Newbie in South Jersey

[Chris08078]

Hello To All
My name is Chris and I love in Southern New Jersey. I've been a longtime fan of the DJI Phantom Quads and finally getting a chance to purchase one. But not sure if I should go with Phantom original or Phantom 2? I'd like too add at some point a brushless gimbal but can't right away. I hear it's easy to install one one Phantom 2 rather than original? True? Just not sure which direction too go do I figured I'd ask everyone here. People with knowledge.

Thanks So Much
Hope to learn a lot here.

Chris

 

[ShoreBird]

Welcome!
Hello from Eastern MD. I'm just on the other side for the ferry from you.
I can't comment on the gimbal install since I have a +.

 

[kydan]

Get a Phantom 2 with a Zenmuse already installed. Save up your money until you can purchase that package.

Phantom 2 without gimbal: $689.95 on B&H
Phantom 2 with H3-2D gimbal: $869 on B&H (You pay $179.05 for the gimbal vs $349+ street price)
Phantom 2 with H3-3D gimbal: $959 on B&H (You pay $269.05 for the gimbal vs $379+ street price)

Either way you save money buying the package deal plus everything's already installed for you.