[MacDV] Canon HV30

[Nick Scalise]

I got the standard, USA Warranty, retail boxed unit. Got everything  
that comes with the unit that Canon ships. I checked the warranty,  
too, one of the first things I look at when I find a good deal.

The sales with the price that low are rare and do not last long.

For example, the $600 sale was at B&H and it was right before a  
holiday and they only had a certain number at that price. I know,  
because a waited too long to purchase and missed out.

The sale for $650 where I got mine was at 6ave,com. I don't know how  
long it lasted or if they only had a certain number for sale, as I did  
not hesitate that second time.

When I was watching HV20/HV30 prices, these sales would only come up  
every 6 months or so, and I relied on dealmac.com to notify me. (I am  
not associated with that site).

I understand your skepticism, as I have seen those types of deals too,  
the bait and switch scams. I always check esellerratings.com before I  
buy from a store I do not know.

For example, I just bought a Rode VideoMic for $119 at CompuPlus.com.  
Never heard of that store before, but they had lots of good reviews. I  
haven't received it yet, but I am confident.

On Sep 14, 2008, at 3:20 PM, CFlatow wrote:

> Nick,
>
> I'd be interested in knowing what you got for $650. I have made a  
> bunch of calls and here's what I've found (perhaps I can save others  
> some time).
>
> To get one for about $650 or under there are stores selling two  
> cheap alternatives.
> 1) Grey market (NO US Warranty)
> 2) USA factory sealed w/ Mfg warranty BODY with cheap, off-brand  
> accessories, for $650
> For example, Canon sells the CA-570 power adapter that normally  
> comes with this package for $125, while one can get a 3rd party unit  
> for $20+ shipping. Canon sells the BP-2L 14 (750 Ah) for $80, You  
> can get a 3rd party BP-2L rated at 1200Ah or better from about $15  
> and up, delivered (good for a 2nd battery, at least). etc.
> 3) Or,  USA factory sealed w/ Mfg warranty BODY only for $550, total.
> If you can believe what they are saying....
>
> The best price I've sen for one that appears to be complete Canon  
> USA package is $718.
>
> Carl
>
> On Sep 9, 2008, at 7:41 PM, Nick Scalise wrote:
>
>> On Sep 9, 2008, at 9:01 AM, CFlatow wrote:
>>
>>> Has anyone been using the Canon HV30 camera?
>>> I'm interested in opinions of its specifications and video quality.
>>
>>
>> I love mine.
>>
>> If you wait long enough, dealmac.com will let you know when it gets  
>> back down to under $700, on sale. There was one sale where it was  
>> at $624 shipped (BH Photo) and I got mine for ~$650 shipped  
>> (6ave.com).
>>

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Nick Scalise
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