http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Forums Topic: PD150 High Op hours - Opinion? en Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:05:43 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pd150-high-op-hours-opinion#post-35718 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:31:44 +0000 stevem 35718@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Great, Thank you both so much for the replies.  In the end I didn't win the bid on ebay and it was fine, as being in China, I'm not in a good position to fix issues with cameras that go puff, the moment they're out the packing.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pd150-high-op-hours-opinion#post-35664 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:43:17 +0000 cdanddvdpublisher 35664@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I definetly wouldn't get a camera with that many hours on it. It just really doesn't seem like a good idea to me.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pd150-high-op-hours-opinion#post-35620 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:13:30 +0000 ThomScratch 35620@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>Usage is high, over 3000 hours; don't know what life expectancy is, but this cam has seen a lot of action.</p> <p>Assume you are on a tight budget, since you are looking at used.   If there is any way you can stretch for a new PD170 or its consumer comparable (video quality wise), the VX 2100, do it.  You will never regret it.</p> <p>These SD cams beat the pants off of all of the HD cams out there for available/low light situations, unless you have several $10,000 bills to spare.  I am still constantly amazed (after all these years) at how great my ongoing band shoots look, though shot in funky lit clubs.  I know it isn't supernatural, but it could be. </p> <p>I don't think I'd pay more than $500 for a 150 which has been busy for so long, and that would include all of the extras they would throw in.  And I wouldn't pay that without giving the cam a test run.</p> <p>REGARDS ... THOM </p> <p>  </p> <p>   </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pd150-high-op-hours-opinion#post-35617 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:32:24 +0000 stevem 35617@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>I'm thinking of purchasing a used PD150 Sony PAL Camcorder with the following hours:</p> <p>Operation 304 x 10h<br /> Drum Run 104 x 10h<br /> Tape Run 67 x 10h<br /> Threading 358 x 10h</p> <p>The seller claims the product is in good condition, but the drum and tape hours seem to be approaching their life expectancy, so I guess I'd just appreciate any kind of advice as to this one.</p> <p>I've asked the service history and use of the camera and i'm waiting the seller's response. What are the typical problems associated with a camera of this age? I'm not keen to buy the camera only to have it serviced and find that half the inards need replacing!</p> <p>Cheers,<br /> Steve</p>