Just purchased the HD100!

Glenn Gipson · April 26th, 2005, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Carlos Rodriguez

Hello all!

Just had an inquiry. Ordered the HD100 online, and the interesting thing is, the dealer said I would be getting it next week, which was a shock to me, because I heard the camera isn't shipping until June. Can someone confirm that? Should I not get my hopes up?

Los.

You're in trouble lol And why are you not revealing the vendor's name?

Hugh DiMauro · April 26th, 2005, 06:39 AM

You cannot go wrong with the Big Three:

B & H
EVS
ZGC

Personally, I do not patronize any other store for major purchases.

Glenn Gipson · April 26th, 2005, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh DiMauro

You cannot go wrong with the Big Three:

B & H
EVS
ZGC

Personally, I do not patronize any other store for major purchases.

My thoughts exactly. With such large purchases it is extremely unwise to go with someone else. B&H is like a well oiled machine that wont let you down, and EVS is highly personal (in a good way) when dealing with you (almost feels like a mom and pop store to me...once again, in a good way.) I never ordered from ZGC before, but I have only heard good things about them.

Adam Rench · April 26th, 2005, 07:26 AM

Never heard of EVS or ZGC before. I order from B&H quite often though. They are good, except for their phone customer service I heard is quite rough.

Steve Gibby · April 26th, 2005, 07:38 AM

I've experienced very reliable service from B&H for several years. Many of my associates also use EVS. Beware of small online shippers that promise the world...What you'll get is a world of problems.

Adam Rench · April 26th, 2005, 07:53 AM

Oh yeah. I only buy from a few select vendors. B&H is my main one for my basic photo needs. Calumet Photo is my one for lighting gear (amazing service). Newegg.com is my computer vendor. And Midwest Media Group is my vendor for the big stuff.

I bought something online a long time ago and the company went out of business. It was then that I learned not to buy the cheapest thing out there.

Steve Gibby · April 26th, 2005, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam Rench

I've already been in contact with the JVC sales manager and he did confirm that it will be shipping in July. Also he recommended Full Compass as the place to order it from at least in the midwest. I contacted Full Compass and the sales rep hadn't even heard of the camera (I think that full compass is more geared towards audio). The sales rep was extremely nice and said that as of right now, he can't give me any pricing except for the list which is $6295, but of course that's not going to be the sale price.

This past year I bought a shotgun mic from Full Compass. Their customer service was excellent and the product arrived on time. They don't necessarily specialize in video equipment, but they are reputable and professional.

Boyd Ostroff · April 26th, 2005, 08:52 AM

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Adam Rench · April 26th, 2005, 09:02 AM

hey, that's great! I didn't even know about that part of the dvinfo.net site. I'll surely check them out.

Dave Ferdinand · April 26th, 2005, 12:19 PM

I think this new boot just wanted your attention... And apparently he got more than he deserved.

Hugh DiMauro · April 26th, 2005, 01:25 PM

Amen. Make sure you read the thread which talks about all the sneaky, nefarious ways some of these dealers use to rip you off when selling you "grey market" equipment and such

Carlos Rodriguez · April 26th, 2005, 07:29 PM

Just got an e-mail from the dealer apologizing for the mistake of his sales person, told me the camera wouldn't show up until July, just as we had heard. He did say we were pretty much the first one to purchase it from him though. So now we can breathe again haha.

By the way we purchased it from Armatos.

Take care all, I'm gonna go PARTY for my birthday!!! :)

Los.

Carlos Rodriguez · April 26th, 2005, 07:34 PM

By the way, thanks for calling me new boot, its much appreciated, sure I'm new around here, but I think your wording is uncalled for, "Regular Crew."

Los.

Chris Hurd · April 27th, 2005, 10:44 AM

Thanks for the update, Carlos!

Glad to hear that the dealer called you back, sounds like it's going to work out for you.

We use the terms "new boot" and "regular crew," etc. only as a reflection of the number of posts a person has made to our message board. It certainly isn't meant to reflect your real-world experience and skills. Hope this helps,

Dave Ferdinand · April 27th, 2005, 12:15 PM

Chris is right, it's nothing to do with your personal skills or anything...

No need to get all sensitive on us - but you can call me 'Regular Crew' any time you want, I'm quite happy with that. :)

As to your 'shopping adventure' with Armatos... Well, we'll have to take your word for it.

April 26th, 2005, 06:39 AM	#17
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,205	Do Not Trust Too Many Resellers You cannot go wrong with the Big Three: B & H EVS ZGC Personally, I do not patronize any other store for major purchases. __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

April 26th, 2005, 07:38 AM	#20
Steve Gibby Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southwest Utah & worldwide Posts: 398	I've experienced very reliable service from B&H for several years. Many of my associates also use EVS. Beware of small online shippers that promise the world...What you'll get is a world of problems. __________________ Steve Gibby, RED One SN 0008, 2 others. Epic M SN 0008, 2 others, Canon 5D. Linked In - Steve Gibby Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevegibby/

April 26th, 2005, 12:19 PM	#25
Dave Ferdinand Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 359	I think this new boot just wanted your attention... And apparently he got more than he deserved. __________________ Do or do not, there is no try.

April 26th, 2005, 01:25 PM	#26
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,205	Amen. Make sure you read the thread which talks about all the sneaky, nefarious ways some of these dealers use to rip you off when selling you "grey market" equipment and such __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

April 27th, 2005, 10:44 AM	#29
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Thanks for the update, Carlos! Glad to hear that the dealer called you back, sounds like it's going to work out for you. We use the terms "new boot" and "regular crew," etc. only as a reflection of the number of posts a person has made to our message board. It certainly isn't meant to reflect your real-world experience and skills. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 26th, 2005, 07:26 AM	#19
Adam Rench Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 386	Never heard of EVS or ZGC before. I order from B&H quite often though. They are good, except for their phone customer service I heard is quite rough.

April 26th, 2005, 07:53 AM	#21
Adam Rench Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 386	Oh yeah. I only buy from a few select vendors. B&H is my main one for my basic photo needs. Calumet Photo is my one for lighting gear (amazing service). Newegg.com is my computer vendor. And Midwest Media Group is my vendor for the big stuff. I bought something online a long time ago and the company went out of business. It was then that I learned not to buy the cheapest thing out there.

April 26th, 2005, 08:52 AM	#23
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	Please everyone... before this thread heads off in the wrong direction... I know we all have opinions on the best places to buy stuff. But just remember that the DVinfo sponsors make this site possible, and they have been hand picked because of the prices and service. Whenever possible please show your appreciation by giving them your business; you won't be disappointed. You'll find the full list here: http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors/index.php

April 26th, 2005, 09:02 AM	#24
Adam Rench Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 386	hey, that's great! I didn't even know about that part of the dvinfo.net site. I'll surely check them out.

April 26th, 2005, 07:29 PM	#27
Carlos Rodriguez Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 206	Just got an e-mail from the dealer apologizing for the mistake of his sales person, told me the camera wouldn't show up until July, just as we had heard. He did say we were pretty much the first one to purchase it from him though. So now we can breathe again haha. By the way we purchased it from Armatos. Take care all, I'm gonna go PARTY for my birthday!!! :) Los.

April 26th, 2005, 07:34 PM	#28
Carlos Rodriguez Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 206	By the way, thanks for calling me new boot, its much appreciated, sure I'm new around here, but I think your wording is uncalled for, "Regular Crew." Los.

April 27th, 2005, 12:15 PM	#30
Dave Ferdinand Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 359	Chris is right, it's nothing to do with your personal skills or anything... No need to get all sensitive on us - but you can call me 'Regular Crew' any time you want, I'm quite happy with that. :) As to your 'shopping adventure' with Armatos... Well, we'll have to take your word for it. __________________ Do or do not, there is no try.