Canon Rebel T3 or 1100D is the successor of  Canon’s entry level digital SLR Canon XS or 1000D. Canon T3 will be available in March for $599.99 with kit lens Canon 18-55mm IS.

Canon EOS Rebel T3 or 1100D key features:

• 12.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• ISO 100 – 6400
• HD Movie mode with expanded recording [HD: 30p  / 25p], and with in-camera movie editing options.
• 9-point AF system using f/5.6 cross-type center point.
• 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system
• 3.0 fps continuous shooting
• 2.7-inch  LCD monitor (230,000 dots) with Live View
• Viewfinder: Pentamirror with 95% coverage
• Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

Canon T3  or 1100D best lenses:

The kit lens Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS of Canon T3 should be good based on the previous versions. It has a four-stop image stabilization. The second lens you need is a telephoto lens. You have many choices here . But you can start with the most affordable Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS which is also a very good lens with four stop image stabilization (for a review). You might also want to get Canon 50mm f/1.8, which is cheap, sharp and also a nice portrait lens.  Canon 50mm f/1.8 is the best selling lens on amazon.More information on best canon lenses: Best Canon lenses.

Canon XS or 1000D accessories:

• Back up battery: Canon LP-E10.
• Canon Deluxe photo backpack 200EG.
• Compact bag, Lowpro Rezo TLZ10 is an excellent one.
• In addition, you also need SD or SDHC cards and an external flash such as Canon 430EX II or  Canon 580EX II.