Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options?
 

Hi everyone,

I'm getting ready to leave the country for a couple of months to work on a documentary and I'm having trouble finding a camera. We have a very limited budget, but need to shoot in 4:2:2 (preferably tapeless). The Canon XF100 seems perfect for us, but we've been unable to find it anywhere (I'm in the U.S.)

We leave for India on June 14 so I'll need to acquire something within the next few weeks. I haven't been able to find any information about when the XF100 will be available here. Other than the XF300 (which is a bit more expensive than I'd like), are there any other options I should consider for shooting 4:2:2 on a budget if I can't track down an XF100?

Thanks in advance,
Luke
http://www.lukehill.com

Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options?
 

unfortunatly after the erthquake in Japan are out of stock everywhere .I have been asked a Canon Dealer and told me that they w8 new stock Late June/early July

Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options?
 

Will you do any stop in another country on your way to India? I know it's suboptimal you won't have time to fiddle with the camera. But if you can find one then get a firmware upgrade to get support for US standards and go on?

I got mine in fotoboom.com, Madrid, Spain. They don't write stock on their web page so I can't tell you if it's available.

BR, Erik

Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options?
 

If it's gotta be 4:2:2 and tapeless the other option open to you is the Panasonic HPX170. They're only a couple hundred more than the XF100, maybe they would be more available.

Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options?
 

Thanks for the suggestions, guys - I had forgotten about the HPX170... I had mentioned it to the producers previously, but I think the high cost of the p2 cards compared to CF cards scared them off - I'll have to remind them of that option and see if they want to reconsider....

Thanks again!
Luke
http://www.lukehill.com

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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/733533-REG/Canon_4888B001_XF100_HD_Professional_Camcorder.html
The status has been in stock since early this morning :)

Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options?
 

Not anymore - already out of stock.

Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options?
 

It's sadly of little use to you Luke but I have an XF100 on order from Jigsaw24 here in the UK and even they don't really know what's happening in Japan. They are trying to find out for me but it seems a complete unknown at the moment as to when new stock will be available.

Andy S

Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options?
 

Thanks everyone - I had signed up for email notifications for the XF100 at both B&H and Amazon. Never heard a word from B & H, but got an email a few days ago from amazon saying they had a few. We placed our order and it wasn't looking good until yesterday when they finally charged our card and sent a tracking number! I should have two XF100s by the end of the week!

Thanks again, everyone for the help...
Luke
Luke Hill - Solo Acoustic Guitarist, Writer, Filmmaker

Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options?
 

I'm being told there are no more for this month....next allocation is sometime in June

Jim Martin
FilmTools.com

Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options?
 

Just got mine in last night - I must've ordered just in time. Man! This thing is even smaller and lighter than I expected!

Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options?
 

They are in stock at bh as of this Post.

Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options?
 

TapeWorks Texas Inc currently has inventory on both the XF100 and XF105

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Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options?
 

Bought a Switronix(sp) light from Scott last year, awesome dealing with him. Highly recommended.

Re: Can't find XF100 - other affordable 4:2:2 options?
 

Thank you for the kind words Sam!