I recommended B&H to a production company that wanted to purchase the Sony HVR-A1U, but they twice had problems with their order and are now looking for a different company to buy the camera from. What other retailers have people used and would recommend?

Thanks in advance!

Jessica Gallant
Los Angeles based Director of Photography
West Coast Systems Administrator, Cinematography Mailing List
http://www.cinematography.net

What kind of problems did they have? I had a slight problem with BH, but it wasn't a big deal for me - they shipped my order out way too late, but I didn't need to have the camera for awhile.

I don't think we're allowed to talk about non-sponsored retailers here.

Have you tried Express Video Supply, also listed under the DVInfo sponsors? (http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors/index.php)

This is off topic, but are you the same Jessica Gallant that shot LIFE 2.0? I really enjoyed it, especially being a long-time Optura Pi user myself (though I recently purchased the HC1). :-)

What kind of problems did they have?

I don't really want to go into details - I've ordered from them before and haven't had any problems.

This is off topic, but are you the same Jessica Gallant that shot LIFE 2.0? I really enjoyed it, especially being a long-time Optura Pi user myself (though I recently purchased the HC1).

Oh lordy, yes it's me. "Life 2.0" turned out pretty well for the budget ($500?) and our 2 1/2 day shooting schedule (though it's far from my best work). My poor Optura Pi was ruined on the last feature I shot (we shot on film, but were using my camera for the flashback sequences) because the production company rented a cheaper underwater housing than the one I wanted, and it leaked. <sigh>

Jessica Gallant
Los Angeles based Director of Photography
West Coast Systems Administrator, Cinematography Mailing List
http://www.cinematography.net

Well, sorry to hear about the camera (may it rest in peace). It was nice work (especially considering budget, time, and the use of a consumer cam) even if it isn't your best. :-)

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