Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? at DVinfo.net

Luke Hill · May 3rd, 2011, 12:59 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm getting ready to leave the country for a couple of months to work on a documentary and I'm having trouble finding a camera. We have a very limited budget, but need to shoot in 4:2:2 (preferably tapeless). The Canon XF100 seems perfect for us, but we've been unable to find it anywhere (I'm in the U.S.)

We leave for India on June 14 so I'll need to acquire something within the next few weeks. I haven't been able to find any information about when the XF100 will be available here. Other than the XF300 (which is a bit more expensive than I'd like), are there any other options I should consider for shooting 4:2:2 on a budget if I can't track down an XF100?

Thanks in advance,
Luke
http://www.lukehill.com

Anthony Mozora · May 3rd, 2011, 02:21 PM

unfortunatly after the erthquake in Japan are out of stock everywhere .I have been asked a Canon Dealer and told me that they w8 new stock Late June/early July

Erik Norgaard · May 3rd, 2011, 10:41 PM

Will you do any stop in another country on your way to India? I know it's suboptimal you won't have time to fiddle with the camera. But if you can find one then get a firmware upgrade to get support for US standards and go on?

I got mine in fotoboom.com, Madrid, Spain. They don't write stock on their web page so I can't tell you if it's available.

BR, Erik

Steve Wolla · May 4th, 2011, 01:05 AM

If it's gotta be 4:2:2 and tapeless the other option open to you is the Panasonic HPX170. They're only a couple hundred more than the XF100, maybe they would be more available.

Luke Hill · May 5th, 2011, 08:12 AM

Thanks for the suggestions, guys - I had forgotten about the HPX170... I had mentioned it to the producers previously, but I think the high cost of the p2 cards compared to CF cards scared them off - I'll have to remind them of that option and see if they want to reconsider....

Thanks again!
Luke
http://www.lukehill.com

Jon Menegon · May 10th, 2011, 09:10 AM

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/733533-REG/Canon_4888B001_XF100_HD_Professional_Camcorder.html
The status has been in stock since early this morning :)

Glen Vandermolen · May 10th, 2011, 04:48 PM

Not anymore - already out of stock.

Andy Solaini · May 10th, 2011, 06:05 PM

It's sadly of little use to you Luke but I have an XF100 on order from Jigsaw24 here in the UK and even they don't really know what's happening in Japan. They are trying to find out for me but it seems a complete unknown at the moment as to when new stock will be available.

Andy S

Luke Hill · May 18th, 2011, 08:20 AM

Thanks everyone - I had signed up for email notifications for the XF100 at both B&H and Amazon. Never heard a word from B & H, but got an email a few days ago from amazon saying they had a few. We placed our order and it wasn't looking good until yesterday when they finally charged our card and sent a tracking number! I should have two XF100s by the end of the week!

Thanks again, everyone for the help...
Luke
Luke Hill - Solo Acoustic Guitarist, Writer, Filmmaker

Jim Martin · May 18th, 2011, 03:24 PM

I'm being told there are no more for this month....next allocation is sometime in June

Jim Martin
FilmTools.com

Luke Hill · May 19th, 2011, 07:57 AM

Just got mine in last night - I must've ordered just in time. Man! This thing is even smaller and lighter than I expected!

Gerald OConnor · May 19th, 2011, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Martin

I'm being told there are no more for this month....next allocation is sometime in June

Jim Martin
FilmTools.com

They are in stock at bh as of this Post.

Scott Cantrell · May 26th, 2011, 02:47 PM

TapeWorks Texas Inc currently has inventory on both the XF100 and XF105

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Sam Young · May 26th, 2011, 09:41 PM

Bought a Switronix(sp) light from Scott last year, awesome dealing with him. Highly recommended.

Scott Cantrell · May 27th, 2011, 02:05 PM

Thank you for the kind words Sam!

May 3rd, 2011, 12:59 PM	#1
Luke Hill Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 76	Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? Hi everyone, I'm getting ready to leave the country for a couple of months to work on a documentary and I'm having trouble finding a camera. We have a very limited budget, but need to shoot in 4:2:2 (preferably tapeless). The Canon XF100 seems perfect for us, but we've been unable to find it anywhere (I'm in the U.S.) We leave for India on June 14 so I'll need to acquire something within the next few weeks. I haven't been able to find any information about when the XF100 will be available here. Other than the XF300 (which is a bit more expensive than I'd like), are there any other options I should consider for shooting 4:2:2 on a budget if I can't track down an XF100? Thanks in advance, Luke http://www.lukehill.com

May 3rd, 2011, 02:21 PM	#2
Anthony Mozora Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cyprus Posts: 152	Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? unfortunatly after the erthquake in Japan are out of stock everywhere .I have been asked a Canon Dealer and told me that they w8 new stock Late June/early July

May 3rd, 2011, 10:41 PM	#3
Erik Norgaard Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 238	Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? Will you do any stop in another country on your way to India? I know it's suboptimal you won't have time to fiddle with the camera. But if you can find one then get a firmware upgrade to get support for US standards and go on? I got mine in fotoboom.com, Madrid, Spain. They don't write stock on their web page so I can't tell you if it's available. BR, Erik

May 4th, 2011, 01:05 AM	#4
Steve Wolla Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 477	Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? If it's gotta be 4:2:2 and tapeless the other option open to you is the Panasonic HPX170. They're only a couple hundred more than the XF100, maybe they would be more available.

May 5th, 2011, 08:12 AM	#5
Luke Hill Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 76	Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? Thanks for the suggestions, guys - I had forgotten about the HPX170... I had mentioned it to the producers previously, but I think the high cost of the p2 cards compared to CF cards scared them off - I'll have to remind them of that option and see if they want to reconsider.... Thanks again! Luke http://www.lukehill.com

May 10th, 2011, 09:10 AM	#6
Jon Menegon New Boot Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 6	Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/733533-REG/Canon_4888B001_XF100_HD_Professional_Camcorder.html The status has been in stock since early this morning :)

May 10th, 2011, 04:48 PM	#7
Glen Vandermolen Space Hipster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,596	Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? Not anymore - already out of stock.

May 10th, 2011, 06:05 PM	#8
Andy Solaini Major Player Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 223	Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? It's sadly of little use to you Luke but I have an XF100 on order from Jigsaw24 here in the UK and even they don't really know what's happening in Japan. They are trying to find out for me but it seems a complete unknown at the moment as to when new stock will be available. Andy S

May 18th, 2011, 08:20 AM	#9
Luke Hill Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 76	Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? Thanks everyone - I had signed up for email notifications for the XF100 at both B&H and Amazon. Never heard a word from B & H, but got an email a few days ago from amazon saying they had a few. We placed our order and it wasn't looking good until yesterday when they finally charged our card and sent a tracking number! I should have two XF100s by the end of the week! Thanks again, everyone for the help... Luke Luke Hill - Solo Acoustic Guitarist, Writer, Filmmaker

May 18th, 2011, 03:24 PM	#10
Jim Martin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burbank, CA 91502 Posts: 949	Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? I'm being told there are no more for this month....next allocation is sometime in June Jim Martin FilmTools.com

May 19th, 2011, 07:57 AM	#11
Luke Hill Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 76	Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? Just got mine in last night - I must've ordered just in time. Man! This thing is even smaller and lighter than I expected!

May 26th, 2011, 02:47 PM	#13
Scott Cantrell Sponsor: TapeWorks Texas Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 357	Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? TapeWorks Texas Inc currently has inventory on both the XF100 and XF105 Best Regards, Scott Cantrell TapeWorks Texas Inc - DVinfo Sponser 866-827-3489 toll free tapeworksscott@sbcglobal.net

May 26th, 2011, 09:41 PM	#14
Sam Young Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas/Hong Kong Posts: 154	Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? Bought a Switronix(sp) light from Scott last year, awesome dealing with him. Highly recommended.

May 27th, 2011, 02:05 PM	#15
Scott Cantrell Sponsor: TapeWorks Texas Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 357	Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options? Thank you for the kind words Sam!