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I'm new to photography but have always been interested in it I have always used a compact or anything I could get my hands I have just recently purchased my first Dslr canon EOS 1000d just with the standard lens 18-55 no I know the camera is only an entry level so knew it wouldn't be fantastic but to be honest have been quite impressed with what it Is capable of as I'm just learning but I just wanted some advice on what sort of equipment and lenses work well with that sort of camera
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What kind of photography are you interested in? What kind of budget do you have?

So, if you're into doing long exposure photography (everything from landscapes to light painting) a tripod might be useful.

If you want to do more portrait work, buying something like the 50mm 1.8 lens would be interesting. (actually, using this lens for anything is pretty interesting as it is soo sharp)
 
To be honest I haven't really picked a main area I just like to take pictures of anything that catches my eye that looks like it would be a good picture but animals people landscape all sorts really I'm in the process of putting my pictures on to flickr so I can post them on to here budget wise I'm not too sure in if I know something is gonna work well with the camera then I don't really mind what I spend out just have to save the pennies
 
I think initially you should save your pennies for a bit, and buy stuff when you know you need it, rather than because it seems like a good idea because someone on the internet said it was good.

I bought some things when I started that I've barely used, for example a zoom lens, because I can't be bothered to carry it and I don't do anything that needs a big zoom. Could have put that money towards a wideangle lens and I'd use that much more.

The things I think are really useful getting started:-
1. A camera bag or cover for your camera so you can walk around with it easier
2. lens cleaning stuff
 
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Hmmm... Then continue taking pictures with the kit lens.

Can't really suggest anything. Don't buy additional equipment just because you see that others has something different.

I Started with 350d + kit Canon 18-55 + Canon 50mm 1.8 mkii + Sigmas 70-300

All of those lenses were crap (except 50mm 1.8) sold Sigma after few months and not long ago sold 350D with its kit lens but kit lens used only for few times all time there was 50mm lens on body.

Then bought 28-135mm IS nice lens for the money but i missed wide angle so bought very very cheap Sigma 15-30mm. Nice sharp lens but didn't like its flare problem.

Then got a Sigmas 10-20mm ultra wide lens... but missed zoom range. Now i have Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 + 50mm 1.8 + Canon 70-200mm F4 L


Maybe a Canon 18-135mm or 18-200mm could be your best bet.

Read reviews about those lenses.
 
I'd get....in this order

-Spare battery
-50mm 1.8 canon lens
-Zoom lens (50-250mm Canon)
-Tamron 17-55mm non VC to replace kit lens
-430EX Flash

Then upgrade as needed from there, that is enough basic kit to cover most things. Totally depends on budget, you can spend a few hundread or many thousands, also as others have said it totally depends what you want to shoot.

I personally rarely use a tripod, personal pref and I don't shoot much landscape stuff at night, and find hand holding fine in the day.

Get the basic kit and more important develop your skills/knowledge, that is the biggest thing.
 
Yeah it's definitely not worth buying anything for the sake of it. I'd suggest getting a fast prime (fixed focal length) as they're fairly cheap and would offer a lot of different avenues for you to explore.
As for the other bits and pieces it depends if you think you'd use them.
The only thing I would be wary of is that most entry level dslr's don't have an auto-focus motor built into them so you need to get lenses with the motor built in. I'm not familiar with the lower end canon's so this may not be an issue for you.
 
Thank you all for the advice I do believe that the 1000 d has 7 point auto focus but the lens also has manual or auto switch. does anybody know if the gorillapod joby tripod is worth buying just so you don't need to carry a larger tripod everywhere
 
Don't buy anything until you absolutely need to - otherwise you will have a fantastic kit and never use half of it!

Enjoy the camera and use it. You'll know when and if you need your next bit of kit and what you want it to do.

Do not be drawn into the more is better.......it'll just give you a credit card bill and a load of heartache.

What do you need a tripod for? The gorilla is a great bit of kit dependant on what you need. What do you plan to shoot. The disaster is when 50% of your kit ends up on the classifieds or worse fleabay.

The answer to these and many other questions about the mysteries of photography will come to you when you start to enjoy the art form:thumbs:
 
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I was thinking of the joby tripod just for the reason of having a tripod that is as big as the items around you in the open for the shots you wouldn't want to miss and I don't think it would be too heavy
 
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I was thinking of the joby tripod just for the reason of having a tripod that is as big as the items around you in the open for the shots you wouldn't want to miss and I don't think it would be too heavy
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Absolutely! If you are using slow shutter speeds or need a steady surface to work from with a 'stuff it in your bag size and weight' it can be a really useful bit of kit:thumbs:

A tripod would be better if you are going landscape as there's not always a handy surface to use with the gorilla.
 
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Also the fact it can be wrapped around fencing and post if you are on the move
 
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