DVX100A real cheap at Expandore, any experience? at DVinfo.net

Raoul Perros · June 4th, 2004, 06:10 AM

Hi Everyone!

Does anybody have any experience with Expandore in Singapore?

So far I found very positiv comments on it in the net and DV forums, but I can't find it in an official Panasonic website...

How could I find out if it is an authorized Panasonic dealer? I emailed the Asia Panasonic contact, are there any other ways?

If it is not an authorized dealer, what does this imply, mean exactly? They offer a 2 years Mack warranty, and say that I could get the camera repaired at any convenient repair centre close to me (UK). Is that how Mack works?

By the way does anyone know of a cheap start up mic boom?

Many Thanks!

Raoul

Joe Lloyd · June 5th, 2004, 09:44 PM

I've bought from them and the service was great. Unfortunaltely the board sponsors don't sell the PAL version of the dvx. There's also Winston at BIZ-MAX... www.biz-max.net very good as well.

Raoul Perros · June 6th, 2004, 08:20 AM

Hi Joe,

thanks for your reply!

What do you mean by 'boards sponsors'?
Expandore sells the DVX PAL.

Sorry I am new to this internet forum thing, and don't know some of the basic things and terms...

Raoul

Aaron Koolen · June 6th, 2004, 05:09 PM

Raoul, he means that the sponsors of this forum do not sell the PAL DVX100, otherwise it's always a safe bet to buy from them and yo don't have to ask if they are dodgy or legit.

Aaron

Ronan Doyle · July 31st, 2004, 05:45 AM

I bought from them too. Excellent service. Nice price if you live in the Eurozone.

Wesley Wong · August 1st, 2004, 12:40 AM

They are reputable and provides great service.

but if you are looking for Panny's authorised dealers, check out

www.sensys.com.sg

Boyd Ostroff · August 1st, 2004, 08:34 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Joe Lloyd :. Unfortunaltely the board sponsors don't sell the PAL version of the dvx. -->>>

Actually our sponsor B&H Photo does sell the PAL version: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=312108&is=REG, however it is currently listed as out of stock...

Jeremy Bond · August 7th, 2004, 05:24 PM

I live in London too. Done a LOAD of research - USA, HK, Singapore, UK - and just bought my DVX100ae. In the end the Expandore or B and H guarantee would not be worlwide. Taking them into UK they would become a grey import. You would have to take them back to country of origin to get fixed. B and H do offer the Mack guarantee but I have heard bad things about this and for the hassle it would be it is worth paying a bit more and getting from UK. Remember of course that you have to either get the camera in states yourself and smuggle through customs OR either bringing it though in person, or having it shipped have to pay over 20% tax (17.5 VAT plus import duty) therefore it really isn't worth it. Cheapest in UK I found have an excellent service and are called Visula Impact (based in Teddington). I bought from Robert there in Sales and got the DVX100AE for £2400 plus VAT (but putting through a friend's company I didn't have to pay the VAT). So...there you go!

Ronan Doyle · August 10th, 2004, 02:11 PM

First off, I'm only a customer of expandore, not an agent of theirs.

As regards price, I live in the Eurozone, and the Euro is very strong against the Dollar. Sterling and Dollar people! Go with the locals! If you're happy to take a grey, and you get paid in Euro, then this may be an option for you.

I'n VAT registered so that does not apply to me.

The board sponsors B&H etc are great.
Expandore are great.

Most of you guys are American and need ntsc. I use pal+ singapore is pal + positive exchange rate = me a happy man.

But a DVX newbie question, if I might. I switched from interlaced to Prog and back again. And interlaced...I couldn't figure it out...what's that doing there...what a useless bloody function :)

June 4th, 2004, 06:10 AM	#1
Raoul Perros New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 14	DVX100A real cheap at Expandore, any experience? Hi Everyone! Does anybody have any experience with Expandore in Singapore? So far I found very positiv comments on it in the net and DV forums, but I can't find it in an official Panasonic website... How could I find out if it is an authorized Panasonic dealer? I emailed the Asia Panasonic contact, are there any other ways? If it is not an authorized dealer, what does this imply, mean exactly? They offer a 2 years Mack warranty, and say that I could get the camera repaired at any convenient repair centre close to me (UK). Is that how Mack works? By the way does anyone know of a cheap start up mic boom? Many Thanks! Raoul __________________ Raoul

June 5th, 2004, 09:44 PM	#2
Joe Lloyd Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 202	I've bought from them and the service was great. Unfortunaltely the board sponsors don't sell the PAL version of the dvx. There's also Winston at BIZ-MAX... www.biz-max.net very good as well. __________________ Catalina Productions http://www.catalina.co.nz

June 6th, 2004, 08:20 AM	#3
Raoul Perros New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 14	Hi Joe, thanks for your reply! What do you mean by 'boards sponsors'? Expandore sells the DVX PAL. Sorry I am new to this internet forum thing, and don't know some of the basic things and terms... Raoul __________________ Raoul

June 6th, 2004, 05:09 PM	#4
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Raoul, he means that the sponsors of this forum do not sell the PAL DVX100, otherwise it's always a safe bet to buy from them and yo don't have to ask if they are dodgy or legit. Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

July 31st, 2004, 05:45 AM	#5
Ronan Doyle New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 12	I bought from them too. Excellent service. Nice price if you live in the Eurozone. __________________ Ronan Doyle

August 1st, 2004, 12:40 AM	#6
Wesley Wong Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 143	They are reputable and provides great service. but if you are looking for Panny's authorised dealers, check out www.sensys.com.sg __________________ Do more, learn more

August 1st, 2004, 08:34 AM	#7
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	<<<-- Originally posted by Joe Lloyd :. Unfortunaltely the board sponsors don't sell the PAL version of the dvx. -->>> Actually our sponsor B&H Photo does sell the PAL version: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=312108&is=REG, however it is currently listed as out of stock...

August 7th, 2004, 05:24 PM	#8
Jeremy Bond Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 29	I live in London too. Done a LOAD of research - USA, HK, Singapore, UK - and just bought my DVX100ae. In the end the Expandore or B and H guarantee would not be worlwide. Taking them into UK they would become a grey import. You would have to take them back to country of origin to get fixed. B and H do offer the Mack guarantee but I have heard bad things about this and for the hassle it would be it is worth paying a bit more and getting from UK. Remember of course that you have to either get the camera in states yourself and smuggle through customs OR either bringing it though in person, or having it shipped have to pay over 20% tax (17.5 VAT plus import duty) therefore it really isn't worth it. Cheapest in UK I found have an excellent service and are called Visula Impact (based in Teddington). I bought from Robert there in Sales and got the DVX100AE for £2400 plus VAT (but putting through a friend's company I didn't have to pay the VAT). So...there you go! __________________ Best Wishes, Jeremy

August 10th, 2004, 02:11 PM	#9
Ronan Doyle New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 12	First off, I'm only a customer of expandore, not an agent of theirs. As regards price, I live in the Eurozone, and the Euro is very strong against the Dollar. Sterling and Dollar people! Go with the locals! If you're happy to take a grey, and you get paid in Euro, then this may be an option for you. I'n VAT registered so that does not apply to me. The board sponsors B&H etc are great. Expandore are great. Most of you guys are American and need ntsc. I use pal+ singapore is pal + positive exchange rate = me a happy man. But a DVX newbie question, if I might. I switched from interlaced to Prog and back again. And interlaced...I couldn't figure it out...what's that doing there...what a useless bloody function :) __________________ Ronan Doyle