Question for Camera Guys

So would it probably be better to go with a new one from local dealers?
 
Pooky said:
So would it probably be better to go with a new one from local dealers?
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Not necessarily, however, IMO that particular deal isn't worthwhile.
 
What are the Rebel XTI Canon cameras? I've never seen that before. And bump for my previous post.
 
carderne said:
What are the Rebel XTI Canon cameras? I've never seen that before. And bump for my previous post.
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The Rebel XTi is the US branding for the EOS400D.

And sorry - never ordered online from 42nd Street Photo. Have you compared prices with B&H?
alanf85 said:
Point and Shoot.

Although she is thinking about getting into photography seriously
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There are some pretty decent ones out there in that price range - I got the missus a powershot A560 (for under r1k) for xmas and she's happy with it.
 
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carderne, if you get a 400D from Japan (if I'm not mistaken) it's called a "Kiss-X" - a bit like some of the cars in South Africa...
 
bwana said:
Not necessarily, however, IMO that particular deal isn't worthwhile.
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You're right about that deal not being worthwhile but I would not recommend having a guarantee that is not applicable in SA. The saving can't be worth it unless you have someone in USA bring it with him/her. Am I right?

You must tell me when next your mom is coming from USA. I want some stuff. :D I'll drive down to PE for that. :D
 
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Thanks guys, I think I will just buy it from a local dealer, the actual shop, seems the best way. Now, is the 400D the way to go?
 
56kMan said:
You're right about that deal not being worthwhile but I would not recommend having a guarantee that is not applicable in SA. The saving can't be worth it unless you have someone in USA bring it with him/her. Am I right?

You must tell me when next your mom is coming from USA. I want some stuff. :D I'll drive down to PE for that. :D
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I'm in two minds about that - the guarantee only covers against manufactures faults so if a camera was known to be reliable I'd still think the risk was worth it.

With shipping the 400D kit is $662 (under r4700) - probably still a fair savings even if you get hammered by customs.
 
Pooky said:
Thanks guys, I think I will just buy it from a local dealer, the actual shop, seems the best way. Now, is the 400D the way to go?
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All these posts have been about Cannon bodies and options. Any reason you are set on Cannon, their are other good brands too.
 
Wynsam said:
All these posts have been about Cannon bodies and options. Any reason you are set on Cannon, their are other good brands too.
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He did say he was looking at the A100 too (. . . and I did suggest he asked you for your impressions about it in another thread). :)
 
bwana said:
I'm in two minds about that - the guarantee only covers against manufactures faults so if a camera was known to be reliable I'd still think the risk was worth it.

With shipping the 400D kit is $662 (under r4700) - probably still a fair savings even if you get hammered by customs.
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bwana, would it be possible to give us an example of a product you bought from the US and what you would have payed locally? You buy from B&H, right?
 
56kMan said:
bwana, would it be possible to give us an example of a product you bought from the US and what you would have payed locally? You buy from B&H, right?
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My EOS400D body cost $529 (r3800) from B&H - locally SACamera is selling it for R7790.

My Canon EF 70-200mm f4.0 L USM cost me $539 from B&H - at SACamera R8,099.00.
 
bwana said:
My EOS400D body cost $529 (r3800) from B&H - locally SACamera is selling it for R7790.

My Canon EF 70-200mm f4.0 L USM cost me $539 from B&H - at SACamera R8,099.00.
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This makes me ill. I am tired of being ripped locally.
 
bwana said:
And sorry - never ordered online from 42nd Street Photo. Have you compared prices with B&H?
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They don't have iPods at B&H, but 42photo seem reliable, so if/when I buy an iPod Touch, I think I'll get it there.
 
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