why is sony SR11 extremely expensive now? You can get one below $700 a few months ago, now it's over $1000 everywhere, what's going on?
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BBB says to stay away from Bingo Cameras: http://search.newyork.bbb.org/reports.aspx?pid=44&page=1&id=101448
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I was just wondering the same thing! I purchased ours for around $658 from J&R; on here back in January. Now it's more than double that. Why have they stopped production? This is an amazing camcorder.
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Answer to original question.Because Sony no longer makes them & there's no better camcorder made including Sony's newest offering.
1098981
I bought a 16gig sony memory card but the camera does not recognize it. Is there a flash update to the camera that it will recognize it?
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They probably discontinued them because most of these SR lines have the steady shot focusing issue where the lens freezes up and the image becomes jumpy. See the reviews on the Sony HDR-SR7 here on amazon (look at the latest posting) and also search the website for focusing issues with these cameras.BTW, i own an SR-7 and haven't seen the issue yet (knock on wood).
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BBB says to stay away from Bingo Cameras:http://search.newyork.bbb.org/reports.aspx?pid=44&page;=1&id;=101448
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Looks like Sony has stopped production of HDR SR11 and HDR SR12. That may account for higher prices of these good camcorders now. Weirdly, HDR SR10 still shows up at sony website.
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This camera with the 20mm pancake lens is out of stock EVERYWHERE as far as I can tell. Panasonic's own web site lists it that way, as do every online store I've checked.... except, as you note, for the ones who are taking advantage of the temporary scarcity to charge hundreds of dollars more. I understand it's supply and demand, but I still think it's slimy, and I refuse to deal with those companies. Panasonic pretty clearly underestimated the demand for this model. I think everyone who reacted to the Olympus E-P1 with "Oh, cool idea, pity the auto-focus sucks so badly and they used such a low-res LCD display" wants a GF1 now. Best of luck on getting your camera before Christmas, but my guess is it's a long shot.
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hi katie,the price has already droped in some places.u have to decide if the pictures u will miss waiting for a price drop is worth it.as i person that sold cameras for 18 years,the lowest price will be in feb.2010. watch everyones ads.also look for floor models and cameras that have been returned.for spouse or economic reasons.they would have regular warranty from nikon.if not do not buy.
772578
Why have these jumped $100? Yeah, they are discontinued but the replacement model are close to $200 also. What's the deal?
2037715
Hey, I was wondering the same thing, but I found that the sr11 is available from several other places for much less, look at cnet's price comparison... This makes the sr11 my choice!
153916
Yeah what happened? This was $279 just a few days ago and frequently was available for as low as $240. So what gives? Looking to get this, but not at over $400! And be warned, with USB 3.0 quickly becoming the standard, any HD camcorders with USB 2.0 built in will be passe very soon.
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I asked a sales rep at Best Buy about this camera and he told me Sony was discontiuing this camera. Which to be honest is a load of hooey! Not only that but they seem to be out of almost all of their sony products. Maybe they aren't going to carry Sony anymore... Who knows? Best Buy doesn't carry it but Ciruit City does and that's just how it goes sometimes with electronics... they don't carry all the same models and brands of items. This gives the customers more of a variety of products at their disposal.
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I believe it is. And I do have to say it's not 7 months that I've had this and the sub is popping a ton. I called to have them send return shipping to have it sent back for repair and they told me to bad you have to pay. Sooooo something to consider. I'm not a very happy camper with this paying 700 bucks 7 months later it breaks and they won't pay shipping. The sound is phenomenal. Service horrible. There is s new Sony of comprable pricing. Thinking I'm heading in that direction myself.
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There's NO WAY a Sony HDR-XR200V could be sold for $135. If that's what it said, then it was an operator mistake, pure and simple, and I would've cancelled the order as well. Mistakes do happen (both Walmart and Staples released typos on online ads this past Christmas, and informed their customers, who were ordering the incredibly-priced electronics, that refunds would be given, and the items could not be purchased at those prices. Sorry if you don't agree... but nobody's perfect. You won't get a $600 discount on this camera... sorry. (BTW - I just bought this camera at B&H for around $598... it's currently $649.. STILL cheaper than Amazon. go there instead..)
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I am not sure but sometimes demand raises the price on items ... I paid around $130 for mine on amazon but a local camera company store was $250-$300. I guess I bought it when the price was right.
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Everyone just wait - the price of LCD's are dropping 3-4% each quarter, and in this economy, stores and online retailers are stuck with excess inventory - less than a month ago the price of this TV was $1494, and today it's over $110 more - that's absolutely ridiculous. At Best Buy in my area (near Philadelphia, PA) an open-box unit of this TV was selling for $1,609.99 - when a place like Best Buy (with their prices typically $300-$400 more than Amazon) comes close to Amazon prices for an open box unit, I believe that is an indication that supply is increasing at reasonable prices and the price both online and offline will likely be driven down in turn! Everyone just wait - the price of LCD's are dropping 3-4% each quarter, and in this economy, stores and online retailers are stuck with excess inventory - less than a month ago the price of this TV was $1494, and today it's over $110 more - that's absolutely ridiculous. At Best Buy in my area (near Philadelphia, PA) an open-box unit of this TV was selling for $1,609.99 - when a place like Best Buy (with their prices typically $300-$400 more than Amazon) comes close to Amazon prices for an open box unit, I believe that is an indication that supply is increasing at reasonable prices and the... » Read More Everyone just wait - the price of LCD's are dropping 3-4% each quarter, and in this economy, stores and online retailers are stuck with excess inventory - less than a month ago the price of this TV was $1494, and today it's over $110 more - that's absolutely ridiculous. At Best Buy in my area (near Philadelphia, PA) an open-box unit of this TV was selling for $1,609.99 - when a place like Best Buy (with their prices typically $300-$400 more than Amazon) comes close to Amazon prices for an open box unit, I believe that is an indication that supply is increasing at reasonable prices and the price both online and offline will likely be driven down in turn! « Show Less
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I'm not so sure about that. Sure there are better camcorders out there now, but they're also more expensive. Unless you absolutely must have bleeding edge technology, I don't see any reason not to pick up a camcorder that's a couple years old at a discounted price. If it was amazing 2 years ago, it's still quite good today.
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I bought this TV on November 6 during what seems like a great deal. The TV, 46XBR9 was $1,387 and included for free the wireless Sony blu ray player AND a Sony sound bar system. All this for $1,387. Today (Nov. 10) the price on the TV is $1,960. These dramatic price changes are incomprehensible to me.
648123
I think the price went up because Sony was having a promotion that if you bought the TV together with a home theater system, the home theater system was essentially free. Now that the promo is over, I suspect the TV price will drop.
780827
Yea, right? I've been watching them for an awfully long time just hoping to get them on a sale and now they are going for stupid money. It's not just Amazon either, I can't find a decent price anywhere. I should've just purchased them before :( I would have to assume they stopped making them. I don't see why though, they are popular. edit. Just looked at their site http://eu.audio-technica.com/en/products/product.asp?catID=6&subID=43&prodID=156 It is listed as discontinued. I guess the question now is what else do they have that is close to the quality and price that these were?
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Count me as yet one more who, a-Can't use earbuds, and b-Has used these exclusively for at least a decade in spite of the fact that I know I will have to replace them in a year. I was willing to play that game as long as I could get them for as little as five bucks. Now that Sony has done this astonishing thing with the price I am no longer cooperating with what I'm pretty sure is a case of planned breakage. All in all it's a bizarre situation. *Nobody* makes a comparable product? Will certainly post if I find one.
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Looks like it just dropped again. $1,299 unbelievable price! I'm sure even that will look pretty expensive in a few months after the price drops again. It's inevitable. Not long before you can get a 52" Samsung 1080p for a cool grand.