JVC HR DVS1 (MiniDV + SuperVHS Deck)

[ScottV]

Does anybody know how much this deck costs in the UK?

I've seen an advert for it in a magazine (without the price) and it looks really cool but I've got no idea how much they cost.

Somebody tell me they're not too expensive, I really want one.

Thanks.

[This_Idiot]

Scott,

OUCH !

I thought I'd seen something about this, so I checked back thru my copies of Computer Video. The November issue has a review of the DVS1 which shows a street price of £1,300 inc VAT. In the review it scored well on all fronts except value for money.

[ScottV]

Thanks Chris, guess that one's out the window then. Spent too much on the kids for Christmas.

I'm surprised though, cause JVC's SuperVHS only decks are amazing value.

[Brian Ellis]

Yes! I don't really understand that you can buy a DV tape deck with a lens, a dichroic beam splitter and 3 CCDs attached cheaper than you can buy a DV tape deck without all the optics. Doesn't make sense.

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Brian (the terrible)

[Rick6612]

Hi Brian,

I guess it's kind of like trying to buy a stand-alone Hi-8 tape deck - they cost more than most Hi-8 camcorders!

Rick