm still trying to get used to fixed lenses. I still can't get a grip on my 85. I keep trying to turn the lens rather than backing up and grabbing the shot.
'Syo [deleted] (72 months ago | reply)
whoah, man... i'm nearly drooling just by looking at 'em. i just got a 350D nearly a month ago and i'm looking for lenses and some other stuffs too. got any list of must haves for beginners like me? you know, the not so expensive ones... ehehe.
Curly Top (72 months ago | reply)
Looks like a nice little set up :) How do you like the lumiquest bouncer?
Bakari (72 months ago | reply)
You know, I haven't really used it yet. I was going to try it out on wedding shoot I had last Sunday, but I just didn't have the time. I need to test it out at home first. In fact, I just need to take an entire class or workshop on lighting--esp. flash lighting.
Kija (71 months ago | reply)
You've got a very nice equipment.Bravo!
:)
luisfersolano (71 months ago | reply)
Nice set up! Could you please send it to www.flickr.com/groups/canonhardware/ and any other shots you may have of your Canon Gear.
Thanks!
Tamar Weinberg (67 months ago | reply)
hey, i blogged your photo!
www.photocritique.us
part of my "essential gear" package.
what do you think?
meridiana115 added this photo to their favorites. (63 months ago)