KingBob wrote:
Although canon Australia list the 40D at $1,999, this morning they still had the 30D listed at $2299, despite it retailing for under $1500. If the 40D retail price drops to $1500-1600 i'll buy one instead of my planned 5D.I contacted CamerasDirect (Australia) as soon as the link was given to Canon US for confirmation in this topic.. They don't have a price at moment and have just added the 40D to their range - taking pre-orders body due late September.
MickyD wrote:
just got my name first on the list at Camera Exchange in Melbourne
I tired to trade in my 30D on Saturday to them (talk about last minute!) and they would've given me peanuts for it; apparently they already had six used 30Ds!
ivanshusky wrote:
I have alreayd tried the 40D. Happen to be in Tokyo at the moment for some biz meetings. Rushed to the Canon Showroom as soon as the 40D is official. Nice little toy. Its slightly bigger than 30D. Very much the same build. Very impressive 6.5 fps. The auto iso is also a nice feature.
Edited by ivanshusky on Aug 20, 2007 at 06:36 AM GMT
You can't really fault this camera if it works as described. If it comes in in Pounds Sterling at the same sort of price point as the 30D (minus the current deep discounting) it'll be a winner.
Seems like Canon are now less fussy about the consumer/pro divide, which is a good move as no one likes nobbled products. Nikon did well with the D200, marketing it as both enthusiast and pro.
Richard Steer wrote:
Intial whisperings here are that the retail price in New Zealand will be NZ$2500 for the body, and NZ$3500 bundled with an EF-S 17-85mm.
Richard
It would be worth while coming over to Aussie to pick one up then
Sam_S wrote:
Whats the difference between the BG-E2 and BG-E2N? Size? Better shaped/formed? Battery life (most likely)?
Sam,
As I understand it the major difference is that the BG-E2N is weather sealed. Since the battery compartment on the 40D is also weather sealed, this makes sense as to "why" Canon upgraded the grip.
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