Canon Camera Bodies:

Canon Digital Rebel Series: XS 10.1mp, Xsi 12.2mp, T1i 15.1mp

Canon more advanced: 40D 10.1 mp, 50D 15.1 mp

Canon Lenses:

For extreme depth of field images, I highly recommend an ultrawide zoom:

Canon 10-22mm EF-S

Medium focal length: Canon 18-55mm IS

Wide to telephoto: 18-200mm EF-S

Telephoto: 70-200mm IS L

Extreme telephoto: 100-300mm

Tripod

Bogen/Manfrotto 190XB with 484 or 486 RC2 quick release mini ball head

The 190X series is a good size for 35mm cameras, but if you want more support and height check out the 055X series.

Camera Pack

Lowe Pro Rover AW II is a good backpack for a camera body and several lenses, plus room for raingear and lunch.

B & H Photo is a good reliable resource from which to get gear, but I think Wolf and Mike’s Camera carries this stuff too in case you want to check it all out first. In addition, you’ll need a cord or cordless remote shutter release, otherwise you’re stuck using the 10-second timer release which is not necessarily good. All of this gear is moderate in price if you’re wondering and all very high quality. As you can see, I prefer Canon, but Nikon is top quality, too. Good luck! John