New Canon Spring 2008 Rebates are here!!

cmasoncmason Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
edited May 24, 2008 in Cameras
Hurray, finally rebate season!. Instant rebate this time too, so B&H has theirs already figured in... going to push button on that 40D finally. Woohoo!!:clap



edit: link to 'official' announcement on Canon's website:

Comments

  • Tee WhyTee Why Registered Users Posts: 2,390 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2008
    Yea, finally.
    I tink this is the lowest price on the 40D I've seen.
    5D is pretty cheap as well.
  • moose135moose135 Registered Users Posts: 1,420 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2008
    It's a beatiful thing! Hit the "buy" button on a 40D from B&H this morning. Very nice of them - unlike some other vendors, B&H didn't eliminate their "sale" price to coincide with the rebate.
  • cinbubcinbub Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited May 18, 2008
    Not to bad at Canoga!
    1. [FONT=Verdana,]78345
    [/FONT][FONT=Verdana,]Canon EOS-40D 10.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Kit Body only (without lens)[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,]$919.94[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,]1[/FONT]
    2. [FONT=Verdana,]69864
    [/FONT][FONT=Verdana,]Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Standard Zoom Digital Camera Lens[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,]$929.94[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,]1[/FONT]
    3. [FONT=Verdana,]49370
    [/FONT][FONT=Verdana,]Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Normal Camera Lens[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,]$309.94[/FONT]
  • CuongCuong Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2008
    One more temptation to deal with.

    Cuong
    "She Was a Little Taste of Heaven – And a One-Way Ticket to Hell!" - Max Phillips
  • DrDavidDrDavid Registered Users Posts: 1,292 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2008
    Amazon's cheaper than B&H - $954 right now with no tax or shipping :)

    Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

    David
  • cmasoncmason Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2008
    DrDavid wrote:
    Amazon should have it put it shortly; and they'll be cheaper than B&H :)

    Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

    Waiting.....

    David

    DrDavid, noticed earlier that the Amazon listing had a note that said a Canon mail in rebate would apply to purchases starting May 19...meaning that you would get the $200 rebate, but it was mail in vs instant.

    Of course I can not find that now, and most listings point to someone other than Amazon.

    Amazon was the exact same price as B&H last week, but offered free shipping, which is worth $15 to me. Otherwise, they were the same price. Today, B&H is much cheaper: I chose B&H since today they were at least $160 cheaper ($1,293 with 28-135 lens vs $1,129 for same deal at B&H) than Amazon, so free shipping wasnt a factor.

    Good deal on a lens for my brother in law, who also gets my XT ....
  • PindyPindy Registered Users Posts: 1,089 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2008
    Ordered a 5D from B&H this morning—WOOHOO!

    Oh, and if the 5DmkII is released tomorrow, I've managed to justify not having buyer's remorse—I'll buy the mkII too :ivar
  • DrDavidDrDavid Registered Users Posts: 1,292 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2008
    Woohoo.. Amazon has finally made some decent pricing on the 40D. It's now at $954, but if you have amazon prime (like me), you get 2 day shipping free. thumb.gif

    Link here.

    David
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2008
    Figures,

    I'm usually a day late and a dollar short.

    I just bought my third 580EXII flash from B&H on the 16th.


    So, I'm 2 days early and $30.00 short. :cry

    Randy
  • moose135moose135 Registered Users Posts: 1,420 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2008
    Randy, you might want to give them a call. Maybe they can "return" your order and "sell" you a new one with the rebate.
  • evorywareevoryware Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2008
    rwells wrote:
    Figures,

    I'm usually a day late and a dollar short.

    I just bought my third 580EXII flash from B&H on the 16th.


    So, I'm 2 days early and $30.00 short. :cry

    They will and should honor the rebate if a rebate is issued within the return period.
    Canon 40D : Canon 400D : Canon Elan 7NE : Canon 580EX : 2 x Canon 430EX : Canon 24-70 f2.8L : Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM : Canon 28-135mm f/3.5 IS : 18-55mm f/3.5 : 4GB Sandisk Extreme III : 2GB Sandisk Extreme III : 2 x 1GB Sandisk Ultra II : Sekonik L358

    dak.smugmug.com
  • kwaichikwaichi Registered Users Posts: 61 Big grins
    edited May 20, 2008
    anyone know how long this rebate is going to last?
  • LKN DaveLKN Dave Registered Users Posts: 61 Big grins
    edited May 20, 2008
    rwells wrote:
    Figures,

    I'm usually a day late and a dollar short.

    I just bought my third 580EXII flash from B&H on the 16th.


    So, I'm 2 days early and $30.00 short. :cry

    return it, and buy it again.
  • cmasoncmason Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2008
    kwaichi wrote:
    anyone know how long this rebate is going to last?

    The pdf in my first post says July 19
  • darkdragondarkdragon Registered Users Posts: 1,051 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2008
    Yeah, it figures that they'd put every 70-200mm lens on sale except the one I just purchased. Life just isn't fair...i could have used that extra money (for more gear).
    ~ Lisa
  • MikeyMikey Registered Users Posts: 14 Big grins
    edited May 20, 2008
    darkdragon wrote:
    Yeah, it figures that they'd put every 70-200mm lens on sale except the one I just purchased. Life just isn't fair...i could have used that extra money (for more gear).

    Hey this is a good deal since I am just now going to go and purchase my new setup this weekend................. man $200 off of the 40D, that is going to save me some cash that I can use something else now. Thanks for this.

    clap.gif
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2008
    Gotta' give B&H high marks.

    Called them about my 580EXII purchase on the 16th. They immediately refunded the rebate amount.

    As usual, excellent customer service from B&H thumb.gif
    Randy
  • moose135moose135 Registered Users Posts: 1,420 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2008
    Good deal, Randy, I thought they would help you out. I ordered a 40D from B&H on Sunday, paid for express shipping because I wanted it for the airshow this weekend, and sure enough, it arrived today!

    Looks like I have a long night in front of me playing with my new toy! wings.gif
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2008
    moose135 wrote:
    Good deal, Randy, I thought they would help you out. I ordered a 40D from B&H on Sunday, paid for express shipping because I wanted it for the airshow this weekend, and sure enough, it arrived today!

    Looks like I have a long night in front of me playing with my new toy! wings.gif


    Your gonna' like that 40D :D

    Have fun...
    Randy
  • ShimaShima Registered Users Posts: 2,547 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2008
    I'm still sad that I bought my 40D exactly 14 days before the rebate, meaning I *just* miss the price matching deadline for the new rebates :( it's a pity...

    oh well at least I got 18 months of financing instead, lol
  • LeeLynnLeeLynn Registered Users Posts: 22 Big grins
    edited May 21, 2008
    the 40D & the xti
    Does the 40D really take much better pictures than the xti? I love my xti but I need to get a digital backup and I thought maybe I would get the 40D and make that my main camera.
    Any suggestions .... or can anyone tell me the main differences? Thanks
    Heather Hoskins
    LeeLynn Photography
    . . . Making today's memories last a lifetime
    http://myspace.com/heatherhoskinsphotography
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,133 moderator
    edited May 21, 2008
    LeeLynn wrote:
    Does the 40D really take much better pictures than the xti? I love my xti but I need to get a digital backup and I thought maybe I would get the 40D and make that my main camera.
    Any suggestions .... or can anyone tell me the main differences? Thanks

    They are both capable of taking very high quality images.

    The 40D does have:

    ISO 3200, which can make a difference when you need it (vs ISO 1600 for the XTi).

    Potentially faster and more accurate autofocus.

    Faster frame rate, up to 6.5 fps (vs 3 fps)

    3" LCD (vs 2.5")

    14 bit image capture (vs 12 bit)

    Larger, brighter viewfinder.

    Much deeper shot buffer.

    More durable construction.

    More durable shutter mechanism.

    Larger, more powerful battery.
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
  • LeeLynnLeeLynn Registered Users Posts: 22 Big grins
    edited May 21, 2008
    Thank you for the info! Now I just need to decide whether or not I want to spend more money for the 40D!
    Heather Hoskins
    LeeLynn Photography
    . . . Making today's memories last a lifetime
    http://myspace.com/heatherhoskinsphotography
  • moose135moose135 Registered Users Posts: 1,420 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2008
    rwells wrote:
    Your gonna' like that 40D :D

    Have fun...
    Thanks! I'm already loving it. Went down to catch Blue Angel #7 arriving at Republic Airport in advance of this weekend's big air show:

    299325518_p7Tnj-L.jpg
  • cmasoncmason Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2008
    40D is finally here! Woohoo!

    Viewfinder rocks, as do the controls (buttons and Quick Control Dial)
  • evorywareevoryware Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited May 23, 2008
    Sweeten the deal for upgraders!

    http://www.usa.canon.com/app/emails/eosmay08sp/index.html

    I'm gonna be at the airshow tomorrow. I went to it two years ago. F-22 Raptors going to be there too. :)
    Canon 40D : Canon 400D : Canon Elan 7NE : Canon 580EX : 2 x Canon 430EX : Canon 24-70 f2.8L : Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM : Canon 28-135mm f/3.5 IS : 18-55mm f/3.5 : 4GB Sandisk Extreme III : 2GB Sandisk Extreme III : 2 x 1GB Sandisk Ultra II : Sekonik L358

    dak.smugmug.com
  • ShimaShima Registered Users Posts: 2,547 Major grins
    edited May 24, 2008
    LeeLynn wrote:
    Thank you for the info! Now I just need to decide whether or not I want to spend more money for the 40D!

    I previously owned an XTi for about a year and a half but a few weeks ago became the proud owner of a 40D... I LOVE IT. For what I do the 40D really is the next step up in supporting my needs, and I love feeling like I own a camera that is "made tough" compared to the XTi. Plus 6.5 fps is just awesome. (And I do use 3200 ISO fairly often for sports)
  • cmasoncmason Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited May 24, 2008
    evoryware wrote:
    Sweeten the deal for upgraders!

    http://www.usa.canon.com/app/emails/eosmay08sp/index.html

    I'm gonna be at the airshow tomorrow. I went to it two years ago. F-22 Raptors going to be there too. :)

    You know, I wonder about this...is Canon feeling the pinch of introducing the XSi, causing us XT owners to be completely confused as to which camera (40D vs XSi) to buy? I know it entered my mind, and I thought many times that I will just wait for the 50D, which surely will be 12 megapixel and have some other gee whiz stuff to rise above the XSi.

    But who wants to wait another 8 mons or so? I'll take the extra $50
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