It is a program that is alive and well. I've had 2 friends actually use this. The "Trade-Ups" would be: Factory Reconditioned and warrantied Rebel XS for something like $339.00 is you would like to trade in a Film SLR; or the same condition 50D for $649.00 for a 10D series and up. When I spoke to them myself, I asked the phone rep how I'd qualify with my 30D, and he said "If the camera needs any type of service, that is not warranty covered, (i.e. - Shutter Replacement, Sensor cleaning, LCD cover replacement; scratched sensor, blurry viewfinder, etc, etc, you get the idea) then you can choose the option to "Upgrade".
My problem is that I love my 30D and it isn't broken at all, plus I think I could do a little better than $400 if I were to sell it. More info from a tech/rep @ 1-866-443-8002
It doesn't have to be a 10D or up to get the 50D. I had 2 Rebel XTi cameras that wouldn't power up that I just traded in for 50Ds. I think you could make up some small problem with the camera because I doubt that they even look at them when you send them back. The address I had to send my cameras to was the Canon Camera Recycling Center.
Geofn wrote:
That deficiency can be easily remedied with a small hammer.
You are absolutely right!!! I think I'm less inclined to do that though, cause a good 30D I think can still fetch $400-$500 which is a better offset to the 50D price than sending in a "broken" camera with a carpenter's finishing hammer sticking out of the lens mount.
reno.peterson wrote:
It is a program that is alive and well. I've had 2 friends actually use this. The "Trade-Ups" would be: Factory Reconditioned and warrantied Rebel XS for something like $339.00 is you would like to trade in a Film SLR...
ilikeglass wrote:
I don't think film cameras qualify.
When I spoke to the rep on the phone, He asked specifically if I had a film or digital, and if I wanted to trade-up my EOS 3 for a Rebel XS. I can't see letting a EOS 3 go for one, but if I had a Film Rebel, sure I would.
I have a 10d. I thought about contacting them on the whole 3 seconds it takes to start up but turns out that's what the specs say it takes Why can't that thing just die so I can justify buying a new camera!?!?!
zvaldez1 wrote:
I have a 10d. I thought about contacting them on the whole 3 seconds it takes to start up but turns out that's what the specs say it takes Why can't that thing just die so I can justify buying a new camera!?!?!
Call the number and ask them how much a "Canon" Factory Cleaning will be, and you should be able to do it like that. Give it a shot...Doesn't hurt to call and ask. The number is in the top of this thread...
I guess yo could "trade-up" an XTi for the 1Ds III for $6,114.95. But, this will have to be coordinated through B&H, it does include the shipping though...
The price was the same for my broken 30D or a good Digital Rebel (first gen) or a 10D all of which I have and asked about.
I may turn in my old Rebel for a new one and give it to my sister for Christmas.
I called and they said that starting Nov 1st they may offer different cameras. This was likely more for P+S though. I asked about a FF dslr upgrade and they said it was not going to happen anytime soon. The XS and 50d are likely to be the only trade up options though there could be a price adjustment starting Nov 1st, perhaps a $50 discount.
A canon film slr is only eligible for the XS/1000d for $349. You can get the 18-55IS for an extra $50. Any canon dslr is eligible for the XS or the 50d. You can make up any story, such as the LCD occassionally goes blank or you get banding in rare instances. The serial number on the camera must be legible though and if it's grey market they won't allow it. I tried trading in my friends 350D which she bought in Germany when she was living there and they said it was not eligible for hte promotion as it is not a USA model.
Too bad they don't have a lens upgrade program though.
ersatz wrote:
. I tried trading in my friends 350D which she bought in Germany when she was living there and they said it was not eligible for hte promotion as it is not a USA model.
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Well the fact that its a 350D is a bit of a give away as the US model is a XT.
I think I'm less inclined to do that though, cause a good 30D I think can still fetch $400-$500 which is a better offset to the 50D price than sending in a "broken" camera with a carpenter's finishing hammer sticking out of the lens mount. 
Why can't that thing just die so I can justify buying a new camera!?!?!