Recent content by Jamie Smith

Firmly agree with the 50mm idea. I wish I would have had one when I started, cracking for portraits!

Thankyou Nod. This is exactly the kind of sensible advice I wanted. It's mostly common sense. (I didn't realise you can buy bank note checkers?!) In the end the woman was too pushy for my liking. Made me suspicious. Didn't chance it. :)

Exactly the same! I picked my Nikon D70s (back in the day) based on its satisfying shutter sound, because I couldn't pick between that and a Canon. I got the impression Nikons perform better in a theatre (better performance at low lighting with harsh spotlighs and the like) I just like the...

Incredible!

Yeah, I had one of those before, and didn't fall for it, but thanks for the heads up! It must catch some people out!

No, it isn't TG. I am simply asking if there was a safer way to take money in a Gumtree situation. For example, some payments can be reversed or blocked AFTER the transaction of goods have taken place. I am not an idiot, I have just never sold anything over £100 second hand, and I didn't want...

I know this is a late comment, but I DID apply common sense the time before, and DIDN'T send it. It has just put me off a bit, I didn't realise how prominent scams were on Gumtree.

I can't believe it... 6 month guarantee too. Some accessories are missing, but who cares at the price. I'l buy a battery charger!

I have the opportunity to buy a Canon Legria HF G10 for £270... which is an amazing deal on the face of it, does anyone have one? It is to film a static wide angle when I film events and the like and to use as a second video camera to my D800... Thanks :)