accessories to buy???

[pugz]

i finaly got my xti this weekend. and im broke so i can buy anything good fr it like new lenses. but i see all these lil thing on like ebay and stuff. anyone knwo waht types of accessiories i shoud look into.

ive already got filters and extra batteries and good strap, and screen protector.

but what other cheap stuff can/ should i look into.

thanks in advance

[pugz]

also any pics and/or link would be helpful.

thanks again

[toverman]

Canon RC-1 wireless remote ($25)
Canon 50 mm f/1.8 lens ($70 used)
Canon accessory flash (380EX, 420EX, 430EX, $100-$150 used)
Cheap tripod
Battery grip
Hefty Cinch Sack to keep it all in.

[pugz]

ya that lens is on my list and tripod is ordered. flash will be coming soon too..

what about these lens add ons on ebay??? they work???

like the hoods and fish eyes and that??

[kenw]

a good cleaning kit (too many types/varieties to list here)
the RC-1 remote is a fabulous accessory, I wish my 10d could use it
backpack or other "carrying device"
a circular polarizer filter?

[jhom]

Micro-cloths, lenspen, and a rocket blower.

[r6isnum1]

Originally Posted by pugz

ya that lens is on my list and tripod is ordered. flash will be coming soon too..

what about these lens add ons on ebay??? they work???

like the hoods and fish eyes and that??

the fish eyes you see on there are fish eye adapters.. from what i've heard/read they basically suck.. I would rather take a regular pic and pp the fish eye effect..

as toverman said, the nifty fifty is a must for anyone new to dslr's..

[pugz]

ya i got a bag already too. i knew i would need it with as much as i travel. the 50 is coming very soon. ive found it for 75 new. ill definatly order a cleaning kit. i dont see my self needing a remote just yet.

[Ahh!]

I 2nd the circular polarizer and the cleaning kit and rocket blower.

[pugz]

i do mostly outdoor sunny day automotive photography... what suggestions do yall have for stuff like that also

[johnastovall]

Originally Posted by toverman

Canon RC-1 wireless remote ($25)
Canon 50 mm f/1.8 lens ($70 used)
Canon accessory flash (380EX, 420EX, 430EX, $100-$150 used)
Cheap tripod
Battery grip
Hefty Cinch Sack to keep it all in.

IMHO, a cheap tripod is worse than no tripod.

[r6isnum1]

Originally Posted by pugz

i do mostly outdoor sunny day automotive photography... what suggestions do yall have for stuff like that also

I would suggest a good circular polarizer to minimize glare and a wide angle lens. If you're on a budget you can use your kit lens. It's been known to surprise people with the image quality it is capable of.

[kenw]

definitely add a hood for that wider angle lens; for sunny shots like you want, a hood will really help. It will also add a level of lens protection when you drop or bump it.....trust me, you will....

If it is a zoom you will need a dedicated hood, one designed especially for that lens. Look up your lens at B&H, check under accessories and get the hood it lists there.

[Cope]

Since you plant to use a tripod, I would get one of the shoe mount 2-way spirit levels, available on eBay for around $15.00.