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Ready to pull the trigger on a new Canon lens or Speedlite flash? You'll save some money by waiting two days (and even more if you're buying a 5D2 at the same time)... (EDIT: scroll down for the 7D rebate flyer)
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Ran across this info on CR, and downloaded the above from the Canon website using THIS LINK (took a few tries to pull it down).
Oh, I wish they would just offer a rebate for the 5dMII!!!!
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Originally Posted by jcmeza_21
i was hoping for that too,...i would guess that option would be available with the fall 2010 rebates..
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Originally Posted by Todd Ovick
This may be the 5DMkII rebate. Usually the Canon Spring rebates do not start until April or May.[^o)]
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Originally Posted by Chris White
i bought my 5D on a fall rebate that did not require a lens purchase, the closer to a newer 5D (mark III in this case) would probably warrant
a rebate on the camera alone.
In addition to the above, there are also rebates on the 7D, both without and with lenses:
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(and lucky for me that I found this on CR a couple of minutes ago, since I ordered a 7D body from Amazon a few hours ago - literally! - and was able to cancel it so I can place the order again on Sunday once the rebate is in effect, and have that extra $100 to put towards my next lens purchase...)
Thanks for posting, looks like I'm gonna pull the trigger on this.
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Originally Posted by Sinh Nhut Nguyen
That 7D AF system should be a nice upgrade to your 40D!
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Originally Posted by Sinh Nhut Nguyen
Same here. I was actually contemplating the refurb 7D from Adorama but I think for $200 new is the way to go.
The Servo in my 40D was driving me nuts today shooting surf pics. When I got home and downloaded the images, so many were out of focus.
Let the kvetching stop....I've been on the fence about upgrading to the 7D and this ad mademy decision easier.
I rented the 7D acouple of weeks ago for 2 reasons; to test it's AF (compared to the 40D)at a college hockey game in a bad light situation andin the songbird environment in my backyard....it puts the 40D to shame.
I rec'd an email yesterday from the Ad Group I was shooting the hockey gamefor and the opening word was "WOW".
Secondly I wanted to see ifthe 7D's ability in low lightwould help the 100-400....it did....quite a bit.
The 1 downside....I have to buy more memory, the 8 gig cards filled up at 300RAWpix....I think I can live w/this. LOL
After reading this thread, it looks like they're may bea few more 40D's on E-Bay.
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Originally Posted by Bill W
Thanks Bill!
That is the final nail in the coffin for my 40D. I can live with the file size. I've gotten use to the 250 raws I get on an 8g card from the 5DII.
I'm getting a 7D, but I'm not planning to get rid of my 40D any time soon. For the past 2.5 years of using the 40D I have never been dissapointed with its AF performance. Of course the 40D's AI Servo AF is not perfect, but notthing is. I really think the 40D's AF is very good for the money. The next step up in AF performance is in the 1D series cameras and those cameras cost at least 3 times the 40D. Don't get me wrong you guys, I love new gears as much as anyone.
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Originally Posted by Sinh Nhut Nguyen
I agree, the 40D is great for the money, but as my livelihood is starting to depend on AF performance and Servo specifically, I need something better. I hope the 7D will get me there because I'm not making the kind of bucks to justify 1D4 yet.
Nate and Keith....a caveat to my "it puts the 40D to shame" statement."
Most of my bird shooting consists of songbirds and small raptors; the places I find these birdsare full of branches, limbs,etc....lots of distractions for the 40D AF to spend time trying to focus on my subject.
The 7D, in most cases focused on the firstattempt and at worst the 2nd attempt compared to 3 to 5 attempts w/the 40D. I missed quite a few shots because of the 40D's inability to nail it on the 1rst or 2nd attempt.
And please don't misinterpret my statement as a total put down of the 40D, it's been great, it's just the 7D's AFis a big improvement especially in a low light situations w/my 100-400.
Unfortunately I can't speak concerning the AI Servo and BIFs....I only had 2 good weather days to hunt for BIFs (specifically Eagles)and I didn't have any success. But it worked well during the hockey game I photographed w/a 70-200 IS 2.8.
BTW....my unscientific findings are based on using my 100-400 on both bodies in low light situations.
Nate....I think you'll find the 40D sitting in your bag the great majority of the time after using the 7D.
Regards
Bill
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Originally Posted by Bill W
That's true, but I won't retire the 40D just yet. It will be mounted with my 400 f/5.6L and sits beside me when I'm driving and mounted on the 70-200 f/2.8L IS when I'm hiking.