camcorders in japan at DVinfo.net

Lukah Sighs · July 11th, 2004, 09:52 AM

hi,

are dv camcorders in japan cheaper than in europe? and which system do they use, pal or ntsc? is it possible to buy a camcorder overthere and use it in europe (volt, etc)?

thanx,
lukah

Dan Uneken · July 11th, 2004, 10:04 AM

When I lived in Japan a few years ago, camera gear was not cheaper than in Europe, simply because everything is more expensive in Japan than in Europe.
Standard, cameras are NTSC there, but one can find PAL cameras, especially in tourist areas (opposite Shinjuku station). There may be a problem with voltage (chargers) since Japan is 110 V, 60Hz too.

Buying abroad is not ideal when you want warranty or other support in your own country. And customs may fine you for bringing in gear for which you have to pay duties and VAT upon importing into the EU (if that's where you are), they are especially vigilant on flights from Japan, Siingapore etc.

Mike Rehmus · July 12th, 2004, 03:56 PM

I think Japan is 100 VAC, not 110.

Boyd Ostroff · July 12th, 2004, 04:25 PM

The Sony charger for my VX-2000 and PDX-10 says it operates from 100v to 240v, 50/60 hz

Nik Aman Nik Yusoff · July 13th, 2004, 01:34 AM

The Japanese tourists would rather buy back their own products in Malaysia or Singapore. They are cheaper here. No taxes for cameras and videocameras(consumer and prosumer).
The system here is PAL. Our broadcasters use DVCPRO, DVCAM, Digital Beta and of course XL1, GYDV500 and lots of DVX100.
Our power supply is 240V.
For the elderly, Malaysia always welcomes a permanent stay here and buy your own house here. You may ask our embassies nearby.
Just enjoy the lush tropical rainforest, white sandy beaches and capture the colourful multicultural events and nature.
If you love to eat, we have everything here from Chinese, Indian, Malay, Japanese, Italian and of course Western too.

Lukah Sighs · July 13th, 2004, 09:31 AM

thanx for the reply's.

oh, and singapore...seems nice to me. if you offer me a job, i'll come over! really.

lukah

July 11th, 2004, 09:52 AM	#1
Lukah Sighs New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Location: hesto europe Posts: 17	camcorders in japan hi, are dv camcorders in japan cheaper than in europe? and which system do they use, pal or ntsc? is it possible to buy a camcorder overthere and use it in europe (volt, etc)? thanx, lukah

July 11th, 2004, 10:04 AM	#2
Dan Uneken Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Andalucia, Spain Posts: 301	When I lived in Japan a few years ago, camera gear was not cheaper than in Europe, simply because everything is more expensive in Japan than in Europe. Standard, cameras are NTSC there, but one can find PAL cameras, especially in tourist areas (opposite Shinjuku station). There may be a problem with voltage (chargers) since Japan is 110 V, 60Hz too. Buying abroad is not ideal when you want warranty or other support in your own country. And customs may fine you for bringing in gear for which you have to pay duties and VAT upon importing into the EU (if that's where you are), they are especially vigilant on flights from Japan, Siingapore etc. __________________ Film & TV locations & production Spain http://www.fotofilmvideo.com/

July 12th, 2004, 03:56 PM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	I think Japan is 100 VAC, not 110. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

July 13th, 2004, 01:34 AM	#5
Nik Aman Nik Yusoff Tourist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 3	The Japanese tourists would rather buy back their own products in Malaysia or Singapore. They are cheaper here. No taxes for cameras and videocameras(consumer and prosumer). The system here is PAL. Our broadcasters use DVCPRO, DVCAM, Digital Beta and of course XL1, GYDV500 and lots of DVX100. Our power supply is 240V. For the elderly, Malaysia always welcomes a permanent stay here and buy your own house here. You may ask our embassies nearby. Just enjoy the lush tropical rainforest, white sandy beaches and capture the colourful multicultural events and nature. If you love to eat, we have everything here from Chinese, Indian, Malay, Japanese, Italian and of course Western too. __________________ NANY

July 13th, 2004, 09:31 AM	#6
Lukah Sighs New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Location: hesto europe Posts: 17	seems nice thanx for the reply's. oh, and singapore...seems nice to me. if you offer me a job, i'll come over! really. lukah

July 12th, 2004, 04:25 PM	#4
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	The Sony charger for my VX-2000 and PDX-10 says it operates from 100v to 240v, 50/60 hz