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Old Apr 30th, 2001, 09:16 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I'm looking for the best prices online, ideally in Canada. I've found Henry's and Futureshop, but they are pricey.

Is there anything else you guys recommend?
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Old Apr 30th, 2001, 07:56 PM   #2 (permalink)
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buying digital cameras is a risky project to undertake... unlike still cameras, the technology is constantly changing in ways that make your old stuff obsolete.  I still use my pentax k1000 from the 70s... and its lovely.  However, the digital camera my cousin got in 97 is trash now.  
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Old Apr 30th, 2001, 08:00 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Yes, technology is speeding ahead, but if you just want a camera for casual use (sending pictures to Grandma through email) you can get one fairly cheap.

I bought a 1.3 megapixel Fuiji MX1200 for about &#36350 a year ago.  It's a fun toy and if that's all you're looking for its fine.
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Old Apr 30th, 2001, 08:12 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I tried to buy a Kodak 4800 from Kodak (employee price)
but they are all gone. Coming soon
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The 4800 is well reviewed and I believe has a &#36150
rebate coupon that still in effect.
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Old Apr 30th, 2001, 08:33 PM   #5 (permalink)
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It's hard to say, there isn't one place that offers definitely lower prices on digital cameras.  If you give us more details like how much you're looking to spend, how many MegaPixel resolution your looking for, etc. it'd be easier for us to help you find a deal.
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Old Apr 30th, 2001, 09:39 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I've been searching for cheaper digital cameras myself, and the best I've found is on eBay Canada.  Most retail stores around here (ontario) are pretty expensive.
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Old Apr 30th, 2001, 11:32 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I'm looking for high-end cameras such as the Olympus E-10 (4 Mpixels) and other semi-professional models.

I also found some of the best prices in eBay, but it's so hard to trust some vendors, especially since digital cameras easily enter the gray market.

Any online canadian shops links would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Old May 1st, 2001, 02:21 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Are you a professional photographer?  Coz buy a high-end digital camera right now is not exactly "good value".  In a month or two, your super high-end will be replaced with newer models and the price will drop by over 50%.  Just like buying a P4- 1.7Ghz now.  

Unless you really have to buy a 4 Mpixels for work purpose, and you have lots of money, (If you have money, what are you doing here??? ;))  There is no point in buying a high end camera with 4 Mpixels.

Personally I think any 1-2 Mpixel ranging from &#36300 - &#36500 is definitely good enough if you just want it for normal viewing and printing.

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Old May 5th, 2001, 08:14 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Futureshop HP 316 just dropped its price to 600.00.  If you know someone at university you can get it 20.00 cheaper.  Hp will also send you an additional 32 MB flash card free.  With the two cards you should be able to take more than a 100 pics before you have to download.  The camera's is made by Pentax and the reviews on this camera have been excellent.
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Old May 5th, 2001, 09:40 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Futureshop HP 316 just dropped its price to 600.00. *If you know someone at university you can get it 20.00 cheaper. *Hp will also send you an additional 32 MB flash card free. *With the two cards you should be able to take more than a 100 pics before you have to download. *The camera's is made by Pentax and the reviews on this camera have been excellent.
Can you explain how if you know someone from University it'll be &#3620 cheaper?  Is the free 32MB flash card only for university students as well?
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Old May 5th, 2001, 11:48 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Universities and tech schools get a discount from the manufactorer.  That's why with a valid student ID you can purchase through Educational Institutions cheaper than on the street.

32 MB flash card is offered by hp directly (coupon offer) and it's free it you buy before July 31.
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Old May 6th, 2001, 01:44 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Help us out, point us to some 'educational institutions' we can purchase through.
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Old May 6th, 2001, 06:35 AM   #13 (permalink)
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University of Calgary (micro store offers this digital camera for 579.99).  You can purchase the camera with a valid  student ID and mail in the CF (print it out at hp's website.  I'm pretty sure most educational institutions have stores like this and if Futureshop has a sale you should be able to get it cheaper that the university's bookstore.

Very nice camera.  Should please almost anyone looking for a quality name brand digital camera.
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Old Dec 12th, 2002, 10:12 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I go to York university, and will gladly buy the camera for you for $5, getting you $15 off. Just to let you know, if you find one to buy from York then let me know, I actually bought a Canon S30 from here estate@yorku.ca
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Old Dec 12th, 2002, 10:19 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Jeeze... you replied to posts over a year old man.

So did I... DOH!
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