I use a Canon 350D DSLR, I bought this for two reasons, first that I used to use a Canon eos1000 film SLR with Sigma lenses, second was financial restrictions and it's just a darn good camera - I guess that's three. Turns out my old Sigma lenses didn't work, so most of the photos here have been taken with the kit 18-55mm Canon lens that came with the camera which seems good for close up macro and landscape.
My new lens is the Canon 75-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM, bought 'as new' for a bargain from an eBay supplier, due to the shortage of image stabiliser lenses in highstreet shops at the moment. This lens has been excellent - all the below zoo photos were taken with this lens. Both have Hoya UV filters on for protection and haze reduction.
The body, two lenses, hood and spare battery etc just about fit into a Crumpler Stunner bag. I guess I will need to look for something a bit bigger if I can afford to pick up a Sigma 105mm macro lens, hopefully later this year. If I'm feeling keen I also lug about a Sony tripod, which is cheap, light, some good features and build quality was reasonably good. It has worked fine for me so far, the main drawback is the quick release head which doesn't screw to the camera tight enough to hold the 75-300 lens horizontally in portrait orientation. I also have a flashgun floating about somewhere too, but don't use it enough to remember what it is.
I also have a highly sophisticated £1 poncho taped onto a lens hood for taking photos in the rain without the aid of an umbrella assistant, which I am expecting to become a priceless piece of kit with the UK autumn just around the corner. (note that the hood rotates during zoom/focusing but works well enough)
Kit I'm looking at buying in the nearish future: 105mm macro lens, probably Sigma. Circular polariser filter. Graduated neutral density filter (have cokin holder). Teleconverter or extension tube(s). Maybe a ring flash and a Canon 1ds Mark2 if I win the lottery.
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