[Someguy]

Hi Guys

I want a Sony FX1 more than I want to go to Disneyland, it's around 1.6k though.

Is there any sites that will let me pay monthly for it ?

Also are there any other camcorders I should be looking at instead for the same price ?

Cheers

[senu]

I have an FX1.
AFAIK it has been "superseded" by other Sony and Canon models which are not £1600
It is fairly unique in that it is now that price but if you are willing to pay a bit more your choice widens to its Sony stable mates
Canon FX7 is considered by some to be better and by others to be a side ways step
The V1 is costlier as is the Z1
Th A1 is not as good

Canon XH A1 is perhaps the nearest Non Sony model if you can spend bit more but it is very well regarded

[Someguy]

really can't spend anymore than the FX1, that's why I'm trying to get it on pay monthly !

[glesgaguyav]

Originally Posted by Someguy

really can't spend anymore than the FX1, that's why I'm trying to get it on pay monthly !

Take out a bank loan, you can pay that monthly

[Someguy]

I'm 17 so thats a no go...

I can't lend that amount off the family either as they'll assume its to fund my heroin habit...

[A n d r e w]

Originally Posted by Someguy

I can't lend that amount off the family either as they'll assume its to fund my heroin habit...

If you have a heroin habit you'd be better off spending the money on that for now. Get the FX1 once you've straightened yourself out.

[L11]

Originally Posted by Someguy

I'm 17 so thats a no go...

I can't lend that amount off the family either as they'll assume its to fund my heroin habit...

You'll have to be 18 to "pay monthly" anyway

[A n d r e w]

Originally Posted by Someguy

I can't lend that amount off the family either as they'll assume its to fund my heroin habit...

Incidentally, it's "borrow" not "lend." Your family would be the ones doing the lending. You'd be borrowing the money from them.

Yes, I know that forums like this are replete with grammatical faux pas, but because you're young there's still a chance to reform you.

HTH.


EDIT:
Upon review, I noticed another: you should have typed "it's" not "its." "It's" is a contraction for "it is" (e.g., "Where is the cat?" "It's on the mat . . .") while "its" denotes the possessive (". . . licking its paws"). Easy.

[chrishull3]

Originally Posted by senu

I have an FX1.
AFAIK it has been "superseded" by other Sony and Canon models which are not £1600
It is fairly unique in that it is now that price but if you are willing to pay a bit more your choice widens to its Sony stable mates
Canon FX7 is considered by some to be better and by others to be a side ways step
The V1 is costlier as is the Z1
Th A1 is not as good

Canon XH A1 is perhaps the nearest Non Sony model if you can spend bit more but it is very well regarded

Never heard of the canon fx7

[senu]

Originally Posted by chrishull3

Never heard of the canon fx7

Me niether..
To the OP: it is a Sony

[Mr Lazy]

You've probably scared him off Andrew and we'll never hear from him again.

I thought his honesty was refreshing.

Presumably he has chosen to study a media/journalism/video/TV course rather than English studies.

Originally Posted by Courtaj

Incidentally, it's "borrow" not "lend." Your family would be the ones doing the lending. You'd be borrowing the money from them.

Yes, I know that forums like this are replete with grammatical faux pas, but because you're young there's still a chance to reform you.

HTH.

EDIT:
Upon review, I noticed another: you should have typed "it's" not "its." "It's" is a contraction for "it is" (e.g., "Where is the cat?" "It's on the mat . . .") while "its" denotes the possessive (". . . licking its paws"). Easy.

[gears guy]

Originally Posted by Courtaj

Incidentally, it's "borrow" not "lend." Your family would be the ones doing the lending. You'd be borrowing the money from them.

Yes, I know that forums like this are replete with grammatical faux pas, but because you're young there's still a chance to reform you.

HTH.


EDIT:
Upon review, I noticed another: you should have typed "it's" not "its." "It's" is a contraction for "it is" (e.g., "Where is the cat?" "It's on the mat . . .") while "its" denotes the possessive (". . . licking its paws"). Easy.

Ever been outside ?

[senu]

Originally Posted by gears guy

Ever been outside ?

Mod Comment: Whatever the merits or demerits of that post.. Im sure the OP can reply himself in slang, text speak or Queens English

Now did you have any suggestions about the FX1?, and How it can be sourced ?

To the OP I would suggest you have a think about either getting a cheaper one, or financing the Fx1s purchase resourcefully and at this point I don't think many shops ( let alone sites) will offer you credit without substantial guarantee and "status" ... They need to feel you wont just pay the first instalment and walk
Leaving you essentially at the mercy of " Mum and Dads Bank" ( or Family if they believe in your motives and ability to repay)
If you have aspirations for what is practically a Semi Pro camcorder, you must have a means of generating an income and a repayment plan in mind