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Posted by riclanders on 09/30/82 11:52
PTravel wrote:
> "Mr. Tapeguy" <mr.tapeguy@pro-tape.com> wrote in message
> news:1151590769.813392.206070@d56g2000cwd.googlegroups.com...
> >
> > riclanders@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Used Canon GL2's and GL1's are selling for under $1000.
> >>
> >> Can they do the job?
> >>
> >> ric
> >
> > They can "do the job." If you want XLR connections you'll need to get
> > an adaptor from Studio One or Beachtek.
> >
> > PTravel gave some excellent references including dvinfo.net which is
> > run by my friend Chris Hurd and considered one of the foremost
> > discussion areas for pro dv cameras. If you want a broader scope you
> > can try camcorderinfo.com.
>
> Chris is a great guy, isn't he?
>
> I'll offer my usual caution about camcorderinfo.com. Robin Liss has,
> sometimes, some rather bizarre takes on equipment. I'm not sure if it's
> because she reviews from the standpoint of the casual consumer, or because
> she is reluctant to offend the sources of the cameras that she reviews (she
> drools over new equipment, just as we all do). Usually, buried within the
> reviews, you can find the pertinent information, e.g. it may sound like a
> rave review, but you'll see something a page down like, "however, in low
> light color saturation is reduced and some grain shows up." If you look at
> the sample frame capture, you'll see that color saturation is reduced to the
> point where there is no color, just grays, the grain is the size of golf
> balls, and video gain is so reduced that it looks black construction paper.
> What the review should say is, "this is a good camcorder if you're only
> going to use it in very bright sunlight, but is unusable indoors or at
> night." Of course, she'll never publish that on her website.
>
> >
> > If you buy a used unit (and we have a couple by the way) I would be
> > extremely cautious. 4 out of the last 5 pieces of gear I have
> > purchased used have been DOA for various reasons. If you get one I
> > would pay a little more from a reputable source.
>
> Obviously, very good advice. One additional point: Sony will, usually,
> repair its gear for a flat rate. For example, it will repair cameras in its
> prosumer line, which includes the VX2000/2100 and PD-150/170 for a flat fee
> of $575 (provided the camera hasn't been deliberately abused or submerged in
> water). A broken PD-170 for under $1,000, after a repair job by Sony, will
> yield a $3,000 camera for a little over $1,500.
>
> >
> > But before you go with Canon compare the features/specs with similarly
> > priced units and make sure that's what you want. If you find one you
> > like that's slightly above your price range let me know and I'll see if
> > we can get a B-stock unit or demo for you.
> >
> > Craig
> >
> > http://www.pro-tape.com
> >
Here we go again. Every few months I come to this newsgroup, ask the
same question and get the same royal run-around.
If I wanted to research the question I'd use the sources mentioned. I
was looking for a name, not all this back and forth about where I
should go or what I shouldn't do and how many angels somebody got on
the head of a pin. Honestly, the header of this thread is plain enough
-- "Best $1500..."
What's the problem?
Give me a name. Save the Fourth of July speeches for Tuesday. :)
and I know I'm burning bridges, but I got to make a purchase and some
of you pompous blowhards are ruining my day.
Give me a freakin' name already.
Rant turned off.
ricland
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