So what segment is the EX1 in?

[Green Hornet]

To me it seems unclear as to which segment the sony EX-1 belongs in.

Is it the segment ABOVE the HPX170?

The Ex-1 is roughly a grand more than the HPX170, but in order to shoot an 8 hour day. The costs of the Sony are less if used with SDHC media and adapters.

P2 cards make the HPX170 more expensive if you need to shoot an 8 hour event.


Why doesn't sony just lower the price of the EX-1 by a grand and get ALL of the sales between $4,000 and $8000?

Afterall who would REALLY buy anything else in that segment?

 

[EC Junior]

Why doesn't sony just lower the price of the EX-1 by a grand and get ALL of the sales between $4,000 and $8000?

When you say get ALL, I'm assuming you meant get MORE. Not everyone prefers the EX1 over any other camcorder. Although I have to admit, whenever a cameraman comes to our store for a Demo on the EX1/3, most of them loves the camera and pushes their production company to get it.

Price EX1: 6,349.00.00
For under $5,300.00 you can get a Sony HVR-Z7U HDV Tape & Compact Flash camcorder.
Sony has a model already in that range which would be conflicted if the EX1 price comes near it.

 

[tonykart125]

Junior is always helping out!