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theman07
5th of March 2008 (Wed), 08:00
I have a massive $50 Amazon gift certificate to burn. I am a total newb with a newly acquired 350D. I already have a nice bag (Lowerpro Slignshot), a handful of basic accessories (cleaning kits, tripod, spare battery and charger, etc), the nifty fifty lens and a Canon 28-135 IS lens. I was thinking of getting an Op/Tech strap, but what else do you think I should get to get me started on learning and using this new camera?

Thanks for the advice.
mzivtins
5th of March 2008 (Wed), 08:17
Some nice filters? dont know if you can get those on amazon, chances are good tho :)

good luk and fun. let us know what you choose in the end :)
HighLife
5th of March 2008 (Wed), 11:20
how about some good reading...

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson is a great start...helps out alot when you trying to figure out Manual mode =0
Coffee999
5th of March 2008 (Wed), 11:51
how about some good reading...

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson is a great start...helps out alot when you trying to figure out Manual mode =0

This is good advice. I just bought this book over the weekend and finished it yesterday. Great information and is spelled out in a way that is easy to understand. Great book.
ChrisRabior
5th of March 2008 (Wed), 13:30
If it doesn't expire soon, I'd say save it. One thing you'll find is that the more you learn, the more you're going to want equipment that you can't afford. It's a photographer's curse.. =) There's enough out there online for you to learn the ropes.

If you're bent on spending:
-A giotto rocket would be a good addition to the bag so you can blow dust from your lens w/out actually touching it.
-The nifty fifty is a nice cheap addition that will let you have a fast prime.
-A battery grip for the XT is a very good addition. Mine literally never comes off.
ben_r_
5th of March 2008 (Wed), 14:56
If it doesn't expire soon, I'd say save it. One thing you'll find is that the more you learn, the more you're going to want equipment that you can't afford. It's a photographer's curse.. =) There's enough out there online for you to learn the ropes.

If you're bent on spending:
-A giotto rocket would be a good addition to the bag so you can blow dust from your lens w/out actually touching it.
-The nifty fifty is a nice cheap addition that will let you have a fast prime.
-A battery grip for the XT is a very good addition. Mine literally never comes off.

Amen brother! Boy isnt that the truth of it!
Badger49456
5th of March 2008 (Wed), 17:18
Put it towards a nice (and therefore probably more than $50) tripod