Canon HV30 Price!

[DarkForestFilms]

WTF!
the price of the canon HV30 at B&H went up $150!
whats up with that?
here (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/539289-REG/Canon_2680B001_VIXIA_HV30_HDV_High.html)

this is crazy!

[zachmanZM]

wth! Raising the price? Stupid!

[DOA Productions]

Were you planning on buying it anytime soon? They're probably jacking up the price so people will be all 'Well the HV40 is only this much more, I might as well spend a little extra to get the newest model.' I haven't actually looked at the specs but if its like the differences between the 20 and 30 (which were pretty much non existent except for the color) then its all a bunch of horseshit.

And that is my little rant for the day :) that should hold me over until work tomorrow...

[NMP50]

I know I finally saved up the money for one and they jack up the price :( I've been looking at it in other stores but all of them either have a higher price or are sold out.

[Brainstrained]

I bought one at that price. It came today and they wanted 150 bucks COD. I already payed 40$ for shipping and now they want another 150. Fuck.

[DOA Productions]

I bought one at that price. It came today and they wanted 150 bucks COD. I already payed 40$ for shipping and now they want another 150. Fuck.

You bought it when it was 749, or when it was cheaper and now theyre making you pay another 150?

[DarkForestFilms]

this is dumb,
i thought they'd lower the price now that the HV40 is out!
Well,
now i guess i'll have to get the hv20
does the hv20 shoot in HD too?

[Brainstrained]

You bought it when it was 749, or when it was cheaper and now theyre making you pay another 150?

When it was 749. This is such fucking bullshit. If I knew it would cost me 200 dollars to ship it I would never have bought from an American website. I can't just not pay and get a refund for it because I start production on my feature in 2 weeks and I don't have the time to get my money back and order Canadian. I just got completely shafted. Fuck fed ex and fuck duties. From now on I'm buying Canadian. For the price it's costing me to get this HV30 I could have a new HV40. Fucking bullshit.

[poolboyfilms]

I just got one for $500. I have seen them at other camera stores for $550 right now.

[zachmanZM]

Were you planning on buying it anytime soon? They're probably jacking up the price so people will be all 'Well the HV40 is only this much more, I might as well spend a little extra to get the newest model.' I haven't actually looked at the specs but if its like the differences between the 20 and 30 (which were pretty much non existent except for the color) then its all a bunch of horseshit.

And that is my little rant for the day :) that should hold me over until work tomorrow...
I was gonna buy it, But now I'm getting the HG20 instead, Unless B&H Jacks up the price 150$ on that too!

[Oetam]

I was about to buy in the netherlands but suddenly none of the shops had it and they wanted me to buy the HV40 for 300 euros more. damn it.

[SyxxGage]

I haven't actually looked at the specs but if its like the differences between the 20 and 30 (which were pretty much non existent except for the color) then its all a bunch of horseshit.

The main upgrade in the HV40 its Native 24p mode. This eliminates the need to perform a pulldown. I'm actually ordering the HV40 tomorrow. I waited until a package deal was available. It's not listed online, but if you call B&H they will setup the deal over the phone.

[NMP50]

So pissed, they just raised the price to $800, and they raised the price of the HV40 to $900 :supermad:

[SyxxGage]

So pissed, they just raised the price to $800, and they raised the price of the HV40 to $900 :supermad:

Keep following it. The price has been fluctuating. It started at $999, then $950, $899, $849, $829, and now back to $899. I nabbed it when it was $829. They don't list any kit deals yet, but if you call them directly, they will give you one of the HV30 kits and adjust for the price difference in the camera.

[NMP50]

Keep following it. The price has been fluctuating. It started at $999, then $950, $899, $849, $829, and now back to $899. I nabbed it when it was $829. They don't list any kit deals yet, but if you call them directly, they will give you one of the HV30 kits and adjust for the price difference in the camera. Its cool now, i just ordered a HV30 refurb from Tiger direct for $500.

[DOA Productions]

I was thinking about doing that for shits and gigs but I dunno if I want a refurbed camera or not

[gonzo_entertainment]

Its cool now, i just ordered a HV30 refurb from Tiger direct for $500.

Now I'd pay that for one. Nearly $1000 is too much for that camera. I can get used XL1s all day for $1400.

[dancingchickenproductions]

I nabbed mine when they were on sale for $550 at B&H.
I didn't realize how lucky I was. ;)

[SyxxGage]

I was thinking about doing that for shits and gigs but I dunno if I want a refurbed camera or not

There is really nothing wrong with refurbs. Most are very lightly used and were just returned because the customer just didnt want it for whatever reason. They all get retested to make sure they meet the original factory specifications. The only time you may have a problem with a refurb is if the originally company is not the one responsible for quality testing the returned items.

[KevinManh]

I just got one for $500. I have seen them at other camera stores for $550 right now.

what? where?

[SyxxGage]

what? where?

I know Tiger Direct sell it at $499 for a refurbished HV30 (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4682274&CatId=4450).

[KevinManh]

I know Tiger Direct sell it at $499 for a refurbished HV30 (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4682274&CatId=4450).

darn, i thought he meant brand new :p
well i know this retailer in southern california called samys.com sells it refurbished for $449 (http://www.samys.com/product_detail.php?item=12056).
sadly, after sales tax (which is almost 10% in the area), it comes out to $489.