Question for Chema Martinez about PAL camera at DVinfo.net

Juan Trujillo · April 28th, 2003, 03:13 AM

I think you bought the camera in http://www.expandore.com, could you tell me which is the software version of you camera? You can guess it this way:

"The Software version can be checked in the diagnostic menue that can be opened by pressing the buttons: AudioDub and rewind simultaniously plus the menue button. then go to diag menue and find point where you can see c:... and it should read at least 1.08."

Which is your number?

Thanks

Johan Lundberg · April 29th, 2003, 03:40 PM

Hi.

I bought mine at Expandore as well and the software versions on mine are: V: 1.02 and C: 1.08.

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Johan Lundberg
TECHCREW SWEDEN

Juan Trujillo · April 29th, 2003, 04:26 PM

Thanks a lot. Are you happy with your camera?

Johan Lundberg · April 30th, 2003, 03:54 AM

Yes, so far I am happy. It is a great camcorder. =)
There are some stills from my first tests with it at http://www.techcrew.net/dvx100 if you haven't seen those already.

Juan Trujillo · May 7th, 2003, 05:34 PM

I don't know what VAT is but... did you have to pay it?

How much was it?

Did you have to pay any money to DHL for duties or customs?

Thanks.

Rob Lohman · May 8th, 2003, 04:54 AM

VAT stands for Value Added Tax. Or just in plain English, taxes.

I don't know where you are from so I hope you know what taxes
are....

Ronnie Grahn · June 25th, 2003, 09:13 PM

Johan Lundberg: Since I'm also a Swede and just might be going for the DVX-100 from expandore, I'm curious as to how much it cost you (with duties and tax).

You can e-mail me if you want to take it off-list.

Ha en bra dag

Johan Lundberg · June 27th, 2003, 11:23 AM

Ronnie: check your mail.

Joan d'Arc · June 29th, 2003, 01:07 PM

I'm interested on the same info. I lived in Spain and I want to purchase the camera from expandore. Please, could you e-mail me the same info?

avortexfilms@hotmail.com

Many Thanks!

Marc

Johan Lundberg · June 29th, 2003, 03:12 PM

Since more people seems to be interested.. =)

When I contacted Expandore I was quoted US$3230 for the DVX100E including shipping to my doorstep with DHL. It looks like they have raised the price a little now. When I ordered the webpage said $3250 and did not mention anything about included shipping. But even though they have raised the price, the dollar is very cheap (at least for us in Sweden) compared to when I ordered, so I think you still can make a really good deal by ordering from them. I should also say that I added 2 D28 batteries and 20 minidv tapes to the order. Also at great price and without any extra shipping costs.

VAT and custom fees were added when the camcorder reached my country. VAT here in Sweden is as high as 25% and custom fees are 2%. However if you run a business you can get rid of the VAT, so I got away really cheap. The wire transfer from the bank costed about $25-$30. Anyway in the end I had saved about $1900 by ordering from Expandore instead of buying it here in Sweden. If I would order it today I would have saved even more... =/ Oh well I guess I shouldn't complain really. =)

Hope this was to any help. If you have any further questions feel free to ask here on the board or drop me a mail.
Good luck with your purchase!

Johan Lundberg · June 29th, 2003, 03:22 PM

I should also mention that..
I am about to send my DVX100 in for a warranty covered service, so I am soon going to find out how good Expandore is at returns and service. I expect nothing but a good experience, but I will of course keep you guys informed on how it goes.

About the ordering process all I can say is that it was a true pleasure doing business with Expandore. Steven's personal attention to my order was really appreciated, and the fast replies to mail and fast shipping was nothing but great. I can highly recommend this company to anyone in Europe interested in buying the DVX100 but just like me thinks it is way overpriced here.

April 28th, 2003, 03:13 AM	#1
Juan Trujillo New Boot Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 14	Question for Chema Martinez about PAL camera I think you bought the camera in http://www.expandore.com, could you tell me which is the software version of you camera? You can guess it this way: "The Software version can be checked in the diagnostic menue that can be opened by pressing the buttons: AudioDub and rewind simultaniously plus the menue button. then go to diag menue and find point where you can see c:... and it should read at least 1.08." Which is your number? Thanks

April 29th, 2003, 04:26 PM	#3
Juan Trujillo New Boot Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 14	.. Thanks a lot. Are you happy with your camera?

April 30th, 2003, 03:54 AM	#4
Johan Lundberg Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 34	Yes, so far I am happy. It is a great camcorder. =) There are some stills from my first tests with it at http://www.techcrew.net/dvx100 if you haven't seen those already. __________________ Johan Lundberg TECHCREW SWEDEN

May 7th, 2003, 05:34 PM	#5
Juan Trujillo New Boot Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 14	VAT I don't know what VAT is but... did you have to pay it? How much was it? Did you have to pay any money to DHL for duties or customs? Thanks.

May 8th, 2003, 04:54 AM	#6
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	VAT stands for Value Added Tax. Or just in plain English, taxes. I don't know where you are from so I hope you know what taxes are.... __________________ 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 29th, 2003, 03:40 PM	#2
Johan Lundberg Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 34	Hi. I bought mine at Expandore as well and the software versions on mine are: V: 1.02 and C: 1.08. - Johan Lundberg TECHCREW SWEDEN

June 25th, 2003, 09:13 PM	#7
Ronnie Grahn Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Posts: 77	Johan Lundberg: Since I'm also a Swede and just might be going for the DVX-100 from expandore, I'm curious as to how much it cost you (with duties and tax). You can e-mail me if you want to take it off-list. Ha en bra dag __________________ www.ninjafury.com \| www.ronniegrahn.com

June 27th, 2003, 11:23 AM	#8
Johan Lundberg Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 34	Ronnie: check your mail. __________________ Johan Lundberg TECHCREW SWEDEN

June 29th, 2003, 01:07 PM	#9
Joan d'Arc New Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valentian Country (Spain) Posts: 5	I'm interested on the same info. I lived in Spain and I want to purchase the camera from expandore. Please, could you e-mail me the same info? avortexfilms@hotmail.com Many Thanks! Marc

June 29th, 2003, 03:12 PM	#10
Johan Lundberg Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 34	Since more people seems to be interested.. =) When I contacted Expandore I was quoted US$3230 for the DVX100E including shipping to my doorstep with DHL. It looks like they have raised the price a little now. When I ordered the webpage said $3250 and did not mention anything about included shipping. But even though they have raised the price, the dollar is very cheap (at least for us in Sweden) compared to when I ordered, so I think you still can make a really good deal by ordering from them. I should also say that I added 2 D28 batteries and 20 minidv tapes to the order. Also at great price and without any extra shipping costs. VAT and custom fees were added when the camcorder reached my country. VAT here in Sweden is as high as 25% and custom fees are 2%. However if you run a business you can get rid of the VAT, so I got away really cheap. The wire transfer from the bank costed about $25-$30. Anyway in the end I had saved about $1900 by ordering from Expandore instead of buying it here in Sweden. If I would order it today I would have saved even more... =/ Oh well I guess I shouldn't complain really. =) Hope this was to any help. If you have any further questions feel free to ask here on the board or drop me a mail. Good luck with your purchase! __________________ Johan Lundberg TECHCREW SWEDEN

June 29th, 2003, 03:22 PM	#11
Johan Lundberg Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 34	I should also mention that.. I am about to send my DVX100 in for a warranty covered service, so I am soon going to find out how good Expandore is at returns and service. I expect nothing but a good experience, but I will of course keep you guys informed on how it goes. About the ordering process all I can say is that it was a true pleasure doing business with Expandore. Steven's personal attention to my order was really appreciated, and the fast replies to mail and fast shipping was nothing but great. I can highly recommend this company to anyone in Europe interested in buying the DVX100 but just like me thinks it is way overpriced here. __________________ Johan Lundberg TECHCREW SWEDEN