Good idea to purchase used FX-1/Z1? at DVinfo.net

Dan Mangos · December 28th, 2005, 12:02 AM

I have noticed various FX-1/Z1's for sale on ebay and similar forums recently, and was wondering if it purchasing either camera used would be a good idea
I have recently found the following cameras:

Sony FX-1 approx 20 hours of use

Sony Z-1 approx 35 hours of recording, 21 hours of playback

What questions should I be asking regarding purchasing used HDV cameras?
Any ideas what either camera would be worth? Thank you.

Miguel Lopez · December 28th, 2005, 08:28 PM

I guess they are selling them because the new HVX. It is not a bad moment to buy it then.

Shannon Rawls · December 28th, 2005, 08:34 PM

I'm selling mine because the Canon XL-H1 came out. Yes, it's a good idea to get a Sony HDV camera. The cameras are AWESOME and you will absolutely love it!

- ShannonRawls.com

Glenn Davidson · December 28th, 2005, 10:16 PM

My FX1 is a couple of weeks old and I am already thinking of a second Fx or Z for B-roll or back-up. I notice that the FX1 and my Vaio glow blue when powered up. Bring on Blu-Ray Baby!

Meryem Ersoz · December 29th, 2005, 11:01 AM

i bought mine used in the private classifieds in this forum from a frequent dvinfo user (thanks, steve), and i love it. i recommend buying from someone here, because you have a high probability that they're not a scammer. shannon's Z1 looked like a good deal....

buy this camera. you'll love it!

Scott Hayes · December 30th, 2005, 04:52 PM

I bought all 3 of my HDV cameras used, and they perform flawlessly.
2 came with extended warranties.

Ed Hill · January 26th, 2006, 09:51 PM

Private classifieds? Where is that located?

Link please.

Boyd Ostroff · January 27th, 2006, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Hill

Private classifieds? Where is that located?

Link please.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=16

Hey, take a few minutes to look around our site; there are a lot of other interesting forums here :-) http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/index.php

Careful when buying on eBay, there's another thread here about people selling supposedly new FX1's and Z1's there at ridiculously low prices; they're scams. Also, within the last week or so we've had two threads from people who bought used PD-170's on eBay and learned that they needed major repairs after they received them. Cavet Emptor.

Daniel Lucas · January 28th, 2006, 11:56 PM

After weeks of hard searching in the jungle out there, I found dvinfo, joined immediately, & just bought a 2 mo old Z1 in mint condition from a member, John Inman. Great deal, flawless transaction--I have it in my hot little hands now,very excited--great guy to do business with, my highest rating. Thanks to dvinfo. Buying from a member definitely increases your chance of a satisfying deal.

December 28th, 2005, 12:02 AM	#1
Dan Mangos New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5	Good idea to purchase used FX-1/Z1? I have noticed various FX-1/Z1's for sale on ebay and similar forums recently, and was wondering if it purchasing either camera used would be a good idea I have recently found the following cameras: Sony FX-1 approx 20 hours of use Sony Z-1 approx 35 hours of recording, 21 hours of playback What questions should I be asking regarding purchasing used HDV cameras? Any ideas what either camera would be worth? Thank you.

December 28th, 2005, 08:34 PM	#3
Shannon Rawls Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 853	I'm selling mine because the Canon XL-H1 came out. Yes, it's a good idea to get a Sony HDV camera. The cameras are AWESOME and you will absolutely love it! - ShannonRawls.com __________________ Shannon W. Rawls ~ Motion Picture Producer & huge advocate of Digital Acquisition.

December 30th, 2005, 04:52 PM	#6
Scott Hayes Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 692	make sure you speak to your buyer I bought all 3 of my HDV cameras used, and they perform flawlessly. 2 came with extended warranties.

January 26th, 2006, 09:51 PM	#7
Ed Hill Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 104	Private classifieds? Where is that located? Link please. __________________ Ed Hill HighlyDef Productions, Atlanta, GA prblog.edhillpr.com Video and Online Advertising ed@highlydef.com

December 28th, 2005, 08:28 PM	#2
Miguel Lopez Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 187	I guess they are selling them because the new HVX. It is not a bad moment to buy it then.

December 28th, 2005, 10:16 PM	#4
Glenn Davidson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nevada City, California Posts: 499	My FX1 is a couple of weeks old and I am already thinking of a second Fx or Z for B-roll or back-up. I notice that the FX1 and my Vaio glow blue when powered up. Bring on Blu-Ray Baby!

December 29th, 2005, 11:01 AM	#5
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	i bought mine used in the private classifieds in this forum from a frequent dvinfo user (thanks, steve), and i love it. i recommend buying from someone here, because you have a high probability that they're not a scammer. shannon's Z1 looked like a good deal.... buy this camera. you'll love it!

January 28th, 2006, 11:56 PM	#9
Daniel Lucas New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 23	After weeks of hard searching in the jungle out there, I found dvinfo, joined immediately, & just bought a 2 mo old Z1 in mint condition from a member, John Inman. Great deal, flawless transaction--I have it in my hot little hands now,very excited--great guy to do business with, my highest rating. Thanks to dvinfo. Buying from a member definitely increases your chance of a satisfying deal.