I purchased this V1U and Gates housing eight months ago for back up purpose only. I was filming on a NOAA expedition at sea and needed to make sure that I am covered if my main camera would die - it didnt.
The housing was used for less than 20 hours. the camera recorded a total of 40 hours (I recorded some interviews with it).
The package includes (current store prices w/o shipping):
Sony HVR-V1U(on special at B&H in NYC) $3,650
Gates FX7 Housing with Standard Port SP44 $4,440
Mack MAEWPDVC6 4-Year Extended Warranty $199.95
20 Sony PHDVM-63DM HD Master Digital Cassette x $16.95 $339.00
Total retail in store:$: $8,628.95
I'm selling the complete package for $6,600.
its practically new with a full manufacture warranty.
payment via Paypal.
