XL2 user upgrading to XLH1

Tim Bickford · April 5th, 2008, 02:32 PM

Hello-

I plan on selling my XL2 and upgrading to a "used" XLH1. B&H is selling XLH1's for $6100. Is there anyone here that has purchased a HXL1 (used) from B&H? If so... was it as described? Can you purchase at warentee?

There is a XLH1 listed in the classifieds (dvinfo) for $5000. the camera has approximatly 70hrs on it. Is that a lot? Would B&H be able to tell me the hours on the ones that they sell?

Thanks...

Chris Soucy · April 5th, 2008, 03:50 PM

Starting at the end and working backwards........

1. There is, as far as I know, no drum hours counter on the Canons, so, no.

2. 70 hours is peanuts

3.$5000 sounds like the deal of the century, quite frankly

4. Read their web site for warranty info on used sales, I don't know.

5. I don't have an H1 so cannot comment on B&H's description of used same, tho' am puzzled why you think they would not be truthfull in their description, they are a very reputable company with nothing to gain and a lot to lose by shonky practices. As with anything tho', if they can't see a fault, they can't describe it.

Not asked, but I'll answer it anyway - better leave enough in the kitty for a decent tripod/ head combo, the HD Canons (HD anything, thinking about it) will very quickly show up any imperfections in the support system.

CS

Tim Bickford · April 6th, 2008, 06:40 AM

Chris-

Thanks..

I have purchased almost all of my equipment from B&H. They are great! I have never purchased anything USED from them.

I appreciated your responses.

Thank you!

Patrick Byers · April 6th, 2008, 10:13 AM

Ditto for me. I've purchased tons of equipment there and never had any issue with them.

Floris van Eck · April 6th, 2008, 03:20 PM

There is a drum hours counter on the XL-H1 but as far as I know, only Canon can check the drum hours counter in their service center.

So the only way to find out is have them check/clean the unit and ask for the meter reading of the particular camera.

A.D.Wyatt Norton · April 9th, 2008, 11:35 AM

I've purchased used nikkor lenses from B&H. Their assessment of condition was accurate. As to their overall trust factor: I've bought innumerable things from B&H and they have performed flawlessly. A DV cam has a lot of fragile moving parts, and transport elements that wear. With a Canon, it would be nice to know if the unit itself has recently been spec'd by Canon at a service center. The cost of that (since you're not buying the camera new) is well worth it, even just for the peace of mind. 70 hours? That really is nothing as a factor.

Tim Bickford · April 9th, 2008, 07:12 PM

Thanks a lot. I appreciate the feedback!

Marco Leavitt · April 30th, 2008, 12:34 PM

I bought a used 1K fresnel from B&H. They have a numbered rating system on the condition, and I found it to be brutally accurate. (well used, but working).

April 5th, 2008, 02:32 PM	#1
Tim Bickford Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 448	XL2 user upgrading to XLH1 - Questions Hello- I plan on selling my XL2 and upgrading to a "used" XLH1. B&H is selling XLH1's for $6100. Is there anyone here that has purchased a HXL1 (used) from B&H? If so... was it as described? Can you purchase at warentee? There is a XLH1 listed in the classifieds (dvinfo) for $5000. the camera has approximatly 70hrs on it. Is that a lot? Would B&H be able to tell me the hours on the ones that they sell? Thanks... __________________ Tim Bickford

April 5th, 2008, 03:50 PM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Hi Tim............ Starting at the end and working backwards........ 1. There is, as far as I know, no drum hours counter on the Canons, so, no. 2. 70 hours is peanuts 3.$5000 sounds like the deal of the century, quite frankly 4. Read their web site for warranty info on used sales, I don't know. 5. I don't have an H1 so cannot comment on B&H's description of used same, tho' am puzzled why you think they would not be truthfull in their description, they are a very reputable company with nothing to gain and a lot to lose by shonky practices. As with anything tho', if they can't see a fault, they can't describe it. Not asked, but I'll answer it anyway - better leave enough in the kitty for a decent tripod/ head combo, the HD Canons (HD anything, thinking about it) will very quickly show up any imperfections in the support system. CS Last edited by Chris Soucy; April 5th, 2008 at 04:02 PM. Reason: +

April 6th, 2008, 06:40 AM	#3
Tim Bickford Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 448	Chris- Thanks.. I have purchased almost all of my equipment from B&H. They are great! I have never purchased anything USED from them. I appreciated your responses. Thank you! __________________ Tim Bickford

April 9th, 2008, 11:35 AM	#6
A.D.Wyatt Norton Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 27	I've purchased used nikkor lenses from B&H. Their assessment of condition was accurate. As to their overall trust factor: I've bought innumerable things from B&H and they have performed flawlessly. A DV cam has a lot of fragile moving parts, and transport elements that wear. With a Canon, it would be nice to know if the unit itself has recently been spec'd by Canon at a service center. The cost of that (since you're not buying the camera new) is well worth it, even just for the peace of mind. 70 hours? That really is nothing as a factor. __________________ If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.

April 9th, 2008, 07:12 PM	#7
Tim Bickford Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 448	Thanks a lot. I appreciate the feedback! __________________ Tim Bickford

April 6th, 2008, 10:13 AM	#4
Patrick Byers Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, TX Posts: 40	Ditto for me. I've purchased tons of equipment there and never had any issue with them.

April 6th, 2008, 03:20 PM	#5
Floris van Eck Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 993	There is a drum hours counter on the XL-H1 but as far as I know, only Canon can check the drum hours counter in their service center. So the only way to find out is have them check/clean the unit and ask for the meter reading of the particular camera.

April 30th, 2008, 12:34 PM	#8
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	I bought a used 1K fresnel from B&H. They have a numbered rating system on the condition, and I found it to be brutally accurate. (well used, but working).