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^^^^Honestly I can't even find that price I stated above. Most from what I see are around the $900-1200 range. Canon has a rebate for the 7D right now but still way more expensive then it should. If you can find the camera for the price you stated, then that is pretty good cause it even comes with the kit lense but the kit lens is crap anyways. I am sure there will always be a better deal somewhere, so if you can afford to search more, I'd say do it.
The standard lens that everyone else starts with is the 50mm 1.8. It's only like a $100 but you can get them for cheaper used and the lens is just plastic, so there is really no point in getting a brand new one. Really good for just learning how to shoot in the daytime or night. Only thing is it is really narrow, so not really for landscae shots.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_50mm_f_1_8_ii
Photo examples of the 50mm: http://www.pixel-peeper.com/lenses/?lens=16
You can also get the new 40mm 2.8 pancake lens. It's a tad wider but the f-stop isn't as fast. Heard it was good for what it is.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_40mm_f_2_8_stm
Phot examples of the 40mm: http://www.pixel-peeper.com/lenses/?lens=13486
That setup should be good. As you shoot, you'll figure out more of what kind of photographer you are whether portraits, action, landscape, wide angle, zoom, etc. After that, you can look into getting a more expensive lens. Also don't forget to get a bag or case for your camera. Also there are filters, tripods, remotes and a ton of other things to get aside from the camera and lens.
The standard lens that everyone else starts with is the 50mm 1.8. It's only like a $100 but you can get them for cheaper used and the lens is just plastic, so there is really no point in getting a brand new one. Really good for just learning how to shoot in the daytime or night. Only thing is it is really narrow, so not really for landscae shots.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_50mm_f_1_8_ii
Photo examples of the 50mm: http://www.pixel-peeper.com/lenses/?lens=16
You can also get the new 40mm 2.8 pancake lens. It's a tad wider but the f-stop isn't as fast. Heard it was good for what it is.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_40mm_f_2_8_stm
Phot examples of the 40mm: http://www.pixel-peeper.com/lenses/?lens=13486
That setup should be good. As you shoot, you'll figure out more of what kind of photographer you are whether portraits, action, landscape, wide angle, zoom, etc. After that, you can look into getting a more expensive lens. Also don't forget to get a bag or case for your camera. Also there are filters, tripods, remotes and a ton of other things to get aside from the camera and lens.
. I'll be looking into getting that filter. In other news Adobe launched a beta version of LR5 and you can get it for free until June 30th. Some new features have been added. 
