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Canon SX40 HS

Started Sep 13, 2017 | Questions
tpm3224 New Member • Posts: 12
Canon SX40 HS

I was looking at your review for the Canon SX40 HS. You show a price of $269.00 at Amazon. When I hit the Amazon link the price given is $429.99

Is there a store that has it for $269?

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DonA2
DonA2 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,720
Re: Canon SX40 HS

tpm3224 wrote:

I was looking at your review for the Canon SX40 HS. You show a price of $269.00 at Amazon. When I hit the Amazon link the price given is $429.99

Is there a store that has it for $269?

The SX40 is a bit long in the tooth but still a very good camera.  Introduced in 2011.  I keep mine as a backup to the SX50.  Tried the SX60 and now waiting for the SX70.  in no way is the SX40 worth $429.99.  Are you sure of that price?  If a referb or simply used it could be $269.  Still a gamble from Amazon.

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marksee Contributing Member • Posts: 969
Re: Canon SX40 HS

I recently sold my SX40 HS on ebay for $140.00. It was in excellent condition and bought an SX50 HS for $240.00 in pristine condition. The SX 50 is better, but not dramatically so. Don't overpay for the SX40.

OP tpm3224 New Member • Posts: 12
Re: Canon SX40 HS

Thanks Don. That's what I thought, $429 was way too much for a 6-7 year camera. How did you like the SX60?

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DonA2
DonA2 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,720
Re: Canon SX40 HS

tpm3224 wrote:

Thanks Don. That's what I thought, $429 was way too much for a 6-7 year camera. How did you like the SX60?

I only had the SX60 for a few weeks on a cruise.  I liked it ergonomically but the extra long end of the zoom proved a bit too long.  Atmospheric conditions and hand holding does little to recommend anything over 50x.  All else considered it was a good step up from the SX40.  It was a tough decision to go with a refurbished SX50 from Canon's e-store at a super low price or keep the SX60.  I sold the SX60.  Still hoping that Canon doesn't screw up the 70.  

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OP tpm3224 New Member • Posts: 12
Re: Canon SX40 HS

Thanks Don. I'll keep that in mind when looking.

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