Black Drebel For The USA Announced

Hopefully after all the hoopla dies down, the cost of the silver dRebel goes down anther $100-150.

I really think this is the last hurrah for the first generation Drebel. Two Christmas seasons with the same product in this technology-driven market is a long lifetime. I expect to see an announcement just after Christmas (PMA?) with the successor.

But I could be wrong...

Have Fun,

I'm actually holding off buying the 20D until the silver version of it comes out. Actually, the champagne colored would be even better. So, anybody have any news or rumors of when this is going to happen?

Face it. Black is so common place. Practically everybody has one of those.

None when the 10D costs less.............. Companies sometimes make decision that absolutely no sense.

I think they are releasing a black version because sales of the silver one have tanked. I read that the D70 outsells the Dreb, Canon, to stop eroding sales are trying to make a sows ear look like a silk purse. People will buy more because the black one looks coolers and more pro, just like the D70.

If Canon marketing cared about color, then all the "L" glass would be black...

Bodog wrote:
If Canon marketing cared about color, then all the "L" glass would be black...

But then how would they be able to make ads that show the "dominance" of their lenses at sports/professional events. Isn't their marketing to purposely make their pro lenses white so we can make out a difference from Nikon lenses? 8)

damn.. I'm actually a bit pissed i purchased mine before this.. try shooting pee-wee football with a silver/plastic camera vs. a pro-looking black camera and see who gets less crap from the parents thinking you're some wierdo.. black really does make a difference.

pradeep1 wrote:

Bodog wrote:
If Canon marketing cared about color, then all the "L" glass would be black...

But then how would they be able to make ads that show the "dominance" of their lenses at sports/professional events. Isn't their marketing to purposely make their pro lenses white so we can make out a difference from Nikon lenses? 8)

Yes the white is definately a distinguishing characteristic, but it also is to keep the lens cooler. The white body reflects more heat rather than absorbing it.

I actually got to see one here in Houston, at a local camera store. They had it dispayed right next to the silver one. For a spit second, I thought about asking them how much would it cost me if I traded in mine......but then reality kicked in, and I would rather wait until I can afford a 20D. I have to admit, it looked much better in black!

I just got my 20D (fantastic camera!) after having the Rebel for about half a year. And you know what? I kind of miss the silver. The Black is kinda blase' IMHO. Of course holding the 20D is a revelation, but only because of the non-plastic body, and the rubbery grip, and the Quick Control Dial, startup times, instant response, etc... compared to the 300D.

But there was something about that little silver body -- I got more attention from bystanders (I work in the CNN building in Hollywood, and when I'd have my camera out with the 70-200 people would stare). With the 20D, it's just another black camera....

Which incidentally, I prefer in terms of being stealthy with a non-telephoto lens

I had a blast with my 300D though, and I have it as a backup. It served me well.

Don't be suprised if the black version turns out to be incompatible with the hacked firmware.

Why? The black version has been around in other markets since day one!

I discovered a .85$ black body upgrade..... a sharpee !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So with the 198.15$ buy beer so it looks great !!!!!!!!!!

Funny, the black rebel has been available in canada for quite a while.