Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by HappySlapper82 Click here to enlarge
so about 6k + for a 5D that can take just basic photo's?
Can be. Decent lenses to really bring out the quality in Canon can start at about $3000 for the lens only.

E.g. I have a 400D, it was about $1200 when I got it. It came with a basic 18-55mm lens. I also got:

A 17-85mm IS USM lens, thats $1099
A 70-300mm IS USM lens, thats $1199
A 50mm compact macro, thats $510
A battery grip, thats $300