Most important accessories for a Canon 400D dslr?

Question

I'm planning to buy a Canon 400D dslr. I'm not really sure how to take care of it because this will be my first time buying a dslr. What accessories do I really need? Example the filter, lens hood etc. Thanks

Answer 1

I have that camera and I love it!   I agree with the other suggestions, but the most important thing to me to get first of all is a bag to carry all of your things in, plus your camera, of course.   I bought one when I bought my camera and it isn't big enough now to hold everything I want to put in it.  I bought an extra lens and some filters, plus a card reader and a wireless remote.  I also bought an extra battery.  Then I bought an external flash and it won't fit in the bag.   So pick one big enough to start with.  

I would also put the instruction book in the bag.  You never know when you will need it.  The camera works just great on the automatic settings, so you can take good pictures right away.   Have fun!

Answer 2

The accessories you really need are good lenses.  Each lens need to have a lens hood.  If you get a UV Protector filter for each lens, make sure you get ones that are multicoated.  Another filter I recommend is a circular polarizer.  Another accessory I recommend is a remote release cable.  They make a wired and wireless version.  I recommend the wired version since it doesn't require batteries.  The last accessory I recommend is a tripod.  Get a tripod made by Bogen/Manfrotto.  Expect to pay about $150 for a good tripod.

A good flash is also nice to have.  I say you need to get one that let's you have full manual control of it.  Unfortunately, that's only a 580 EX II, 580 EX, and 550 EX in the Canon made flashes.  The 430 EX II, 430 EX, and 420 EX are good

beginner type flashes, but they don't have the full manual controls.

There is a battery grip made for it.  I like it, because it would help to balance the camera with some of the bigger lenses I use.  It also allows me to shoot longer since it has room for two batteries.  Even if you don't get the grip, an extra battery is nice to have.  Extra memory cards and a card reader is also nice to have.

Of course, your probably going to want to get a bag to carry your gear in as well.