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  1. 30th Oct 2011 18:50 #1
    Schtil
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    I am buying my first HDV video camera and I'm thinking of getting a used one. Can anyone here shed any light on the average life span of a camcorder (like for example the Canon XL-H1, the used price is about 3600 on Amazon), and what is the most likely part to brake down first. Is repairing an option? Any thoughts would be helpful.
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    Camcorders usually last one week after the warranty expires
    Honestly, they're used cameras and a crapshoot
    You'll probably be fine with lightly used and well kept
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    Originally Posted by Schtil View Post
    Canon XL-H1
    Very nice looking camcorder, but I'd personally never buy a used.
    I believe this camcorder is from around 2003, so you don't know for certain how much use and abuse it has had - probably a lot.

    Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003
    http://www.amazon.com/Canon-XL-H1-Definition-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B000B6D2SU

    Edit: It looks like there is an updated model...
    Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 18 Dec 2009
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-Professional-Camcorder-month-warranty/dp/B002WOW6K4/ref=...0058423&sr=8-1
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