Posted by reqluq on 10/13/05 00:23

"Richard Crowley" <richard.7.crowley@intel.com> wrote in message
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>
> "reqluq" wrote...
>> Or are they just *tryin' to take my money* :-)
>> I assume one would need extras to help out,but is it as grave as:*But
>> without the proper accessories these cameras will be hard pressed to
>> produce imagery that looks much better than your typical home video*
>>
>> http://www.saferseas.com/vsd/eye/eye1.html
>>
>> " A DSR-500 ($15,000 worth) will produce an excellent picture quality
>> right out of the box as will the PD170, VX2000, and Canon XL1s. But
>> without the proper accessories these cameras will be hard pressed to
>> produce imagery that looks much better than your typical home video.Don't
>> be fooled into thinking that the camera itself will make the video look
>> good. Equally if not more important are the additional devices needed to
>> capture scenes in varying environments and using methods that apply to
>> the given situation."
>>
>> Then they go on to the asscessory price list:
>
> In a way they have a point. Good (even excellent) equipment doesn't
> necessarily make good video. Many of the things in that kit are very
> useful for enhancing your ability to make good pictures. Of course if
> you don't know how to use them properly, they don't do you any more
> good than an expensive camera :-)
>
> I am always wary of these "kits" from dealers. You gotta ask yourself
> if it makes sense to spend $7500 on a $2500 camera and a bunch of
> accessories you may not even need (or know how to use properly).
> And then, of course, you have to consider whether you are geting
> a decent price on the bundle (as contrasted with buying the pieces
> when you need them).
>
> Their list seems a bit strange. There is a tripod (not exactly the better
> variety of that brand) and even a dolly, but no pan/tilt head. Did they
> just leave it out by accident? Are they going to try to "upsell" you
> when you go to order the kit? How confident are you of this store?

> Have you checked it out?

I thought that's what I was doing now :-)
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