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[markgozz]

That depends on what you already have , my starting list was
1 Tripod
2 ND grad filter kit ( Cokin )
3 Remote release
4 Camera bag
5 Macro lens

The list is still growing .

Good luck mate

Mark

[OldBoy]

Good advice given by Mark but would forget the ND grads, remote release and Macro lens until later. Spare battery, extra SD cards, a good bag with waterproof cover and a tripod are all you will need to start off with. If money is tight then forget the tripod as you can buy that later and it won't stop you from getting great shots.

[wavemachine]

Old boy is right Memory cards and a spare battery are the most essential, also if you identify what camera bag you want have a look on ebay as peoples equipment grows they tend to sell bags so some bargains can be had.

If you do go for a tripod get a decent one as it will last years if you do, as a stop gap a gorilla pod is good and it is really handy if you have a full sized tripod as well. If you get a tripod then a really nice cheap edition is a hot shoe spirit level, even if your tripos has spirit level they are a lot easier to line up for a nice level horizon.

In general get the basics and see where your photography takes you and get equipment accordingly although it is an expensive journey but a very enjoyable one

[jet_kit]

You're really going for it, aren't you. Camera, a brace of lenses, now accessories!!!

The thing with photography is that you can never have too much gear (try telling my wife that!) and the next piece of kit you 'need' is normally dictated by the last picture you took.

My advice, before any gadetry, would be a decent tripod. If you spend a few quid on a good one it will last you many years. How much you spend will depend on you and what you want to do with it. The important thing with tripods is stability and you get the best of that when the centre column is not extended. So, if you need a tripod to be at eye level make sure you get one that will extend to that with the legs alone. However, if you want to take pics of flowers, or creepy-crawlies at ground level you won't want one that is waist level fully retracted! The next consideration is the head and here it becomes a bit of personal preference; Pan-Tilt or Ball heads? I suggest you go to a friendly camera shop with a good stock of tripods and try them out, see what you're most comfortable with. Any shop will let you play with them in-store.

One final tip. I don't know if anyone still makes them, but if you come across a twist-lock leg - Walk away

[Jediboy]

Def get a spare battery.
Don't know what kit you've got already but a good polariser is pretty much essential. Then consider things like tripod, monopod, lenspen, bigger memory card etc etc............
The list is almost endless but its fun shopping for it all.

[greenwing]

If you're going to get a tripod, do get the remote shutter release. It's not a lot of money even for the official Nikon version, and it means you don't need to prod the shuter release...

Chris

[jet_kit]

Originally Posted by greenwing

If you're going to get a tripod, do get the remote shutter release. It's not a lot of money even for the official Nikon version, and it means you don't need to prod the shuter release...

Chris

Good point Chris. Forgot that one.

[thefonz78]

I don't know if you have a iphone everyone seems too nowadays but there is a app you can buy that lets you use your iphone as a shutter remote. I've never bought a extra battery it would be nice to have one but i wouldn't put it up on the top priorities. Top of the list tripod and bag. If you plan on landscapes shutter remote and ND Grad. Check out the giotto tripod liknk below. This is the best tripod i have found under £100. Cool adjustable centre column no cheapie plastic casters plus a 5 year warranty.

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-...Tripod_1025871

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRNvnkehhLM

[rbarry]

If you don't have a remote shutter release, use the self timer on the camera body. It won't allow you to choose the exact moment of exposure but in all other respects it serves the same purpose.