Which gear to get?

[cadred]

I have about $100 or so to spend and I'm looking to get my next piece of gear, but I can't decide which will do me the most good. I'm a new photographer so I'm shooting a little bit of everything.

Based on recommendations, I think I've narrowed it down to:

Vivitar 285HV Flash (http://www.amazon.com/Vivitar-285HV-Auto-Professional-Flash/dp/B00004TVSP/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1215112109&sr=8-1)
Opteka Battery Grip (http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Grip-Vertical-XT-Batteries/dp/B000G3KLPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1215115277&sr=1-1)
Hoya Pro 1 67mm Circular Polarizer (http://www.amazon.com/Hoya-Digital-Circular-Polarizer-Filter/dp/B0009K7CZW/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1215115352&sr=1-7) (for my Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 lens)

I know none of it's very sexy gear, but what would come in most handy for the next few months?

[form]

Sunpak 383s flash instead of vivitar. I don't see a need for the grip myself because I've never used one....can't say for the cpolarizer, but they are handy sometimes.

[TheHoff]

If you don't have a flash, get some lighting gear... the others are accessories, light is essential.

[cadred]

Sunpak 383s flash instead of vivitar. I don't see a need for the grip myself because I've never used one....can't say for the cpolarizer, but they are handy sometimes.

Any particular reason the Sunpack is better than the Vivitar? It seems to be discontinued and a little harder to find.

[form]

Fully rotating head, 1/8 power, better reliability than the new vivitar 285 models...only downside is no zooming head.

[blueM]

Might help if we knew what gear you already have. Perhaps your short list should be expanded

[cadred]

Might help if we knew what gear you already have. Perhaps your short list should be expanded


Canon XTI 400D
Tamron 17mm-55mm f/2.8
Adorama Slinger
Canon XTI 400D