Waiting for yours?

Steev Dinkins · January 31st, 2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty Hudzik

That might still be worthy of a beating!

Damn! What was I thinking pre-ordering in Novemember?

Tax write off. :D

Marty Hudzik · January 31st, 2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Steev Dinkins

Tax write off. :D

Good point. Still I'd rather have it in my grubby little hands right this minute and not have the write off until next year. It was hard to be patient in the first place but hearing all these reports of people getting it and they ordered well after me has just kicked my impatience level up a few notches.

Steev Dinkins · January 31st, 2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty Hudzik

hearing all these reports of people getting it and they ordered well after me has just kicked my impatience level up a few notches.

I hear ya. I don't think I mentioned this, but I called BH on Sunday to actually cancel and find the camera in stock somewhere else faster, and that's when they said, "Sir, it says it's in stock and about to ship. Do you still want to cancel?" HELLZ NO!!! Ship That Sucka!

So I mention this because it could very well be that other smaller distributors may have it sooner. I emailed 50 distributors across the US and a number of them reported shipments coming in this week without all units being pre-ordered. Yes - "leftovers".

Robert Lane · February 1st, 2006, 12:20 AM

Now there's a new snag, there doesn't seem to be any P2 cards out there. I've got my HVX but no cards and all the retailers I've talked to are saying the same thing: Got bodies, no cards and it's unclear when they're coming.

My retailer says cards are now on "manual allocation". So, while this mish-mash of availability continues I'm going to capture directly to a Powerbook with an external drive and get things rolling.

Phil Hover · February 1st, 2006, 01:27 AM

Well I also preordered from EVS in Early DEC - high above 150 in line.

Nikial Kabel · February 1st, 2006, 02:12 AM

You've got alot of waiting to do then. =P

David Saraceno · February 1st, 2006, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Lane

I'm going to capture directly to a Powerbook with an external drive and get things rolling.

Tell us that goes. Length of cable, settings for the cam and FCP.

Robert Lane · February 2nd, 2006, 08:40 AM

David,

I'm actually creating a new post today on just that topic: My FCP/Powerbook capture setup. Look for it on this board this morning.

Rush Hamden · February 6th, 2006, 01:48 AM

Jan has mentioned in other threads and sites that the HVX shipments are ramping up, and bottlenecks are resolved. She said we should be seeing a leap up in numbers coming in to the US. I have extra 4GB cards at EVS if people need them. We got a bunch, and since the 8GB card prices have plummeted, many of my customers are opting to wait for them. Meaning there are leftover 4GB cards : ) Call any of my guys (Ramzi, Tommy, Randy) and ask for one if you need it. Forum price is $624.95.

February 1st, 2006, 12:20 AM	#64
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,788 Images: 15	Now there's a new snag, there doesn't seem to be any P2 cards out there. I've got my HVX but no cards and all the retailers I've talked to are saying the same thing: Got bodies, no cards and it's unclear when they're coming. My retailer says cards are now on "manual allocation". So, while this mish-mash of availability continues I'm going to capture directly to a Powerbook with an external drive and get things rolling. __________________ Robert Lane Producer/Creator - Bike Pilots TV

February 2nd, 2006, 08:40 AM	#68
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,788 Images: 15	David, I'm actually creating a new post today on just that topic: My FCP/Powerbook capture setup. Look for it on this board this morning. __________________ Robert Lane Producer/Creator - Bike Pilots TV

February 6th, 2006, 01:48 AM	#69
Rush Hamden Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Burbank, California Posts: 122	Jan has mentioned in other threads and sites that the HVX shipments are ramping up, and bottlenecks are resolved. She said we should be seeing a leap up in numbers coming in to the US. I have extra 4GB cards at EVS if people need them. We got a bunch, and since the 8GB card prices have plummeted, many of my customers are opting to wait for them. Meaning there are leftover 4GB cards : ) Call any of my guys (Ramzi, Tommy, Randy) and ask for one if you need it. Forum price is $624.95. __________________ Want to get more from your hard-earned gear? Digital Cinema Filmmaking Course 24 hours of educational video on 16 DVDs, focused on filmmaking savvy, examples, demonstrations, and tips. Learn Scriptwriting, Formatting, Editing, Camera Operation, Lighting, Exposure, Audio, and Directing.

February 1st, 2006, 01:27 AM	#65
Phil Hover Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Costa Mesa, The OC, CA Posts: 87	Well I also preordered from EVS in Early DEC - high above 150 in line.

February 1st, 2006, 02:12 AM	#66
Nikial Kabel Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 37	You've got alot of waiting to do then. =P