Buy now or wait for NAB

[tjpowers]

Well my beloved PD170 is up on ebay and has recieved a bid. No turning back now. I have decided on the EX1 but what I can't decide is this...

Do I buy now and get the second free SxS card?
Or do I wait till NAB? I will be there and there may be show specials.

On the one hand a free 500 SxS card is great. But my concern is that a year from now I'm going to be using 2 x 32 gig cards (for less money) and the 8 gig cards are going to collect dust. I'm wondering if it is worth rushing it.

If I wait, I lose the second card. But there could be something to gain announced at NAB. For instance, when I bought my PD 170 there was a delay, and in the meantime Sony decided to throw in a wide lens in the box. As a result mine came with the wide lens... a pretty good value. Does anyone think maybe some kind of a "included item refresh" might be coming with the EX1?

Also, I dont need to know specifics on where... don't want to put anyone in an akward situation. But what kind of prices have you guys gotten? I may have the final decision on 2 EX1s for two different businesses. Does anyone think I can use that to my advantage?

[David S.]

Do you have a client -- a paying client? If you do, buy now.

If not, NAB is 4 weeks away.

As to show prices or new promotions, it's anybody's guess.

I take the bird in the hand type approach, but you have to assess how quickly you need the cam.

[tjpowers]

I totally agree there...

However, I dont need it any time before NAB. If something comes up I have other means. I am more worried about getting a good deal on an already underpriced camera. Weahter that comes in terms of accessories or money is not really an issue to me as long as I feel like it was a good purchase (relatively speaking of course).

[Barry_Green]

If you don't need it now, you'd be silly to buy right now -- look at all the threads and complaints about vignetting and backfocus issues and such. Let that dust settle before you buy in.

[doondoon]

also, keep in mind that even though NAB is right around the corner.... the actual deliver date for any new cameras might not be for months and months afterwards. A bird in hand is better than two in the bush. or a camera in hand...
You can always own a camera for a year or even six months.... and then sell it if something else comes along that suites your needs better.