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Canon 450D kit

  • 26-06-2009 11:16pm
    #1
    toe_knee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 841 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I bought the Canon 450D kit with lens the other yesterday. This is my first step into the world of photography with a DSLR. After doing some research over the past while on must have items to get I put together a small list which includes 1. A bag 2. Tripos 3. Blower/Brush/Cleaning Cloth 4. UV Filter.

    Straight forward enough. The problem I have is wth the last item on the list. I went onto ebay to see f I could buy a UV filter to protect the lens I have but I haven't a clue what size I am supposed to get for my EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. Is it a 55mm like in the lens name says?

    I am sure this is a stupid question but I would be much happier to get some clarification on this.

    Also would there be any other must haves for a beginner that you would add to the list above?

    Cheers in advance


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  • #2
    daycent
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 842 ✭✭✭daycent


    Hey Toe Knee,

    This may sound obvious, but if you type the full name of the lens into google along with 'specifications' or something similiar that should sort you out. It should list the filter thread size somewhere. Off the top of my head I think it might be 58mm but don't quote me on that!
    Enjoy the camera, be sure to post up some shots:)


  • #3
    Rb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭Rb


    Yeah 58mm is right.

    OP: With regards to filters, on the front of the lens on the bottom (opposite side of where it says 18-55mm) it says 58mm and has a little circle thing beside it, that's the thread for the lens.


  • #4
    toe_knee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 841 ✭✭✭toe_knee


    Thanks guys. I thought it might have been a stupid question alright :) What about the second part of the question, "must haves" for beginners with there new DSLR?


  • #5
    Rb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭Rb


    "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson and the 450D Field Guide are pretty useful books to have and then a tripod and bag.


  • #6
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    Rb wrote: »
    "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson and the 450D Field Guide are pretty useful books to have and then a tripod and bag.

    +1 to the Understanding Exposure book (don't know of the other one unfortunately). It is a must-have for you.


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  • #7
    Sleepy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,275 ✭✭✭✭Sleepy


    As a fellow 450D owner I'd also recommend getting a polarising filter and one of the knock-off spare batteries from ebay.


  • #8
    toe_knee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 841 ✭✭✭toe_knee


    Picked up the book today. Will have a good read of it over the weekend and start experimenting. Thanks for the advice


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