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Good price of old Tech Sony MiniDV DCR-PC120 E

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Old 17-07-2008, 8:41 AM   #1
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Good price of old Tech Sony MiniDV DCR-PC120 E

I have recently been in the hunt for a replacement mini DV camcorder, since my 5 yeard old boy dropped and broke my DCR-PC9E...it was great for the 7 years we spent together

However I don't want to spend lots on a new HD camcorder until the products settle down a little, perhaps next year, instead I will buy a new TV (probably a panny 42PX08)

I have been offered a Sony DCR-PC120E.

My problems come in valuing these older camcorders, I know the DCR-PC120 E was a great camcorder, but what is it worth?
I have the oppurtunity to purchase one fully complete with box, instructions, case, lots of mini DV tapes.extra battery, all leads....in great condition but for around £200.

No idea if this is a good price or not...anyone shed some light on second hand value ...
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Re: Good price of old Tech Sony MiniDV DCR-PC120 E

If its been well used it is a good price
A newer model for that price will most certainly be less well featured

It has a manual focus ring AV in out S video in out DV in out ,
Unless you are unlucky with it, It seems a very good buy ,
Similar HDV models with possibly better colur low light will cost 21/2-3X
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Old 17-07-2008, 9:23 AM   #3
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Re: Good price of old Tech Sony MiniDV DCR-PC120 E

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Originally Posted by senu View Post
If its been well used it is a good price
A newer model for that price will most certainly be less well featured

It has a manual focus ring AV in out S video in out DV in out ,
Unless you are unlucky with it, It seems a very good buy ,
Similar HDV models with possibly better colur low light will cost 21/2-3X
Thanks for the reply Senu...the total package includes the following:

  • CAMCORDER
  • ORIGINAL SONY HANDYCAM CAMCORDER CASE
  • ORIGINAL SONY INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION BOOKS
  • 2 ORIGINAL SONY LITHIUM BATTERYS
  • ORIGNIAL SONY HANDYCAM MAINS CHARGER
  • 7 MINI DV TAPES (1 STILL SEALED)
  • ORIGINAL SONY 8MB MEMORY STICK
  • ORIGINAL SONY HANDYCAM REMOTE CONTROL
  • AUDIO CABLES
  • COMPOSITE CABLES ( FOR CONNECTING TO TV, VCR, DVD)
  • IEEE1394 FIREWIRE CABLE ( FOR CONNECTING TO YOUR COMPUTER )


I did think it was a good price, but I just struggled with it being a couple of years old...and there wasn't any for sale on the classifieds here.

I think I will try and get this deal sorted, looks a good specced machine.
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