Availability

Stephen Sawchuk · July 8th, 2005, 06:41 PM

That site was all I was holding on to :\

Frederic Segard · July 9th, 2005, 11:51 AM

My JVC vendor told me he'd be receiving his first shipment by the end of July. He seemed quite sure of this, as he had just spoken to the JVC rep this week. I guess we'll know soon enough.

Stephen Barries · July 9th, 2005, 12:20 PM

Fred,
Which vendor are you dealing with?
Stephen

Frederic Segard · July 9th, 2005, 02:51 PM

Norbec Communications in Montreal, QC

Stephen Barries · July 31st, 2005, 12:06 AM

They are in stock at www.prodigitalaustralia.com and apparently can be shipped right away.
Has anyone heard about US arrival?
Stephen

Martin Costa · July 31st, 2005, 03:24 AM

I was told by a JVC marketing manager that stocks would be severely limited at first (Europe). And that there would be less than a couple of hundred at launch. :-(

Mikael Widerberg · July 31st, 2005, 09:04 AM

Singapor has a limited Set in stock :)

http://www.elicr.com/prodoverview.as...type=ShowBrand

Chris Hurd · July 31st, 2005, 12:25 PM

That's great if you live in Singapore, but I would strongly urge our North American readers to *wait* until this camera is available for our DV Info Net site sponsors before making the plunge. It's a mistake to buy a camcorder from overseas and pay for that level of shipping and insurance.

Bill Pryor · July 31st, 2005, 12:50 PM

Yes, and it's better to let somebody else be the first kid on the block with the new toy. Remember the first edition sync issue with the DVX100, the audio issue with the early PD150, and some electromechanical difficulties with the first run of JVC's 500. Let somebody else buy the first run and complain loudly about whatever is wrong, and then when the .1 or -A model is out, you'll be happy you waited.

Of course, JVC seems to be breaking new ground with this camera, and they could come up with a perfect first edition this round. Still, I'd wait a few months. And, as Chris said, buy from a reputable dealer in the country where you are.

By the way, everything I read about this camera makes it a very good possibility for a lot of people. The fact that it uses real lenses, is shoulder mount, and has the normal switches pretty much where they belong makes it an attractive package for me. It appears that it will be a fully professional camera, only smaller.

Mikael Widerberg · July 31st, 2005, 01:14 PM

Bill and Chris are right of course, and very wise...but, its boring to wait, and somebody has to be the first "kid on the block". And for me living in Sweden its 10 000 kr (1300 USD) less money to by from a dealer in New Zeland all charges inkluded (Transport, insurence, import duty, VAT).

Chris Hurd · July 31st, 2005, 02:01 PM

Mikael, more power to you, and *please* be sure to tell us all about it when you have played with it a little; I'm sure that there are many people here, myself included, who will be very interested in your reports. Thanks in advance,

Ian E. Pearson · July 31st, 2005, 05:17 PM

But don't just tell us about it. Please post some kind footage. We already know in print what this thing is supposed to be capable of. I am dying to see any kind of footage from this baby. I don't care if someone posts footage of a kid picking his nose. I just would love to see anything.

Thanks

Stephen Sawchuk · July 31st, 2005, 05:25 PM

Here are a few: One, Two, and Three.

Ralph Roberts · August 1st, 2005, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Sawchuk

Here are a few: One, Two, and Three.

Thanks for posting, Steve. Looks like Edius does indeed handle HDV ;-).

We eagerly look forward to anything else you care to post.

Best,

--ralph

Mikael Widerberg · August 1st, 2005, 10:56 AM

Some real frames would be very nice.

But offcource, now that you are in love there is no time for a silly DVI-Community ;)

July 8th, 2005, 06:41 PM	#16
Stephen Sawchuk Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oxford, Michigan Posts: 51	That site was all I was holding on to :\ __________________ EyeBite Studios < www.eyebitten.com

July 9th, 2005, 12:20 PM	#18
Stephen Barries New Boot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United States Posts: 13	Vendor? Fred, Which vendor are you dealing with? Stephen

July 31st, 2005, 12:06 AM	#20
Stephen Barries New Boot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United States Posts: 13	Available in Australia They are in stock at www.prodigitalaustralia.com and apparently can be shipped right away. Has anyone heard about US arrival? Stephen

July 31st, 2005, 12:25 PM	#23
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	That's great if you live in Singapore, but I would strongly urge our North American readers to wait until this camera is available for our DV Info Net site sponsors before making the plunge. It's a mistake to buy a camcorder from overseas and pay for that level of shipping and insurance. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 31st, 2005, 02:01 PM	#26
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Mikael, more power to you, and please be sure to tell us all about it when you have played with it a little; I'm sure that there are many people here, myself included, who will be very interested in your reports. Thanks in advance, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 9th, 2005, 11:51 AM	#17
Frederic Segard Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 209	My JVC vendor told me he'd be receiving his first shipment by the end of July. He seemed quite sure of this, as he had just spoken to the JVC rep this week. I guess we'll know soon enough.

July 9th, 2005, 02:51 PM	#19
Frederic Segard Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 209	Norbec Communications in Montreal, QC

July 31st, 2005, 03:24 AM	#21
Martin Costa Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 76 Images: 2	I was told by a JVC marketing manager that stocks would be severely limited at first (Europe). And that there would be less than a couple of hundred at launch. :-(

July 31st, 2005, 09:04 AM	#22
Mikael Widerberg Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 73	Singapor has a limited Set in stock :) http://www.elicr.com/prodoverview.as...type=ShowBrand

July 31st, 2005, 12:50 PM	#24
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Yes, and it's better to let somebody else be the first kid on the block with the new toy. Remember the first edition sync issue with the DVX100, the audio issue with the early PD150, and some electromechanical difficulties with the first run of JVC's 500. Let somebody else buy the first run and complain loudly about whatever is wrong, and then when the .1 or -A model is out, you'll be happy you waited. Of course, JVC seems to be breaking new ground with this camera, and they could come up with a perfect first edition this round. Still, I'd wait a few months. And, as Chris said, buy from a reputable dealer in the country where you are. By the way, everything I read about this camera makes it a very good possibility for a lot of people. The fact that it uses real lenses, is shoulder mount, and has the normal switches pretty much where they belong makes it an attractive package for me. It appears that it will be a fully professional camera, only smaller.

July 31st, 2005, 01:14 PM	#25
Mikael Widerberg Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 73	Bill and Chris are right of course, and very wise...but, its boring to wait, and somebody has to be the first "kid on the block". And for me living in Sweden its 10 000 kr (1300 USD) less money to by from a dealer in New Zeland all charges inkluded (Transport, insurence, import duty, VAT).

July 31st, 2005, 05:17 PM	#27
Ian E. Pearson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 52	But don't just tell us about it. Please post some kind footage. We already know in print what this thing is supposed to be capable of. I am dying to see any kind of footage from this baby. I don't care if someone posts footage of a kid picking his nose. I just would love to see anything. Thanks

July 31st, 2005, 05:25 PM	#28
Stephen Sawchuk Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oxford, Michigan Posts: 51	Here are a few: One, Two, and Three. __________________ EyeBite Studios < www.eyebitten.com

August 1st, 2005, 10:56 AM	#30
Mikael Widerberg Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 73	Some real frames would be very nice. But offcource, now that you are in love there is no time for a silly DVI-Community ;) Last edited by Mikael Widerberg; August 1st, 2005 at 12:18 PM.