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  Buying a used camera

  Posted by Divonna Ratliff on January 28, 2009 at 4:16 pm

  I am looking at a 4 year-old DVX100a that is selling for $1500, along with a Porta Brace case, a Sennheiser shotgun and some smaller accessories. A Bogen tripod would be an addition $200. Is this a good price for a camera this old? What questions should I ask the seller? And what should I look for when I inspect it?

  seedeerun

  Divonna Ratliff replied 17 years, 3 months ago 2 Members · 4 Replies
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  Noah Kadner

  January 28, 2009 at 7:11 pm

  How many hours are on the heads and has it been serviced recently. Also how does it look cosmetically. I think you can find a newer one for that much $.

  Noah

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  Divonna Ratliff

  January 28, 2009 at 7:29 pm

  Thanks. Yes, I saw a new one at Sonic Camera for $1250, but I was thinking if it was in good shape the case & the microphone might make it worth it. Maybe if he threw in the tripod too for the 1500, but I think it might have seen some use.

  By the way, how many hours on the heads should be considered too much?

  I appreciate your response, thank you!

  seedeerun
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  Noah Kadner

  January 28, 2009 at 10:27 pm

  Well that depends on how hard the hours were- did they use a cleaning tape regularly etc. I’d say over 1000 hours and I’d be cautious. There’s a brand new DVX100 in this forum you can get for 2000 btw.

  Noah

  Check out My My FCP Blog and my new RED Blog. Unlock the secrets of the DVX100, HVX200 and Apple Color.
  Now featuring the Sony EX1 Guidebook,
  DVD Studio Pro and How to Light Interviews.
  https://www.callboxlive.com
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  Divonna Ratliff

  January 28, 2009 at 10:37 pm

  Thanks for your help!

  seedeerun

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