Recommendation for Video Camera

[freakypiano]

Alan Foto i presume?

camera bag, $20-ish
1x mini-dv tape 90min $8

is the HV30 battery original Canon?

considered buying from online as prices are much cheaper.

How much were you quoted?

think of the rest as assurance for local warranty.

I got my gear from Video Pro (located at first floor).

HV30 with standard free items: S$1580.00 without GST.
Comes with original Canon battery (smaller one), Canon kit bag and normal Sony Mini-DV tape.
Also bought a tripod (some other brand) from them.

I didn't get from Alan Photo although I did went in because the particular sales person there didn't seem very keen to sell his products. Besides, they are quoting me S$1730 inclusive of GST which is more expensive then M S Color.

The staff at Video Pro are all right. Good people.

 

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I got my gear from Video Pro (located at first floor).

HV30 with standard free items: S$1580.00 without GST.
Comes with original Canon battery (smaller one), Canon kit bag and normal Sony Mini-DV tape.
Also bought a tripod (some other brand) from them.

I didn't get from Alan Photo although I did went in because the particular sales person there didn't seem very keen to sell his products. Besides, they are quoting me S$1730 inclusive of GST which is more expensive then M S Color.

The staff at Video Pro are all right. Good people.

It depends on the timing..for Alan Foto there need to ask them what is their best cash price. At AF and a few shops they dont "pester" to ask what you are looking for so can take your time to look at their products.

lots of shops there quote without GST and cash price.

usually what they will do is take the price + 7% GST + 2% surcharge for Nets/3% surcharge for credit card.

so altogether if quoted price is $1580 with GST and is cash then the final price will be $1690. If Alan Foto quoted you Nets price then would be $1696 cash.

really no idea why many shops are adopting such practices nowadays.

 

[freakypiano]

It depends on the timing..for Alan Foto there need to ask them what is their best cash price. At AF and a few shops they dont "pester" to ask what you are looking for so can take your time to look at their products.

lots of shops there quote without GST and cash price.

usually what they will do is take the price + 7% GST + 2% surcharge for Nets/3% surcharge for credit card.

so altogether if quoted price is $1580 with GST and is cash then the final price will be $1690. If Alan Foto quoted you Nets price then would be $1696 cash.

really no idea why many shops are adopting such practices nowadays.

Funny thing was.. I asked about the price in Alan Photo and the sales guy told me S$1,730.00. Then I asked him: 'Cash price?'. He nonchalantly replied 'Yes.'

I can still remember his name.. haa..

 

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Funny thing was.. I asked about the price in Alan Photo and the sales guy told me S$1,730.00. Then I asked him: 'Cash price?'. He nonchalantly replied 'Yes.'

I can still remember his name.. haa..

that means he was either thinking or anyhow shoot one...Got ask anyone else in the shop?

 

[freakypiano]

Haa.. no, i didn't approach any other sales staff. Some of them were occupied with other customers so I left.

 

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Haa.. no, i didn't approach any other sales staff. Some of them were occupied with other customers so I left.

anyway should come around to the same price......got play around with the cam yet?

 

[freakypiano]

I have actually rented the HV30 twice so am quite happy with the quality comparing to my super old lau pok video camera. =)

 

[anglejn]

hmm, i shall keep in mind this model then. was thinking of trading in my old vid cam at audio house. can get $150 off my new set.