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John Garcia · May 12th, 2003, 06:28 PM

I Just wanted to take the time to introduce myself. My name is John Garcia, and I am pretty much a beginner to this whole "DV" scene.

I’m probably going to have tons of questions, and I’m looking forward to interacting with the rest of the DV Community to get the answers and learn.

First off...I will probably be getting my first DV cam next month or so. My friend is going to sell his PD-150 to me for about 2 grand. The camera hasn’t been used for more than 2 hours of footage, and is still in awesome condition. Is this a good deal?

What does everyone else think about the PD-150? Should I keep it, and utilize the few extra features, or should I sell it, make some money and pick up a VX2000?

Thanks for all of your help in advance.

John

Don Bloom · May 12th, 2003, 07:56 PM

WELCOME!
2 grand for a 150 is a great price IF the camera is as good and little used as you say. for that kind of money you might as well keep the 150 instead of trying to sell it, make some cash and buy a 2000 because by the time you buy a few things you might need for the 2000 and not the 150 IE audio gear, you'll be ahead of the game with the 150.
Of course, that's only my opinion, I own 2 150's and a vx1000, and not a VX2000 so maybe someone who owns a 2000 will chime in and give you reasons to get that instead.

Once again, welcome it's a great forum to belong to.
Don B.

Bryan Beasleigh · May 12th, 2003, 08:51 PM

Welcome to DV Info. This is one of the best online communities available. I'm quite sure you' find the association rewarding, I know i do.

Hang onto the PD150. You sell and you're getting rid of a camera with a known past. You'd never replace it witha used VX2K and really have piece of mind (at least i wouldn't)

Cheers
Beas

Frank Granovski · May 12th, 2003, 09:18 PM

Welcome, John. You should grab your friend's PD150 fast.

Claude Isbell · May 13th, 2003, 12:16 AM

Definitely. I have a VX2000, and I love it, but would take the offer if available.

John Garcia · May 13th, 2003, 02:18 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. Yeah, looks like ill stick to the PD150.

Ill probably get my camera in the begining of June...

Lou Bruno · May 13th, 2003, 06:29 PM

Welcome aboard! Both the VX2000 and PD150 are excellent cameras. You have made a very wise choice. Anytime we can help just post a question and "fire-away."

May 12th, 2003, 06:28 PM	#1
John Garcia Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 199	*New Board Member - Nice to meet you all... I Just wanted to take the time to introduce myself. My name is John Garcia, and I am pretty much a beginner to this whole "DV" scene. I’m probably going to have tons of questions, and I’m looking forward to interacting with the rest of the DV Community to get the answers and learn. First off...I will probably be getting my first DV cam next month or so. My friend is going to sell his PD-150 to me for about 2 grand. The camera hasn’t been used for more than 2 hours of footage, and is still in awesome condition. Is this a good deal? What does everyone else think about the PD-150? Should I keep it, and utilize the few extra features, or should I sell it, make some money and pick up a VX2000? Thanks for all of your help in advance. John __________________ John Garcia

May 13th, 2003, 02:18 AM	#6
John Garcia Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 199	Thanks for the replies guys. Yeah, looks like ill stick to the PD150. Ill probably get my camera in the begining of June... __________________ John Garcia

May 13th, 2003, 06:29 PM	#7
Lou Bruno Go Cycle Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 815	Welcome aboard! Both the VX2000 and PD150 are excellent cameras. You have made a very wise choice. Anytime we can help just post a question and "fire-away." __________________ Lou Bruno

May 12th, 2003, 07:56 PM	#2
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	WELCOME! 2 grand for a 150 is a great price IF the camera is as good and little used as you say. for that kind of money you might as well keep the 150 instead of trying to sell it, make some cash and buy a 2000 because by the time you buy a few things you might need for the 2000 and not the 150 IE audio gear, you'll be ahead of the game with the 150. Of course, that's only my opinion, I own 2 150's and a vx1000, and not a VX2000 so maybe someone who owns a 2000 will chime in and give you reasons to get that instead. Once again, welcome it's a great forum to belong to. Don B.

May 12th, 2003, 08:51 PM	#3
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Welcome to DV Info. This is one of the best online communities available. I'm quite sure you' find the association rewarding, I know i do. Hang onto the PD150. You sell and you're getting rid of a camera with a known past. You'd never replace it witha used VX2K and really have piece of mind (at least i wouldn't) Cheers Beas

May 12th, 2003, 09:18 PM	#4
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Welcome, John. You should grab your friend's PD150 fast.

May 13th, 2003, 12:16 AM	#5
Claude Isbell Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ny,ny Posts: 52	Definitely. I have a VX2000, and I love it, but would take the offer if available.