Any ordered from any of these suppliers?

screemer · 27-05-2008, 11:41 AM

Simply Electronics or Purely Gadgets? Both have the Sony Sr11 on decent prices. I notice that Amazon use Simply electronics. Is that a good thing?

PS Do i have to be careful of some online places selling an import version as opposed to Uk model?

redsox_mark · 27-05-2008, 12:32 PM

Amazon uses both of these as a "marketplace" seller. And both routinely use imported stock.

screemer · 27-05-2008, 12:35 PM

So does that mean they wont be ok for here in the UK? Where is the best place to use for Uk stock?

jaymac · 27-05-2008, 12:37 PM

Bought my panny GS500from Purely gadgets no problems with them

Mr Lazy · 27-05-2008, 12:38 PM

Have a read: Simply Electronics

redsox_mark · 27-05-2008, 12:40 PM

They will be models with the same spec as the UK (e.g. "PAL" 50i), and work fine. They just will (likely) be imported from China or Hong Kong.

glesgaguyav · 27-05-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by screemer

So does that mean they wont be ok for here in the UK? Where is the best place to use for Uk stock?

There's nothing wrong with imported stock, just as long as it's not imported from USA/Japan.

Check the specs to make sure it's compatable (PAL)

rhubarbe · 27-05-2008, 1:00 PM

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Originally Posted by redsox_mark

(e.g. "PAL" 60i)

Eh?

redsox_mark · 27-05-2008, 1:03 PM

Sorry, I meant 50i....

screemer · 27-05-2008, 3:27 PM

so where is best for online then? I only seem to be able to find them at Simply electronics, Purely gadgets or chilled camcorders at anything like a decent price.

rhubarbe · 27-05-2008, 3:51 PM

Well, I am watching for one at the right price but I am not paying Amazon's price and I don't the like feel of the Avali way.

I suppose I'll wait.......

Need by September, if I am going to.

Somebody wrote about sticking some furry fabric over the mic..... Any suggestions as to what sort of glue to use? Think I might have a go with my SD7.....

redsox_mark · 27-05-2008, 4:02 PM

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Somebody wrote about sticking some furry fabric over the mic..... Any suggestions as to what sort of glue to use? Think I might have a go with my SD7.....

That was me... I wouldn't glue to the camcorder; I would attach it to some elastic so you can easily take it on and off.

screemer · 27-05-2008, 5:36 PM

thin ki may go with simply electronics. Price is keen, stock is in and its the sr11 e which is the pal version.

mjjiva · 27-05-2008, 6:30 PM

Anyone tried electronic kings inc on ebay they have sold a few at below £500 they say it is compatible with both ntsc/pal

rhubarbe · 28-05-2008, 9:10 AM

Yes, they do, don't they? Liars they are, though.

Whilst the NTSC cams that they sell can be used on a UK HDTV, there are some limitations and minor inconveniences. The unwary wouldn't be sold an NTSC cam to their advantage.

I have emailed Electronic King several times about their claims but they never reply.

rhubarbe · 28-05-2008, 9:12 AM

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Originally Posted by redsox_mark

That was me... I wouldn't glue to the camcorder; I would attach it to some elastic so you can easily take it on and off.

Aye, but it's an upright.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/01/p...-hd-camcorder/

I was thinking of the type of peelable adhesive that 3M use for Post-it Notes....