Help to find a store in Europe to purchase a specific camcorder

Kami_1 wrote on 12/1/2022, 6:00 PM

Hi, I was using and loved the Panasonic V380 for a few years. The zoom has become essential for me. About a year ago, the cam stopped working. The only replacement I could get is the V180.

I've been on waiting lists for over a year with two U.S. camera outlets for replacement V380 or even V580, but they're not being shipped. So I thought of asking here if there is camera store anywhere overseas who might have either or these cams in stock, and is willing to ship to the U.S. Hoping for a reply on this, as I've found no other cam with the zoom range.

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emmrecs wrote on 12/2/2022, 3:52 AM

@Kami_1

Hi Kami,

This is a very unusual post for the Magix user forums and I will confess, my initial reaction was either, that it was not really appropriate for these forums or, that it should be moved to the Video Products area. However, I have left it here (though it may be that another moderator may see fit to move it!)

The V380 is listed on Amazon UK, here. I would assume that Amazon US would therefore be able to supply it to you? That same Amazon page lists other UK suppliers who might be willing to ship to US.

HTH

Jeff
Forum Moderator

johnebaker wrote on 12/2/2022, 4:00 AM

@Kami_1, @emmrecs

Hi Kami

This is a difficult one as there has been a severe shortage of video camera stock coming out originally due to Covid and then a fire about a year ago at a plant in Taiwan that manufactured sensors for many camera manufacturers.

The companies I use in the UK do not ship to the US.

I checked BHP and they are awaiting stock for quite a few Panasonic models.

If you like the Panasonic cameras you may want to have a look at what Sony have available with similar features - some Panasonic cameras use Sony sensors.

I personally prefer Sony to Panasonic.

Added:

I see Jeff got in just before me. Jeff - the post is, IMO, fine here, though on second thoughts it will get lost - I will move it to the Video forum

John EB

emmrecs wrote on 12/2/2022, 4:12 AM

@johnebaker

Hi John,

No problem! As you saw, I was considering doing the same!

Jeff

Kami_1 wrote on 12/2/2022, 2:56 PM

Thank you both!! I just made a purchase on Amazon-UK -- ships to U.S. Jeff, sorry this isn't right forum -- I was desperate.

Kami_1 wrote on 12/2/2022, 3:01 PM

Hi John!

Sony doesn't have the long zoom which the Panasonic has. In desperation, I had purchased and have been using the older V180, which has the same zoom but a much smaller LCD window. I wish I'd thought of purchasing in a European outlet, but I didn't know that Amazon has a UK outlet.

Thanks again, and have a great holiday season!!

emmrecs wrote on 12/2/2022, 3:46 PM

@Kami_1

Hi Kami,

Delighted to hear we were able to help!

Amazon UK is one of our biggest, if not the biggest, online retailer.

Jeff

johnebaker wrote on 12/2/2022, 4:34 PM

Hi Kami

Thanks for the feedback. Enjoy the new camera when it arrives.

John EB

Kami_1 wrote on 12/2/2022, 5:02 PM

Here too! 😉

@Kami_1

Hi Kami,

Delighted to hear we were able to help!

Amazon UK is one of our biggest, if not the biggest, online retailer.

Jeff