Sound decision? original DVX100...

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westmidwest

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Hello good people of the DVX world,

Just bought my first 'real' camera, very excited. But was it a smart purchase?

I got an original DVX100 (not the A or B model). Has 69 hours on it, Firewire out doesn't work but otherwise is supposedly in good shape. I got it for $1800.


One important question: what Panasonic miniDV tapes should i get? User manual says 'AY-DVM60'...but will newer Panasonic tapes work alright in this older model? I assume so but wanted to ask.

I welcome any thoughts about the first-edition DVX in the year '07. I know it should still take great pictures even if it's not the newest kid on the block. What do you think??

:beer:
 
If you can ask or find out what tapes the previous owner used, use them. If not, I would run Panasonic Master Quality tapes exclusivel;y. The original DVX image is good and 69 hours are low. You should be fine. You can always add the anamorphic adapter and shoot true 16:9. I would do this when and if you can find one cheaply used. It will really help the original DVX, other than that, enjoy the cam!
 
I love my 100B and I use the anamorphic for landscape shots and tight spaces only, otherwise the stock lens gets me what I want.
 
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