Pull the trigger on a 60D? Pricing...

[quikcolin]

Hi everyone,

I just recently sold my T2i and after much thought and reserach have decided the 60D is the right camera for me. I'm a Realtor, and will be using it for home photos, and videos of my clients homes during a listing.

Here's my dilemma. How low will the 60D body only prices get? They're as low as $739.99 body only (from Canon dealers, with warranty, non refurbished). I have been watching them for about a month now, and the price has continued to slowly drop. I'm anticipating a release of a 70D (or whatever they call it) in the near future... I guess my question is this; "how low do you think the pricing will get? What has history dictated, as compared to examples... how much lower will pricing get on old models before and after a new model comes out?"

I realize it's impossible to come up with an exact answer - but does anyone have any input they can share? $739.99 for the body brand new is pretty good... but will it get better???

 

[able 1039]

The price really dropped in June with the release of the T4i. $640 for a refurb is great compared to what I spent 6 months ago. Here's some expired deals from Deal News (best "deal" website I know of).
http://dealnews.com/search.html?e=1&search=60d

 

[tome223]

Using the link

http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_276387_-1

it lists a 60d refurb body for $799.
Use coupon codes
EOS712
and
SHIP712

to get the price of the body down to $679.99 with free shipping....great deal in my opinion. i didnt finalize checkout though. hopefulyl this works. I have the 60d and love it but will upgrade to the 7d mark ii, 6d, or 70d once we get some announcements. Nonrefurb body is $899 on B+H and has been for about a month now.

 

[quikcolin]

Using the link

http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_276387_-1

it lists a 60d refurb body for $799.
Use coupon codes
EOS712
and
SHIP712

to get the price of the body down to $679.99 with free shipping....great deal in my opinion. i didnt finalize checkout though. hopefulyl this works. I have the 60d and love it but will upgrade to the 7d mark ii, 6d, or 70d once we get some announcements. Nonrefurb body is $899 on B+H and has been for about a month now.

Thanks for that info, that is a heck of a deal! I'm trying to weigh out the pros and cons to buying a refurb. I understand they can be scuffed up a little, and you could end up with a camera with a shutter count of 5 or 10,000... you just don't know what you're going to get. Which makes it difficult to make a decision.

 

[preppyak]

Thanks for that info, that is a heck of a deal! I'm trying to weigh out the pros and cons to buying a refurb. I understand they can be scuffed up a little, and you could end up with a camera with a shutter count of 5 or 10,000... you just don't know what you're going to get. Which makes it difficult to make a decision.

Well, I am currently using my refurb 60D that I got nearly a year ago. Mine came in great shape (about 200 shutter count), and that is generally how they come. In that year, where I feel like I've used it a lot, I've added about 9,000 to that shutter count. That includes multiple time lapses and a two-week long photo trip in Glacier. The shutter is rated to 100,000 actuations, so, theoretically, I can use my camera just as heavily for 9 more years and still be good to go.

So, while its nice to get one with 50 instead of 5,000; in reality, you're talking something that has a life that is much, much longer than that. I'd recommend getting an extended warranty or insuring your gear, just in case, and then you don't even need to worry about what kind of shutter count it has

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Prices depend on the worldwide economy. Canon has to have cash flow, just like any business and will reduce prices if needed to sell down high inventory.
Its anyones guess as to where the economy is heading, but I think prices have stabilized for now.
Part of the price drop may be due to buyers holding off in anticipation of a new model.

 

[quikcolin]

Thanks for that info, that is a heck of a deal! I'm trying to weigh out the pros and cons to buying a refurb. I understand they can be scuffed up a little, and you could end up with a camera with a shutter count of 5 or 10,000... you just don't know what you're going to get. Which makes it difficult to make a decision.

Well, I am currently using my refurb 60D that I got nearly a year ago. Mine came in great shape (about 200 shutter count), and that is generally how they come. In that year, where I feel like I've used it a lot, I've added about 9,000 to that shutter count. That includes multiple time lapses and a two-week long photo trip in Glacier. The shutter is rated to 100,000 actuations, so, theoretically, I can use my camera just as heavily for 9 more years and still be good to go.

So, while its nice to get one with 50 instead of 5,000; in reality, you're talking something that has a life that is much, much longer than that. I'd recommend getting an extended warranty or insuring your gear, just in case, and then you don't even need to worry about what kind of shutter count it has

That's a good point. Here is the kicker... I live in Canada. If I were to purchase this refurbished camera from Canon in the USA, I don't have any warranty to speak of (do I?). The best pricing in Canada is $949.99 plus 13% tax... $1074.49... which is about $400 MORE than buying it refurbished in the USA.

I'm not sure what to do... I'd hate to buy the camera, save the money, then have a warranty issue - and be out of luck. I'm not sure what to do.. roll the dice and keep my fingers crossed that the camera doesn't have any issues (isn't a lemon) or pay the xtra $400 and buy a new on here in Canada with warranty.... What would it cost to replace a shutter on a 60D? Or better question - what is the most expensive part to replace on a 60D if I had an issue and needed to foot the bill?

 

[quikcolin]

The 15% off sale is now over... FYI