When you are pricing endzone camera, it can be quite difficult to compare them on a like for like basis. Some manufacturers boast that their end zone camera system is taller than others, while others lay claim to having been in business for the longest amount of time. So, how do you compare endzone cameras and how do you work out which one is the best value for money. Here are the main things that we think you should consider when you are doing your pricing for a new endzone video system.
Check what’s included in the price
Before you place an order for any endzone video system, make sure you know exactly what you are getting for your money. Some suppliers include a video camera in the package and some don’t, while some packages come with a viewing monitor included in the price, and others do not. If you really want to get value for money and make sure that get everything you need, it’s probably worth setting up a little spreadsheet so compare each of the suppliers on a like for like basis.
Quality
The quality of end zone camera systems can vary quite considerably, so it’s worth doing a bit of research before you buy. If the endzone video system includes a video camera for example, it should really be a Hudl approved camera, such as the Sony HDR-CX405 video camera, which is included with the HiRse Camera Sky 200 GC end zone camera system.
Unnecessarily complicated features
The basic features that make a good endzone video system are relatively starlight forward, but some suppliers do appear to have over complicated things with unnecessarily complex features. Quite simply, the more complex components there are, the more there is to go wrong and the more expensive it will be to fix, so be sure that you are not paying and excessive price for features that you don’t really need.
Unnecessary added extras
We would also suggest that you are wary of unnecessary added extras that have been bundled into the package. Some end zone camera systems are supplied with a chair, for example, but if you don’t need a chair, you are still going to have to pay for one in the overall price of an end zone camera system that includes one in the price.
Affordable replacement parts
A good endzone video system will last a long time, but in that time, you may well have to replace some parts. When you are pricing an endzone video system, don’t forget to factor the cost of replacement parts in the future and consider the long term cost as well as the immediate investment.
Availability of parts
You should also check to see just how readily available spare parts for an end zone camera system are. This will not only affect the price, but also the speed at which you can fix a problem, especially if a part fails while you are on the road. The HiRise Camera endzone camera video system utilizes everyday parts, so you can make quick fixes easily and the parts won’t cost you a fortune.
As you can see, the pricing of endzone cameras is probably not quite as straightforward as you might have thought. To make sure that you are getting value for money you need to be sure that you know what’s included in the price and you need to look at the ongoing maintenance costs of each until as well. That’s why we have made the pricing of the HiRise camera endzone video system totally transparent and why we’ve used high quality, but readily available parts in its manufacture.