Price increase Feb 1st??

Tim Dashwood · January 27th, 2006, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Albert Henson

I heard today from my dealer that the price increase of the hd100 will be due to the new and improved lens that will be included with the camera. All he said was that the lens would help eliminate the SSE substantially-Not completely and that the camera would be much more versatile in low light situations.

IF there were a new lens, it would have nothing to do with reduced SSE. SSE is an electronic issue, not an optical one.

Jemore Santos · January 27th, 2006, 09:43 AM

Tim I have a case of CA maybe its what they are talking about, not Split Screen

Joe Carney · January 27th, 2006, 11:22 AM

reducing CA makes sense. If thats the case, I'm more than happy to wait for a new version even if it's a little more expensive. And if I can get the cool battery stuff, then great.
The CA issues were about the only concern left I had with this camera.
I just don't like to finance things, prefer to pay cash, so it takes me a little longer.

Michael Maier · January 27th, 2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Albert Henson

I heard today from my dealer that the price increase of the hd100 will be due to the new and improved lens that will be included with the camera. All he said was that the lens would help eliminate the SSE substantially-Not completely and that the camera would be much more versatile in low light situations. He also mentioned that something was up corporately with JVC and the communication with the dealerships has not been efficient lately. So-in a nutshell dealers have been informed of a new lens being released with the cameras sent after feb 1st. They conveyed this-but do not reply to the queries of the dealers.

Any JVC reps out there care to comment?

I think I will be looking at buying one of the new units. The battery pack deal is sweet-but if the SSE is gone it will save more headaches in the long run.

I find it hard to believe as the SSE is not related to the lens. The price increase may be because of a new lens which will have less CA etc, but I don't see any lens helping in the SSE.

Warren Shultz · January 27th, 2006, 01:32 PM

Perhaps it's indirectly related in that lens flaring seems to stimulate the SSE most (for me) and I have a real problem with this lens catching flare very easily--more so than any lens I've used before.

I've never heard anyone else mention it but it's been a real pain for me.

Albert Henson · January 27th, 2006, 05:43 PM

My understanding, as I have interrpreted my dealer to understand is that JVC's thinking is that the improved lens will allow for improved shooting in low light-which is where most of the reports of the SSE occur.

Don't shoot the messenger.

Rod Finch · January 27th, 2006, 11:12 PM

There is no improved lens everything is the same ... they are just pricing the cam close to the other 3 HD cameras

Paul Larche · January 28th, 2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rod Finch

There is no improved lens everything is the same ... they are just pricing the cam close to the other 3 HD cameras

How do you know this Rod?

Michael Maier · January 28th, 2006, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Warren Shultz

Perhaps it's indirectly related in that lens flaring seems to stimulate the SSE most (for me) and I have a real problem with this lens catching flare very easily--more so than any lens I've used before.

I've never heard anyone else mention it but it's been a real pain for me.

For lens flaring just use a matte box.

Rod Finch · January 29th, 2006, 12:26 AM

I called and asked .. and that is what I was told

Shawn Alyasiri · January 29th, 2006, 10:25 AM

?? - Is this an incomplete poste above? You said you called, etc...

Jiri Bakala · January 29th, 2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn Alyasiri

?? - Is this an incomplete poste above? You said you called, etc...

Just go back to his previous post and... it makes sense.

Terry Nixon · January 29th, 2006, 12:10 PM

Regarding rumours of a new lens, i have not been told by JVC nor have i seen any JVC dealer memo's indicating that a new lens is in the works.

Mark Love · January 29th, 2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry Nixon

Regarding rumours of a new lens, i have not been told by JVC nor have i seen any JVC dealer memo's indicating that a new lens is in the works.

So, new lens aside, as a whole are we accepting that this price increase is happening? If so, I may need to push this purchase though this week. Our budget can't take a $1100 hit.

Joel Aaron · January 29th, 2006, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Love

So, new lens aside, as a whole are we accepting that this price increase is happening? If so, I may need to push this purchase though this week. Our budget can't take a $1100 hit.

I haven't seen $1100 increase quoted anywhere. Where did you get that idea? Does anyone know what the increase will be and how long the battery deal will be in place?

January 27th, 2006, 09:43 AM	#17
Jemore Santos Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tokyo/Sydney Posts: 297	Tim I have a case of CA maybe its what they are talking about, not Split Screen __________________ "eyes through a digital world"

January 29th, 2006, 12:10 PM	#28
Terry Nixon Texas Media Systems DVi Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 289	no lens news to dealers Regarding rumours of a new lens, i have not been told by JVC nor have i seen any JVC dealer memo's indicating that a new lens is in the works.

January 27th, 2006, 11:22 AM	#18
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	reducing CA makes sense. If thats the case, I'm more than happy to wait for a new version even if it's a little more expensive. And if I can get the cool battery stuff, then great. The CA issues were about the only concern left I had with this camera. I just don't like to finance things, prefer to pay cash, so it takes me a little longer.

January 27th, 2006, 01:32 PM	#20
Warren Shultz Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 248	Perhaps it's indirectly related in that lens flaring seems to stimulate the SSE most (for me) and I have a real problem with this lens catching flare very easily--more so than any lens I've used before. I've never heard anyone else mention it but it's been a real pain for me.

January 27th, 2006, 05:43 PM	#21
Albert Henson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 65	My understanding, as I have interrpreted my dealer to understand is that JVC's thinking is that the improved lens will allow for improved shooting in low light-which is where most of the reports of the SSE occur. Don't shoot the messenger.

January 27th, 2006, 11:12 PM	#22
Rod Finch New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 21	There is no improved lens everything is the same ... they are just pricing the cam close to the other 3 HD cameras

January 29th, 2006, 12:26 AM	#25
Rod Finch New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 21	I called and asked .. and that is what I was told

January 29th, 2006, 10:25 AM	#26
Shawn Alyasiri Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 256	?? - Is this an incomplete poste above? You said you called, etc...