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D30 prices, why haven't they dropped?
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If all you can do is flame, then go lurk somewhere else. Insulting people on this forum simply because you "deem" their questions inappropriate is a bunch of cr-p! If you are so "high and mighty" why do you even bother wasting your time replying to these "dumb" threads?
Pricing on a consumer camera is entirely within the realm of discussion.
Pricing on a consumer camera is entirely within the realm of discussion.
jperilloux
Leading Member
I didn't say it was inappropriate. I said it was dumb.
What you consider "dumb" others would consider interesting points of discussion. Sorry, but this forum isn't run by the Taliban and you will have to put up with these sort of querries. No one forced you to reply.
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kelleym
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Yep, these two posters are right on target -- except to note the D30 has dropped in price.
Since you can buy a US warranty D30 right now for around $2200, and the original price was 3.5K, the camera is actually selling for around 62% of it's announced price, a year later. That's an impressive drop.
It's very unlikely it will go further because it would then have to dip into the price range of, say, a Nikon 995, which ain't gonna happen. When the top of the line P&S cameras are sold for around $500 then you'll see the D30 drop into the $1500-1800 range. Until then, it's priced right.--Mike http://www.kelleytown.com
Since you can buy a US warranty D30 right now for around $2200, and the original price was 3.5K, the camera is actually selling for around 62% of it's announced price, a year later. That's an impressive drop.
It's very unlikely it will go further because it would then have to dip into the price range of, say, a Nikon 995, which ain't gonna happen. When the top of the line P&S cameras are sold for around $500 then you'll see the D30 drop into the $1500-1800 range. Until then, it's priced right.--Mike http://www.kelleytown.com
jperilloux
Leading Member
Well, you did ask for thoughts, in the very first post in this thread, and you got mine. The D30 is selling for about $2,200 at any number of "reputable" places. That includes the 1GB microdrive, extra battery pack and 1-year extended warranty. It's not likely to go lower any time soon.
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Matt Kim
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I would say because it's still a current production model,
and a damn fine camera even compared to the new
Nikons. When printing 13x19, the results are better
than 35mm film. In comparison the $5k Nikon d1 can be
had now for just over $2000, they are discontinued
and have issues with banding at high iso's and magenta
colors casts. You must send the D1 into Nikon and replace
the occilator and do a firmware upgrade.
I think you'll have to wait until there is a D30 replacement
until prices really drop.
Matt
and a damn fine camera even compared to the new
Nikons. When printing 13x19, the results are better
than 35mm film. In comparison the $5k Nikon d1 can be
had now for just over $2000, they are discontinued
and have issues with banding at high iso's and magenta
colors casts. You must send the D1 into Nikon and replace
the occilator and do a firmware upgrade.
I think you'll have to wait until there is a D30 replacement
until prices really drop.
Matt
Scott66322
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You can wait until the prices finally drop, and when they finally do, to the point when you finally take the plunge to buy (used), you will still be envious of what the 'other guy' has. You have heard the old saying 'No money no honey', well the same goes: 'No finance, no romance!' And I really love my D30!
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Valliesto Bailey
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Thanks Paul, I was starting to worry 
For the unaware, it was a joke, not a good joke but a joke none the less. Please relax
Quality always will attract a premium. Answer to my misunderstood joke and the original posters question as well. --- - - -Valliesto
For the unaware, it was a joke, not a good joke but a joke none the less. Please relax Quality always will attract a premium. Answer to my misunderstood joke and the original posters question as well. --- - - -Valliesto
Not! You will see the D30 at $1500 much faster than you think. And when they stop making it, which will be very soon, then it will be cheaper because you could only buy it used...
-Pablo
Fazal Majid
Senior Member
Canon's marketers are not stupid, I am sure they realize that the conversion of pros and amateurs from film to digital is a major inflexion point, and they would probably love to get people to switch from Nikon or Minolta to Canon now and then lock them in with a large lens investment.
The reason why the D30 stays expensive is probably that the sensor is still too costly to manufacture. I once read reports that the cost of manufacturing their large-area CMOS sensor was $1400 because of low yields.
Even when a larger (4MP, 6MP, 10MP?) sensor becomes available, it will not necessarily mean the cost of the 3MP sensor will have gone down proportionately, and then the D30 would simply be discontinued rather than pushed into an entry product.
The reason why the D30 stays expensive is probably that the sensor is still too costly to manufacture. I once read reports that the cost of manufacturing their large-area CMOS sensor was $1400 because of low yields.
Even when a larger (4MP, 6MP, 10MP?) sensor becomes available, it will not necessarily mean the cost of the 3MP sensor will have gone down proportionately, and then the D30 would simply be discontinued rather than pushed into an entry product.
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kelleym
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And pigs will soon be flying out of my bottom -- but what is the point of a message like yours?
--Mike http://www.kelleytown.com
Forrest41926
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I read this, too.
Valliesto Bailey
Senior Member
I had no idea it was so high. Does anyone know what type of yield they are getting? Or maybe they have a very high acceptable tolerance, that would explain why there are so few D30s with dead/hot pixels.
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Valliesto Bailey
Senior Member
When there is a replacement for the D30 how many do you think will add the new camera and keep the D30 as a backup? My guess a whole bunch
If I ever sell my D30, which ain't gonna happen. I would not let it go for less then $1000 - $1500, I think many others would agree with me too, on not selling it I mean. So there would not be a large quanity of used cameras, therefore higher prices.
Just wondering how you know they will stop making it soon? I guess your crystal ball works better then mine.
--- - - -Valliesto
If I ever sell my D30, which ain't gonna happen. I would not let it go for less then $1000 - $1500, I think many others would agree with me too, on not selling it I mean. So there would not be a large quanity of used cameras, therefore higher prices.
Just wondering how you know they will stop making it soon? I guess your crystal ball works better then mine.
--- - - -Valliesto
Bill too26877
Senior Member
Try B&HPHOTO. They have it with the rebate for $2,300 minus five cents.
--bill too
Just because the camera sold for $3000 it does not mean it can not sell for less than $1500 1 1/2 years later. Rapid depriciation is a fact of life in the consumer electronics market. Specially when the technology is quickly evolving. That's just the price one has to pay to get leading edge technology. So to think of price drops in percentages is really meaningless.
That's the point of my message.
-Pablo
Peter Siciliano
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Apart from the Fuji with their S1 Pro, who else offers a mid-range digital SLR with interchangeable lenses?
Unless some other digital camera manufacturer steps in and offers a product which would compete directly with the Canon D30, I don't see Canon dropping their price for the camera anytime soon.
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Bora Lee
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I just placed an order for D30 myself. I looked hard at this, uh, 1 1/2 years old camera - like the rumor on Canon "consumer" SLR, Olympus E-20, etc. - before placing an order. I am purchaing it because I think it is still worth it.
Sure, E-20 has more pixels and it is cheaper. But does it offer the image quality of D30? I think not. Will Canon's "consumer" SLR offer similar image quality for less? Who knows, but that looks at least 6 months down the road. Will Nikon release a "pro-consumer" SLR that rivals the quality of D30 soon? Not likely.
So other peple are right. There is no competition on the market for D30.
Also, FYI, even B&H sells it for $2300, along with Canoga, Cameta, etc. B&H priced it at $2500 just a month ago...
Sure, E-20 has more pixels and it is cheaper. But does it offer the image quality of D30? I think not. Will Canon's "consumer" SLR offer similar image quality for less? Who knows, but that looks at least 6 months down the road. Will Nikon release a "pro-consumer" SLR that rivals the quality of D30 soon? Not likely.
So other peple are right. There is no competition on the market for D30.
Also, FYI, even B&H sells it for $2300, along with Canoga, Cameta, etc. B&H priced it at $2500 just a month ago...
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