Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines; B&H has got 'em

[oddball]

...Just ordered my Rebel XT, in black with kit lens today (my first dSLR). Should arrive within 3-5 days.

Now the long, strange, expensive journey is about to begin...

[neil_r]

It is not too late, either quit this forum or hide the credit card now :D


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[faust]

congrats. I ordered mine today from a place in Brooklyn

:-)

My second Rebel in 3 months, good thing my gf loves me

[gramps]

coming soon..................CREDIT CARD MELTDOWN

[CyberDyneSystems]

Wow,. that was fast!

[iwatkins]

Yes, cancel the order, turn off you computer and remain prosperous for the rest of your days.

It is too late for many here, but there is still time to save yourself. Run, run away. :)

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Still reading ?

Well, Welcome to you. Would you like to see some lenses ?

Bwhahahahah !!!!

[jimsolt]

Ditto for me. Cancelled one order and went with B&H, my first choice always for reliable service.

At the very least B&H should give a substantial donation to this forum. There is now proof it sends business their way.

Jim

[tim]

I've bought from B&H because of posts on this forum.

[DSMITH131]

Can i borrow someone credit card wife took mine

[Harry Settle]

Can i borrow someone credit card wife took mine

That's ok cause "faust's" gf loves him. . . spend away.

[Jackal]

Just finished ordering the kit and ordered a 1gb lexar and 420ex flash.

[Jemmind]

i'm a little confused....I read on an article somewhere I think that it will be available with a different lens than the 18-55; is this true? And what seller has that kit?
Julie

[KurtKuhn]

Count me in with B&H!!!

My 1st digital SLR rig:
Digital Rebel XT (Black)
24-70mm f/2.8L
580EX Flash

I've been patiently waiting for my 1st Digital SLR for over 18 months. Yes, 18 months.

Many thanks to all those from whom I've learned so much in this forum.

-KK

[roanjohn]

OMG!!! Lets see who gets 'em first!!!

Ro1

[DragonflyMisty]

OH MY!! I just ordered mine!! I've still been teetering between the 20d and the XT, and well, going from a G5 I'm sure the rebel will be like a dream! And I figure it should hold it's value well and then I can upgrade when I learn all there is to learn on it!

Of course I'm a wimp and paid extra to have it shipped extra fast!!! I'm sooo excited!

[Maureen Souza]

Are we all frickin nutz or what????? Welcome to the SLR club!! I'm lovin' mine.

[faust]

OMG!!! Lets see who gets 'em first!!!

Ro1

My estimated arrival date is tomorrow!

I'm soo excited I want to go to work now and wait for it!
On top of everything I'm leaving for Peru Saturday night.

woohoo, bring on my camera and vacation!

I'll post details as soon as I have it in my hands.

[johneric8]

Congratulations to all of you lucky people getting your Rebel XT ! You already know it's going to be awesome! Please give us the run down after you get it ... If the black and white mode is anything like it is in the 20D you are going to love it!! It's incredible..

[mezcal]

If this is the first time you have ordered from B&H, make sure you call them and verify your information or your order might sit with a "processing" status for days until you finally DO call them and they'll have you verify anyway.

Cheers,

mez

[mr.photoguy]

Nice .. sweet buy...

Let me go look and see what lens this comes with.

ohh ok
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/canoneos350d/

[Ogrt48]

Someone order me one? I'll be a good boy this year.

[Jupiter19]

Does this mean that the product has been released to all stores now? Amazon still has the release date as March 20. The only thing keeping me from canceling my order is that there is no tax (With B&H I would have to pay $80 tax + shipping b/c I'm in NY) free shipping, plus $100 promotional certificate (I also bought something else so the total was over $1000). Hmmmm....what to do.

[davidwegs]

Does any one else think the 1600 iso shot on dpreview is better than the 20d @ 1600 iso?

After some study, I think it is.

[faust]

Does this mean that the product has been released to all stores now? Amazon still has the release date as March 20. The only thing keeping me from canceling my order is that there is no tax (With B&H I would have to pay $80 tax + shipping b/c I'm in NY) free shipping, plus $100 promotional certificate (I also bought something else so the total was over $1000). Hmmmm....what to do.

I ordered mine from Focus Camera in Brooklyn, $1118 total - 29.95 s/h and the rest tax. Got it the next day.

I too wanted the Amazon gift card but it taked 6-8 weeks to arrive and I wanted the camera now for a trip.

[Hellashot]

Canon obviously has their *hit together. Announcing a camera and delivering it less than a month later. Unlike Nikon who announced their 12MP camera back in September but just delivered it out the end of February.

[mr.photoguy]

I just reviewed the review on Dp..

Those are some dang clean images that camer takes. I like that.
I think the iso 1600 shot is right up there with the 20D images.@ iso 1600.
I also saw they were using a 17-85 on it ..

Definetly some sweet images out of that camera.

[DragonflyMisty]

Okay I forgot to add an extended warrenty, anyone care to show me which one is good on a digital camera?? I can't find one!

Thanks!

[mr.photoguy]

I am really thinking to get some insurance...

because a 20D.. 70-200..tripod..18-55..flashes.. plus this coming..http://ww1.onecall.com/PID_19955.htm#19955

A lot of cash..

[Ogrt48]

Stay away from onecall.com They're evil =)

[pradeep1]

Just ordered one in black a few mintues ago with the blessings of my wife. :)

[Mike H]

Geez ... it's as though someone threw fresh meat to a pack of hungry dogs!

Mike H

[mr.photoguy]

Stay away from onecall.com They're evil =)
Really, I never had an issue with them .. other than they send my stuff to dang fast... lol

[pradeep1]

Stay away from onecall.com They're evil =)

I've used OneCall before. They have a good reseller rating profile:

http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1873.html

[pradeep1]

Geez ... it's as though someone threw fresh meat to a pack of hungry dogs!

Mike H

Yeah, it certainly feels that way, doesn't it. I've been wanting to buy a dSLR for a long time. Had 20D in mind. DReXT comes along and fits the bill. B&H has it in early. ;)

[DragonflyMisty]

Everyone else still "processing"?? I ordered last night, paid for 1 day shipping, and keep thinking they better get on the ball and get it shipped or it won't be here tomorrow.....

What is everyone elses "status"??

[wonton]

...Just ordered my Rebel XT, in black with kit lens today (my first dSLR). Should arrive within 3-5 days.

Now the long, strange, expensive journey is about to begin...

Thanks so much for sharing this info. I pre-ordered mine at Ritz. I called to see if I can cancel mine but the girl working there has no clue. She said to call back tomorrow. Well I guess if they do not let me cancel, I can always return it.

I have not ordered from B&H. I guess from what I hear they are legit?

Thanks again!

[Mike H]

...
I have not ordered from B&H. I guess from what I hear they are legit? ...


Yes. Many of us have ordered dozens of items from B&H over the years without any problems.

Mike H

[pradeep1]

Everyone else still "processing"?? I ordered last night, paid for 1 day shipping, and keep thinking they better get on the ball and get it shipped or it won't be here tomorrow.....

What is everyone elses "status"??

Yeah, I am still processing. I was promised delivery on Friday when I ordered early today with 2 day UPS. But the item has not shipped, so I am not holding my breathe for enjoying the DReXT this weekend. :cry: :lol:

[VesselinG]

Damn, I'm $700 short...

[rfreschner]

Everyone else still "processing"??

When I ordered my 20D and my order was still "processing" on the 2nd day after, I called them. Within 5 minutes of getting off the phone with them, my order was showing shipped via UPS. Never hurts to call.

[Jackal]

Mine says "Pickup status" (using fedex). Sadly, the estimated delivery time for me is Monday. Hopefully for some reason they step it up a notch for no reason and deliver it on saturday. =)

Fedex does deliver on saturdays right? I know Sundays they don't.

[Tom Barnett]

Black or silver?
Rebel Rebel

[Jackal]

Mine is "Super Sun Absorbing Black" =)

[daveh6700]

Extended warranty can be purchased from this web site.
http://www.prophotogear.com/mack/mackwarranties.htm
It says you don't have to buy the warranty from the same place you bought the camera. I know Mack warranties have received some bad press but usually it is only because they are slow. Still, better than nothing and the price (on the link above) is right! -- Dave

[daveh6700]

OH, I forgot. here is the link to the Mack warranty web site. I see the ProPhotoGear is an authorized dealer. -- http://www.mackcam.com/warranty.html

[wonton]

Ok, I ordered mine last night and asked to get it overnighted to me. I called and they said they would send it out today and I will get it on Friday. I really hope they send it out today. I did not get any email confirmations yet. That will be my excuse to call again. :)

[Bruce Hamilton]

I think I just heard the resale value of my 300D crash and burn. :(

[pradeep1]

Ok, I ordered mine last night and asked to get it overnighted to me. I called and they said they would send it out today and I will get it on Friday. I really hope they send it out today. I did not get any email confirmations yet. That will be my excuse to call again. :)

I posted earlier about B&H getting it out on time yesterday. Last night, around 9:30 PM, I got an email saying that it was shipped. I had 2 day delivery, so I should get it tomorrow. B&H sends out the update emails late in the day it seems, so don't lose faith if you order something. I normally never take quick delivery...mainly because I am cheap like that....but I thought it would be nice to have the camera in hand by the weekend to play with.

Surprisingly, my wife is looking forward to me getting the camera. She wants me to take "model shots" of her. That was one of the "techniques" I used to convince her to let me buy this sucker. ;) Shhhh...don't tell her, else the gigs up.

[wonton]

I posted earlier about B&H getting it out on time yesterday. Last night, around 9:30 PM, I got an email saying that it was shipped. I had 2 day delivery, so I should get it tomorrow. B&H sends out the update emails late in the day it seems, so don't lose faith if you order something. I normally never take quick delivery...mainly because I am cheap like that....but I thought it would be nice to have the camera in hand by the weekend to play with.

Surprisingly, my wife is looking forward to me getting the camera. She wants me to take "model shots" of her. That was one of the "techniques" I used to convince her to let me buy this sucker. ;) Shhhh...don't tell her, else the gigs up.

I will let you know when if I get it tomorrow. They had the wrong shipping address so I called them today. They said they will send it out today. YAY!

My husband did not have to convince me, I wanted it!

[msvadi]

Reading this topic, I feel like something is wrong with me. I have Digital Rebel/300D and really don't want to upgdare to 20D or 350D. Of course, they are nice cameras, but my next DSLR must have a full-size censor, at least 12MP and a price tag around $1,000. Until a camera like this is available, I really don't see a point in upgrading.

[Jon]

Reading this topic, I feel like something is wrong with me. I have Digital Rebel/300D and really don't want to upgdare to 20D or 350D. Of course, they are nice cameras, but my next DSLR must have a full-size censor, at least 12MP and a price tag around $1,000. Until a camera like this is available, I really don't see a point in upgrading.

More power to you. You'll be better able than the rest of us to expand your lens collection!

[msvadi]

Actually, here's my new camera (purchased 2 weeks ago from ebay for about $70). The picture was taken with my old 300D. She is beautiful, isn't she? :D

[oddball]

After a long day at work today, a B&H box was waiting for me on the kitchen table. After carefully unpacking, I saw it. What a beaut...the size and feel is just right for me (I came from a Nikon F2 35mm slr, remember those?) and the build and finish is outstanding. The battery is charging now, while I am poring thru the manual. Can't wait for some shootin' time...

Thanks to those who influenced my decision towards this purchase. Lenses come next...

[jimsolt]

Mine arrived today via UPS. It is just what they promised -- black. The most confusing part of it is the software. Out of curiosity, do you need ANY of it if you already have downloading and editing programs? I can't find any software descriptions that suggest they will have an effect on the operation of the camera -- settings etc.

Jim

[KurtKuhn]

jimsolt wrote: The most confusing part of it is the software. Out of curiosity, do you need ANY of it if you already have downloading and editing programs? I can't find any software descriptions that suggest they will have an effect on the operation of the camera -- settings etc.

I used ZoomBrowser EX "Aquire & Camera Settings" to enter my name as camera owner on the DrebelXT. I don't know any other way to do this.

Also, in the past I've always used BreezeBrowser / Downloader Pro to view & acquire images. I don't know if BBPro has the capability to work with the DrebelXT *.cr2 files, yet. That's a question for a different thread or forum.

-KK

[pradeep1]

Mine arrived today via UPS. It is just what they promised -- black. The most confusing part of it is the software. Out of curiosity, do you need ANY of it if you already have downloading and editing programs? I can't find any software descriptions that suggest they will have an effect on the operation of the camera -- settings etc.

Jim

NO, but you may if you shoot any RAW, since Breezebrowser and C1 Pro don't handle it's .CR2 files, yet. :(