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Not trying to rain on your parade, but it seems like you're not thinking things quite through. You've already got a camera and a lens and (I'll assume) a computer. If, by 'pro' you mean a full-time photographer who makes his living with his camera, than the best use of that money, IMO, would be as tutition to your local college for business ed and entrepreneurship training. THe business of photography is very little about photography and very much about business!I want you guys to fill in the catagories with a suggested item. Like, what would you buy.
1) A camera: You will require a minimum of two bodies.
2) A lens under: For shooting what? Long, short, PC, zoom, prime...
3) A tripod under: Look on Craig's List; you might find a used Manfrotto set for that much... maybe.
3) A case/bag under: For what purpose (airline travel, PJ work, storage, studio...)
5) Any other item for under $100: You haven't even touched on lighting (strobes, speedlights, stands, modifiers), filters, software, or any of a hundred other important accessories...
This is assuming a $2000 start up (sort of my situation). Just want to see where you guys would go with this.