DVX100B. Good deal on this package?

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JTegan

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Hello All.

Total newbie here at dvxuser. I'm currently going into my Sr. year at Ithaca College's Cine program. I'm in the market for a new camera, and my ole GL1 just doesn't seem to be quite cutting it anymore.

I found the following deal on eBay and wondering what you guys think about it:

Pro Package Retails $4800.00 (Includes)

Three Lithium Ion Battery Packs
AC Adapter/Battery Charger
Universal Rapid Travel Charger
AC Cable
DC Cable
Firewire Cable
Professional Video Light
Telephoto Lens
Wide Angle Lens
Deluxe Tripod
Aluminum Hard Case
Wireless Remote Control
Digital Care Kit
DVC Head Cleaner
4 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY (worth $800.00)

Plus Package - READY TO SHOOT ACTION

Smith Victor -Lightr Toolbox Kit with Umbrellas SV-K42U (Retail - $550.00).
A great tool for geat location lighting, this rugged kit combines the power of the 600 watt 765-UM light with the softness of bounce umbrellas. Includes:
#765-UM 600 Watt Lights
DYH 600 Lamps
2 White Bounce Umbrellas
2 Steel light Stands, 7ft.
ToolBox Case

2 Sony ECM 44B Microphones with 10 foot cables (Retail $460.00).
A great Mic for use just about everywhere! Reduces the visual distraction to the audience. Depended upon for clean, bright, yet natural reproduction. Operates on a single AA battery for over 5000 hours of service. Includes:
Single/Horizontal -type tie clip
Carrying Case
2g microphone head

1 RPS Studio Twist-fold Chroma -Key backdrop Reversable 4 X 7 Blue Green color (Retail $125.00).
Great for shooting with editing software, to drop in any background.

1 Porta - Prompter (Retail $250.00).
Simple in its design, yet is a powerful tool in acquiring professional looking on-camera talent testimonials and interview clips. It does not rely on electricity, motors, or complicated breakable glass or mirror components to operate. Can be used off the tripod with the same camcorder. (tripod included).

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He's asking $3995 for the whole shebang. The camera has had virtually no use whatsoever. I believe he said 30 mins. at the most.

What do you think?

Thanks,
John Tegan
 
JTegan said:
Three Lithium Ion Battery Packs
AC Adapter/Battery Charger
Universal Rapid Travel Charger
AC Cable
DC Cable
Firewire Cable
Professional Video Light
Telephoto Lens
Wide Angle Lens
Deluxe Tripod
Aluminum Hard Case
Wireless Remote Control
Digital Care Kit
DVC Head Cleaner
4 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY (worth $800.00)
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A lot of is unusable junk. They're deliberately inflating the price of the accessories. All of this is worth barely $200, if at all. I would stay away from this seller because a) it's probably a bait and switch scam and b)it's a gray market camera.

JTegan said:
Plus Package - READY TO SHOOT ACTION

Smith Victor -Lightr Toolbox Kit with Umbrellas SV-K42U (Retail - $550.00).
A great tool for geat location lighting, this rugged kit combines the power of the 600 watt 765-UM light with the softness of bounce umbrellas. Includes:
#765-UM 600 Watt Lights
DYH 600 Lamps
2 White Bounce Umbrellas
2 Steel light Stands, 7ft.
ToolBox Case

2 Sony ECM 44B Microphones with 10 foot cables (Retail $460.00).
A great Mic for use just about everywhere! Reduces the visual distraction to the audience. Depended upon for clean, bright, yet natural reproduction. Operates on a single AA battery for over 5000 hours of service. Includes:
Single/Horizontal -type tie clip
Carrying Case
2g microphone head

1 RPS Studio Twist-fold Chroma -Key backdrop Reversable 4 X 7 Blue Green color (Retail $125.00).
Great for shooting with editing software, to drop in any background.

1 Porta - Prompter (Retail $250.00).
Simple in its design, yet is a powerful tool in acquiring professional looking on-camera talent testimonials and interview clips. It does not rely on electricity, motors, or complicated breakable glass or mirror components to operate. Can be used off the tripod with the same camcorder. (tripod included).

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He's asking $3995 for the whole shebang. The camera has had virtually no use whatsoever. I believe he said 30 mins. at the most.
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I'm assuming this is a another package all together. This guy seems more honest because at least he lists the model number of what he's selling. Another lesson to take away is whenever someone use the blanket "professional equipment" to classify their ware without giving you a model #, it's probably a POS. I don't have any experience with most of the equipment he's sellling so I would recommend you look up their individual price and reviews to see if it's worth it. One thing to keep in mind is that a brand new DVX retails for $2650, so don't pay more than $2200-2300 for a used one. Use that as your baseline price and add it up.
 
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