I just bought the Canon 50D 28-135mm kit lens, now what??

[henrikjt]

Hi Everyone,

I just bought the Canon 50D with the [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Canon-28-135mm-3-5-5-6-Standard-Cameras/dp/B00006I53S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1241979785&sr=8-1"]Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens.[/ame] NOW WHAT???

What else is essential for me to have as a beginner?

I obviously need to buy a camera bag that can hold all the gear, i will choose that bag once i find out what else i need to fit in that bag.

Should i get another lens such as the [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1241979923&sr=8-1"]Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens.[/ame]
or do you recommend another lens that is essential to have to be able to get a good range of different types of shots??

Is there anything else I should invest in?

Thanks everyone

An excited newbie

 

[inTempus]

NOW WHAT???

What else is essential for me to have as a beginner?

Shutter time.

You bought a kit, go shoot it. Learn how to use it. Learn what you like to shoot. Then buy accessories to support the type of photography you are interested in.

 

[NateWagner]

Agreed, take get out there and enjoy your new equipment. As you find things that you aren't able to do with what you have you can get out and get more.

 

[Chris of Arabia]

Add a tripod and a cable release. No matter what type of photography you choose to pursue, these will always be useful. Likewise a spare battery and memory cards.

 

[rlcphotos]

photo,,,,photo,,,,photo

 

[Michael.McBee]

Finger exercises! Enjoy the new camera!

 

[Big]

Hi Everyone,

I just bought the Canon 50D...

Thanks, you bought my dream camera (that I will be getting soon) Hope you have fun with it. I can't wait til I get my first DSLR! :mrgreen: