Does Canon seal the A1's box at the factory? at DVinfo.net

Herbert Bolander · November 17th, 2006, 06:43 PM

Does Canon seal the A1's box at the factory? My A1's box was not sealed with a sticker or anything.... just like how Canon ships it's digital cameras...

I could swear that when I bought my old GL2, its box was sealed. In fact, I'm looking at the old GL2 box right now and there's a clear round sticker sealing the opening.(which I had to cut open before opening)

Thanks!

Jason Strongfield · November 17th, 2006, 07:03 PM

not sealed on both of our A1's

Steve Nunez · November 17th, 2006, 07:51 PM

Same here- just pry it open- but you can sorta tell if the box has been open prior- it should be fairly stiff and corners razor sharp- just opening it a few times frays the edges.

Richard Adams · November 17th, 2006, 09:40 PM

Is there a way to tell if or how much a camcorder has been used?

A B&H salesman told me their policy for returns was up to 7 days and no more than 2 hours of use.

Chris Hurd · November 17th, 2006, 09:46 PM

What would you do with that information if you had it?

Y'all should run a head-cleaning tape in any brand new camera, before putting that first DV cassette in anyway.

Herbert Bolander · November 18th, 2006, 12:04 AM

I never thought about doing that. Thanks for the advice! I'll do that when I get my next cam... :)

Richard Adams · November 18th, 2006, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

What would you do with that information if you had it?

Nothing underhanded. With the cameras coming in unsealed boxes I thought it would be interesting if there was a way to see if it had been used at all.

Wade Hanchey · November 18th, 2006, 10:05 AM

Speaking of head cleaning tapes... Is there a particular one that is recommended? Or anything I can find at the local electronics superstore?

Herbert Bolander · November 18th, 2006, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wade Hanchey

Speaking of head cleaning tapes... Is there a particular one that is recommended? Or anything I can find at the local electronics superstore?

When I was visiting the NAB annual show last spring, the Canon reps were giving out free Canon DV cleaning tapes. I grabbed a couple and have been using them ever since. :)

Chris Hurd · November 18th, 2006, 10:17 AM

See our Long Black Line forum for all things relating to tape, including head cleaning cassette recommendations. In short, the brand does not matter as long as it's a major one.

November 17th, 2006, 06:43 PM	#1
Herbert Bolander Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 40	Does Canon seal the A1's box at the factory? Does Canon seal the A1's box at the factory? My A1's box was not sealed with a sticker or anything.... just like how Canon ships it's digital cameras... I could swear that when I bought my old GL2, its box was sealed. In fact, I'm looking at the old GL2 box right now and there's a clear round sticker sealing the opening.(which I had to cut open before opening) Thanks!

November 17th, 2006, 07:51 PM	#3
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Same here- just pry it open- but you can sorta tell if the box has been open prior- it should be fairly stiff and corners razor sharp- just opening it a few times frays the edges. __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

November 17th, 2006, 09:46 PM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,379 Images: 513	What would you do with that information if you had it? Y'all should run a head-cleaning tape in any brand new camera, before putting that first DV cassette in anyway. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 18th, 2006, 10:17 AM	#10
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,379 Images: 513	See our Long Black Line forum for all things relating to tape, including head cleaning cassette recommendations. In short, the brand does not matter as long as it's a major one. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 17th, 2006, 07:03 PM	#2
Jason Strongfield Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 195	not sealed on both of our A1's

November 17th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#4
Richard Adams Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York, NY, United States Posts: 30	Is there a way to tell if or how much a camcorder has been used? A B&H salesman told me their policy for returns was up to 7 days and no more than 2 hours of use.

November 18th, 2006, 12:04 AM	#6
Herbert Bolander Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 40	I never thought about doing that. Thanks for the advice! I'll do that when I get my next cam... :)

November 18th, 2006, 10:05 AM	#8
Wade Hanchey Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 117	Speaking of head cleaning tapes... Is there a particular one that is recommended? Or anything I can find at the local electronics superstore?