VX9000 / DSR200 / DSR250 various topics

Carlos Rodriguez · February 4th, 2008, 12:30 AM

this must be what evolved into the DSR-200, minus DVCAM format.

Eric Stemen · February 4th, 2008, 10:40 AM

I remember seeing one of these on ebay a year or two ago.

I thought they used full size tapes and could record 4 channels of audio.

This information is strictly off memory and could all be inaccurate.

Don Bloom · February 4th, 2008, 01:45 PM

As I recall the VX9000 is a Euopean model equal to the DSR200. I could be a bit confused but it is a very old piece of technology and frankly wouldn't be worth spending any money to buy something like that. The image quality is about the same as my now DOA VX1000. At the time it was mind blowing, today, not so much!

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Don

Andrew McMillan · May 29th, 2008, 10:12 AM

You know these days the DSR 300's are going for pretty cheap.
I have one and love it. It can match up with my pd 170 yet at the same time blow it out of the water.

I saw DSR 300 go $2,300 on ebay.

Bill Pryor · May 29th, 2008, 10:20 AM

The VX9000 is the PAL version of the DSR200, which is the pro version of the VX1000. By today's standards, it's not all that good. The image will look soft when compared to any of the 1/3" chip cameras.

Did that DSR300 include a lens, batteries, charger, power supply? If you can get one in good condition, it was probably the best standard def 4:3 1/2" chip camera made.

Andrew McMillan · May 29th, 2008, 10:39 AM

I have two and am trying to get more for a studio. they are great cam.

Andrew McMillan · May 29th, 2008, 01:13 PM

That one included lens 2 batts and a charger.

I payed $3,251 for mine, came with porta brace bag, lens, VF, StudioVF, AC Adaptor, 4 Batts, Charger, AB camera light, tripod plate, and some Varizoom controllers in a pare tree!

I am sorry I had to brag it was such a great deal.

Sai Kiran · March 18th, 2009, 03:23 PM

Hi all,
I need to buy a new camera which is good and professional. My works include news-documentaries, Ads etc.. What is the performance of Sony DSR 250 P Camcorder? How much will be the price of new one and 2nd hand one? Can anybody help me?
-Saikiran

Adam Gold · March 18th, 2009, 03:30 PM

It's a fine camera, but why would you consider a cam that only does DV and can't do widescreen? For the same price you could have an FX7, which will blow it away, resolution-wise, or if you must have a shoulder-mount, an HD1000.

Buying a new DV cam today is, in my opinion, like buying a B&W TV.

Manny Felarca · October 11th, 2011, 10:10 AM

I just purchased a DSR-200 for $140. I already had SONY batteries, so it got used the very same day to record a girls High School Varsity game. Even though I've been shooting HD for 2 years now, the DSR-200 still impressed me with the quality of its video. I did have difficulty using it, since I wasn't using a LANC. When shooting on tripod, you just gotta have a LANC attached when using this behemoth.

March 18th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#218
Sai Kiran New Boot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kerala, India Posts: 7	About Sony DSR 250 P Camcorder Hi all, I need to buy a new camera which is good and professional. My works include news-documentaries, Ads etc.. What is the performance of Sony DSR 250 P Camcorder? How much will be the price of new one and 2nd hand one? Can anybody help me? -Saikiran

October 11th, 2011, 10:10 AM	#220
Manny Felarca New Boot Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 21	Re: VX9000 / DSR200 / DSR250 various topics I just purchased a DSR-200 for $140. I already had SONY batteries, so it got used the very same day to record a girls High School Varsity game. Even though I've been shooting HD for 2 years now, the DSR-200 still impressed me with the quality of its video. I did have difficulty using it, since I wasn't using a LANC. When shooting on tripod, you just gotta have a LANC attached when using this behemoth.

February 4th, 2008, 12:30 AM	#211
Carlos Rodriguez Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 206	this must be what evolved into the DSR-200, minus DVCAM format.

February 4th, 2008, 10:40 AM	#212
Eric Stemen Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 378	I remember seeing one of these on ebay a year or two ago. I thought they used full size tapes and could record 4 channels of audio. This information is strictly off memory and could all be inaccurate.

February 4th, 2008, 01:45 PM	#213
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	As I recall the VX9000 is a Euopean model equal to the DSR200. I could be a bit confused but it is a very old piece of technology and frankly wouldn't be worth spending any money to buy something like that. The image quality is about the same as my now DOA VX1000. At the time it was mind blowing, today, not so much! OO \_/ Don

May 29th, 2008, 10:12 AM	#214
Andrew McMillan Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colombia Posts: 153	You know these days the DSR 300's are going for pretty cheap. I have one and love it. It can match up with my pd 170 yet at the same time blow it out of the water. I saw DSR 300 go $2,300 on ebay.

May 29th, 2008, 10:20 AM	#215
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	The VX9000 is the PAL version of the DSR200, which is the pro version of the VX1000. By today's standards, it's not all that good. The image will look soft when compared to any of the 1/3" chip cameras. Did that DSR300 include a lens, batteries, charger, power supply? If you can get one in good condition, it was probably the best standard def 4:3 1/2" chip camera made.

May 29th, 2008, 10:39 AM	#216
Andrew McMillan Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colombia Posts: 153	I have two and am trying to get more for a studio. they are great cam.

May 29th, 2008, 01:13 PM	#217
Andrew McMillan Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colombia Posts: 153	That one included lens 2 batts and a charger. I payed $3,251 for mine, came with porta brace bag, lens, VF, StudioVF, AC Adaptor, 4 Batts, Charger, AB camera light, tripod plate, and some Varizoom controllers in a pare tree! I am sorry I had to brag it was such a great deal.

March 18th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#219
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	It's a fine camera, but why would you consider a cam that only does DV and can't do widescreen? For the same price you could have an FX7, which will blow it away, resolution-wise, or if you must have a shoulder-mount, an HD1000. Buying a new DV cam today is, in my opinion, like buying a B&W TV.