to answer all the usual what to buy question - watch this.
http://kelbytv.com/dtowntv/2010/11/04/episode-58/
it's not specific to nikon only. watch it.
short version - basically your kit lens + 50/1.8.
tho i dun agree with the crazy gizto + RRS ballhead, the idea is sound. just buy according to your needs. IMO, a manfrotto 190-series + ballhead will do for most people.
http://kelbytv.com/dtowntv/2010/11/04/episode-58/
it's not specific to nikon only. watch it.
short version - basically your kit lens + 50/1.8.
tho i dun agree with the crazy gizto + RRS ballhead, the idea is sound. just buy according to your needs. IMO, a manfrotto 190-series + ballhead will do for most people.