Zooms

Super Budget Zoom
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Decent lens with solid reviews very hard to beat the price. If shopping around make sure you don’t purchase the non-APO version which is crummy.
Price: $189.00

Budget Zoom -
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Very good lens with IS (image stabilization) which allows you to get sharper images with less light- nicely compliments the kit lens.
Price: $250

Mid-Level Zoom
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
Some call this a hidden “L” lens. L lenses are Canon’s professional level lenses that offer superb optics at a serious price. The lens is excellent and includes IS and USM (ultra sonic motor for focusing).
Price: $540

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For years I have cautioned folks against buying cheap tripods, there is no sense in putting $1000 of camera and lens on a cheap tripod that is not going to be able to hold your camera steady and worse may tip over. And then I discovered this Tripod, a friend on a tight budget was in need, the reviews on Amazon were excellent and I can now say after 9 months of use that this really is an amazing deal. For $45 you get a solid and stable tripod with ALL the features of a Gitzo or Manfrotto at a 1/4 of the price.

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Canon's 7D

Canon’s newest DSLR, the 7D, is very nice. For $1699 (Body only) $1899 (with 28-135 lens) you get a DSLR with the following specs

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