Photogs: Who need new Canon gear?

**grizzle6** · 12-19-2006, 04:12 PM

So I'm purchasing a new 5D after the first of the year with all the rebates going on and what not. For those of you who don't know how these rebates work, the more items you purchase, the better the discount. More specifically, if I purchase two or more items, my rebate on the 5d increases to $600 instead of $300. Originally, I was planning on purchasing the 24-105 as well, but have now decided against it, as money need be put elsewhere. So the big question—is there anyone out there looking to purchase any of the gear off this list http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...=PromotionsAct before Jan. 13th? If so, lemme know. I can get a better deal for both of us. Word. And thanks for listening to that rambling incoherent explanation.

**GrizzlyFD** · 12-19-2006, 04:50 PM

I've also been looking at this deal from canon. Take a look at the one's available from costco, as they give the max discount even if you buy just one camera. Even if you have to get a membership (<$50/year it works out).

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...1178312&pos=0F

-matt

**Steven S. Dallas** · 12-19-2006, 04:52 PM

The Griz, care to chime in here?

**StormRider** · 12-19-2006, 06:05 PM

mmm... EF 400mm f/5.6L... so tempting.

If no one jumps on board with you and if my year-end bonus is a bit larger than I am expecting, I could be persuaded.

**Free Range Lobster** · 12-19-2006, 06:10 PM

EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

So tempting.

**grizzle6** · 12-19-2006, 07:15 PM

Looks like that Costco price is super full price. If I recall correctly, you can pick up the 5d from Adorama or maybe even B & H for around $2800.00, which with the $600 rebate would come to just $2200. From the initial looks of it, I'd probably stay away from Costco for camera schtuff...

**cdlv** · 12-19-2006, 07:21 PM

oh great you announce this after i bought my wife an xti from b&h for xmas, me and my perfect timing

**hop** · 12-19-2006, 07:40 PM

anyone know the real after-rebate price on the 70-200 2.8 IS and non-IS? If this is through Canon are these post-MSRP or ???

**summit** · 12-19-2006, 07:40 PM

stop... tempting... me.... ARGH!

**dipstik** · 12-19-2006, 09:23 PM

I plan on buying the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM or the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM, depending on a number of things, before Jan.2nd. What kind of deal are we talking about here?

PM me!

**AstroPax** · 12-19-2006, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by dipstik

I plan on buying the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM or the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Get the 2.8 !!!

-Astro

**Free Range Lobster** · 12-19-2006, 09:46 PM

The IS isn't worth the extra however much it is.

**truth** · 12-19-2006, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by likwid

The IS isn't worth the extra however much it is.

That's simply not true.

**** If anyone is seriously looking for a 70-200 f/2.8L I might make you a nice deal on mine. I bought it in June and it's in PERFECT condition. I'd like to bump up to the IS version if I can get decent $$$ for mine. I'd be willing to beat the BHPhoto price by a enough to make it worth your while.

**Trackhead** · 12-19-2006, 09:57 PM

If it wasn't all still photography stuff, I'd be on board. But it doesn't look like any HDV stuff is included.

**AstroPax** · 12-19-2006, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Trackhead

If it wasn't all still photography stuff, I'd be on board.

If I didn't have an investment approaching $20K in a Nikon/Nikkor system, I might be interested myself.

-Astro

**hop** · 12-19-2006, 10:13 PM

ok Truth, so what's the price on a used 70-200 2.8? PM me if you don't want to post it up here.

**jump** · 12-19-2006, 10:44 PM

Not entirely sure if i'll be buying any more gear before the end of the year, but if so i'll let you know. However just to make sure this thread seems more like a gear swap.....

I have a barely used 70-200 4.0L if anyone is interested. Let me know.

**truth** · 12-19-2006, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by hop

ok Truth, so what's the price on a used 70-200 2.8? PM me if you don't want to post it up here.

PM sent.

**grizzle6** · 12-20-2006, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by hop

anyone know the real after-rebate price on the 70-200 2.8 IS and non-IS? If this is through Canon are these post-MSRP or ???

As long as you buy from an authorized Canon dealer, you get the rebate as listed in the link I posted above. Doesn't matter what msrp is, per se. Regardless of the price that you actually purchase at, as long as it's at an authorized dealer, you get the rebate.

**dima** · 12-20-2006, 01:47 AM

a bit about Costco:

my dad had purchased a Canon (SD400) I think, and 3.5 years later the LCD screen and buttons stopped working. Now I don't remember why he didn't do warranty service @ canon (it might have been out of warranty) but he found his receipt strolled into costco and got a full refund including the shipping he paid (off costco.com). He then turned around a bought a new camera right there and then! So costco is not too bad for the price premium you might have to pay over other places.

**mtbakerskier** · 12-20-2006, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by AstroPax

Get the 2.8 !!!

-Astro

Seconded. The IS version sucks thou!

**ak_powder_monkey** · 12-20-2006, 02:45 AM

can I let you know after christmas? I wanna see what santa brings

**Wysplit_ride** · 12-20-2006, 09:09 AM

I am interested for sure. I am in the market for a new camera, but did not see the xti on the list. I would like an eos but not sure I can come up with that much fundage right now.