Two questions:

1.) Does anybody know why it's relatively difficult (other than on Ebay) to find Sony DSR40s for sale anywhere? I couldn't even find one at B&H. I have a client who wants to buy a DVCam deck like the DSR40 so they can stop renting one and save money over time.

2.) Is anybody on here selling a used one or know of other reliable sites that are (other than Ebay)?

Most (if not all) of Sony's HDV decks play DVCAM.

Sony hvr-m (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Sony+hvr-m&N=0&InitialSearch=yes)

Practically all of the old Sony DSR decks will play either DV or DVCAM. Even my old no longer working DSR11 did both so they're out there, just a little due diligence when looking and I'm sure your client will find a decent one.

Josh, what features does your client NEED? Just Firewire input/output? Analog component and sync? RS422 device control?

As Fred says, the HVR series HDV decks all play back DV/DVCam. Just find a deck that has the required features.

Thanks Fred and Don. I'll search and see what the cheapest option is for the client now.

@Shaun: Just the ability to be able to capture DVCam tapes. Really basic need.

Josh,

I sent you a private message.