Will the VX2000/PD150 be replaced soon? at DVinfo.net

May 16th, 2002, 06:41 PM

I'm seriously considering getting a PD-150 as a second camera. Does anyone know if the PD-150 is going to be replaced soon or is there a good year left in this model? From the research I have done, the PD-150/VX-2000 seem to be the best in low light with high image quality and that is what I want. I'm just hoping that there isn't a PD-150s right around the corner:-)

Dan C. · May 17th, 2002, 03:04 PM

It is highly unlikely that there will be a PD-150 replacement in the near future. This model has only been out for a couple of years, and the predecessor to the vx2k/pd150 (the vx1000) was on the shelves for 5 years before it was replaced.

It still competes very well with the competition (XL1s primarily), so there would be little need in Sony replacing the model.

Chris Hurd · May 17th, 2002, 04:59 PM

The aging TRV900 has only now just been replaced by the TRV950 (and the DVCAM equivalent PD100A by the PDX10), so I think it's safe to say that the VX2000, PD150 & DSR250 family will be around for awhile longer.

Mike Rehmus · May 22nd, 2002, 07:13 PM

I asked the same question of a Sony rep at DVExpo and at NAB. They said no.

July 22nd, 2002, 11:06 AM

Does anyone know if the Sony VX-2000 has been discontinued? Is it still being made and sent to stores? Are the VX2000's hard to find? Any suggestions on where to go for a good deal in the NY/NJ area? Thanks. kagey111.

Joshua Wachs · July 22nd, 2002, 11:49 AM

check out bhphoto.com
- they have em and are right in Manhattan.

Chuck Eichmeyer · July 22nd, 2002, 12:23 PM

Check out Armato's. They have the loner program in case you have trouble and they can't get your camera back within 48 hours. As long as you own the camera the program is in effect. 800-628-6801 Good Luck

May 16th, 2002, 06:41 PM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	Will the PD-150 be replaced soon? I'm seriously considering getting a PD-150 as a second camera. Does anyone know if the PD-150 is going to be replaced soon or is there a good year left in this model? From the research I have done, the PD-150/VX-2000 seem to be the best in low light with high image quality and that is what I want. I'm just hoping that there isn't a PD-150s right around the corner:-)

May 17th, 2002, 04:59 PM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	The aging TRV900 has only now just been replaced by the TRV950 (and the DVCAM equivalent PD100A by the PDX10), so I think it's safe to say that the VX2000, PD150 & DSR250 family will be around for awhile longer. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 22nd, 2002, 07:13 PM	#4
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	I asked the same question of a Sony rep at DVExpo and at NAB. They said no. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

July 22nd, 2002, 11:06 AM	#5
kagey111 Posts: n/a	VX-2000 still being made, available? Does anyone know if the Sony VX-2000 has been discontinued? Is it still being made and sent to stores? Are the VX2000's hard to find? Any suggestions on where to go for a good deal in the NY/NJ area? Thanks. kagey111.

July 22nd, 2002, 11:49 AM	#6
Joshua Wachs Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 95	yes still being made. check out bhphoto.com - they have em and are right in Manhattan.

May 17th, 2002, 03:04 PM	#2
Dan C. Major Player Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 105	It is highly unlikely that there will be a PD-150 replacement in the near future. This model has only been out for a couple of years, and the predecessor to the vx2k/pd150 (the vx1000) was on the shelves for 5 years before it was replaced. It still competes very well with the competition (XL1s primarily), so there would be little need in Sony replacing the model.

July 22nd, 2002, 12:23 PM	#7
Chuck Eichmeyer New Boot Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 12	Check out Armato's. They have the loner program in case you have trouble and they can't get your camera back within 48 hours. As long as you own the camera the program is in effect. 800-628-6801 Good Luck