Wow... i think the recent price drop could have something to do with the recent increase of the Australian dollar do you think?
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Gerald Sydee
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No luck in Melbourne either.
Michael's is the only place I could find that says that they have it, and they are still filling back-orders. Most stores are hoping that they will get it on Monday next week.Grahamdmac
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I'm in Perth and have had a couple of messages from retail stores in the city saying that their 300Ds are now in stock... but all at $1995... I'm picking up mine from Midland Camera House tomorrow for $1799 (Kit)... I had a play with one last week and thought it was great... I was looking at a 10D, but the 300D will be more than good enough for the next 12-18 months, I'll accumilate a couple of good lenses over that time and by then the next evolution of the 10D should be available.
Kevin Burfitt
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I like this trend - I hope the entire Camera House chain is selling at $1799 because thats where I preordered here in Melbourne
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Mine's from dirtcheap at $1750. Plus shipping. All the Melbourne shops I spoke to wouldn't move from $1999, nor throw in a bag or other kit. Ah well.I like this trend - I hope the entire Camera House chain is selling
at $1799 because thats where I preordered here in Melbourne
My logic was that preodering might get a lower price, whereas if you walk into a retailer once it's in stock you don't have any bargaining power.
Hopefully that was right
Matt Polack
Active member
Certainly worth shopping around for the accessories as well..I did a walk through the Camera Shops in Elizabeth street Melbourne....
the exact same Sandisk Ultra 512 Mb Compact Flash card varied in price from $313 to $350 to a whopping $499!!
the 256mb prices were $162 - $180 and $299 -
not sure what price list the guy in that last shop was looking at!!
People have posted cheaper prices around for these cards...but at the end of the day I was happy to get it there and then while I picked up my camera....which I also paid a bit of a premium for at $1999...but at least got some extras like free printing and a camera course thrown in
the exact same Sandisk Ultra 512 Mb Compact Flash card varied in price from $313 to $350 to a whopping $499!!
the 256mb prices were $162 - $180 and $299 -
not sure what price list the guy in that last shop was looking at!!
People have posted cheaper prices around for these cards...but at the end of the day I was happy to get it there and then while I picked up my camera....which I also paid a bit of a premium for at $1999...but at least got some extras like free printing and a camera course thrown in
skycruiser747
Member
the reason why camerahouse is cheaper is cos it has a bigger buying power, its a huge national group and purchase bulks amounts, DCC is a division of camerahouse, just not a shopfront, hence the almost identical prices.Mine's from dirtcheap at $1750. Plus shipping. All the MelbourneI like this trend - I hope the entire Camera House chain is selling
at $1799 because thats where I preordered here in Melbourne
shops I spoke to wouldn't move from $1999, nor throw in a bag or
other kit. Ah well.
My logic was that preodering might get a lower price, whereas if
you walk into a retailer once it's in stock you don't have any
bargaining power.
Hopefully that was right
smaller shops with no big buying power will charge more.
Yup, it's amazing how many people don't do the research. It allows the retailer to give people a "great deal". But even $313 is a lot for 512Mb today.
Well, you have your camera. I don't. How goes it?People have posted cheaper prices around for these cards...but at
the end of the day I was happy to get it there and then while I
picked up my camera....which I also paid a bit of a premium for at
$1999...but at least got some extras like free printing and a
camera course thrown in
Gerald Sydee
Member
Where did you get your camera? I can't find any retailer in Melbourne with the 300D.Certainly worth shopping around for the accessories as well..I did
a walk through the Camera Shops in Elizabeth street Melbourne....
the exact same Sandisk Ultra 512 Mb Compact Flash card varied in
price from $313 to $350 to a whopping $499!!
the 256mb prices were $162 - $180 and $299 -
not sure what price list the guy in that last shop was looking at!!
People have posted cheaper prices around for these cards...but at
the end of the day I was happy to get it there and then while I
picked up my camera....which I also paid a bit of a premium for at
$1999...but at least got some extras like free printing and a
camera course thrown in
Matt Polack
Active member
I pre ordered mine with a $400 deposit from Michaels Camera House - Elizabeth St....about 2 weeks ago...the guy told me today they got theirs in last week...but every one of them went to pre orders...they no longer have any in stock...and I think are still waiting to fill current orders...Where did you get your camera? I can't find any retailer inCertainly worth shopping around for the accessories as well..I did
a walk through the Camera Shops in Elizabeth street Melbourne....
the exact same Sandisk Ultra 512 Mb Compact Flash card varied in
price from $313 to $350 to a whopping $499!!
the 256mb prices were $162 - $180 and $299 -
not sure what price list the guy in that last shop was looking at!!
People have posted cheaper prices around for these cards...but at
the end of the day I was happy to get it there and then while I
picked up my camera....which I also paid a bit of a premium for at
$1999...but at least got some extras like free printing and a
camera course thrown in
Melbourne with the 300D.
the other camera stores were hoping to get theirs in the next day or so...when I asked about the 300D they said they weren't available yet.....they were a bit shocked to see me actually holding one in a plastic bag
For some reason Michaels got their batch earlier...It's no wonder we have to pay top dollar at the stores when they can't get the things as fast as they can sell them...
It seems like people are going nuts trying to get them...my only suggestion is put in an order somewhere...or wait a month or so until the dust settles..and you can actually get them off the shelf...but then maybe it will be longer..who knows! All the best.
Theres a camerahouse rght here in newcastle and i'm betting any money they won't let me have it for under $1,999
They probably won't have it in stock either...
They probably won't have it in stock either...
the reason why camerahouse is cheaper is cos it has a bigger buyingMine's from dirtcheap at $1750. Plus shipping. All the MelbourneI like this trend - I hope the entire Camera House chain is selling
at $1799 because thats where I preordered here in Melbourne
shops I spoke to wouldn't move from $1999, nor throw in a bag or
other kit. Ah well.
My logic was that preodering might get a lower price, whereas if
you walk into a retailer once it's in stock you don't have any
bargaining power.
Hopefully that was right
power, its a huge national group and purchase bulks amounts, DCC is
a division of camerahouse, just not a shopfront, hence the almost
identical prices.
smaller shops with no big buying power will charge more.
Grahamdmac
New member
I've found the best place to get good, fast & reasonably priced memory cards is on ebay... Just recieved a 256Mb CF Card that I bought on ebay on Monday for $92+$5 freight. All sizes up to 2Gb are available at really good prices... Just check the sellers feedback reports to ensure they have previously delivered what they are promising.
Certainly worth shopping around for the accessories as well..I did
a walk through the Camera Shops in Elizabeth street Melbourne....
the exact same Sandisk Ultra 512 Mb Compact Flash card varied in
price from $313 to $350 to a whopping $499!!
the 256mb prices were $162 - $180 and $299 -
not sure what price list the guy in that last shop was looking at!!
People have posted cheaper prices around for these cards...but at
the end of the day I was happy to get it there and then while I
picked up my camera....which I also paid a bit of a premium for at
$1999...but at least got some extras like free printing and a
camera course thrown in
Gerald Sydee
Member
Thanks for that. I have an order with a small Duty-Free retailer; they only ordered 8 units. I am on top of the list, but I am wondering if it will be weeks before I get it. I rang Michael's, and some other Melbourne camera stores, and, while Michael's said they only had enough to fill back orders, other places seemed to think they would get theirs next Monday. I don't know if I can wait that long!
Matt Polack
Active member
The card I got is supposed to be a bit higher speed "The Ultimate memory for High End Photography"...hence it was more expensive than the plain jane variety....but maybe we don't really need the higher speed with the 300D? Maybe I was just sucked in and spent more than I needed to! lol
After spending many visits to this forum ..and reading all the hype about the coming of this 300D..when it would be released etc etc....is quite amazing to actually have the thing....felt like I was holding the Holy Grail or something as I walked through the streets of Melbourne today....with slight trepidation that a herd of salivating camera enthusiasts might mug me at any turn!
Anyway..the camera...is certainly bigger than it looks in the picture..I had a regular Eos 300 slr and is buliker than that...but fits well in the hand...has a good solid look and feel despite the plastic...
....I'm pretty much a newbie with this whole SLR photography thing...but already I can see the big advantage of going digital...instant feedback via LCD review of what you've actually just taken a picture of...will help me learn a lot more about this photography caper..is great being able to just go ballistic trying things..whereas experimentation with a film slr felt like a costly exercise...
quality of pics is very good..but really need a chance to go on a bit of a shoot somewhere with it during the day..and compared to what I've used previously (Digital Camera feature of a video camera!) is sensational!
..software and menu system is all pretty straight forward ..user friendly...running XP makes auto detection of camera + downloading files etc simple...
At the end of the day...for a price under $2000...you get a camera that feels like a pretty serious piece of gear..will enjoy giving it a good workout in the next few days
Ryan Hothersall
Well-known member
I won't mug you but I am annoyed that the Vics have em while us in Adelaide have yo wait
My current pro 90 is a plastic job and plastic is not as bad as everyone says it is.
....I'm pretty much a newbie with this whole SLR photography
thing...but already I can see the big advantage of going
digital...instant feedback via LCD review of what you've actually
just taken a picture of...will help me learn a lot more about this
photography caper..is great being able to just go ballistic trying
things..whereas experimentation with a film slr felt like a costly
exercise...
quality of pics is very good..but really need a chance to go on a
bit of a shoot somewhere with it during the day..and compared to
what I've used previously (Digital Camera feature of a video
camera!) is sensational!
..software and menu system is all pretty straight forward ..user
friendly...running XP makes auto detection of camera + downloading
files etc simple...
At the end of the day...for a price under $2000...you get a camera
that feels like a pretty serious piece of gear..will enjoy giving
it a good workout in the next few days
Ethan Trieu146823
Active member
Hi All,
I just got back from shopping night at Parramatta. I was very surprised that Paxtons has it! The gentleman let me play with one for a while. In the 10mins I had it in my hand, my first impression is that although it feels weighty, the plastic makes it feel rather cheaply built, like the Canon A70. My only gripe about it is the battery cover feels insecure, if you press your palm onto it, it makes a creeky sound. Although the other parts of the body feel more secure, at least the battery cover is secure and well built.
Now.. Paxtons has a great offer. The salesman told me that they have a 45 day money back policy. The condition is that you have to bring it back in its original packaging and there are no dents or scatches on the camera and lens. Quite a good policy I think. The other good thing, is that they will double the warrantee on the camera. The final good thing is that they will match any genuine competitors price. So if Camerahouse is selling it for $1800, they will match it. Although their ticket price is $1999.
When I first played with the camera, autofocus tended to hunt on monotone colors even though the shop was well lit with flourescent lighting. This was with the standard 18-55mm lens at maxium zoom (55mm). However, the salesman change the lens to the 90-300mm USM lens as a test, with that lens, it snapped into focus easily every time even at maxium zoom equating to 480mm! Very strange indeed.
Im sure there are many people who are going to buy this baby. Im thinking of getting this camera.... as a backup body.
sigh.. my fiance is going to kill me when she finds out!
I just got back from shopping night at Parramatta. I was very surprised that Paxtons has it! The gentleman let me play with one for a while. In the 10mins I had it in my hand, my first impression is that although it feels weighty, the plastic makes it feel rather cheaply built, like the Canon A70. My only gripe about it is the battery cover feels insecure, if you press your palm onto it, it makes a creeky sound. Although the other parts of the body feel more secure, at least the battery cover is secure and well built.
Now.. Paxtons has a great offer. The salesman told me that they have a 45 day money back policy. The condition is that you have to bring it back in its original packaging and there are no dents or scatches on the camera and lens. Quite a good policy I think. The other good thing, is that they will double the warrantee on the camera. The final good thing is that they will match any genuine competitors price. So if Camerahouse is selling it for $1800, they will match it. Although their ticket price is $1999.
When I first played with the camera, autofocus tended to hunt on monotone colors even though the shop was well lit with flourescent lighting. This was with the standard 18-55mm lens at maxium zoom (55mm). However, the salesman change the lens to the 90-300mm USM lens as a test, with that lens, it snapped into focus easily every time even at maxium zoom equating to 480mm! Very strange indeed.
Im sure there are many people who are going to buy this baby. Im thinking of getting this camera.... as a backup body.
sigh.. my fiance is going to kill me when she finds out!
MJP
Well-known member
Soke to Camera Action (Camera House in Melbourne) this afternoon and after a bit of prodding they said Friday. Being somewhat vague when pressed for a time they just said "give us a ring sometime tomorrow afternoon".
Guess who's going to be on the phone to Camera Action at 12:05!
It's just getting too much.
MJP
Guess who's going to be on the phone to Camera Action at 12:05!
It's just getting too much.
MJP
Ethan Trieu146823
Active member
Sorry.. what i meant to write about my gripe is not the battery cover but the memory card cover... apologies!
Ethan
TRU Productions
--Hi All,
I just got back from shopping night at Parramatta. I was very
surprised that Paxtons has it! The gentleman let me play with one
for a while. In the 10mins I had it in my hand, my first impression
is that although it feels weighty, the plastic makes it feel rather
cheaply built, like the Canon A70. My only gripe about it is the
battery cover feels insecure, if you press your palm onto it, it
makes a creeky sound. Although the other parts of the body feel
more secure, at least the battery cover is secure and well built.
Now.. Paxtons has a great offer. The salesman told me that they
have a 45 day money back policy. The condition is that you have to
bring it back in its original packaging and there are no dents or
scatches on the camera and lens. Quite a good policy I think. The
other good thing, is that they will double the warrantee on the
camera. The final good thing is that they will match any genuine
competitors price. So if Camerahouse is selling it for $1800, they
will match it. Although their ticket price is $1999.
When I first played with the camera, autofocus tended to hunt on
monotone colors even though the shop was well lit with flourescent
lighting. This was with the standard 18-55mm lens at maxium zoom
(55mm). However, the salesman change the lens to the 90-300mm USM
lens as a test, with that lens, it snapped into focus easily every
time even at maxium zoom equating to 480mm! Very strange indeed.
Im sure there are many people who are going to buy this baby. Im
thinking of getting this camera.... as a backup body.
sigh.. my fiance is going to kill me when she finds out!
Ethan
TRU Productions
Matt123
Active member
Matt123
Active member
Any more sightings. ;-) prices?
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