what to look out for when buying used xl1s? at DVinfo.net

Zac Stein · November 7th, 2002, 01:02 AM

Hiya,

I did a search but couldn't find exact info on this.

I have found in the paper a person selling an xl1s, it is a good price, not unbelievable but still not bad.

I am going to look at this camera in person tommorow, all i know from the phone call is that it was purchased in my city, is under a year old and is 'as new'. But i dont trust anybody.

When i am inspecting the camera, what should i look out for as a big no no?

Is there a way at all in the menu to bring up the hours it has been used like in a sony?

Anyways,

Thanx for the help

kermie

Chris Hurd · November 7th, 2002, 01:58 AM

Howdy from Texas,

<< Is there a way at all in the menu to bring up the hours it has been used like in a sony? >>

Yes, but only by a Canon service technician. Upon buying any used camcorder, your very first step should be to send it in to factory service for a check-up and cleaning.

Zac Stein · November 7th, 2002, 02:01 AM

Chris,

You think if it is still covered by warrenty i should take it directly in for the warrenty to be extended?

kermie

Chris Hurd · November 7th, 2002, 03:32 AM

You'll have to contact Canon Aus; I'm not sure how it works down under.

Zac Stein · November 7th, 2002, 03:33 AM

Kewl thanx chris,

Is there any kinda physical problem that is apparent and exclusive to this model to look for, like you know when some models of cars have a problem with a leak in spots u look for them when buying one used.

kermie

November 7th, 2002, 01:02 AM	#1
Zac Stein Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 730	what to look out for when buying used xl1s? Hiya, I did a search but couldn't find exact info on this. I have found in the paper a person selling an xl1s, it is a good price, not unbelievable but still not bad. I am going to look at this camera in person tommorow, all i know from the phone call is that it was purchased in my city, is under a year old and is 'as new'. But i dont trust anybody. When i am inspecting the camera, what should i look out for as a big no no? Is there a way at all in the menu to bring up the hours it has been used like in a sony? Anyways, Thanx for the help kermie

November 7th, 2002, 01:58 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Howdy from Texas, << Is there a way at all in the menu to bring up the hours it has been used like in a sony? >> Yes, but only by a Canon service technician. Upon buying any used camcorder, your very first step should be to send it in to factory service for a check-up and cleaning. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 7th, 2002, 03:32 AM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	You'll have to contact Canon Aus; I'm not sure how it works down under. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 7th, 2002, 02:01 AM	#3
Zac Stein Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 730	Chris, You think if it is still covered by warrenty i should take it directly in for the warrenty to be extended? kermie

November 7th, 2002, 03:33 AM	#5
Zac Stein Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 730	Kewl thanx chris, Is there any kinda physical problem that is apparent and exclusive to this model to look for, like you know when some models of cars have a problem with a leak in spots u look for them when buying one used. kermie