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I've just purchased my first DSLR, a Canon 60D (should get it tomorrow, can't wait).

I've got a remote shutter release on they, but I was just wondering what other accessories people can recommend I get to help me on the way and to keep my new toy nice and shiny?

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Woody
 
A protective filter for the lens might be worth considering and then perhaps a rocket blower and a lenspen.
 
A protective bag, a spare battery and some memory cards, just to start.
 
A case and a memory card.

Other then that, I'd just get stuck in there. You'll soon start to want other stuff.
Popular accessories are;
Longer Telephoto Lenses (something like a 70-300 that'll zoom further in on subjects),
Prime Lenses (a fixed lens that has no zoom adjustment, but has a much wider apeture then a zook lens),
Tripods,
Flash gun (much more powerful and flexible then the built in flash),

Another thing is software, you might be happy editing and organising your pictures with something free like Gimp or Picassa. You might want something more powerful like Lightroom or Apeture.
 
rocket blower..essential item
 
Thanks for the feedback.

I've quite a few class 10 cards so should be ok on the front.

I'm currently researching bags, but there are so many different ones out there that I don't really know where to start. I don't just want to buy one now just for the sake of it then in 6 months - a years time find out that i want a flash gun and tele lens and they won't all fit in the bag.

Same goes for tripod's as well really, not sure what's good and what's not, as yet.

With you being able to fold the screen away, is worth getting a screen protector for the LCD on the 60d or not?
 
Only thing people seem to have missed is a lens hood - canon are tight sods and don't ship the matching lens hood with lenses unless it's one of the L range. So - for the 18-55 IS you'd need the EW60C, the 18-135 and 17-85 use the EW73B, the 15-85 uses a EW78E hood, and the 17-55 2.8 needs a EW83J.
 
Is a lens hood a must have though. As for a protective filter there are pro and cons. I have not bought one and can't see me doing so.
 
Well - personally, I prefer the lens hood as the primary form of lens protection - plus, I shoot quite a bit of contre-jour stuff, and it's essential to minimise lens flare. Filters are a good secondary protection - though to be honest, I tend to fit them mainly if I'm out in all weathers, rather than shooting indoors / studio work.
 
I guess when on or near a beach is when a filter would be a good buy but you could still get sand blowing in the lens.
 
legarm said:
I guess when on or near a beach is when a filter would be a good buy but you could still get sand blowing in the lens.
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That's why you buy proper weathershielded lenses (canon L or the nikon equivalent...) - just check some of the threads posted by Rob (Arkady) to see what proper pro. gear can cope with.
 
TheBigYin said:
That's why you buy proper weathershielded lenses (canon L or the nikon equivalent...) - just check some of the threads posted by Rob (Arkady) to see what proper pro. gear can cope with.
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Very expensive though
 
Regarding the camera bag, keep checking hotukdeals, good deals on camera cases come up quite often.
 
Noggerwood said:
I'm currently researching bags, but there are so many different ones out there that I don't really know where to start. I don't just want to buy one now just for the sake of it then in 6 months - a years time find out that i want a flash gun and tele lens and they won't all fit in the bag.
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I would suggest, in the first instance, a bag like the LowPro Slingshot 200. It will take the body, a couple of lenses, a flash, batteries & cards. I've had mine years and still use it almost every weekend. I'll quite often take all my kit in a bigger bag, decide what I'm going to need when I get there and put that in the Slingshot. Only let down is that it doesn't carry a tripod easily, but you can get round that if you need to.

Also, a decent tripod is essential. I tried the Manfrotto 784B which was nice and small but no good for anything other than the kit lens. I now have two much better ones (one carbon, one aluminium), one of which is in the car permanently.

Good luck, and hope you enjoy the camera.

Steve
 
Thanks for all the tips and advice.

Received my camera yesterday, still getting to grips with it but i love it, not put it down yet. Regretting not making the switch to SLR sooner.

I've got lens hood, spare battery, nifty fifty, remote shutter release and slingshot bag on the way.

Thought I'd just get a cheap bag to start with in the end, at least I'll have a bit of protection when I'm out and about, and can upgrade when I know what other lenses I need.

Can anyone recommend and cleaning kits, that come with everything I'd need (for a beginner), that I should consider getting? Also, any websites about how to clean and look after all my kit?

Thanks again for all the feedback.

Woody
 
The slippery slide begins lol!

I went for a couple of L Lenses (24-105 & 70-200F4IS)..

On the cheaper side......... A battery Grip, a few SDHC cards, Black Rapid strap, A Manfroto 732CY tripod, a case, some spare batteries, Speedlites which can be used on ETTL......Blimey... It aint cheap!
 
TheBigYin said:
Buy Cheap, Buy Twice... Money spent on quality Glass is seldom if ever wasted.
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Too right every lens I've bought is now worth more than when I bought it (except the last one that I only bought a Christmas) even selling at the second hand going rate. So don't shy away from quality glass, it's an investment.
 
You should only insure something that you can't afford to replace. Or are legally obliged to .
 
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