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Posted by Charlie S. on 03/29/07 04:57
Tried the camera out again tonight. I like it. The only problem I have is
the viewfinder. It's on the left side and doesn't tilt out like a typical
LCD display. Since I focus with my left eye, I can't look into the
viewfinder unless I am some distance away. Is there a work-around for this
type of problem?
"Charlie S." <CharlieStam@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:97kOh.3683$J21.2047@trndny03...
>I am fairly new to video. Been borrowing the local cable company's Canon
>GL2 most of the time. I also have a small Sony mini-dv handicam.
>
>
> Looking for feedback about this camera and your opinion as whether buying
> it might be a good decision to buy or not.
>
> This is the situation:
>
> Have an opportunity to buy a used JVC GY-DV500U, plus a used and heavy
> tripod that goes with it for around $!000. The manufacturing date is
> January 2000. From what I hear there was a recall issue on this date, but
> I imagine it's been resolved.
>
> The camera looks pretty beat up. The paint on the handle is worn away.
> There are numerous ding marks on the body and the lens shield has a jaded
> edge from being banged around. I'm guessing from all the wear, it was
> probably used by a television news crew at one time. The meter says it
> has 99 hours of (drum?) use... I'm not sure what that means. Probably was
> repaired and the hours reset???
>
> There are a lot of negatives about this camera that just didn't feel right
> to me. Besides the beat up appearance, it felt uncomfortable to carry.
> My friend said it doesn't have a stabilizing feature. Since it didn't
> feel comfortable carrying it, I would most likely have to mount it on a
> tripod most of the time.
>
> I also focus with my left eye and the camera eyepiece is on the left side.
> I would hope that could be changed to the other side? It comes with a
> 5"-6" square monitor piece. Don't know where that would fit on. The
> camera had a lot of different switches. Most of which seemed
> ergonomically challenging and confusing. Probably somewhat of a steep
> learning curve getting used to it.
>
> On the positive side the mini-dv receptacle was impeccably clean, The
> lens doesn't have any scratches and is much larger than the standard
> consumer lens. (I don't remember the focal ranges. It's a canon lense.).
> The price is pretty cheap. I was thinking of offering $700 or so. A new
> model cost close to $7,000. Although, I'm sure, with all the newer
> features, it's a far better camera. A friend of mind shot some footage
> on it. He, along with a video type person, said the footage looked
> fantastic.
>
> As you might guess I'm leaning against buying this unit. On the other
> hand, for a starter camera, it might be a good camera to learn on. I
> could always sell it if it didn't work out.
>
> Feel welcome to offer your opinion or experiences with using this camera.
>
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