There's an infinite amount of things you could do with a grand of cold hard cash, but if you ask us, we'll show you how to fill your camera bag up like the pros and leave you with some change to spare. With just a little thought and some simple mathematics, we'll show you all the right things to buy and have you equipped and ready for some serious photography. From getting you the right DSLR all the way down to the lens cloth, we'll have you strutting out into the streets like a pro in no time.

Kicking things off, we begin by shopping for the most important piece of equipment you'll need and that is of course, the DSLR camera. Based on our recent experiences, we've been most pleased with the Canon EOS 450D and feel you would be too. With a nice and easy to use interface and a fantastic body to hold, the 450D pumps out some spectacular images at 12.2 megapixels. It's an ideal choice for beginners and a respected camera among the pros, and our judgment points to the 450D as the camera to purchase. Having the body only isn't going to do you much good, so we recommend getting the Canon EOS 450D with 18-55mm IS lens kit to begin with. The cost of this lens kit may set you back £516.99 but that leaves us with plenty of change left for investing in a whole range of accessories.

Now that you've got yourself a trusty camera, shooting still won't be possible just yet until you've got yourself a memory card. The Canon EOS 450D is a DSLR that takes SD/SDHC memory cards, so why not get started with a Kingston 2GB SD Memory Card. Given its affordability, you might even want to consider purchasing an extra card to back you up. More than just extra storage, this also ensures that not all photos are lost should one card go missing or malfunction. By having two cards you also have you a clearer divide between 2 sets of photos taken.

Regardless of whether you choose to shoot in the daytime or at night, getting the perfect shot requires getting the light you need. When surrounding light is far from helping, a powerful external flash is an indispensable accessory to have and especially useful for when light is insufficient. The Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash is what we recommend to go with your 450D, and not only does this flash help you light up an otherwise dim setting, this flash can work together with your camera to find the perfect white balance to match your shot with the flash.

As any pro would have in their arsenal of equipment, a tripod is a must-have accessory for your DSLR and we wouldn't want to see you without one. As much as you'd like to believe that your hands are steady enough for a perfectly still and leveled shot, a tripod becomes absolutely essential in situations where even the slightest of hand movements could easily blur your image. Shots such as those taken at high ISO sensitivities in low light, at the long zoom ranges or trying to capture an image for a long period of time will require the firm steadiness of a tripod. The Manfrotto 190XDB tripod together with the Manfrotto 804RC2 head is a quality set up we recommend and one that you'll definitely appreciate.

While it seems like we've got you just enough to start shooting, the thought of seeing you shoot with just one lens seems a little limited. Using only a Canon 18-55mm IS lens supplied from the 450D lens kit, you'll definitely be itching for a greater zoom power and a nice zoom lens is what we'll find you. The Sigma 70-300mm DG APO Macro lens is an excellent choice we suggest for both your money and your photography. While it offers you a powerful zooming ability to reach all the long distances you crave, this light and compact lens also has the ability to do macro work simply by switching to its 'Macro' mode for up close focusing.

With two lenses at your disposal, it’s also high time that you consider the benefits of having a UV lens filter. An often underestimated camera accessory, UV lens filters fit nicely over lenses and do a great job of protecting them from the occasional bumps and knocks. Lenses are expensive pieces of equipment and comparatively speaking, these filters are not, so it’s always wise to pick up some filters and let them protect those precious lenses of yours. Besides just protection, UV filters also enhance image sharpness by absorbing UV rays from the sun and prevent outdoor photos from becoming hazy and indistinct. Hoya's Green Series UV Filters cost relatively cheap but makes an invaluable accessory to have. A filter size of 58mm will fit on to the above lenses for the 450D.

Multiple excursions and escapades outside will eventually leave your camera dusted and dirty, so to finally cap off our list of purchases, a professional lens cleaning kit is the last but definitely not the least item you need. Packed with a brush, swab, blower, cleaning cloth and more, it's everything you need to keep your camera looking new and the lens free from smears. While it seems like we've taken you on a whirlwind shopping spree all this time, we've also kept up with the maths. This bag load of accessories we've been raving about clocks in at £437.48 in total and together with the Canon EOS 450D lens kit, this reaches a total of £954.47, and yes for just under 1 grand as promised.