40D @ Best Buy

I didn't know where to put this. Went to Best Buy today for a CF card (g/f wanted to get me something, $100 for a 4GB ultra II< i told her to wait) aniwho, and they had a 40D. OMG! I loved ti so much, I couldn't believe the size of the screen and the Liveview is a sweet feature. I can see it's usefulness and how I may never use it. Once I get a macro or if I'm doing pro portraits, sure. But other than that, maybe to hold it over someone's head if I'm desperate, but I do that anyhow w/o LV.

So, check out all your local electronic stores. I guess they are popping up. I played with it forever and someone ask if i was interested. I just shook my head and walked out. I think they were getting mad.

Yup, my local store had 2 in stock. I bought one.

my local BB had them too, checked it out, but didnt buy it.

Going tomorrow after class.

Sweet... can't buy yet... but I'll be spending a few hours in that section tomorrow!

I have nothing to do for awhile before Rock the Universe tomorrow so I might go back. It was fun. The screen though is freakin' huge! I couldn't believe it. And someone tell me if the 30D had more intervals of ISO levels than 100,200, 400, etc. Cause that little thing bit is a nice addition to the 40D.

i got mines from best buy .. they had 3 in stock and it wasnt on the display yet or in the cabinets in the camera section. i guess it was still in the back or something. the two camera person didnt even know about it. i was actually telling them what was new compared to the 30D

I dont know how the the 40D is priced at BB, but I stay away from the one in my town. They wanted $900+tax for an xti w/ the kit lens and nothing else!!!!

jbone wrote in post #3878699
I dont know how the the 40D is priced at BB, but I stay away from the one in my town. They wanted $900+tax for an xti w/ the kit lens and nothing else!!!!

right now, the price at BB is pretty much same as it is online .. im sure online price will eventually be cheaper though once there are more shipments of it

Yup I picked mine up at BB as well, they werent on display yet either.

CHRISTIAN

Im hoping the local BB has one in stock because I want to check it out. The local Ritz couldnt even tell me when they were being released (as of a week and a half ago) but maybe they have one I can play with.

I'll probably have to go and check this out. I don't know anyone who has it, so I'll probably have to mess around with it at the store.

Got mine this evening at Best Buy. They even honored the 10% discount with my AAA card (matched the discount offered by Circuit City). That, along with $35.00 I had in coupons from a previous purchase, really make my day!!

jbone wrote in post #3878699
I dont know how the the 40D is priced at BB, but I stay away from the one in my town. They wanted $900+tax for an xti w/ the kit lens and nothing else!!!!

It's called a retail store. Genius.

turbo212003 wrote in post #3879038
It's called a retail store. Genius.

and your point is??