It's XMAS! HELP!!! I'm shopping

for my sig. other who is New to DSLRs but a very very avid shooter...He has 30d, 70-200 2.8L IS, 17-55 something or other and 50 1.8 something ...he mentioned needing "stuff" for his "stuff"...something about a flash; filters; and ballhead tripod; and shutter releasers or something.
I don't know what to get. If you might have suggestions I'd be so appreciative.
Maybe approximate prices as well... up to about $500??? maybe a bit more???
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
ps is AMAZON.com good to get these things at???
sid.

If you just have no idea and he can't help you more or make a list for you, then I'm gonna give you a list.

Bogen 3021 BPRO (tripod legs)
488RC2 ballhead (ballhead,)
RS-80N3 Remote ("shutter releaser something")
430EX Speedlite (flash)

That'll put you right about $500.

Here...I made it easier. Here's everything, and at the best place to buy from. Just click "purchase this wish list" at the top, and you'll be all set.

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Flash: 580EX or 430EX, depending on your budget
Tripod: Bogen/Manfrotto is a good brand
Filters: I'd skip this unless he was more specific. There are all sorts of sizes and types.

Amazon isn't a bad place. I get gear from them all the time. Right now you need to be concerned with a place that can guarantee pre- Xmas delivery. Good luck.

Get him a 500 dollar gift card to B&H Photo/Video in NY that he can use online.

I'll second what Ron said..........

If you are willing to spend a little more.

upgrade the flash from a 430 to the 580.

Or keep the 430 and get a cir pol filter for his 70-200 (77mm)

that's a great idea Ronald. Hey godzilabob just get that list and he'll be dancing in his pajamas come Christmas morning.

Instead of blowing money on a Canon 580 flash, get him two Sigma EF-500 DG Supers (be sure to get the Canon version, though). Two flashes for less than the price of one, and he'll have way more than twice the lighting flexibility.

I owuld suggest the gift card as well....sounds cheesee, but I like being able to go pick out WHAT I want...