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HV-20 dirt cheap?
http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=902378 ??? Scam artists....See:
http://forums.photographyreview.com/showthread.php?t=10918 Smarty Show quoteHide quote "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:7dPUi.4453$8R1.3162@trndny02... >I don't get it- how can they sell it for $299 at >http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=902378 ??? "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:7dPUi.4453$8R1.3162@trndny02... See http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Infiniti_Photo_3>I don't get it- how can they sell it for $299 at >http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=902378 ??? They have one of the lowest ratings I've ever seen. Compare that to B&H Photo. I ordered my HV-20 (along with many thousands of dollars of gear over the years) from B&H Photo. They're the gold standard for honest, reliable and fair on-line merchants. Yuh, I wasn't tempted- but amazed that a scammer would push the limit that
way- anyone with any sense at all would be suspicious. Back in '99 purchased my Nikon F100 35 mm and accessories from B&H. The camera had a problem and I sent it back for a replacement- then the same issue- sent it back again- with no hassles from the store- so I'll probably go with them. Back then B&H had a guy who was active in the 35 mm newsgroup- you could ask him in the newsgroup or privately all the questions you want- I asked many before making that purchase. Joe Show quoteHide quote "PTravel" <ptra***@travelersvideo.com> wrote in message news:5oj27nFmv2aqU1@mid.individual.net... > > "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:7dPUi.4453$8R1.3162@trndny02... >>I don't get it- how can they sell it for $299 at >>http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=902378 ??? > > See http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Infiniti_Photo_3 > > They have one of the lowest ratings I've ever seen. Compare that to B&H > Photo. I ordered my HV-20 (along with many thousands of dollars of gear > over the years) from B&H Photo. They're the gold standard for honest, > reliable and fair on-line merchants. After a year or so of reading online forums, I have decide to go with the
HV-20 and most likely purchase from B&H. My current concern is what accessories should I get right away? (at http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/481076-REG/Canon_2059B001_HV20_2_96MP_CMOS_HDV.html) I realize many accessories I should get when I decide I really need them, but which should be purchased with the camera? I suppose a case, some filters, a battery charger and extra batteries. I already have a nice Manfrotto tripod though I need to add a video head. Any suggestions? How about that wide angle lens- the WD-H43. How is that comparable to a 35 mm wide angle? Joe PS: in addition to reading this forum, I'm very impressed with dvinfo.net and the new forum dedicated to the HV-20- at http://www.hv20.com/. I'm sure I'll be asking dozens of questions once I get the camcorder. I'd like to get up to speed quickly- at least for doing basic stuff. Show quoteHide quote "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:il0Vi.4479$8R1.1132@trndny02... > Yuh, I wasn't tempted- but amazed that a scammer would push the limit that > way- anyone with any sense at all would be suspicious. Back in '99 > purchased my Nikon F100 35 mm and accessories from B&H. The camera had a > problem and I sent it back for a replacement- then the same issue- sent it > back again- with no hassles from the store- so I'll probably go with them. > Back then B&H had a guy who was active in the 35 mm newsgroup- you could > ask him in the newsgroup or privately all the questions you want- I asked > many before making that purchase. > > Joe > > "PTravel" <ptra***@travelersvideo.com> wrote in message > news:5oj27nFmv2aqU1@mid.individual.net... >> >> "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:7dPUi.4453$8R1.3162@trndny02... >>>I don't get it- how can they sell it for $299 at >>>http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=902378 ??? >> >> See http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Infiniti_Photo_3 >> >> They have one of the lowest ratings I've ever seen. Compare that to B&H >> Photo. I ordered my HV-20 (along with many thousands of dollars of gear >> over the years) from B&H Photo. They're the gold standard for honest, >> reliable and fair on-line merchants. > "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:nh3Vi.2570$p%.2008@trndny03... I wouldn't bother with filters, except a UV to keep the lens safe and, > After a year or so of reading online forums, I have decide to go with the > HV-20 and most likely purchase from B&H. My current concern is what > accessories should I get right away? (at > http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/481076-REG/Canon_2059B001_HV20_2_96MP_CMOS_HDV.html) I > realize many accessories I should get when I decide I really need them, > but which should be purchased with the camera? I suppose a case, some > filters, a battery charger and extra batteries. I already have a nice > Manfrotto tripod though I need to add a video head. Any suggestions? How > about that wide angle lens- the WD-H43. How is that comparable to a 35 mm > wide angle? possibly, a circular polarizer. Definitely batteries and a quck-charger. B&H has generic batteries. Normally, I wouldn't trust generics, but I trust B&H so I'll probably grab those. A fluid video head is an absolute must for tripod work -- it's impossible to get smooth pans and tilts without one. I've got a Bogen 3160 for my Manfrotto sticks, but I'll probably wind up selling it on eBay and buying the smaller and lighter RC700. I've also ordered the Canon WA lens --- reports that I've read indicate that the widest setting on the HV20 isn't all that wide. You might want to hold off, though -- I found that I rarely needed as wide a wide-angle as I thought, and could better tell my story with careful composition using the field of view that I had. Show quoteHide quote > > Joe > PS: in addition to reading this forum, I'm very impressed with dvinfo.net > and the new forum dedicated to the HV-20- at http://www.hv20.com/. I'm > sure I'll be asking dozens of questions once I get the camcorder. I'd like > to get up to speed quickly- at least for doing basic stuff. > > > > "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:il0Vi.4479$8R1.1132@trndny02... >> Yuh, I wasn't tempted- but amazed that a scammer would push the limit >> that way- anyone with any sense at all would be suspicious. Back in '99 >> purchased my Nikon F100 35 mm and accessories from B&H. The camera had a >> problem and I sent it back for a replacement- then the same issue- sent >> it back again- with no hassles from the store- so I'll probably go with >> them. Back then B&H had a guy who was active in the 35 mm newsgroup- you >> could ask him in the newsgroup or privately all the questions you want- I >> asked many before making that purchase. >> >> Joe >> >> "PTravel" <ptra***@travelersvideo.com> wrote in message >> news:5oj27nFmv2aqU1@mid.individual.net... >>> >>> "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message >>> news:7dPUi.4453$8R1.3162@trndny02... >>>>I don't get it- how can they sell it for $299 at >>>>http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=902378 ??? >>> >>> See http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Infiniti_Photo_3 >>> >>> They have one of the lowest ratings I've ever seen. Compare that to B&H >>> Photo. I ordered my HV-20 (along with many thousands of dollars of gear >>> over the years) from B&H Photo. They're the gold standard for honest, >>> reliable and fair on-line merchants. >> > B&H offers a DVD instructional guide for the HV-20-
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/505479-REG/Master_Works_JSGCHV20_DVD_Jumpstart_Guide_for.html I suppose I could get that- it might come in handy for a total neophyte like myself. Actual product manuals are usually barely legible- print too small and poor diagrams. I have downloaded a copy of the manual but haven't looked at it yet. Joe Show quoteHide quote "PTravel" <ptra***@travelersvideo.com> wrote in message news:5ok0bcFna2qcU1@mid.individual.net... > > "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:nh3Vi.2570$p%.2008@trndny03... >> After a year or so of reading online forums, I have decide to go with the >> HV-20 and most likely purchase from B&H. My current concern is what >> accessories should I get right away? (at >> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/481076-REG/Canon_2059B001_HV20_2_96MP_CMOS_HDV.html) I >> realize many accessories I should get when I decide I really need them, >> but which should be purchased with the camera? I suppose a case, some >> filters, a battery charger and extra batteries. I already have a nice >> Manfrotto tripod though I need to add a video head. Any suggestions? How >> about that wide angle lens- the WD-H43. How is that comparable to a 35 mm >> wide angle? > > I wouldn't bother with filters, except a UV to keep the lens safe and, > possibly, a circular polarizer. Definitely batteries and a quck-charger. > B&H has generic batteries. Normally, I wouldn't trust generics, but I > trust B&H so I'll probably grab those. A fluid video head is an absolute > must for tripod work -- it's impossible to get smooth pans and tilts > without one. I've got a Bogen 3160 for my Manfrotto sticks, but I'll > probably wind up selling it on eBay and buying the smaller and lighter > RC700. I've also ordered the Canon WA lens --- reports that I've read > indicate that the widest setting on the HV20 isn't all that wide. You > might want to hold off, though -- I found that I rarely needed as wide a > wide-angle as I thought, and could better tell my story with careful > composition using the field of view that I had. > >> >> Joe >> PS: in addition to reading this forum, I'm very impressed with dvinfo.net >> and the new forum dedicated to the HV-20- at http://www.hv20.com/. I'm >> sure I'll be asking dozens of questions once I get the camcorder. I'd >> like to get up to speed quickly- at least for doing basic stuff. >> >> >> >> "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:il0Vi.4479$8R1.1132@trndny02... >>> Yuh, I wasn't tempted- but amazed that a scammer would push the limit >>> that way- anyone with any sense at all would be suspicious. Back in '99 >>> purchased my Nikon F100 35 mm and accessories from B&H. The camera had a >>> problem and I sent it back for a replacement- then the same issue- sent >>> it back again- with no hassles from the store- so I'll probably go with >>> them. Back then B&H had a guy who was active in the 35 mm newsgroup- you >>> could ask him in the newsgroup or privately all the questions you want- >>> I asked many before making that purchase. >>> >>> Joe >>> >>> "PTravel" <ptra***@travelersvideo.com> wrote in message >>> news:5oj27nFmv2aqU1@mid.individual.net... >>>> >>>> "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message >>>> news:7dPUi.4453$8R1.3162@trndny02... >>>>>I don't get it- how can they sell it for $299 at >>>>>http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=902378 ??? >>>> >>>> See http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Infiniti_Photo_3 >>>> >>>> They have one of the lowest ratings I've ever seen. Compare that to >>>> B&H Photo. I ordered my HV-20 (along with many thousands of dollars of >>>> gear over the years) from B&H Photo. They're the gold standard for >>>> honest, reliable and fair on-line merchants. >>> >> > "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:il0Vi.4479$8R1.1132@trndny02... "With sense" is the operative word. If you read resellerratings, you'll see > Yuh, I wasn't tempted- but amazed that a scammer would push the limit that > way- anyone with any sense at all would be suspicious. a number of posts that say something like, "I read all the negative comments about this vendor, but decided to try them anyway . . ." Back in '99 purchased > my Nikon F100 35 mm and accessories from B&H. The camera had a problem and I believe that was probably Henry Posner. He's still around from time to > I sent it back for a replacement- then the same issue- sent it back again- > with no hassles from the store- so I'll probably go with them. Back then > B&H had a guy who was active in the 35 mm newsgroup- you could ask him in > the newsgroup or privately all the questions you want- I asked many before > making that purchase. time, I think. I ordered my HV-20 from B&H around 2am Friday morning. By noon, it had shipped. They're really the best. If you're ever in New York, you should stop in and see their brick-and-mortar store. It's like Disneyland for cameras and electronics -- I can spend hours there. Show quoteHide quote > > Joe > > "PTravel" <ptra***@travelersvideo.com> wrote in message > news:5oj27nFmv2aqU1@mid.individual.net... >> >> "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:7dPUi.4453$8R1.3162@trndny02... >>>I don't get it- how can they sell it for $299 at >>>http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=902378 ??? >> >> See http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Infiniti_Photo_3 >> >> They have one of the lowest ratings I've ever seen. Compare that to B&H >> Photo. I ordered my HV-20 (along with many thousands of dollars of gear >> over the years) from B&H Photo. They're the gold standard for honest, >> reliable and fair on-line merchants. > 
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