ot:digital cameras

[csm]

was searching the net for digital camera info cuz my elph has stopped working. found this. anybody have an idea if it is a deal? I've been looking at digital slr cameras and had a bit of sticker shock.

Canon Loyalty Program Offers Little-Known Deal | Photography Tips, Digital Photography 101 at Cheapshooter

Stuck with outdated or broken equipment? Looking to make the jump to a digital SLR? Canon has a little-known loyalty program that could make the purchase of your next camera quite a bit cheaper.

If you're shooting with a current Canon camera, you can upgrade it to a refurbished, newer model for a significant discount. Canon offers the following models as upgrade options:

- SD850 IS $150
- G9 $250
- EOS XT (with kit lens) $275

Any of the following Canon models qualify for the upgrade deal as long as they're out of their current warranty period:

S10, S30, S40, S45, S50, S60, S100, S200, S230, S300, S330, S400, S410, S500, SD110, SD200, SD400, SD550, SD600, SD700-IS, SD800-IS, SD1000, S1-IS, S2-IS, G2, G5

This deal isn't advertised, and you have to call Canon customer support at 866-443-8002 to get started. You'll need to provide the serial number off your current digital camera in order to qualify. Each refurbished camera comes with a six month warranty.

[Pete Serotta]

thanks....A friend has a G9 and it has been wonderful for him and the pictures (mostly on the water) have been sharp and clear.

[csm]

I decided to order one. my elph is 5 or 6 yrs old and died. $300 for a digital slr with lens. we'll see how it goes.

[avalonracing]

Funny, I used the loyalty program just last week. My wife's A80 went on the fritz so I got her a refurb (but warrantied) SD1000 for pretty much half price.

I think the program works well because I liked her SD so much that I bought a new one for myself as soon as I saw hers... In addition to the new 40D I got last month.

There are a lot of new Canons in the house.

[Needs Help]

My canon stopped working recently too. As far as I can tell, canon has an epidemic of poorly manufactured cameras that don't last very long. Personally, I'm going to try another brand this time.

[avalonracing]

Originally Posted by Needs Help

My canon stopped working recently too. As far as I can tell, canon has an epidemic of poorly manufactured cameras that don't last very long. Personally, I'm going to try another brand this time.

Well, I wouldn't say that. Recently I read that Canon has shipped it's 100 millionth digital compact camera http://www.dpreview.com/news/0808/08...100million.asp

There are bound to be a few issues and they obviously stand behind their products.
BTW-I'm an ex pro who was a long time Nikon (and Hasselblad & Sinar) shooter so I'm not just a Canon fanboy.

[jhcakilmer]

Originally Posted by Serotta_Pete

thanks....A friend has a G9 and it has been wonderful for him and the pictures (mostly on the water) have been sharp and clear.

+1 for the G9.....best all-around point and shoot camera on the market... you'd have to go DSLR to beat it.

I just used an Olympus E420.....great starter DSLR, and the smallest digital SLR on the market, only slightly larger than the G9.

[Needs Help]

Well, I wouldn't say that. Recently I read that Canon has shipped it's 100 millionth digital compact camera http://www.dpreview.com/news/0808/0...n100million.asp

Well, McDonald's has sold 100 billion hamburgers--and they suck.

There are bound to be a few issues and they obviously stand behind their products.

How's that? With one year warranties? Or charging $150 at their repair centers to even look at a camera?

[csm]

I beat the tar out of my camera. I felt like I got my moneys worth out of it.

[Pete Serotta]

is that for the quarter pounder or big MAC - the warranty?

Originally Posted by Needs Help

Well, McDonald's has sold 100 billion hamburgers--and they suck.


How's that? With one year warranties? Or charging $150 at their repair centers to even look at a camera?

[Blue Jays]

One digital camera feature I believe is very helpful is non-proprietary batteries...especially when traveling.
It is nice to be able to step into a drugstore and to purchase fresh batteries on-the-fly if taking lots of pictures on a vacation.

[rwsaunders]

Thanks for the post. I have an Elph that just won't quit....4-5 yo and it's used every day in some manner.

[Hardlyrob]

Go for the G-9 or the XTi. I have the XTi and it is wonderful (factory refurb as well). The EF-S 18-55 kit lens is getting great reviews. For reviews and info go to kenrockwell.com. He's a nikon guy, but there is a ton of good info on Canon cameras and lenses.

I have several friends who swear by their G-9's - won't consider a DSLR because the G-9 does almost all of it, is smaller and lighter.

Cheers!

Rob

[crossjunkee]

Mmmmm, McDonalds!!!!

I picked up the new XSI, while it is complicated, the pictures are fantastic!

[pdmtong]

just called them. I appreciate the heads up

SD850 IS $150
G9 $359
XT $299


since G9 is $470 at costco (with SD card) no reason to jump on this now