Advice on second-hand P2 card

[wunan]

Hi everyone,

I own a HVX202 and I am going to buy a P2 16g for HVX200 from somebody that I don't know. And he's selling it at a very low price. It's a really good deal, almost too good to be true. So, I need your advice on how do I make sure that the P2 card is working perfectly with my camera and how do I make sure that he is not trying to cheat me as I am a total beginner in the industry.

Thank you in advance. Any advice is appreciated.

[mark viducich]

try it before you buy it

[wunan]

thanks for your reply. By trying, do you mean just place it in the slot and record? Then, if it works, I don't have to worry anymore? Is there such things like the card only works when recording and problematic when capturing? I'm sorry if that is a stupid question.

[Kit Hannah]

maybe it's stolen...... or maybe they are just tryin to get rid of it cause they have to pay the rent. Either way, check their refrences...

[tom_w]

Just a quick heads-up - I had my HVX stolen in November, complete with 2 16Gb P2 cards. I have been trying to trace these, but without success. I'm based in the UK. I'd be very wary about someone selling cheap P2 cards (why would they?)

[wgzn]

it depends. how cheap are they selling it?

[ProfessorU]

If it records, it works. I have never heard of one failing like a hard drive with a few "bad sectors".