Sony DCR-SX45 Camera - Still Available?

Hi All

Does anyone know if the Sony DCRSX45 is still available via LDS store?

When I logged into the store i could not find it only the Sony EVI-D70 Camera .

I did wonder if this was an issue with my privileges as I was once a ward clerk and also the stake technology specialist ( assistant stake clerk ) but I've since been released as ward clerk and now I'm not able to look at the local unit material section of lds store.

I likewise can't find the webcast communicator

Thanks

Simon

sphester wrote:but I've since been released as ward clerk and now I'm not able to look at the local unit material section of lds store.

I've noticed the same thing. As "only" a STS, I can't see what is available that is pertinent to my calling. I can understand if I can't order it, but I'd like to know what is available so I don't run out and buy something non-standard locally at a higher price.

With an Assistant Stake Clerk calling, I can see the Sony DCR-SX45 camera is available (item #08368000) and also the Webcast Communicator (item 08150952).

Yes, I agree they should make more things visible, even if you are not allow to directly purchase them. For example, it's a bit absurd for an STS not to be able to see all 18 items listed under "Electronic Equipment". (Perhaps there's even more that *I* can't see. )

Next question whats the best camera for the job of a webcast i not the EVI-D70 is much more expensive does this mean i'll get better images than the DCR-SX45.

I'm also assuming i can use the SX45 with the webcast communicator and given we are in the UK will LDS store send us a PAL version or a NTSC version.

THanks

RussellHltn wrote:I've noticed the same thing. As "only" a STS, I can't see what is available that is pertinent to my calling. I can understand if I can't order it, but I'd like to know what is available so I don't run out and buy something non-standard locally at a higher price.

Rights for the STS to see the equipment is being worked on and should be restored shortly.

sphester wrote:Next question whats the best camera for the job of a webcast i not the EVI-D70 is much more expensive does this mean i'll get better images than the DCR-SX45.

Besides the manual pan/tilt/zoom, the biggest difference I see is the 1/8" sensor on the DCR-SX45 vs. the 1/4" sensor on the EVI-D70. A larger sensor will usually provide sharper images in lower light.

sphester wrote:I'm also assuming i can use the SX45 with the webcast communicator and given we are in the UK will LDS store send us a PAL version or a NTSC version.

Ah, good question. I have no experience to know if they will pick up on your UK address and automatically send you a PAL version. If you go that route, I would make certain they know which version you need.

What's the likely lead time on getting a webcast communicator and the camera from LDS store?