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November 4th, 2003, 10:36 PM

hi im living in Australia and have a friend that is in Japan for
work i have asked him to purchase a xl1s for me . the price
over there is $5200 where i live it is $8000 big difference as
you can see. What are the unforseen problems i may have.

this camera will be used to make short films an anything i can
make money of. Its a big desision for me an i dont want to
regret it so any imformation would be very helpful

p.s i was going to buy the pdx150 but the xl1s is
cheaper. thx

Frank Granovski · November 4th, 2003, 10:58 PM

Just make sure you buy a PAL cam from Japan, and be prepared to send the cam back to Japan for warranty repairs if something should go wrong. (That means paying shipping both ways). Plus when you get the cam back, Australia is going to put you through the ringer with taxes. I know. When I sent my cam back to Australia, Pana got dinged with the taxes. Strange, huh?

Adrian Douglas · November 5th, 2003, 07:48 AM

There are some places in Akihabara that sell PAL cameras but I've only ever seen consumer models. Getting a PAL XL1s might be difficult and cost more than the local NTSC models. Is the price you found for a PAL model because local NTSC XL1s are around AUD$5300.

Zac Stein · November 5th, 2003, 08:23 AM

I tend to by my stuff from singapore... much much cheaper and all PAL!! yay...

had some great experience with it.

If you need details just email me.

Zac

November 6th, 2003, 12:23 AM

thx guys for you time to respond Frank i checked out the
warranty issues it looks as though canon has new rules
about overseas purchases as long as the warranty card
is stamped by the place of business with there address
the warranty will hold and i can get it fixed in local
shop.(also need receipt of course.)

Adrian you are right PAL is a special order from the shop an
will take a week to get .so there local is definatly NTSC this is
the real deal i hope my friend isnt that naive,or it will cost me
big time i hope i wont have to go through a lesson like that.
it should be okay.

Zac thanks for the teaser i will keep it in mind .how much
would the xl1s cost in Singapore just out off curiousity .if u
can get it cheaper there i may just have enough time 2 do it
But it would really have to be worth while.

Thx again guys for the helpful info.

Zac Stein · November 6th, 2003, 02:23 AM

well it is around $3000 USD for the bare camera including shipping.

I do not work there nor want to give out too many details.

Email please.

Zac

November 6th, 2003, 11:12 PM

hey Zac cant get your email address the server doesnt give it out
an due to me being new on this site i dont know how to get it
can u pls email me speak to u
soon.

November 4th, 2003, 10:36 PM	#1
Marek Kovac Posts: n/a	need real advice ? hi im living in Australia and have a friend that is in Japan for work i have asked him to purchase a xl1s for me . the price over there is $5200 where i live it is $8000 big difference as you can see. What are the unforseen problems i may have. this camera will be used to make short films an anything i can make money of. Its a big desision for me an i dont want to regret it so any imformation would be very helpful p.s i was going to buy the pdx150 but the xl1s is cheaper. thx

November 5th, 2003, 07:48 AM	#3
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	There are some places in Akihabara that sell PAL cameras but I've only ever seen consumer models. Getting a PAL XL1s might be difficult and cost more than the local NTSC models. Is the price you found for a PAL model because local NTSC XL1s are around AUD$5300. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

November 6th, 2003, 11:12 PM	#7
Marek Kovac Posts: n/a	to Zac hey Zac cant get your email address the server doesnt give it out an due to me being new on this site i dont know how to get it can u pls email me speak to u soon.

November 4th, 2003, 10:58 PM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Just make sure you buy a PAL cam from Japan, and be prepared to send the cam back to Japan for warranty repairs if something should go wrong. (That means paying shipping both ways). Plus when you get the cam back, Australia is going to put you through the ringer with taxes. I know. When I sent my cam back to Australia, Pana got dinged with the taxes. Strange, huh?

November 5th, 2003, 08:23 AM	#4
Zac Stein Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 730	I tend to by my stuff from singapore... much much cheaper and all PAL!! yay... had some great experience with it. If you need details just email me. Zac

November 6th, 2003, 12:23 AM	#5
Marek Kovac Posts: n/a	thx guys for you time to respond Frank i checked out the warranty issues it looks as though canon has new rules about overseas purchases as long as the warranty card is stamped by the place of business with there address the warranty will hold and i can get it fixed in local shop.(also need receipt of course.) Adrian you are right PAL is a special order from the shop an will take a week to get .so there local is definatly NTSC this is the real deal i hope my friend isnt that naive,or it will cost me big time i hope i wont have to go through a lesson like that. it should be okay. Zac thanks for the teaser i will keep it in mind .how much would the xl1s cost in Singapore just out off curiousity .if u can get it cheaper there i may just have enough time 2 do it But it would really have to be worth while. Thx again guys for the helpful info.

November 6th, 2003, 02:23 AM	#6
Zac Stein Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 730	well it is around $3000 USD for the bare camera including shipping. I do not work there nor want to give out too many details. Email please. Zac