Canon Loyalty Program - FAQ's

Simple Question:

Can you get the 20% off lenses and speedlights *without* purchasing a camera?

No you cannot. Your options are to buy the camera with your lens/speed light and then sell the camera or you could return it to Canon. If you return it you would be responsible for return shipping unless there was something wrong with the camera(ie: dust in the viewfinder etc)

Anyone know how many times you can use the program? I read somewhere in the threads 3 times a year?? But may depend on who you get..

khng30 wrote in post #14322811
Anyone know how many times you can use the program? I read somewhere in the threads 3 times a year?? But may depend on who you get..

I don't know if that has changed, but many believe the 5DII was taken out of the program because of abuse/buying to sell for profit. I wouldn't be against Canon limiting 5DII sales to 1 per person/year.

moeronn wrote in post #14322828
I don't know if that has changed, but many believe the 5DII was taken out of the program because of abuse/buying to sell for profit. I wouldn't be against Canon limiting 5DII sales to 1 per person/year.

Was my second time in two years to use the program. Got a 5d2 but would have loved to get a 70-200L like dachness. Am surprised to see it back in the program.

this thread became alive once 5DM2 came back on board. Welcome to the FF world for those who pick one up (if is it your first time).

Wait, 5D2 is back? What's the base price?

? The base price is the refurb price on the canon website. Take 20% off of that.

Or, see the posts from earlier indicating a quoted price of $1407 + tax and shipping.

Just to give everyone an update.

I received my 60D and 70-200 IS II last night. 60D has ~450 shutter count and ~450 live views (via magic lantern). This 60D is in better shape than my last one which had a feint scuff mark on the LCD hinge, this one is pristine. There is one problem however. My Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS will not focus, it focus hunts almost constantly and occasionally will lock focus after a second. The 70-200 focuses fine so I don't really know what's going on. The 70-200 is in excellent condition as well, the hood does have some scuff marks on the exterior.

I have a replacement sigma on the way from amazon. It should arrive Friday. If that doesn't resolve it I may send the body back for a new one.

The 5D2 price through CLP should be $1,759.20 - 20% = 1407.36 + tax + shipping
Is this going to kill the second hand 5D2 market?

Doubtful. Canon will have difficulty keeping them available at this price. Demand will keep the price up. If one is patient, they can wait till they come in @ Canon and pick it up at that price. This should not absolutely tank the price (but it definitely doens't help the cause)

The original post of this thread is in desperate need of an update...

(No offense!)

I called in today and this is what I found out:

Eligible Camera Bodies
XS 18-55 kit: 281.59
T3 18-55 kit: 352.00 (New)
T1i Body Only: 332.79
T1i 18-55 kit: 383.99
T2i Body Only: 383.99
T2i 18-55 kit: 447.99
T3i Body Only: 479.99
T3i 18-55 kit: 544.00
50D Body Only: 563.00
50D 28-135mm : 665.00
60D Body Only: 639.99
60D 18-135 : 831.36
7D Body Only: 1087.20
5D Mark II : 1408.00 (New)

Eligible Lenses and Speedlights (The rep got a bit lazy and decided to stop calculating the 20% off. I should do it myself, but I'm lazy as well. )
EF 17-40 f/4
EF 24-105 f/4 L
EF 28-135
EF 50mm f/1.4
EF 50mm f/1.8
EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM II (Currently not found on the website under the refurbished section...)
EF 70-300 (Non-L)
EF 75-300
EF 85mm f/1.8
EFS 10-22
EFS 18-135
EFS 18-200
EFS 55-250
EF 2x Extender
Speedlight 430 EX II

Thank you for sharing your findings. Would you happen to know which version of 2X extender is in the program? There is a 2X II and 2XIII.

TheRightLight wrote in post #14330117
The original post of this thread is in desperate need of an update...

(No offense!)

Original post has been updated to add 5DMII and lens/flash options.

Sorry for the delay (I hate it when the real world gets in the way of POTN!!)