im looking for some stores in chicago that sell dvcpro cams. i can only find three on panasonics site, but there must be more than that... they dont even have them on the floor to test out.

Hello Michael,
Some confusion here. The Panasonic DVX100A and its brother(s) are not DVCPRO cameras; they're MiniDV.

Nevertheless, as incredible as it may seem in a city this size, you'll have a challenge finding a DVX100A in any store here. Your best bet might be to call Circuit City stores in your area. You might also give Helix Photo (http://www.helixcamera.com/home.html) a call. They generally only carry Canon and Sony but I've not visited them in years.

If I misinterpreted your question and you really -do- want to shop for DVCPRO pro cameras you'd have to contact someplace like Roscor (http://www.roscor.com/).

no, sorry! i got the names mixed up. wow, i called helix and no panasonics. chicago is bummin'

Give Roscor a call. They sell and rent Panasonic gear and I noticed that they have a DVX100 on sale. Perhaps they can offer you a look.

Helix has a dvx for rental... or at least had one 5 months ago...

can you please link me to roscor address/phone number please?
thank you

The link is in my previous message.

SMS here in Chicago is the best place for Panny. Mansung, the owner, is known city wide in filmmaking circles for his service and knowledge.

-Nate

Mansung is a great resource. I second that.

called roscor and sms: all dvx100 used models are sold and dont carry the dvc's. ahh, well.