DVCAM deck like DSR40 at DVinfo.net

Josh Hayes · March 15th, 2011, 07:58 PM

Two questions:

1.) Does anybody know why it's relatively difficult (other than on Ebay) to find Sony DSR40s for sale anywhere? I couldn't even find one at B&H. I have a client who wants to buy a DVCam deck like the DSR40 so they can stop renting one and save money over time.

2.) Is anybody on here selling a used one or know of other reliable sites that are (other than Ebay)?

Fred Tims · March 16th, 2011, 07:11 AM

Most (if not all) of Sony's HDV decks play DVCAM.

Sony hvr-m

Don Bloom · March 16th, 2011, 08:12 AM

Practically all of the old Sony DSR decks will play either DV or DVCAM. Even my old no longer working DSR11 did both so they're out there, just a little due diligence when looking and I'm sure your client will find a decent one.

Shaun Roemich · March 16th, 2011, 11:04 PM

Josh, what features does your client NEED? Just Firewire input/output? Analog component and sync? RS422 device control?

As Fred says, the HVR series HDV decks all play back DV/DVCam. Just find a deck that has the required features.

Josh Hayes · March 17th, 2011, 02:00 PM

Thanks Fred and Don. I'll search and see what the cheapest option is for the client now.

Josh Hayes · March 21st, 2011, 12:35 PM

@Shaun: Just the ability to be able to capture DVCam tapes. Really basic need.

David Sholle · March 22nd, 2011, 10:51 PM

Josh,

I sent you a private message.

March 15th, 2011, 07:58 PM	#1
Josh Hayes Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 264	DVCAM deck like DSR40 Two questions: 1.) Does anybody know why it's relatively difficult (other than on Ebay) to find Sony DSR40s for sale anywhere? I couldn't even find one at B&H. I have a client who wants to buy a DVCam deck like the DSR40 so they can stop renting one and save money over time. 2.) Is anybody on here selling a used one or know of other reliable sites that are (other than Ebay)?

March 16th, 2011, 07:11 AM	#2
Fred Tims Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 82	Re: DVCAM deck like DSR40 Most (if not all) of Sony's HDV decks play DVCAM. Sony hvr-m

March 16th, 2011, 08:12 AM	#3
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Re: DVCAM deck like DSR40 Practically all of the old Sony DSR decks will play either DV or DVCAM. Even my old no longer working DSR11 did both so they're out there, just a little due diligence when looking and I'm sure your client will find a decent one. __________________ What do I know? I'm just a video-O-grafer. Don

March 16th, 2011, 11:04 PM	#4
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	Re: DVCAM deck like DSR40 Josh, what features does your client NEED? Just Firewire input/output? Analog component and sync? RS422 device control? As Fred says, the HVR series HDV decks all play back DV/DVCam. Just find a deck that has the required features. __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

March 17th, 2011, 02:00 PM	#5
Josh Hayes Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 264	Re: DVCAM deck like DSR40 Thanks Fred and Don. I'll search and see what the cheapest option is for the client now.

March 21st, 2011, 12:35 PM	#6
Josh Hayes Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 264	Re: DVCAM deck like DSR40 @Shaun: Just the ability to be able to capture DVCam tapes. Really basic need.

March 22nd, 2011, 10:51 PM	#7
David Sholle Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mammoth Lakes CA Posts: 125	Re: DVCAM deck like DSR40 Josh, I sent you a private message.