XL1, Good Deal?

[e²Studios]

My friend is buying a new camera for his wedding studio (wants HDV) and is willing to sell me his XL1 fully equipped for $550, is this a good deal? At first glance i thought it would be but im worried about the wear on the heads since he does weddings and im sure its seen its fair share of use.

Opinions?

Ed

 

[PegasusMedia]

It sounds like a very good deal to me - depending on what you need out of a camera. The XL-1 is getting old, true. But it was and is a very good camera.
Here's my opinion, for what it's worth..

Great deal if
- You are an amateur or "hobbyist" looking for a pro camera to learn and grow with, or
- You are getting it as a second rig
- Basically, if it dies, its a drag, but it does not cost you dearly beyond the $550.

Think twice if
- You plan to make money with it as your one and only rig. If you have clients relying on you, you need something more trustworthy.

Good Luck!

 

[Carl Spackler]

My friend is buying a new camera for his wedding studio (wants HDV) and is willing to sell me his XL1 fully equipped for $550, is this a good deal? At first glance i thought it would be but im worried about the wear on the heads since he does weddings and im sure its seen its fair share of use.

Opinions?

Ed

It's a great deal. The XL1 is still a very nice camera. The lens alone is worth the price.

 

[spicyapple]

The XL1 is going for $100 per day in rental houses so even if you had it for a week, it's worth it for $550.

The XL1 is good for outdoor scenes, but its low-light capabilities is terrible compared to today's camcorders like the Sony VX2100.