-=Fall 2006 Rebates=- Starting Oct. 15th

aIpha wrote in post #2139398
Ordered from OneCall, price matched Amazon on both the 30D Kit + 50mm f/1.4.

I know I said I was only going to get the 30D body but since amazon had recently reduced the price of their kit, the difference in between the cheapest way I could get the body and kit pricematching at Onecall came to be $42.61 (according to my trusty spreadsheet, which I have been updating daily). And considering they were selling used kit lenses for over $60 without shipping in most cases on ebay, I thought if I didn't like it that much, I'd just sell it and make a dollar or two later.

No matter what, I wanted to order from OneCall. Why?

• One call has a 30-day return/exchange policy
  
• They have a 7-day price guarantee
  
• They priced matched to well known competitors (see above link)
  
• They specialize in audio and visual products.

Only way I could've gotten a cheaper combination was through ordering via Amazon but the difference was not much so I just paid an $8 premium for 3-day air from Onecall compared to Amazon's ground which takes 3-5 days to ship.

I'm a happy camper. Took me 2.5 years to take my wallet out and order a Digital SLR.

man.. and i thought i was the only one that had all the "Need to buy" on my excel. haha.. i've also keep an updated price on there too, so i know when the deal is a hot one or not.

EOS mE wrote in post #2139441
man.. and i thought i was the only one that had all the "Need to buy" on my excel. haha.. i've also keep an updated price on there too, so i know when the deal is a hot one or not.

Heh, I actually took a screenshot of my first excel in this thread somewhere cause someone wanted to see it. Since then it's gotten a bit bigger so that I could figure out the cheapest combination of pricematching I could do.

the spreadsheet request was mine. I am still debating on which lens to get...to get me the double rebate...but I have some time, so, waiting for all the 'guinea pigs' to test their new lenses and figure out which one might be right for me. The wife wants a macro...and me, I am not sure. Just going to have to wait and see.

My camera should be here tomorrow, though...so, hopefully I can tell what I would like. I might rent a couple of lenses, from lensrentals.com, and see which I might like/not like before I purchase it. Also, in Manhattan, there's a store (I think Alkit Camera) that rents lenses...so I might try and get one from them, for a few days. Let's see.

I did find a great deal on the camera, at dell's website...and acted quickly. I had to pay tax, but got free shipping...and no hassles -- better deal than B&H's price, regularly. 3 day shipping isn't too long...and now, the wait is almost over. Luckily, it's almost the weekend. Oh, and the wife also got a new piece of platinum jewelry...so, we are both ecstatic. hehehe.

I still vote for the 24-70L, excellent lens

DEMO wrote in post #2136612
tell me what you think of the new lens.. I still havent made up my mind..

I enjoy it so far! Only taken two photos... but it's a keeper.

calicokat wrote in post #2136999
Woohoo, congrats, we will need to see some pics now

EOS mE wrote in post #2139002
yes, definitely photos are needed... plz share.

The two pictures I was able to take yesterday were shot on the balcony looking out at the pond in our complex along with another building... Nothing special and I dont want to show it lol. It was for my mere enjoyment of seeing how wide this sucker was.

yonni wrote in post #2139270
We're all happy for you. Now go out there and show us what the Rockies look like in the Fall. Btw, since you live where you live and have a 5D, you are going to get a 17-40 as your next lens to take advantage of the double rebates, right? I can hear your camera screaming for one as I type.

My resistance is wearing down. Canon's marketing team can read me like a book. $690 savings on the 5D, 17-40 combo..... Lord please help me

Okay you must not know what it;s like here. Fall is gone and winter is here. We got 3-4 inches of snow the other night... The foliage is long gone... Last month at this time was the prime time.

There's always next year.

I dont know if I will take advantage of the double rebates. I just cant see spending $629 (539 after rebates) for 7mm in reality that is all I would be gaining. I think the 24mm is wide enough for me. If things get serious and I neeeeeed something wider, I will then think about it. But to me, 7mm would be mighty expensive in this situation.

Just recieved my 70-200 f/2.8 and a new sandisk CF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im so happy... I went out in the yard and shot almost 2gbs of pics...

I cant believe how clear the L's are.... now i am in the L club!!! Ill post pics later...

surfologist wrote in post #2141598
Just recieved my 70-200 f/2.8 and a new sandisk CF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im so happy... I went out in the yard and shot almost 2gbs of pics...

I cant believe how clear the L's are.... now i am in the L club!!! Ill post pics later...

Congrats on the new addition, the 70-200 F/2.8L is an awesome lens, enjoy

SoaringUSAEagle wrote in post #2141080
I dont know if I will take advantage of the double rebates. I just cant see spending $629 (539 after rebates) for 7mm in reality that is all I would be gaining. I think the 24mm is wide enough for me. If things get serious and I neeeeeed something wider, I will then think about it. But to me, 7mm would be mighty expensive in this situation.

have you considered the 10-22? i have the 24-70 on order (should be here today!) and my next lens is probably going to be that one, or possibly that 14 or 15 mm prime.

slaterson wrote in post #2141996
have you considered the 10-22? i have the 24-70 on order (should be here today!) and my next lens is probably going to be that one, or possibly that 14 or 15 mm prime.

The 10-22 is an awesome lens, too bad there is no rebate this time

calicokat wrote in post #2142017
The 10-22 is an awesome lens, too bad there is no rebate this time

on the rebate form i downloaded on monday there is. it's listed as the first lens in the middle column ($15/$30). maybe i have a bad form?

you are right...10-22 qualifies...

Qualifying Products:
EOS-1Ds Mark II -- only double rebates on items purchased aside from the camera
EOS-1D Mark II N -- only double rebates on items purchased aside from the camera
EOS 5D
EOS 30D
EF 20mm f/2.8 USM
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
EF 100mm f/2 USM
EF 135mm f/2L USM
EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
EF-S 17-85MM f4-5.6 IS USM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
Speedlite 580EX
Speedlite 430EX
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX

I stand corrected, my bad

Ordered by phone last night at 10:45pm from OneCall. By 2pm, I received an email letting me know my 30D kit + 50mm f/1.4 has been shipped. Bad news is that it won't get here 'til Tuesday ... 3-day air is more like 3.5-day air.

In the meantime, I just bought two photography books (Understanding Exposure, The Digital Photography Book), and 'The Rock' dvd for total of $25.

aIpha wrote in post #2143823
Ordered by phone last night at 10:45pm from OneCall. By 2pm, I received an email letting me know my 30D kit + 50mm f/1.4 has been shipped. Bad news is that it won't get here 'til Tuesday ... 3-day air is more like 3.5-day air.

In the meantime, I just bought two photography books (Understanding Exposure, The Digital Photography Book), and 'The Rock' dvd for total of $25.

Congrats on the gear, Understanding Exposure is a great book, you'll love reading it

FINALLY placed the first part of the order. I decided since I was just waiting on my damn Expense check I had enough for the 30D, 24-70 f2.8L, 580ex, 3021BPRO w/488RC2.. Next will be the 70-200 IS and a 10-22.... now to go do something to get this order off my mind.. .. Oh and I decided to order threw B&H.. I figured I could save 20-30 here and thier and hopfully everthing makes it but I said for a peice of mind I'll just stick with B&H..Thier prices like I said are only 20-30 higher then most reputible ONLINE resellers so MIGHT as well..