Recent content by Ajd1

Thanks, I am leaning towards a shop specifically because of the warranty. Worth it for the peace of mind I think. Andy

Thanks for your help, will get looking now. Andy

Just an update incase anyone was interested. The seller has got the camera back, confirmed the fault and has given me a full refund. Lucky it went so smoothly I think. Now have to start looking again. Can I ask though what do you feel would be an acceptable shutter count considering it...

The shutter count came from the seller to start with but I checked it with Eosinfo as well and i think it was about 5200 actuations. Got nothing to gain from lieing about it, rather disapointed to be honest as I was very impressed with the camera in the little time I had with it. Was...

Just received a reply from the seller, I have to deal with them first. As I was expecting they have said there was nothing wrong with it when it was sent out and that they'd specificaly tested it before it was sent as they hadn't used it in a while. Also asked what lenses I had tried with it...

Yes it was from the seller, I'm sure they must have known about it as the camera is unusable as it is. Certainly going to try for a refund and try somewhere else probably somewhere with a warranty. We'll see how the Amazon service is with the marketplace sellers, i hope its as good as...

Nope does the same witht the 18-55 IS as well. It was advertised as used-very good condition well kept and no visible marks. Its shutter count is just over 5000 Guess its time to get in touch with the seller and see what happens. Andy

Thanks for the replies. I did google it and said it sounded like a shutter fault but wanted a second opinion. I would have thought the seller would have known as it comes up very quickly. I don't suppose a service will be all that cheap? The lens thats on it at the moment is a Tamron...

Hope someone can give some advice please. I've just bought a Canon 50D from Amazon marketplace. The camera looks to be in good over all condition but it's just shown an error 30 Turned off and on again a few times now and it takes a few shots then comes up with the error again. Had...

Thanks for the replies all are very helpful. If the weather is the same as last year then the sun was mostly in front of where we park ourselves. Going by the explanations above I would think the hood is the way to go and have the filter handy if needed. I realise the lens isn't all that large...

Apologies if I'm in the wrong place. I've just bought myself a Tamron 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD and am planning on using it at a few air shows later in the year. What I'd like some advice on is would it be better to use the lens hood or a polarising filter? Don't think I can use both at the...

Thanks for sharing, very much enjoyed reading your book. Didn't realise you were able to go there, thought it was still off limits.

Amazon do a set made by Polariod for £60 they seem to get fair reviews. Link here for them http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polaroid-Focus-Extension-Digital-Cameras/dp/B004VNH18Q/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1329833291&sr=8-7

In the Uk the personal import limit is £15 and £40 for a gift. The trouble with marking as a gift is you may get insurance problems if anything goes wrong as the insurance normally only covers the declared value. I've found its luck of the draw as to whether I get charged or not. I believe...