Thanks for the detailed info, buddingphotographer! I agree with you about all the cheap stuff included in most kits. However, Sarah showed me this kit: http://www.focuscamera.com/canon-eos-70d-slr-cmos-20-2mp-digital-camera-efs-18-135mm-lens-canon-speedlite-600ex-rt-shoe-mount-flash-64gb-memory-card-tiffen-67mm-uv-protector-circular-polarizing-lens-filter-kit.html
What do you think of it?
I think it’s pretty phenomenal especially for someone wanting to get into on-location portraiture. Do you think the smaller accessories are still cheapo?