Canon Pricing to Change??

[wheels]

Just a heads up for all those who buy their Canon gear from retail outlets rather than from online dealers.............

I was in my local camera place at Caringbah yesterday doing some price comparos between retail and an online retailer. The bloke who was serving me (Dave from memory) said to hold off on any Canon purchases as Canon Aust will be reducing the prices on just about everything sometime in the next month. According to him, Canon Aust realises that it is in direct competition with just about every other countries Canon factory rep and are lowering prices in order to compete. He specifically mentioned Canon USA. He is of the understanding that Aust prices will soon mirror or be very close to Canon USA prices.
I'd like to point out that this is rumour at present, I have no affiliation with the retailer in question nor do I work for Canon. I own a canon camera, that is all. If it is true then yay for us, if not then he's a lying bastard!!

[adam]

Sounds like good news.

USA raises their prices, then Australia reduces to mirror. hoho

[adam]

Got an email from PRA about some price drops WOO

[wheels]

When you say price drops - how big are we talking?

[adam]

Big drops (from higher prices), to about $100-200 more than DD photographics

[devilla101]

Oh man that would be sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

I don't need anything now, so I would be really interested how much of a drop we'll get

[devilla101]

Oh man that would be sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

I don't need anything now,but I would be really interested how much of a drop we'll get

[adam]

Just got an email from quality camera announcing price drops! woo
Exciting times.... lol

[Paul]

This is the price list on the email I received from QCS
I'm kinda glad Nikon do not have f/1.2 primes..

Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM
rrp $2979
Now $2050

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
rrp $3589
Now $2520

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
rrp $2409
Now $1650

Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
rrp $1999
Now $1550

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM
rrp $2409
Now $1730

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
rrp $1999
Now $1420

Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
rrp $2799
ow $2080

Canon 85mm f/1.2L USM
rrp$3799
Now $2500

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
rrp $2699
Now $1850

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DO IS USM
rrp $2299
Now $1600

[surenj]

Awesome news...!!!!! Unbelievable really. Imagine the DD prices after the canon prices fall???

[mickeyjuice]

All the good Canon Lenses are down as of this afternoon - my favourite is the 85/1.2L - $3800 down to $2500.

If only I wasn't about to buy a house here in Melbourne...

[stetner]

But still, for example, a 24-105 from B&H is:

1059.00 * 1.05 conversion = 1111.95 * 1.1 for GST = 1223.15

Add $50 US for shipping = 52.50 Aus

Total = 1275.65

New price 1420

It is still $144.35 AUS more expensive to buy it here. It is an EF lens, so Canon will cover it for warranty globally (I have asked)

I still think they could come down more!

Doug

[surenj]

It is an EF lens, so Canon will cover it for warranty globally (I have asked)

I still think they could come down more!

Doug

would they not cover EF-S lenses??

[photohiker]

Are the prices from QCS the new Canon RRP or the new discount prices?

Don't forget that B&H sell below US RRP, so the differences might not be as much as thought.

In any case, I don't think I'd buy from B&H to only save $100 or so.

[mickeyjuice]

Don't forget that B&H sell below US RRP, so the differences might not be as much as thought.

In any case, I don't think I'd buy from B&H to only save $100 or so.

Agreed.

[wheels]

WooHoo Sounds like my rumour was correct. Now this is going to make my wide lens selection even harder. Hope the 17-40 F4 comes down a bit too. What will be interesting as some have already said is how low people like d-d go to combat this. That may take a while tho because if they already have stock in at previous prices they aren't going to want to make a loss just to get a sale.

[Wocka]

Has there been any indication of prices of bodies, specifically the 40D?

Cheers

[ozimax]

I'm waiting for the 1Ds MkIII to hit $1000 AUD and then I'll pounce.

[gstark]

But still, for example, a 24-105 from B&H is:

1059.00 * 1.05 conversion = 1111.95 * 1.1 for GST = 1223.15

Add $50 US for shipping = 52.50 Aus

Total = 1275.65

New price 1420

It is still $144.35 AUS more expensive to buy it here. It is an EF lens, so Canon will cover it for warranty globally (I have asked)

I still think they could come down more!

Doug

Don't forget that buying from B&H you'll also get slugged with US$ transaction fees on your credit card, and for items valued over PP1K, you will be hit with GST (as you've noted) and most likely a fee for customs processing from UPS or FedEx. The total price from B&H for this item will probably be about another PP90 heavier.

FWIW, forum price is 1119 including shipping.

I agree that for small price differences alone it's not worth buying grey, but oft times you can actually get supplied far more quickly when buying off-shore.

[wheels]

[/quote]

Don't forget that buying from B&H you'll also get slugged with US$ transaction fees on your credit card, and for items valued over PP1K, you will be hit with GST (as you've noted) and most likely a fee for customs processing from UPS or FedEx. The total price from B&H for this item will probably be about another PP90 heavier.

FWIW, forum price is 1119 including shipping.

I agree that for small price differences alone it's not worth buying grey, but oft times you can actually get supplied far more quickly when buying off-shore.[/quote]

That was going to be my next question, how will this affect Poon's pricing. Because I'm not privvy to those prices at present I didn't want to speculate but it appears by Gary's comment above that it will still be substantially cheaper. Ultimately this pricing change will only make a difference to those who buy retail.

[Grev]

This is the price list on the email I received from QCS
I'm kinda glad Nikon do not have f/1.2 primes..

I have Nikon f1.2 primes.

I'd like a 5D with a 24-70 (a good copy) and a 580ex2.

[MATT]

They a pretty inpressive price drops..

Lets hope Nikon follow suite.

MATT

[photohiker]

Actually, let's hope Nikon follow suit with their suite of lenses.

Michael

[stetner]

would they not cover EF-S lenses??

No, it was only EF if I recall correctly.

Gary, you are correct, I forgot about Customs fees above the GST. That would darn near even it up I suppose, which is good.

Even if there was a$144 dollar premium, I would probably buy local anyway, but I do like to see the same price as the rest of the world.....

Doug

[MATT]

Actually, let's hope Nikon follow suit with their suite of lenses.

Michael

Thanks for your helpful post Grammer police

MATT

[Wocka]

I was in Camera House @ Waringah Mall ( Sydney's Northern Beaches ) on Saturday. The lower pricing is already in.
The 40D was $1170 ish body only.

Cheers

[karenkwan]

I am also one of those people who flock to US websites like B&H to check out the current prices on certain camera gear. It would be lovely to have Australia follow their prices, the fact that I sometimes see the Canon 430EX for $280 including shipping (or so, give or take) on B&H and see it at $350+ in Australia really puts me off buying aussie stock.

I am still patiently waiting for the 5D to drop in price!

[adam]

Actually, let's hope Nikon follow suit with their suite of lenses.

Michael

Thanks for your helpful post Grammer police

MATT

I think you may need the spelling police as well, rather than just the grammar police.

I am also one of those people who flock to US websites like B&H to check out the current prices on certain camera gear. It would be lovely to have Australia follow their prices, the fact that I sometimes see the Canon 430EX for $280 including shipping (or so, give or take) on B&H and see it at $350+ in Australia really puts me off buying aussie stock.

I am still patiently waiting for the 5D to drop in price!

The price of Australian 5D stock has dropped! (just not to US levels)

[karenkwan]

I am also one of those people who flock to US websites like B&H to check out the current prices on certain camera gear. It would be lovely to have Australia follow their prices, the fact that I sometimes see the Canon 430EX for $280 including shipping (or so, give or take) on B&H and see it at $350+ in Australia really puts me off buying aussie stock.

I am still patiently waiting for the 5D to drop in price!

The price of Australian 5D stock has dropped! (just not to US levels)

I misread that as "to US levels" for some odd reason and got all excited
I was told to wait a few months to see if the new 5d mk II or (whatever it will be named) comes out. When that day comes, my poor mother can stop living in fear of me using her credit card to pay for BH shipments and getting slammed with tax/customs clearance.