http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: PD150 - Recent Posts en Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:40:11 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cannon-xl2-vs-sony-pd150#post-50555 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:12:29 +0000 stacin61 50555@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi Saint.</p> <p> I have worked with the PD150 and I currently own the Canon XL-2. I really Cannot say anything about the the JVC, but I have been looking at prices and the price he says for the JVC smells like shark bait to me.</p> <p> While both, technically, are very similar I really like my Canon. I like the fact that I can change lenses, even though I can't afford any additional lenses right now. I also like the idea that I can use 24p frame rate as well as 16:9 format that is an option for recording. If you are willing to go as high as $3000 kick this guy to the curb and buy from a reputable dealer. I found mine for $2495 at B&#38;H Photo Video in New York. I f you have not seen their website then you need to check it out. <a>http://www.bhphotovideo.com/</a></p> <p>Trust me, I do not endorse a company unless they have treated me well as a customer. I purchased online and get the added benefit of receiving their Pro video catalog a couple times a year.</p> <p> I almost made the mistake of trying to buy a "deal" but was able to get out of it at the last minute.</p> <p>Check em out and see what they have on their used racks</p> <p>Staci Newsom<br /> Old Pueblo Video</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cannon-xl2-vs-sony-pd150#post-50412 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:09:09 +0000 saint 50412@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for the reply.</p> <p>That was my sense of the deal. I will ask for those specifics.</p> <p>As far as the old tech cams go that is my price range, 1500.00-2000.00, I would go 3000.00 for an Hvx 200 or equiv. For now and my project is internet based and and more of an info product than cinematography. Just gettin by for now ya know.</p> <p>What do you think of the JVC 200U, the one he has is at the outer reach of my price range.</p> <p>if legit these cams have very low hours 7-10hr for the XL2, 119hrs for the JVC.</p> <p>your thoughts are welcome, I am greenhorn. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cannon-xl2-vs-sony-pd150#post-50401 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:25:40 +0000 zoobie 50401@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>tell him straight up...you want to check on the cam's service record<br /> if he's legit, he'll give you the serials off the cam(s)<br /> cash only is also a tip off...no paper trail<br /> are you sure you want these cams? the tech is pretty old by now </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cannon-xl2-vs-sony-pd150#post-50395 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:34:37 +0000 saint 50395@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>So i have an opportunity to get a used cannonXL2 for only 200 more than my PD150 which I could trade. Just how superior is the XL2 to the PD 150?</p> <p>I am still feeling it out, it smells a little fishy. A guy in Oakland has a jvc 200U for 3500, and could be worked lower, really wants to sell fast had it listed for a few days at 4100.00. when I said it was more money than i had considered he then offered up the XL2. the XL2 which is not listed (on craig's list, the JVC is). </p> <p>He wanted me to go to Oakland with cash today or tomorrow I basically told him that wasn't happening. His story is that him and some buddies took classes and bought the cameras and then just decided they weren't that into it and he is tired of them sitting around.</p> <p>Little worried about the source of the unit to be honest. How do you check if the unit is stolen is my main concern. </p> <p>the guy knew about drum hours and fan hours... but was kinda vague as to his projects and where he had used the camera etc.</p> <p>any thoughts as to whether I should pursue this </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/bit-o-advice-needed-pd150#post-35719 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:39:33 +0000 stevem 35719@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi there,</p> <p>I'm about to buy a camera on the below link on ebay but I thought it sensible to seek abit of expert advice first.  It's a camera for a documentary shoot in China and being in the sticks abit, it's not the place to buy wrongly.  It's a PD150 with Operation: 460hrs, Drum: 250hrs, Tape: 110hrs and threading 1110 times.</p> <p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=170206276545&amp;_trksid=p3907.m32&amp;_trkparms=tab%3DWatching">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=170206276545&amp;_trksid=p3907.m32&amp;_trkparms=tab%3DWatching</a></p> <p>Camera seems in good knick with a minor scuff on the rocker zoom and no other marks visible.  Seller also has a first class rating.  I'm just being really careful with this one, so any advice would be hugely appreciated.</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Stephen</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pd150-high-op-hours-opinion#post-35718 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:31:44 +0000 stevem 35718@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Great, Thank you both so much for the replies.  In the end I didn't win the bid on ebay and it was fine, as being in China, I'm not in a good position to fix issues with cameras that go puff, the moment they're out the packing.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pd150-high-op-hours-opinion#post-35664 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:43:17 +0000 cdanddvdpublisher 35664@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I definetly wouldn't get a camera with that many hours on it. It just really doesn't seem like a good idea to me.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pd150-high-op-hours-opinion#post-35620 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:13:30 +0000 ThomScratch 35620@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>Usage is high, over 3000 hours; don't know what life expectancy is, but this cam has seen a lot of action.</p> <p>Assume you are on a tight budget, since you are looking at used.   If there is any way you can stretch for a new PD170 or its consumer comparable (video quality wise), the VX 2100, do it.  You will never regret it.</p> <p>These SD cams beat the pants off of all of the HD cams out there for available/low light situations, unless you have several $10,000 bills to spare.  I am still constantly amazed (after all these years) at how great my ongoing band shoots look, though shot in funky lit clubs.  I know it isn't supernatural, but it could be. </p> <p>I don't think I'd pay more than $500 for a 150 which has been busy for so long, and that would include all of the extras they would throw in.  And I wouldn't pay that without giving the cam a test run.</p> <p>REGARDS ... THOM </p> <p>  </p> <p>   </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pd150-high-op-hours-opinion#post-35617 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:32:24 +0000 stevem 35617@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>I'm thinking of purchasing a used PD150 Sony PAL Camcorder with the following hours:</p> <p>Operation 304 x 10h<br /> Drum Run 104 x 10h<br /> Tape Run 67 x 10h<br /> Threading 358 x 10h</p> <p>The seller claims the product is in good condition, but the drum and tape hours seem to be approaching their life expectancy, so I guess I'd just appreciate any kind of advice as to this one.</p> <p>I've asked the service history and use of the camera and i'm waiting the seller's response. What are the typical problems associated with a camera of this age? I'm not keen to buy the camera only to have it serviced and find that half the inards need replacing!</p> <p>Cheers,<br /> Steve</p>