topic What to look for in a used G30? in Professional Video

What to look for in a used G30?

globalbob — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:02:07 GMT

Can anyone tell me what to look for or look out for when purchasing a used G30 other than wear and tear? I do not believe they have shutter counters so what else do we need to know that may be a wear and tear issue other than cosmetics? How do we determine how much use it has gotten other than ask? Ty

Re: What to look for in a used G30?

VideoGeek — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:43:04 GMT

Will you be purchasing this from an individual in person or is this an online purchase from a site like eBay? If it's one you can physically touch would you be allowed to test it before purchasing it? Hopefully someone who is more knowledgeable than I am will respond with a useful and helpful answer.

Re: What to look for in a used G30?

globalbob — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:31:34 GMT

Thank you. Forntunatelyit as a backup cam and barely used. Works GREAT! The cables were in origial box unused.

Re: What to look for in a used G30?

VideoGeek — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:56:18 GMT

Good to hear it is working well for you. Thank you for the update. I had two G20's and had let them go thinking I would use the DSLR more and since it had removeable lenses I thought I was good to go. I had sellers remorse and eventually got two refurbished ones. The point being is that I like my Canon camcorders.