Comments on: USA Rebates – May 3 – July 11 http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/ You gotta know Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:22:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jonathan K. http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/comment-page-1/#comment-9822 Jonathan K. Thu, 14 May 2009 16:50:50 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1801#comment-9822 @yngmn I emailed B&H (see below) to ask why the price was not $200 off of the "regular" price. They responded: "Canon only honors the instant rebate if when the kit is sold at list price. They do not honor the reabte when you buy below list such as buying them separately." --- This was my email, to which B&H responded: "Why is the price on this kit (CAEDRXSIKSK) $1049? The components separately (CAEDRXSIKB and CA552504IS) are only $699+$255=$954. Yes, I understand there is a rebate. But the rebate is $200. Therefore the final kit price should be $954-$200=$754. (Not $1049-$200=$849.) Why is the kit price $95 more than buying the parts separately?" @yngmn

I emailed B&H (see below) to ask why the price was not $200 off of the “regular” price.

They responded:
“Canon only honors the instant rebate if when the kit is sold at list price. They do not honor the reabte when you buy below list such as buying them separately.”

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This was my email, to which B&H responded:

“Why is the price on this kit (CAEDRXSIKSK) $1049?

The components separately (CAEDRXSIKB and CA552504IS) are only $699+$255=$954.

Yes, I understand there is a rebate. But the rebate is $200. Therefore the final kit price should be $954-$200=$754. (Not $1049-$200=$849.)

Why is the kit price $95 more than buying the parts separately?”

]]> By: J-Man http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/comment-page-1/#comment-9514 J-Man Sun, 10 May 2009 10:14:14 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1801#comment-9514 An interesting point of view: http://www.lensrentals.com/news/2009.04.24/state-of-the-slr-industry-2009 I found it here: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/769572 An interesting point of view:
http://www.lensrentals.com/news/2009.04.24/state-of-the-slr-industry-2009

I found it here:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/769572

]]> By: yngmn http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/comment-page-1/#comment-9398 yngmn Thu, 07 May 2009 01:56:08 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1801#comment-9398 I've been looking at the Canon 70-200mm USM L IS for months and the best price was always between $1649 and $1699. Now there is a $200 "instant rebate" from Canon on this lens and the best price I can find now is $1599. On Sunday, 5/3/09, when the rebates went live, I found the lens at several online stores including Adorama, B&H Photo and even Amazon for $1499. Today (Wednesday 5/6) the price is $1599. So the $200 "instant rebate" on this lens is really $100 because all the store raised their prices by $100. Bummer I waited three days, but why would I expect that the stores would raise their prices and not pass on the full $200 rebate??? I’ve been looking at the Canon 70-200mm USM L IS for months and the best price was always between $1649 and $1699. Now there is a $200 “instant rebate” from Canon on this lens and the best price I can find now is $1599. On Sunday, 5/3/09, when the rebates went live, I found the lens at several online stores including Adorama, B&H Photo and even Amazon for $1499. Today (Wednesday 5/6) the price is $1599. So the $200 “instant rebate” on this lens is really $100 because all the store raised their prices by $100. Bummer I waited three days, but why would I expect that the stores would raise their prices and not pass on the full $200 rebate???

]]> By: Paul http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/comment-page-1/#comment-9254 Paul Tue, 05 May 2009 01:50:12 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1801#comment-9254 If they've discontinued it (which I doubt, this version is RARELY in a rebate... the 50mm/1.4 isn't in it either), then am I ever glad I have mine. It's a RAZOR. The non-IS is sharper and has better IQ, not my opinion, have a go at the MTF charts. Less elements = sharper image. It's a pound less weight and $500 cheaper (think I'll pick up a macro with my savings). QUESTION: what does IS do for you when your subject is moving (i.e., hockey game)? Nothing. So if you shoot museums all day the extra $500 will help. For landscapes with long shutter speeds, ANY lens needs a tripod. IS isn't all it's cracked up to be. If I need 3 extra stops, I'll crank my 5D2 up to 1600 or 3200 ISO. Done. If they’ve discontinued it (which I doubt, this version is RARELY in a rebate… the 50mm/1.4 isn’t in it either), then am I ever glad I have mine. It’s a RAZOR. The non-IS is sharper and has better IQ, not my opinion, have a go at the MTF charts. Less elements = sharper image. It’s a pound less weight and $500 cheaper (think I’ll pick up a macro with my savings). QUESTION: what does IS do for you when your subject is moving (i.e., hockey game)? Nothing. So if you shoot museums all day the extra $500 will help. For landscapes with long shutter speeds, ANY lens needs a tripod. IS isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. If I need 3 extra stops, I’ll crank my 5D2 up to 1600 or 3200 ISO. Done.

]]> By: Nebugeater http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/comment-page-1/#comment-9243 Nebugeater Tue, 05 May 2009 00:08:45 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1801#comment-9243 Just ordered a 50D and a EF S 18 - 200 Lens from Amazon. Ordered as separate items and not as a kit. When I got to checkout the $300 rebate was applied. The total was 1395.85 AS a Kit the price was higher, and out of stock from Amazon. As A Amazon Prime Cust. I have no shipping cost added to the order. Just ordered a 50D and a EF S 18 – 200 Lens from Amazon. Ordered as separate items and not as a kit. When I got to checkout the $300 rebate was applied. The total was 1395.85 AS a Kit the price was higher, and out of stock from Amazon. As A Amazon Prime Cust. I have no shipping cost added to the order.

]]> By: gwac http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/comment-page-1/#comment-9241 gwac Mon, 04 May 2009 23:29:20 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1801#comment-9241 I think it gets good reviews, though it is by no means pro quality. It's perhaps a better value than the 70-300 IS, though at that point you might want to consider one of the 70-200 L telephotos. I think it gets good reviews, though it is by no means pro quality. It’s perhaps a better value than the 70-300 IS, though at that point you might want to consider one of the 70-200 L telephotos.

]]> By: William http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/comment-page-1/#comment-9237 William Mon, 04 May 2009 21:50:46 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1801#comment-9237 The terms of the instant rebates have changed for dealers. You must advertise at least one product that has a rebate during that period. Even if you have to pay for the ad out of pocket just to claim the "instant rebate" back from the lame fulfillment company Canon employs to deny claims!! The terms of the instant rebates have changed for dealers. You must advertise at least one product that has a rebate during that period. Even if you have to pay for the ad out of pocket just to claim the “instant rebate” back from the lame fulfillment company Canon employs to deny claims!!

]]> By: gwac http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/comment-page-1/#comment-9234 gwac Mon, 04 May 2009 21:19:58 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1801#comment-9234 In my opinion the XXD series is a different animal from the rebels. The sensors in both are pretty similar in capability, though the XXDs offer higher ISOs. So if you were to take the exact same photo with a rebel and an XXD you shouldn't notice much of a difference. Nonetheless the XXD will give you more professional features (frame rate, viewfinder, construction, etc), though in a larger, heavier package (the difference is pretty significant). On the other hand, the XSi gives you most of the tech features of the 40D in a smaller lighter package. Professional features + greater cost vs. toned down specs and increased portability. The XXD series is too large/heavy for my uses, so I see myself sticking with the rebel line in the future. Furthermore, most would agree that if you're on a budget you're better off spending the money on lenses vs. camera body. But if you plan to have the camera for a while better make sure it's one you like! In my opinion the XXD series is a different animal from the rebels. The sensors in both are pretty similar in capability, though the XXDs offer higher ISOs. So if you were to take the exact same photo with a rebel and an XXD you shouldn’t notice much of a difference. Nonetheless the XXD will give you more professional features (frame rate, viewfinder, construction, etc), though in a larger, heavier package (the difference is pretty significant). On the other hand, the XSi gives you most of the tech features of the 40D in a smaller lighter package. Professional features + greater cost vs. toned down specs and increased portability.

The XXD series is too large/heavy for my uses, so I see myself sticking with the rebel line in the future. Furthermore, most would agree that if you’re on a budget you’re better off spending the money on lenses vs. camera body. But if you plan to have the camera for a while better make sure it’s one you like!

]]> By: gwac http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/comment-page-1/#comment-9233 gwac Mon, 04 May 2009 21:09:05 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1801#comment-9233 Good point... it's not a bad discount on those either. Good point… it’s not a bad discount on those either.

]]> By: gwac http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/comment-page-1/#comment-9232 gwac Mon, 04 May 2009 21:08:35 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1801#comment-9232 Ditto. I would hate to think that my thread was the catalyst in some gory accident. Ditto. I would hate to think that my thread was the catalyst in some gory accident.

]]> By: mike http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/comment-page-1/#comment-9230 mike Mon, 04 May 2009 20:15:21 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1801#comment-9230 Amazon appears to have offered the rebate but forgot to adjust the price. Nothing's changed. Though Adorama on Amazon has made the adjustment accordingly. I was looking at the Macro 100 for a couple months. It went up in price by $60 about a week ago. They're now offering a $35 rebate. What a joke! I feel violated. Amazon appears to have offered the rebate but forgot to adjust the price. Nothing’s changed. Though Adorama on Amazon has made the adjustment accordingly.

I was looking at the Macro 100 for a couple months. It went up in price by $60 about a week ago. They’re now offering a $35 rebate. What a joke! I feel violated.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/comment-page-1/#comment-9205 Anonymous Mon, 04 May 2009 01:46:14 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1801#comment-9205 Sorry. There is no direct link. You have to put both the camera with the 18-55 kit lens and a 55-250IS lens to the cart and enter credit card info to see the rebate. Make sure you are selecting Amazon.com as the seller. Here's an order summary.. Subtotal of Items: $945.82 Shipping & Handling: $0.00 Promotion Applied: -$200.00 ------ Total for this Order: $745.82 Delivery estimate: May 6, 2009 1 "Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras" Electronics; $245.83 Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC 1 "Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)" Electronics; $699.99 Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC Sorry. There is no direct link. You have to put both the camera with the 18-55 kit lens and a 55-250IS lens to the cart and enter credit card info to see the rebate. Make sure you are selecting Amazon.com as the seller. Here’s an order summary..

Subtotal of Items: $945.82
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Promotion Applied: -$200.00
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Total for this Order: $745.82

Delivery estimate: May 6, 2009
1 “Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras”
Electronics; $245.83

Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
1 “Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)”
Electronics; $699.99

Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/comment-page-1/#comment-9188 Anonymous Sun, 03 May 2009 19:56:06 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1801#comment-9188 check this link : http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PromotionsAct&fcategoryid=101&WT.mc_id=C125512 check this link : http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PromotionsAct&fcategoryid=101&WT.mc_id=C125512

]]> By: Georgia http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/04/usa-rebates-may-3-july-11/comment-page-1/#comment-9186 Georgia Sun, 03 May 2009 19:48:51 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1801#comment-9186 I couldn't find this. Do you have a direct link? I couldn’t find this. Do you have a direct link?

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