HVX200 used for 3,700 vs. HVX200a new for 5,200 -- hmmmm.

videoshark

videoshark

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what you think?
i can save 1500 bucks on a used one, but just worried about the less noise and updated features the 200a has.

the price comes with a nice bag and Sennheiser ME66 shotgun mic.

oh and ZERO hrs on tape heads and 91 on P2.

seems like a great deal!!
also contemplating waiting for the HPX-170, which i've been leaning towards the more i read about it!!!

...thing is i have a shoot in a few weeks and need a 2nd cam.

decisions decisions...
v
 
I would advise taking a look at the camera in person unless you trust the seller. If all is good. Buy it. that would save you money and free up some $ for other things you may need. at the end of the day it hinges on how much money you have/want to spend.
 
videoshark said:
yeah, it is a BIG savings.
i'm selling my DVX100a to my bud for 1000 bucks, so that will help too.
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That is what I want to do as well. I just don't have the extra cash right now. If it were me I would buy it and spend the extra dough on P2 cards. I can't wait until I get my new cam in the fall. The DVX seems to be a bit dated now.
 
I would never buy a used video camera. You really don't know its history unless is from somebody you really know and trust. It is better to spend the extra money, buy from an authorized dealer, have the original warranty for the first year and buy an extended warranty. You might save a few dollars now but in my opinion it is too risky to buy such a delicate piece of equipment used.
 
IF you really need a Hvx 200A i have 2 and one is still in the box if you like i can take a loss on it in need of cash Studio construction is killing me.
 
That's not that big of a savings considering it's the 200. The A has considerable advantages and the 170 even more. If this cam doesn't also come with P2 cards, then that's 800 bucks you've lost right then and there. Personally, I'd want the camera with a 16 gig card and have it be around 2500-3K and then that might be a good deal. WIth used it could have grit in the lens, scratched LCD.. who knows!


I'd say to either get it for cheaper with a P2 card or save up and get a new one. Shoot, if you need a 2nd camera then just rent it for when you need it and then buy one new.
 
Last time I checked, which was quite recently, used HVX200s without P2 cards were going for between $3300 and $4000 on eBay. I sold mine two weeks ago for $3400, which was a bit disappointing. Others before and since have done considerably better.

I kept the cards to use in my new 200A : )
 
id hold out for the 200A or the 170. the better low light performance is just too important - in my opinion at least
 
John Caballero said:
I would never buy a used video camera. You really don't know its history unless is from somebody you really know and trust. It is better to spend the extra money, buy from an authorized dealer, have the original warranty for the first year and buy an extended warranty. You might save a few dollars now but in my opinion it is too risky to buy such a delicate piece of equipment used.
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I've bought MANY pieces of professional video gear used with no problems. If you do due diligence, there shouldn't be any problems and the savings are worth it.
 
mcgeedigital said:
I've bought MANY pieces of professional video gear used with no problems. If you do due diligence, there shouldn't be any problems and the savings are worth it.
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I agree. Best to check in person, but helps if the person has good references you trust and sends a close up photo of the lens and the menu showing the actual hours used.
 
thanks for your input -- now i'm thinking of waiting for the HPX-170.
sounds like a great camera! and just keeping my DVX on standby if clients request SD/tape footage.
 
videoshark said:
thanks for your input -- now i'm thinking of waiting for the HPX-170.
sounds like a great camera! and just keeping my DVX on standby if clients request SD/tape footage.
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I think you're making the right decision by waiting for the 170 and renting in the meantime if you really need another camera for a shoot. If you have a large client-base that requests tape, then the 200a might be the way to go, but if you think your client base could be persuaded to accept HD instead of tape, then the 170 should be cheaper with more features than even the 200a. Having seen first-hand the difference between a 200 and a 200a, I would pick the 200a 100% of the time, even for a $1500 price difference.
 
Sorry, but again, I won't buy an used video camera; lights, tripods or any other video equipment yes, but never a camera. I have the HVX 200 at the moment and it came with that wonderful new car smell, brand new from Abel Cine. I worked harder and save the extra money and go it. That way to me, feels a lot better. Next will be the Scarlet.
 
If I remember correctly, the 200A comes with a 5 year warranty from Panasonic
(not some fly by night warranty outfit). To me, that alone helps justify
the price difference between new and used.
 
No, the 200a is still a 1 year. The HPX170 will be 5. The inclusion/exclusion of a tape drive is the determining factor.
 
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