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    You can now preorder the two new cameras and two new lenses from Canon. All of the goodies are scheduled to ship sometime in the spring of 2023.

    Canon EOS R50 Preorder Options

    Canon EOS R8 Preorder Options

    New Canon Lens Preorder Options

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    1. I just saw the R8 on an Australian site and it costs $2,999.95! When I convert the USD to AUD it should be around $2,146.00 AUD, I understand there are added costs such as the GST, shipping etc but in my opinion that is just way too much of a price difference.
    6. Canon says, "All products are currently scheduled to be available in Spring 2023." Technically, that means between 20-Mar and 21-Jun. Their suitability for travel means hopefully they start shipping in May at the latest.

      I preordered the R8 early this morning, still waffling about keeping the preorder but it looks like I've got plenty of time to decide. I need to think about how much I'll miss IBIS for indoor architecture in places where a tripod is forbidden.
    7. Canon UK prices gone crazy. $1499 vs £1699
      The USA doesn't have a value added tax, but that still sounds like a bit much.

      (In the USA, many places have a states sales tax that's added on to the price at the time of purchase.)
    8. something interesting, I went to order an R50 on my iphone, and it said it would ship by March 12th, but had trouble with the website so I switched to my computer to complete the order, on computer website there is no date listed. I think in their web code, they had dates but maybe they scrubbed it at the last minute so they wouldn't disappoint by promising too soon, and I caught the glitch.
      This would be great news for me, as I have a trip to Taiwan set for April and would love to have R50 as a light travel cam.
    9. The USA doesn't have a value added tax, but that still sounds like a bit much.

      (In the USA, many places have a states sales tax that's added on to the price at the time of purchase.)

      Even with the 20% tax it should be same as the $ price.
    10. Canon UK prices gone crazy. $1499 vs £1699
      They haven't gone crazy, it's the same as usual - 13% or so mark up before tax is added in the UK. The EU price is equivalent to £1600, so Canon EU is ripping us off £100. Wait and get one on the grey market. For some reason, the R7 is actually cheaper in the UK than EU, a rare exception.
    11. They haven't gone crazy, it's the same as usual - 13% or so mark up before tax is added in the UK. The EU price is equivalent to £1600, so Canon EU is ripping us off £100. Wait and get one on the grey market. For some reason, the R7 is actually cheaper in the UK than EU, a rare exception.
      I usually buy grey market as it can save hundreds when buying expensive cameras or lenses.

      But I think that in an instance where the saving was only £100, I'd buy through an approved UK Canon retailer such as Park Cameras or WEX. It just makes it easier if you have any problems (e.g. dead on arrival), to tackle the company personally, rather than by email.
    12. I just saw the R8 on an Australian site and it costs $2,999.95! When I convert the USD to AUD it should be around $2,146.00 AUD, I understand there are added costs such as the GST, shipping etc but in my opinion that is just way too much of a price difference.
      I haven't seen R8 pricing yet but R50 was:
      AUD1300 R50 +18-45mm
      AUD1700 R50 + RF 18-45mm & 55-210mm
      AUD550 RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
      AUD600 RF-S 55-210mm F5.7-7.1 IS STM

      For the first one, the shipping charge ends up being ~AUD50 ( exchange rate AUD1:USD0.7 and 10% GST) so pretty much in line with US pricing. We should also get 5 years warranty. Pre-orders normally get a goodie bundle thrown in. For my R5 it was a strap and battery and tiny SD card
    13. I usually buy grey market as it can save hundreds when buying expensive cameras or lenses.

      But I think that in an instance where the saving was only £100, I'd buy through an approved UK Canon retailer such as Park Cameras or WEX. It just makes it easier if you have any problems (e.g. dead on arrival), to tackle the company personally, rather than by email.
      WEX has just opened a store a few yards from where I work, and with the same return policy as they have on-line!
    14. WEX has just opened a store a few yards from where I work, and with the same return policy as they have on-line!
      Nice! I have to travel about 50 miles to Park Cameras or closer to 80 miles to my nearest (London) WEX.
    15. I usually buy grey market as it can save hundreds when buying expensive cameras or lenses.

      But I think that in an instance where the saving was only £100, I'd buy through an approved UK Canon retailer such as Park Cameras or WEX. It just makes it easier if you have any problems (e.g. dead on arrival), to tackle the company personally, rather than by email.

      It's just insane the price difference between grey market R5 vs approved retailer price: £2645 vs £4299! o_O
    16. I just saw the R8 on an Australian site and it costs $2,999.95! When I convert the USD to AUD it should be around $2,146.00 AUD, I understand there are added costs such as the GST, shipping etc but in my opinion that is just way too much of a price difference.
      Hmm - you're sure that's not for a kit?

      edit: AUD2799 at Digidirect (which is usually pretty competitive). AUD3199 in a kit with the RF24-50.
    17. Hmm - you're sure that's not for a kit?

      edit: AUD2799 at Digidirect (which is usually pretty competitive). AUD3199 in a kit with the RF24-50.
      Ted's cameras is AUD $2999.95 Body only, and AUD $3599.95 with the RF 24-50mm.
    18. I beg of whoever orders an r50 to please consider getting it with one of the compact rf prime lenses instead of the kit lens. A 16mm or 50mm isn’t too much more money than the kit lens and they’re on a sale right now. AND if you ever feel the need to upgrade to full frame down the road, you can still use them!

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