New Here, and Would Like Some Advice ...

[LanEvo]

hey guys,

I am new to the photography world, having only a Canon SD1000 P&S. Now, I would like some advice on two DSLRs and which to get, any advice is taken into consideration, I will take biased ,unbiased, just any opinions on which to get/keep (I already have both, but they are unopened). And, I would like advice on this polarizer I am thinking of getting, because I read that a polarizer is one of the most essiential things to get for a DSLR aside form the body and lens.

1) What would/should be taken between a Sony A200 w/ DT 18-70mm lens or Nikon D60 w/ 18-55mm VR lens?

2) What are opinions on this polarizer, looking at the price and that its circular it looks like a great deal, but could it be a fake as well?
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Hoya-Circular-Polarizer-Glass-Filter/dp/B000IEVASY/ref=pd_cp_p_3"]Amazon.com: Hoya 55mm Circular Polarizer Glass Filter - G Series: Camera & Photo[/ame]
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3) Is an extra battery a needed/reccomended accessory to have? I am looking at this one, because the price is really good Li-Ion Battery for Sony NP-FM500H .

4) What speed/type of Compact Flash cards should I buy? I would like a card capable of maxing out this cameras performance, just so I know I have somehting that is able to withstand it. Every once in a while, I will be shooting 6 RAW pics and a handful (alot) of JPEGs at continuous, burst mode. I would like a card that can handle this, so that there is minimal to no buffering, after, lets say 20 consecutive shots in burst.

 

[manicmike]

I'm not familiar with the Sony so I say go with the D60. It's a great camera.

The polarizer is pretty good. I've used it on my landscape shots. I believe you want the 52 mm for the kit lens though.

An extra battery is always good to have. Along with extra memory cards.

 

[matfoster]

i had the sony a200 at one time - the body is ok but that kit lens is rubbish IQ. A-mount minolta, legacy lenses however can be quite decent and they fit that camera.

if buying into a system from scratch, i'd go with nikon. sony isn't in the same league for quality, however far you take the hobby in the future.

 

[LanEvo]

i had the sony a200 at one time - the body is ok but that kit lens is rubbish IQ. A-mount minolta, legacy lenses however can be quite decent and they fit that camera.

if buying into a system from scratch, i'd go with nikon. sony isn't in the same league for quality, however far you take the hobby in the future.

So, any reccomendations on lens for the Sony?

 

[LanEvo]

Also, what do you guys think of this lens? [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009V36R/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller]Amazon.com: Quantaray - 70-210mm f/4.0-5.6 Manual Focus Zoom w/Macro for Minolta MD: Camera & Photo[/ame]=

 

[JayLPhoto]

Quantaray is going to be better than any kit lens, but 70-210 would not be a good kit lens.

 

[matfoster]

i had the sony a200 at one time - the body is ok but that kit lens is rubbish IQ. A-mount minolta, legacy lenses however can be quite decent and they fit that camera.

if buying into a system from scratch, i'd go with nikon. sony isn't in the same league for quality, however far you take the hobby in the future.

So, any reccomendations on lens for the Sony?

hmmm i'd like to remind myself actually (forgotten what i owned)
but the following is a very good to place to ask around, on this subject

A-mount lens index with user comments..
A-Mount Lens Index - Dyxum forums

 

[LanEvo]

And, how are these lenses? [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Sunpak-CF-7079-Ultra-Violet-Circular-Polarizer/dp/B00009W3UE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top]Amazon.com: Sunpak CF-7079 55mm TW Ultra-Violet & Circular Polarizer Twin Filter Pack: Camera & Photo[/ame]

 

[LanEvo]

Or this one? [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Zeikos-ZE-CPL55-Multi-Coated-Circular-Polarizer/dp/B001UE6N7E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1267674909&sr=1-3]Amazon.com: Zeikos ZE-CPL55 55mm Multi-Coated Circular Polarizer Filter: Camera & Photo[/ame]

I'd like the best one for the value and quality.

 

[LanEvo]

OR how about this? [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Zeikos-ZE-FLK55-Multi-Coated-Filter-UV-CPL-FLD/dp/tech-data/B001KNDZHQ/ref=de_a_smtd?ie=UTF8&m=A1M0GZGHL8F7T8]Amazon.com: Zeikos ZE-FLK55 55mm Multi-Coated 3 Piece Filter Kit (UV-CPL-FLD): Amazin Deals Online[/ame]