I have been shooting with the DVC30 for a few years now and love it. Don't have the bucks to move up to HD so I was thinking about picking up a second 30 as a B camera. Anyone out there thinking about selliing?

On a side note what is the opinion of the new Panasonic HMC-40 (I think it is?) looks like a nice possible move up to Hd for poor people like me!

Thanks,

Jeff

I have one myself and I love it!

Just saw one on Ebay for US$815 and another at a starting bid of $600.00.

You should put that over here as well:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/private-classifieds/


The HMC40 is definitely the long awaited successor to the DVC30. It’ll be competing with the JVC HM100. At the mommont I have a slight preference toward the HM100 for a few reasons including pure compatibility with both Windows and Mac and the fact that it records to both NTSC and PAL. I’m sure the HMC40 will have it’s own advantages and it’s too early to give a full comparison and my preference could change. You cant go wrong with either of them and I prefer them over the V1u for many, many reasons.

If you can find one, a used JVC GY-DV300U can be an incredible bargain for a SD camera. If you were to get one, you would likely wind up using it as your primary camera and the DVC30 as your B cam.

Thanks for the replies. I have been watching eBay.

The 40 looks nice, but I have heard editing in AVCHD is a pain. I use Avid Liquid and would have to convert it before bringing it into my timeline.

Jeff

Find anything good Jeff? I saw a GY-DV300U (looked to be in good shape) sell for $602.99 on eBay last weekend.