Just noticed (I'm sure others have too)
It might be time for American shoppers to visit their neighbors to the north for some savings. The Canadian dollar is down to 85 cents USD.
Quick Example:
40D w/17-85 IS @ BHPhoto $1449.99 USD
40D w/17-85 IS @ Henrys $1449.95 CAD
So a Canadian buying at B&H will actually be paying $1720 CAD for the camera. An American shopping in Canada would be paying $1215 USD.
Obviously customs and tax need to be factored in. I'm not sure how it works in the US.
With the economic issues currently, I do not see Canon correcting this before Christmas. They have to move cameras. It took over 6 months for Canon to correct pricing when the Canadian dollar came on par with the US dollar. Pricing was still better in the US however.
Buy in Canada Canadians.
Buy in the US Americans (to support your economy). We won't be insulted if you do shop up here though.
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Support your local camera store. Most stores if asked will price match or at least come close. Stores are closing all over because of online shopping. The comment about the one store replacing a camera on the spot is a prime example. If you need service where would you go?
Thanks. I’m looking for a 5D MKII, I have a 40d. I’ve bought many many items by mail, and I sell several thousand items a year through my online store.
I have always bought my Digital SLR’s locally, but thats been because the price is the same or very close. Money is tight now, so saving $900 + US on the $3700 kit is a huge savings.
I’ve a question into “Camera Canada” Now. I lived in Richmond Hill for 3 years in the late 1980’s, and used to frequent Aden camera.
I’ll check out all the suggestions. I’ve got a 5D MKII on order since 2pm on the 17th from Adorama, but even ordering the first day doesn’t guarantee one in the first shipment.
If you live in B.C., The Camera Store in Calgary is excellent in terms of price, shipping, and service as Jon above says. I’m a lot cash poorer because of them but saved big bucks. I’m on their wait list for the 5d Mkii. I have tried Camera Canada once and they also seem quite good too. But it’s a long way out back east in case you have a problem fut fortunately I’ve never encountered any.
Guys and Gals,
Don’t be cheap and do your best to buy local. As I saw on one post here, a store replaced a camera on the spot. If we continue to support online stores, this kind of service will vanish and you will have no where to go for help. Most stores will price match, but you have to ask, if they don’t I understand. But remember it has to be a bricks and mortar store competing with the SAME service.
I don’t call $1246 being cheap.
Our local store is a discount store (www.onecall.com), but no one is discounting the 5D MKII so the price with sales tax is US$4033 versus $2812 US with the Canadian exchange (includes $25 shipping). Thats a total of US $1246.00 less.
Since I am in North Eastern Washington State, I can drive to Calgary or Vancover if need be for a lot less than that. The difference in price ($1246) is just too much to be reasonable. I’ve bought many new DSLR’s and never had a problem.