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Just out of curiosity what would be the downside to getting a FS100 that is no longer listed or supported? The obvious thing that comes to mind is a new cam to replace it. The FS100 is still a good camera with good functionality. Just curious to what the reasoning is...

Re: Decided to Sell My EA50
 

Hi Aaron

I have no idea at all! Yes, it seems to have it's place in the market but the price was slashed a few months back which tends to indicate that they will stop making it ...It's usually a sales thing ..if they are selling enough to make production worth while then it gets discontinued.

There is no issue at all with buying discontinued models ... they normally sell at a bargain price right at the end and Sony will still support them. I saw an advice on their pro site saying that support will end for Sony Pro VTR's in 2023 and they stopped making those many years ago.

I must admit I still prefer the EA-50 form factor ... I'd love to know if anyone has an M model with the new sensor which is the same size chip as the FS100 but still not as fast! Sony dropped the FS100 price only a few months ago and it's still current on the US website but based on what we have seen here it will be discontinued but whether Sony will replace it with an FS200 ...only time will tell!!!

Chris

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The bottom line is functionality. If a camera does everything YOU need it to do and will continue to meet those needs for a reasonable amount of time then it is a good camera for you. It does not matter what new features are out there on the new stuff if you don't need it.

With each new release, that seems to come down the pipe at an astonishing rate these days, there are really very few game changers. It is mostly upgrades in features. Unless you are a gear head that is bothered by not owning the latest and greatest for the sake of ownership, few of them really matter.

Game changers are things like major format overhauls like 4K. Of course it is here and eventually going to be required for all of us. But how many years is that going to take? I don't have a crystal ball so just look at HD. After all these years of us working in HD it seams most of the wedding shooters are still delivering in SD DVD and HD options. Go figure? In the US all broadcasting is in HD. There is an HD TV in the vast majority of American homes. But for some weird reason Blue Ray players never took off the way they should have. The majority of those HD TVs still have a SD DVD player hooked up to them. Hence your DVD deliveries all the way out here in 2015.

I suggest you ask yourself what will work best to help you deliver your product? It won't do any good to worry about what might come out next month or the month after that. Also, new models that are on par with their predecessor are rarely cheaper, they are always more.

If the FS100 meets your needs you can benefit greatly from the reduced price if you move quickly.

Aaron, it is all about what works for you. Get what you need and don't look back ;)

Steven

Edit: I just looked. B&H has the FS100 in stock for $2,499.00 and it comes with a rebate for the Metabones MK4 Canon EF adapter. That is a $400.00 adapter that will work with your Canon lenses! All that is a smoking deal.

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Hey Steve

In fact the FS100 and B&H is actually $200 CHEAPER than the EA-50M now PLUS with the FS100 you get a Metabones too ..That's on fire not smoking !! My issue always seems to be when I have spare funds floating around, there are no deals around then they all surface when money is tight!!

If you have the cash in your account Aaron this would be the best time to get an FS100 ..I very much doubt whether you will ever see those prices again!!

Chris

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Hey Aaron

What progress are you making on the new FS100 acquisition??? I don't think that deal will be around too long and we are anxiously waiting to hear what you think about the camera!!

Chris

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There are already so many fs100 videos out there showcasing the camera's capabilities, it's not as if this camera came out yesterday :)

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Yes Noa I know that

I want to know what Aaron thinks about the camera after owning an EA-50 ..his personal thoughts not some review telling you how wonderful it is. When he gets it of course..no big rush.

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Aaron,

The link you placed to the $1,200.00 VG30 is high. And he is including a $400.00 dollar Metabones adapter. If you "watch" them you will see them for much less.

Steve

Re: Decided to Sell My EA50
 

No I have not pulled the trigger as of yet. I have been watching the prices and looking and looking. I guess I got a little gun shy. I have been rehearsing some of the things that was said earlier in this thread and trying to make sure a new upgrade was worth the spending to get it. In the meant time I sold the Canon 7D and I have my Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens for sale right now waiting on it to go. Just taking a look at what I have and where I want to go with my equipment. I think I'm on the right track with Sony after some reasoning with my self. I'm taking off for a Wedding Professionals Convention this month and I was trying to see if I should grab the cam before or after my trip.

Also with the FS100 I decided to grab one that has the stock lens with it. So that I can see how it fairs and it will give me a third lens as well. So as of right now I have the the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 and the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8. The sigma is on the chopping block as we speak.

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Oh ok, i was just throwing it out there in case someone was interested. I had bought the VG30 a one time. I had just sold my Canon GH20 and wanted a replacement b-cam. I got the VG30 and it had a little issue with the clip that keeps the LCD screen closed, it was missing. I see that they are still trying to sell the same unit. at least now they are drawing attention to it on the listing, LOL!!