Canon 30D for $1174, XT + 1Gb for $650

06/13/2006 08:20:09 AM · #1

Heads up for anyone interested: Dell has another deal. This time a Canon 30D body for $1170 shipped. Coupon expires after 60 uses.

For those with deeper pockets, there's also a Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II body for $6399 shipped. This one expires after 10 uses.

07/21/2006 08:57:04 AM · #2

The Canon 30D body is back at Dell for $1174 shipped. NewEgg also has a Rebel XT + 1GB card for $650.

Message edited by author 2006-07-21 09:25:40.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

07/21/2006 09:29:26 AM · #3

Edited to remove rudeness.

Message edited by author 2006-07-21 10:08:26.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

07/21/2006 09:41:49 AM · #4

Originally posted by coolhar:

Shannon, why are you always shilling for Dell? Are you getting a kickback from them for the referrals, or something like that?

Harvey, I must say, I find this a bit rude.

robshookphoto

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

07/21/2006 09:43:06 AM · #5

he's just helping people out. if i was in the market now, i'd jump for the deal

07/21/2006 09:44:10 AM · #6

I have no connection whatsoever to Dell (note that the Rebel is from NewEgg), but I DO like to save money. Just trying to help others who might be looking for this stuff.

hopper

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

07/21/2006 09:47:47 AM · #7

only a bit?

(Shannon, please keep them coming)

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by coolhar:
Shannon, why are you always shilling for Dell? Are you getting a kickback from them for the referrals, or something like that?

Harvey, I must say, I find this a bit rude.

Message edited by author 2006-07-21 09:47:58.

07/21/2006 10:05:31 AM · #8

I apologize to you Shannon, for the rude tone of my previous post.

Your posts presenting "good deals" for the rest of us are mostly for deals from Dell, with some exceptions. I have heard of many users complaing about problems in attempting to buy from Dell. The one time I attempted to buy from them was a fiasco ending with me buying elsewhere, and phone calls from Dell threatening to charge my credit card even though I had already received an e-mail from them acknowledging the cancellation of my order. Dell is notorious for very slow delivery of sale pricd items, and for trying to switch customers to other items when they can't deliver on time. You have a position of authority in this community, and for that you get a lot of respect from the members here. If you want to tell us about good deals, finding a more reputable vendor would be a more responsible way of doing that.

As always, just my two cents.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/21/2006 10:18:00 AM · #9

No offense taken Harvey (I actually thought you were poking me in jest). I check "deal" sites several times a day, so when I see something photographic that looks particularly interesting, I post it for the benefit of others. I, too, have heard of people having problems with Dell, but I bought my last three cameras from them. I had to wait over a month before they shipped my Rebel XT, BUT it was such a great deal that I was able to sell it used on eBay 9 months later for $100 more than I originally paid! I'd say that was worth the trouble. ;-)

Message edited by author 2006-07-21 10:20:46.

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

07/21/2006 10:20:37 AM · #10

Indeed, 'tis the kind of deal I myself would love to grab, but I have not secured spousal permission yet. That's a delicate instrument to play, the time has to be just right....

Jaded_Housewife

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

07/21/2006 10:25:23 AM · #11

Originally posted by strangeghost:

Indeed, 'tis the kind of deal I myself would love to grab, but I have not secured spousal permission yet. That's a delicate instrument to play, the time has to be just right....

ask my husband how to do it. he gets stuff/permission for stuff from me ALL the time. there must be some sort of subliminal messaging at work.

forgot to add the "repeatedly ask/talk about it(like 50 times a day) and then pout for a week)" method works well. but for this deal youd already have had to invested some time in this method.

Message edited by author 2006-07-21 10:29:46.

07/21/2006 10:25:35 AM · #12

Hmmmmmmmmm looks like it might be time for my investment in a 2nd body..... Thanks for the heads-up, Shannon - you evil evil man! ;)

07/21/2006 10:27:50 AM · #13

Cindi- note that the 30D coupon expires after 130 uses!

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/21/2006 10:28:50 AM · #14

Originally posted by scalvert:

Cindi- note that the 30D coupon expires after 130 uses!

Oooooh put the pressure on - Satan! ;P

Telehubbie

Canon EOS-40D

07/21/2006 10:38:31 AM · #15

A good deal is always appreciated here, thanks for keeping a lookout for us!

07/21/2006 10:39:22 AM · #16

Ordered. My 30D will be here on Monday or Tuesday. :)

07/21/2006 10:41:29 AM · #17

Originally posted by idnic:

Ordered. My 30D will be here on Monday or Tuesday. :)

Congrats! You bought two of them, right? Finder's fee, you know...

BTW, since you'll likely be shooting with a 30D after next week, We're booting you off Team 20D! :-P

(j/k)

07/21/2006 10:49:39 AM · #18

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by idnic:
Ordered. My 30D will be here on Monday or Tuesday. :)

Congrats! You bought two of them, right? Finder's fee, you know...

BTW, since you'll likely be shooting with a 30D after next week, We're booting you off Team 20D! :-P

(j/k)

LOL oh chit! Didn't think about that. I'll shoot challenge entries with the 20 :P

07/21/2006 11:09:04 AM · #19

Originally posted by scalvert:

I have no connection whatsoever to Dell (note that the Rebel is from NewEgg), but I DO like to save money. Just trying to help others who might be looking for this stuff.

Everyone likes to save money. But no one likes to see vendors take advantage of consumers. It pains me to see a person of influence in this community support a merchant that has a such a poor track record. There really is more to buying a camera than just finding the lowest price, and then passively accepting whatever delays, and other forms of abuse, the seller sends your way. I think that for digital cameras moreso than other items, like refrigerators or bedspreads, a long delay is very frustrating, especially for first time DSLR buyers.

Or, to revert to my previous tone without directing it at a member of SC, Dell sucks. I mean Dell really sucks bad.

j/k j/k :) ;)

As always, just my two cents.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

07/21/2006 11:14:31 AM · #20

Originally posted by coolhar:

...Dell sucks. I mean Dell really sucks bad.

No argument there, but Apple doesn't have good deals on cameras. ;-P

I think Dell has learned from past mistakes to an extent, and limited their deals to a small number of coupon redemptions to avoid long backorders. You can still have a bad experience with even the best retailers (there was a recent complaint thread on B&H, and I've actually had more trouble with them!)

Apple iPhone 5

07/21/2006 11:51:36 AM · #21

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by coolhar:
...Dell sucks. I mean Dell really sucks bad.

No argument there, but Apple doesn't have good deals on cameras. ;-P

Actually, I was checking the Apple online store a couple of weeks ago and they were doing the Nikon D50 for what seemed like a reasonable price.

edit: reasonable by Euro standards... the US$ prices don't look as impressive

Message edited by author 2006-07-21 11:54:30.

Canon EOS-20D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/21/2006 12:05:49 PM · #22

Wow. I went to resellerratings, all set to stick it to Harvey with what a reputable company Dell is and dang...their six month rating is 3.8 and lifetime rating is 4.37. I had no idea. That's awful. Minus one tech support snafu, I've always been happing with my dealings with Dell (all of which have been computer equipment). Bummer. :( Not that I had any plans to change, but I guess this just reinforces my decision to stick pretty much solely with B&H.

07/21/2006 12:07:41 PM · #23

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by coolhar:
...Dell sucks. I mean Dell really sucks bad.

No argument there, but Apple doesn't have good deals on cameras. ;-P

I think Dell has learned from past mistakes to an extent, and limited their deals to a small number of coupon redemptions to avoid long backorders. You can still have a bad experience with even the best retailers (there was a recent complaint thread on B&H, and I've actually had more trouble with them!)

One thing I like about B&H is using it as a data base for specifications on products, such as Canon lenses. Does Dell offer that?

07/21/2006 12:23:27 PM · #24

Originally posted by mk:

Wow. I went to resellerratings, all set to stick it to Harvey with what a reputable company Dell is and dang...their six month rating is 3.8 and lifetime rating is 4.37. I had no idea.

I did the same thing hours ago. ;-)

Nevertheless, I haven't had any problems ordering from Dell other than a long wait on one camera. Dell sells 13-15 BILLION dollars worth of products per quarter, so obviously not everyone has a bad experience. I'm sure most people aren't thrilled with Microsoft either, but they still buy MS products.

Originally posted by coolhar:

One thing I like about B&H is using it as a data base for specifications on products, such as Canon lenses. Does Dell offer that?

Yes, they do. If it makes you happy, you can still look up specs on the B&H (or Canon) web site anyway. The specs won't change just because you buy at Dell.

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5