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06/01/2005 04:23:16 PM · #1 |
An Article released on May 27, 2005 ask this question. After reading the full article I found the paragraph below to be the best benefit if it happens.
But the manufacturers have focused on selling greater camera complexity rather than simplicity. Complexity comes in the form of a higher-priced "single-lens reflex" digital camera (costing just under $1,000 today but expected to decline to $500 or $600 by the holiday season), Chute said. The digital single-lens reflex, like its 35-millimeter film counterpart, can use interchangeable lenses.
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06/01/2005 04:34:53 PM · #2 |
| One can hope, can't they?!?!? I might actually have that much saved up by the Holidays! |
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06/01/2005 04:40:13 PM · #3 |
donno about the prices in the US, but I can tell you that in the last two weeks the prices of the dSLRs have dropped down amazingly.
I have no idea why, but am definately going to take advantage of that pretty soon!
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06/01/2005 04:47:55 PM · #4 |
| Um....hasn't the Canon Digital Rebel been selling for $600-$699 ??? |
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06/01/2005 04:50:16 PM · #5 |
Maybe waiting it out until October for a 20D won't be a bad thing.
Message edited by author 2005-06-01 17:08:40.
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06/01/2005 04:50:18 PM · #6 |
| I'd love it if they dropped the price on the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II to under $600. |
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06/01/2005 05:00:49 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by NathanW:
I'd love it if they dropped the price on the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II to under $600. |
That'll never happen......Are you dreaming again?
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06/01/2005 05:05:04 PM · #8 |
The Digital Rebel's retail price was $1399 CAD about 8 months ago. Now it's $999 at most with sales at $899 CAD at major retailers.
That's a big enough decline in retail price to answer 'yes' to your question above, I think...
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06/01/2005 05:28:23 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by NathanW:
I'd love it if they dropped the price on the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II to under $600. |
I'm sorry, but if I saw a noob with a 1DsII, I would smack them.
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06/01/2005 05:30:13 PM · #10 |
It should be casual to the most oblivious observer that the recent introduction of lower cost DSLRs like the Pentax Ds, Olympus E300, and the Nikon D50 is cutting into sales of the higher priced models. This trend is welcome in my opinion, perhaps I will be able to afford a Canon 20D soon!
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06/01/2005 05:34:06 PM · #11 |
| i can see it. Although I still use my digital alot, any money ive spent on photography in the last 6 months has all been on film based stuff. To me film is kinda more fun. Digital definitely has great applications, but right now I find my d70 being more of a light tester for my medium format shots. |
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06/01/2005 07:12:59 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Plexxoid:
Originally posted by NathanW:
I'd love it if they dropped the price on the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II to under $600. |
I'm sorry, but if I saw a noob with a 1DsII, I would smack them. |
As solid as the 1DsII is, it would make a good tool for smacking you over the head should you attempt such a smack. |
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06/01/2005 09:11:00 PM · #13 |
Well, the Nikon's answer to the Canon 1Ds Mark II, the DX2 is only $5000, sounds like a good thing.
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06/01/2005 09:20:59 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by ElGordo:
It should be casual to the most oblivious observer that the recent introduction of lower cost DSLRs like the Pentax Ds, Olympus E300, and the Nikon D50 is cutting into sales of the higher priced models. This trend is welcome in my opinion, perhaps I will be able to afford a Canon 20D soon! |
Fortunately or unfortunately there is a more affordable 20D, its called the Rebel XT. Question is, will the 30D come with more features at the same price |
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06/01/2005 09:36:25 PM · #15 |
Fortunately or unfortunately there is a more affordable 20D, its called the Rebel XT. Question is, will the 30D come with more features at the same price [/quote]
Let's hope the drop in price continues, if the recent Canon's rebate on some of it's camera and drop on the Rebel XT's kit by $50 to $949 is a clue, I'm hoping that soon, entry level dSLR's will start near $800 and mid level like the 20D around $1000. Perhaps in a few years, it will be even less than that. Let's all hope.
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06/01/2005 09:50:00 PM · #16 |
| Moore's Law has us covered in the long run |
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06/01/2005 09:54:15 PM · #17 |
| i would guess that, after awhile...dslr prices will sink to near their film counterparts, Ie. rebel 2k is like 250 or so? and a brand new eos 1v or nikon f6 is like 2 grand or so. I bet eventually digital will get to that point, after it's 'newness' wears off. I still think it has a lot of 'newness' because consumers are getting more dSLR's now. and more models will be available. Lenses will stay the same. |
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06/01/2005 09:57:46 PM · #18 |
Lenses will stay the same
Damn, I could use some L glass |
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06/01/2005 10:17:34 PM · #19 |
I paid $736 for a *ist DS 18-55mm kit yesterday and they announced *istDL (Light?) today, slightly cheaper version with less functionality that will be about $600 around the holidays...
Edit: added Kit
Message edited by author 2005-06-01 22:18:27.
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11/21/2006 10:35:50 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by redmondson01:
I paid $736 for a *ist DS 18-55mm kit yesterday and they announced *istDL (Light?) today, slightly cheaper version with less functionality that will be about $600 around the holidays...
Edit: added Kit |
Just searching for some info on my new camera the pentax istDL.
Wal-marts have them on clearance around here. They were $600 and the walmart I was in had them clearanced for $400, that was with the 18-55mm lens.
Another walmart I was in had them clearanced for $450.00
$400 was just to good of a price for me to not give a DSLR a try.
Think I am going to like it.. |
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11/21/2006 10:37:13 PM · #21 |
Yay maybe I can finally buy a DSLR
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11/22/2006 02:04:33 PM · #22 |
If you like Nikon, a D50 is only $419 here //www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail.asp?DPNo=4899580&adcampaign=email,EWB112206A
But its refurbished, body only. |
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11/22/2006 02:57:24 PM · #23 |
Just pointing out htat this thread started in June, 2005. Don't think they've declined much. Yes, the dslrs are definitely cheaper, but, there's a lot more higher end stuff than there used to be as well.
Message edited by author 2006-11-22 14:57:54. |
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