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Paul Alberts · April 18th, 2003, 02:19 AM

I have $4000CAD what Camcorder do you guys think I should get, or should I just save up more and buy what?

Thanks

Frank Granovski · April 18th, 2003, 03:47 AM

$4000 Canadian? What are you planning on doing with a camcorder?

For 4000, you could buy a GL2, or a PV-DV852 with lots of extras. In fact, the PV-DV852 is down on price right now. Contact Peter perhaps at http://www.leoscamera.com in Vancouver. His e-mail is: peter@leoscamera.com

Is there still snow up there?

Bryan Beasleigh · April 18th, 2003, 04:33 AM

The VX2000 has come down in price, mind you, there would be nothing left for accessories.

Frank Granovski · April 18th, 2003, 04:59 AM

A new VX2000 for $4000 Canadian? There's also the 14.5% tax, perhaps shipping cost too.

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If I lived in Barrie, I'd go to Kozlov Centre straight away, and pop into the famous, EFADS' 'Everything For A Dollar Store.' Now there's a place to shop yet keep the jingle in your pants. "See how much you can buy for a dollar."

Bryan Beasleigh · April 18th, 2003, 10:24 AM

Frank
A few of the big camera stores dropped their list to 4200 C$, That means the places like G&G in Toronto or other discount dealers may come in below $4000. If the camera is shipped in from out of province only the GST is charged.

It's worth a try at any rate. When the list was $5000 , a Sony dealer in calgary was flogging them for $4200 Can. That was Bobby Cross's buddy.

Frank Granovski · April 18th, 2003, 03:28 PM

I knew I should have moved to Calgary during the 70's boom!

Bryan Beasleigh · April 18th, 2003, 04:17 PM

But it doen't snow and blow and drop to -40. You can have a life in BC

Paul
A GL2 is a nice cam too, i'll do some digging . Are you in a hurry? Email me at beaser@eudoramail.com

Frank Granovski · April 18th, 2003, 04:58 PM

One time when I caught a VIA, from the Peg to Van, the train froze in Calgary for 3 days. It was -42C, yes, for 3 days! So VIA put us up in an inn, a nice one I might add, and on the 3rd day, got us a bus to the airport (the big one), and flew the the ones headed to Van no charge. The rest got bused to their destinations. On the 4th day, I watched the news and found out that Calgary warmed up to +12! Crazy weather in Calgary, I tell you.

Paul Alberts · April 27th, 2003, 07:45 AM

Snow is all gone ;)

So you guys recommend the VX2000 what about canons cameras or other Sony models. I could put some more money into camera I just need something good before my brothers wedding (July19) . I’m going to be using the camera for weddings and other random stuff, maybe even broadcast stuff? So the question is to buy a VX2000 or save up for something even better?

Tom Hardwick · April 30th, 2003, 06:56 AM

As a wedding cam the VX2k is hard to beat on one level alone - its low light capability. To better this youi've got to spend £5000 and up, and at that price you could have 2 1/2 VX2ks.

The Canon XM2 is a whole stop worse off and the TRV950 a stop and a half. And at full telephoto they're even worse off - the VX2k's big lens means that it's fast at full tele.

The VX2k in this last year of its life is some sort of bargain, and is priced accordingly. It's tried, tested, tough and reliable. In a wedding situation it's hard to ask for more.

tom.

April 18th, 2003, 02:19 AM	#1
Paul Alberts New Boot Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Prince George, BC Posts: 17	What should I get? I have $4000CAD what Camcorder do you guys think I should get, or should I just save up more and buy what? Thanks

April 18th, 2003, 03:47 AM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	$4000 Canadian? What are you planning on doing with a camcorder? For 4000, you could buy a GL2, or a PV-DV852 with lots of extras. In fact, the PV-DV852 is down on price right now. Contact Peter perhaps at http://www.leoscamera.com in Vancouver. His e-mail is: peter@leoscamera.com Is there still snow up there?

April 18th, 2003, 04:33 AM	#3
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	The VX2000 has come down in price, mind you, there would be nothing left for accessories.

April 18th, 2003, 04:59 AM	#4
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	A new VX2000 for $4000 Canadian? There's also the 14.5% tax, perhaps shipping cost too. ------------------------------------------------ If I lived in Barrie, I'd go to Kozlov Centre straight away, and pop into the famous, EFADS' 'Everything For A Dollar Store.' Now there's a place to shop yet keep the jingle in your pants. "See how much you can buy for a dollar."

April 18th, 2003, 10:24 AM	#5
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Frank A few of the big camera stores dropped their list to 4200 C$, That means the places like G&G in Toronto or other discount dealers may come in below $4000. If the camera is shipped in from out of province only the GST is charged. It's worth a try at any rate. When the list was $5000 , a Sony dealer in calgary was flogging them for $4200 Can. That was Bobby Cross's buddy.

April 18th, 2003, 03:28 PM	#6
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	I knew I should have moved to Calgary during the 70's boom!

April 18th, 2003, 04:17 PM	#7
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	But it doen't snow and blow and drop to -40. You can have a life in BC Paul A GL2 is a nice cam too, i'll do some digging . Are you in a hurry? Email me at beaser@eudoramail.com

April 18th, 2003, 04:58 PM	#8
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	One time when I caught a VIA, from the Peg to Van, the train froze in Calgary for 3 days. It was -42C, yes, for 3 days! So VIA put us up in an inn, a nice one I might add, and on the 3rd day, got us a bus to the airport (the big one), and flew the the ones headed to Van no charge. The rest got bused to their destinations. On the 4th day, I watched the news and found out that Calgary warmed up to +12! Crazy weather in Calgary, I tell you.

April 27th, 2003, 07:45 AM	#9
Paul Alberts New Boot Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Prince George, BC Posts: 17	Snow is all gone ;) So you guys recommend the VX2000 what about canons cameras or other Sony models. I could put some more money into camera I just need something good before my brothers wedding (July19) . I’m going to be using the camera for weddings and other random stuff, maybe even broadcast stuff? So the question is to buy a VX2000 or save up for something even better?

April 30th, 2003, 06:56 AM	#10
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	As a wedding cam the VX2k is hard to beat on one level alone - its low light capability. To better this youi've got to spend £5000 and up, and at that price you could have 2 1/2 VX2ks. The Canon XM2 is a whole stop worse off and the TRV950 a stop and a half. And at full telephoto they're even worse off - the VX2k's big lens means that it's fast at full tele. The VX2k in this last year of its life is some sort of bargain, and is priced accordingly. It's tried, tested, tough and reliable. In a wedding situation it's hard to ask for more. tom.