NAB 06

Ram Ganesh · April 5th, 2006, 03:36 PM

my HVX may arrive before NAB... so wanted to know if something is in the horizon for under $10K in the next couple of months...

even rumors are ok... :)

Rob Lohman · April 9th, 2006, 04:58 AM

Isn't the HVX under $10K? Or did you trick it out with P2 cards?

Are you asking about new camera's or current models? I think all current pro-
sumer HD camera's are under $10K.

Heath McKnight · April 9th, 2006, 06:50 PM

The HVX is a nice camera--you'll enjoy it!

hwm

Ram Ganesh · April 11th, 2006, 02:11 PM

ok wise guys :) - i meant *NEW* *UNANNOUNCED* cam rumors or news

Like the new JVC cam http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=64554

Douglas Spotted Eagle · April 11th, 2006, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ram Ganesh

ok wise guys :) - i meant *NEW* *UNANNOUNCED* cam rumors or news

Like the new JVC cam http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=64554

If they were unannounced, how would anyone know of them?

Steven Davis · April 11th, 2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Douglas Spotted Eagle

If they were unannounced, how would anyone know of them?

That hurts my brain.

Daniel Epstein · April 12th, 2006, 10:59 AM

Don't buy anything in the month before NAB unless you need to use it during that time. There is always someting announced with availability which could alter your decision. It might even be an HVX-200A. (No I don't have any knowledge of such a thing) The new JVC camera sounds interesting but I would wait for specs and delivery before saying it is the next greatest thing since sliced bread. It does call into question anyone buying the JVC 100 model for a least a couple of weeks.

Heath McKnight · April 12th, 2006, 11:06 AM

I know the DVX100a shipped a year after the 100 shipped, but people are just now slowly getting their HVX200s, so I don't think we'll see a 200a for a while.

hwm

Chris Hurd · April 12th, 2006, 11:23 AM

Although new products are often announced at NAB, they usually don't ship for several months. The advice to "wait for NAB" is advice to "wait for September." Which I can't agree with. If you're waiting, you're not creating. If you have something to shoot, now is always the right time to buy. When something better comes along, simply sell what you've got and transition into the new gear.

Kevin Shaw · April 12th, 2006, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

The advice to "wait for NAB" is advice to "wait for September."

More like "wait for next January" unless you're on the early order list for the first shipment. :-)

Other than that your comments are right on the money. Get what you need when you need it, or just enjoy the cameras you've got now and don't worry about it.

David Heath · April 14th, 2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

If you're waiting, you're not creating. If you have something to shoot, now is always the right time to buy.

Agreed - assuming you have to buy to shoot. If you already have gear, but are thinking of upgrading in the next few months, then postponeing any decision until after NAB makes a lot of sense - creating with what you already own. Financially, the renting option may make a lot of sense in some circumstances.

K. Forman · April 14th, 2006, 05:02 PM

Not to mention, if there is a new model out, it is likely to be a prototype. Or if it's actually in production, it may have bugs that need to be worked out. Let someone else jump on it and be the guinea pig.

Steven Davis · April 15th, 2006, 03:41 PM

Thanks all, about renting, that may be available in your neck of the woods, but the crappy area I live in, I already have about par what I can rent.

I do plan to wait till atleast the end of May before I buy, I have to reshuffle what I plan to buy aswell.

Martin Hawkes · April 17th, 2006, 01:48 PM

I think I read this same thread every year around NAB. ;-)

Good luck on staying at the front of the pack!

Regards,

Martin

April 5th, 2006, 03:36 PM	#1
Ram Ganesh Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 175	NAB 06 - any under 10K HD cams? my HVX may arrive before NAB... so wanted to know if something is in the horizon for under $10K in the next couple of months... even rumors are ok... :)

April 9th, 2006, 04:58 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Isn't the HVX under $10K? Or did you trick it out with P2 cards? Are you asking about new camera's or current models? I think all current pro- sumer HD camera's are under $10K. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 9th, 2006, 06:50 PM	#3
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	The HVX is a nice camera--you'll enjoy it! hwm __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

April 12th, 2006, 11:06 AM	#8
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	I know the DVX100a shipped a year after the 100 shipped, but people are just now slowly getting their HVX200s, so I don't think we'll see a 200a for a while. hwm __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

April 12th, 2006, 11:23 AM	#9
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Although new products are often announced at NAB, they usually don't ship for several months. The advice to "wait for NAB" is advice to "wait for September." Which I can't agree with. If you're waiting, you're not creating. If you have something to shoot, now is always the right time to buy. When something better comes along, simply sell what you've got and transition into the new gear. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 11th, 2006, 02:11 PM	#4
Ram Ganesh Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 175	ok wise guys :) - i meant NEW UNANNOUNCED cam rumors or news Like the new JVC cam http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=64554

April 12th, 2006, 10:59 AM	#7
Daniel Epstein Trustee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,267	Don't buy anything in the month before NAB unless you need to use it during that time. There is always someting announced with availability which could alter your decision. It might even be an HVX-200A. (No I don't have any knowledge of such a thing) The new JVC camera sounds interesting but I would wait for specs and delivery before saying it is the next greatest thing since sliced bread. It does call into question anyone buying the JVC 100 model for a least a couple of weeks.

April 14th, 2006, 05:02 PM	#12
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Not to mention, if there is a new model out, it is likely to be a prototype. Or if it's actually in production, it may have bugs that need to be worked out. Let someone else jump on it and be the guinea pig. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

April 15th, 2006, 03:41 PM	#13
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Thanks all, about renting, that may be available in your neck of the woods, but the crappy area I live in, I already have about par what I can rent. I do plan to wait till atleast the end of May before I buy, I have to reshuffle what I plan to buy aswell. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

April 17th, 2006, 01:48 PM	#14
Martin Hawkes New Boot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 8	NAB nerves I think I read this same thread every year around NAB. ;-) Good luck on staying at the front of the pack! Regards, Martin __________________ Martin Hawkes cinematographer Saft Film