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In your opinion, is this a good price?

  • 22-03-2009 7:34pm
    #1
    Trojan911
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,194 ✭✭✭


    I have, for a while, been toying with the idea of upgrading to a Canon 40D from a 400D.

    So, having shopped around, and finally settling with a price for one, I get offered a Canon 50D with a 17-85mm IS lens & 2GB CF card for €1,450.00 from a retailer.

    Now, I have researched the internet for prices and the cheapest I can come up with is good 'ole B&H in NY for the dollar equivelent to €1,000 + loose change or I could save about €50 going through pixmania.

    I have taken into consideration the ease that the shop is local & the warrenty etc (rather than buy from NY again).

    Do you think, €1,450 is a good price?

    Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    Overblood
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,359 ✭✭✭Overblood


    I'd stick with the 40d man. It's pretty much the same camera, but of course cheaper.

    Check out this thread:

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055384973&highlight=50d


  • #3
    Trojan911
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,194 ✭✭✭Trojan911


    Overblood wrote: »
    I'd stick with the 40d man. It's pretty much the same camera, but of course cheaper.

    Check out this thread:

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055384973&highlight=50d


    Thanks. I did a lot of my research here on Boards.ie for where I buy the camera and about the camera.

    I've been offered the 50D for €150 more than I would have paid for the 40D with the above lens, that's where the temptation is......

    I like the 40D & 50D. Either one will do me for what I want....... It's a big investment so I thought I would throw it out for opinions, but for the sake of €150 extra.... well.... I might consider the 40D with a better lens....


  • #4
    AnimalRights
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭AnimalRights


    If it's just €150 I'd get the 50D.


  • #5
    Overblood
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,359 ✭✭✭Overblood


    Still seems a bit expensive. Have you tried ebay? You could get a 40d and a sigma 17-70mm (which I believe is better than the 17-85mm) for less than €1000...


    This + This = sorted for 910.961113 Euros

    And with the 600euro leftover you can go on a holiday! Whoopeeeeeeee


  • #6
    shepthedog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭shepthedog


    Have you tried Calumet in Belfast, got a 40D and 580 flash from them at Xmas and was very happy with it overall..
    I had a quick look, Canon 50D Body with 17-85mm Lens Kit £1,090.00 which works out seriously cheaper than above option...

    Good luck with the purchase.


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  • #7
    Trojan911
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,194 ✭✭✭Trojan911


    Thanks all.

    I will look at all of the above. I still might be able to drop this guys price a bit.

    Much appreciated. Great forum & a great source for information, must contribute more often, but holding back a bit while I finish my course.... :D


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