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Jul 25, 2008 22:13 | #1

I just ran across Amazon\Adorama\J&R pre-listing the Canon 430EX II for $329 and with an MSRP of $399.

Is Canon nuts? The 420EX was under $200, the 430EX is right at $250, and now the 430EX II is going to be prices in the lower $300's?
Damn Canon, why even release a 430EX II if its only going to be about $50-$60 less than the 580EX II. Hell, for $329, at least put a $0.10 wheel on it!

I remember not 6 months ago when you could pick up a 580EX II for about $340! Now that will only buy you a 430 EX II & an Omni-Bounce if your lucky enough to find a place with free shipping!

Disappointed to say the least.

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Jul 26, 2008 01:19 | #2

If you don't like the price, don't buy it.

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Jul 26, 2008 01:20 | #3

The 580EX II debuted at $499. It's $100 less now most places, before rebate. MSRP/intro prices are always high.

Having said that, Canon's prices really are going up. The 17-40L is now $700 even at B&H. Used to be a little less.

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Jul 26, 2008 01:52 | #5

Don't forget that companies structurally price their items, in an attempt to make the consumer spend slightly more on a slightly higher end model.

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Jul 26, 2008 02:19 | #6

Differences between the 430EX and the II? Similar changes between the 580EX and II?

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Jul 26, 2008 02:53 | #7

It will probably be cheaper once it comes out.

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Jul 26, 2008 03:30 | #8

ben_r_ wrote in post #5987176

It will probably be cheaper once it comes out.

I'd bet money that it will most definitely become at least a little cheaper once it's been out for a period of time.

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Jul 26, 2008 15:24 as a reply to @ AB8ND's post | #10

I just bought a 580ex II on Ebay for $389 less 10% from a coupon less 25% from live.com. Net cost about $260 (assuming the live.com money comes through).

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Jul 26, 2008 21:39 | #11

The Flying Turtle wrote in post #5989232

I just bought a 580ex II on Ebay for $389 less 10% from a coupon less 25% from live.com. Net cost about $260 (assuming the live.com money comes through).

Let me know how that goes, I want to buy my 70-200 f/4L that way.

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Jul 26, 2008 22:44 | #12

tedBalog wrote in post #5990853

Let me know how that goes, I want to buy my 70-200 f/4L that way.

I should buy a house that way.

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Jul 26, 2008 22:48 | #13

I remember a thread like this when the 580 EXII was announced. The price will come down and just count yourself lucky you're not in the UK!!

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