dvx 100b vs. dvx 100bp

[humanimal]

Hey,

I'm in the purchasing process. Can anyone tell me what the differences are between the dvx 100b and dvx 100bp? thanx

Humanimal.

 

[The Machinist]

If i remember correctly the P means its NTSC.

A DVX 100BE is Pal.

 

[bomazing]

I had the same question back when I bought my DVX100A. That's right, the P is for NTSC and E menas PAL.

 

[ezyproductions]

why do some boxes say 100b and other boxes say 100bp?? did panasonic change it after production?

 

[Jan_Crittenden]

AG-DVX100BP is a North American(this includes Canada, Puerto Rico and Panama and Mexico) model In fact the US model box should have on the outside of the box AG-DVX100BPS, the camera is only marked AG-DVX100BP. The PS1 is the indicator for the direct ship cameras as we ship directly from the factory to the dealer. AG-DVX100B is a Japanese model.

Hope this helps,

Jan

 

[ifownlee41nite@mac.com]

The P mean North American. I Almost bought a Pal online before finding out what it meant.

 

[ezyproductions]

Thanks alot! this info helps as I am looking to buy a 100b. Is there anyway to spot a grey market or b stock camera?

 

[Jan_Crittenden]

If you are in the US it is pretty easy by looking at the box. Look for the model number I mentioned below.

Best,

Jan

 

[Zim]

Jan what if the box only says DVX100BP? Not DVX100BPS.

Like this box:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=86947


does having a North American BP mean you don't have a USA warranity?

 

[Zim]

Jan I found one of your old post that said this:

Hi,

The P indicates that it is an NTSC model and is desinated for shipping to North America. E would indicate a European model. The model that is shipped in the US today and only in the US is an AG-DVX100BPS. This indicates that there is a paper inside that will tell you a website for registering your camera and getting the rebate. We started this model number in February last year when we started to ship directly from Japan to the dealers. The cameras actually go through Customs as they leave Japan. In Canada, Puerto Rico and the Panama, it is the AG-DVX100BP.

Hope this helps,

Jan
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Jan Crittenden Livingston
Panasonic Broadcast & TV Systems
Product Manager,
DVCPRO50/25, AG-DVX100B, AG-HVX200

So does that mean if you had a DVX100BP it would have to be shipped back to Panama or someplace for warranty work?

 

[Zim]

does anyone have an answer to this?

 

[Jan_Crittenden]

Jan I found one of your old post that said this:

So does that mean if you had a DVX100BP it would have to be shipped back to Panama or someplace for warranty work?

In general this is true.

Thanks,

Jan

 

[Zim]

thanks Jan,,,I 'm glad I just missed a good deal on a used one. I ask the guy a couple of times where he bought it and he never would say. I guess for a reason!!

 

[itisgregory]

Thanks Jan

Thanks Jan

Thanks Jan for clarifying these confusing model number designations. I was referred to your links by others in this forum.

Gregory