40D on the way!

finally purchased the 40D, my first DSLR
got it along with the 18-55IS, 55-250IS and 50f/1.8
from adorama with some warranties, lowepro 200aw, a protective filter, and a 4gig sandisk extremeIII card for about $1735 shipped
but im still mad because today they changed that the 55-250 is on backorder, and its like that on B&W also so now im not sure when ill recieve it, and thats the main lens i wanted

any tips for newbies?
also, i was wondering about hoods for my lenses, at least for the 55-250? i couldnt find any for that lens

I just got mine in the mail from B & H today along with the 28-135 IS USM lens, 50mm f/1.8, 430EX flash, and a bunch of accessories. I have been having a good time with it today and can't wait to take it out tomorrow. Looking forward to the 40D Crash Course DVD's to arrive in the mail now. *S*

I would definately suggest a hood for all the lenses that you plan on using for longer periods of time. Definately get one for the 18-55 if that's yoru walkaround lenses and you'll probably get one for the 55-250.

Your next bet will probably to invest in a decent tripod.

congrats on the purchase!

thats a great kit to start with!

Congrats and welcome to the club.

I wonder how popular of a camera the 40D is.

Congrats on your new toys and I only have one tip. Get out there and shoot something. Actually, I also find that bringing the manual alone until you learn the controls is a good thing to do as well. Sometimes what I will do is choose a specific feature, like live view, and go out there and shoot nothing but live view shots, referring back to the manual, trying the different setting and such until I get comfortable. The next time I'll choose something else.

Congrats on the new camera the 40D was also my first DLSR and haven't had any problems with it, I love it

Wow...congrats on the new kit I'm sure you will have a great time getting to know your new camera Sounds like you got some nice gear...make sure you shoot a couple of ducks when you get the new camera and lenses...and post them for us all to enjoy

Congrats and welcome to the 40D club!

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would a lens hood like this fit on any of my lenses since they are all 58mm lenses, or does each lense have to have a certain special type of hood or w/e
and what do you think a good hood type is for paintball, a crown hood, or that whole cover type hood

how did you get such a low price? i got my 40d with a 28-135mm IS USM lens, a 2 gig sandisk ultra 2 card, a 4gb extreme 3, a uv and a polarizing filter, a spare battery and a tamrac bag for 1906 with a 1 year extended warranty.

thisisastickup wrote in post #5900992
how did you get such a low price? i got my 40d with a 28-135mm IS USM lens, a 2 gig sandisk ultra 2 card, a 4gb extreme 3, a uv and a polarizing filter, a spare battery and a tamrac bag for 1906 with a 1 year extended warranty.

where the hell did you get it from then? haha

from adorama, i got the body refurbished, the 3 lenses, a filter, a bag and a mack 3 year warranty for the body, and 2 7year warranties for the 2 lenses except the 50f/1.8 and a sandsisk extremeIII 4gig for 1735 shipped