7 days to go. Should I go for it? at DVinfo.net

Allan Phan · January 24th, 2004, 01:26 PM

Hi every one.

The XL1S promotion is going to expire this month but I'm still undicided and kinda panic.

I know I would save $500 if I go for it

So, should I go for it or just wait.

Dylan Couper · January 24th, 2004, 02:01 PM

If I had any upcoming work, I'd go for it. If I didn't, I'd wait. You can always get a used one if you need to save some bucks.

Don Palomaki · January 24th, 2004, 06:20 PM

If the XL2 (or what ever) is released this spring, the street price of the XL1s will drop. It may drop already once the rebate ends, the rebate being a way to lower prices without repricing stocks on dealer shelves.

As Dylan says, buy when you need it, wait if you do not need it now. But if buying for a specific need, be sure to buy early enough to check out and learn to use the system. I've read too many posts from people who take a new cancorder to a project without checking it out/learnin it first, and ending with serious problems in their footage due mainly to operator errors.

Stephen Duke · January 30th, 2004, 01:48 PM

Allan,

Check the canon web site canondv.com and you'll see that the $500 rebate extends to March 31st.

Steve.

Allan Phan · January 30th, 2004, 03:43 PM

Thanks all.

January 24th, 2004, 01:26 PM	#1
Allan Phan Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 95	7 days to go. Should I go for it? Hi every one. The XL1S promotion is going to expire this month but I'm still undicided and kinda panic. I know I would save $500 if I go for it So, should I go for it or just wait.

January 24th, 2004, 02:01 PM	#2
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	If I had any upcoming work, I'd go for it. If I didn't, I'd wait. You can always get a used one if you need to save some bucks. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

January 24th, 2004, 06:20 PM	#3
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	If the XL2 (or what ever) is released this spring, the street price of the XL1s will drop. It may drop already once the rebate ends, the rebate being a way to lower prices without repricing stocks on dealer shelves. As Dylan says, buy when you need it, wait if you do not need it now. But if buying for a specific need, be sure to buy early enough to check out and learn to use the system. I've read too many posts from people who take a new cancorder to a project without checking it out/learnin it first, and ending with serious problems in their footage due mainly to operator errors. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

January 30th, 2004, 01:48 PM	#4
Stephen Duke Booth Monkey Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York Posts: 30	Allan, Check the canon web site canondv.com and you'll see that the $500 rebate extends to March 31st. Steve.

January 30th, 2004, 03:43 PM	#5
Allan Phan Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 95	Thanks all.