Urgent opinion on buying equpiment

[the7ferret]

If you noticed a while back i said i was selling my motorcycle well it sold today so I got $4350 for it woo hoo!

Now at B&H I got some stuff I want to order but I feel there is something important im leaving out.

* 20D
* 24-70 2.8L
* Battery Grip for 20D
* Extra Battery
* Tarmac Backpack
* Remote Switch

Is there anything I should get but didn't ?
I got approx $500 left in my budget.

[CyberDyneSystems]

CF Cards!

[Rubbahumpy]

lens pen
Doritos
give the rest to charity

[the7ferret]

CF good (another since I already have 1.5GB worth of cards), Lens pen great idea, im gonna order in about 30 min to see if thier are a few more good ideas out there

[cfcRebel]

Maybe tripod, monopod, UV Filter, Circular Polarize Filter.....

[wtfmate]

A handstrap would go well with the 20d and grip
Also a Rocket air blower wouldnt be bad for when you get some minor dust on the sensor
A filter or 2 for the 24-70L

[CyberDyneSystems]

Ahh yes,. the ubiquitous 77mm UV if you go that route... ;)

Of course you'll need an Official POTN Op-Tech neck strap!

[symes]

* 20D
* 24-70 2.8L
* Battery Grip for 20D
* Extra Battery
* Tarmac Backpack
* Remote Switch

Is there anything I should get but didn't ?
I got approx $500 left in my budget.

It looks like an awfuly nice lineup ordered. The only thing I see missing is maybe a telephoto lens...this can always wait, but you might find yourself lacking on the long end. I know I am anxiously awaiting mine to come...

some suggestions under $500:
1. 329.95 - 85 f1.8
2. 374.00 - 100 f2.0

There are others as well in your budget...

Cheers

[tim]

I'd get the Tamron 28-75 instead of the L myself, and i'd get 3 batteries from sterlingtek.com (ie a spare set). Then again if you use up 2 batteries in a day you'll need more then 1.5GB of CF - I have 2GB and i'm just about to buy another 2GB.

[CyberDyneSystems]

It looks like an awfuly nice lineup ordered. The only thing I see missing is maybe a telephoto lens...this can always wait, but you might find yourself lacking on the long end....

Cheers

Check his sig... 70-200mm :)

[the7ferret]

yea, i love that lens. However I feel its lacking a little too, ARE WE EVER HAPPY?

I want to get a 70-200 2.8is and get both TC's which I think Will allow me good range, at a decent speed.

But not quite yet, another time.

[robertwgross]

Tripod.

---Bob Gross---

[Salleke]

If you noticed a while back i said i was selling my motorcycle well it sold today so I got $4350 for it woo hoo!

Now at B&H I got some stuff I want to order but I feel there is something important im leaving out.

* 20D
* 24-70 2.8L
* Battery Grip for 20D
* Extra Battery
* Tarmac Backpack
* Remote Switch

Is there anything I should get but didn't ?
I got approx $500 left in my budget.

Buy a external flash unit 580 EX for better flash pictures.

[Rokkorfan]

Absolutely you should get the 70-200mm f/4 - it is almost a prerequisite it is so damn good.

[Carzee]

Spend what you can on travel costs plus


a TRIPOD.

(Didn't see it mentioned.)

[Kinger]

Do yourself a favor, don't order the rocket blower. Go down to your local pharmacy and get either an infant bulb suringe or an ear wax remove kit. They both the same thing and save a few bucks to spend on filters.

[Titus213]

Software?

[lmelendez]

Save the $500... there will be something YOU will know you need as soon as you start taking the pictures. It happens to all of us...

Leo.

[Cadenza]

A 550EX or 580EX, no brainer

[exposingmyself]

an extra lens cap if you have a dog. lucy our pug chewed my first one up. :D

[deedas]

There is a $100 rebate on EOS 20Ds too. It goes from April 15th to July 15th.


Just my luck, I bought mine on the 13th :(