Current Price & Package for 7D???

[PIXX]

Hi! Can anybody advise on the current price of 7D ? The best deal offered in town now.

Body alone - $$$$???
Package - $$$$???

Thank you.

[Drudkh]

You might wanna PM apchoo on the price for his recent acquisition of the 7D.

[chianchiek]

apchoo's one was purchased in Australia with cashback if I remember correctly~

[apchoo]

Originally Posted by chianchiek apchoo's one was purchased in Australia with cashback if I remember correctly~

Yep. Look here ... http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=150700

[Zenten]

Quoted $2230 after GST by MS Color.

[apchoo]

Originally Posted by Zenten Quoted $2230 after GST by MS Color.

Wah! Could pay for 1/2 airfare to Melb and still get 7D body + 28-100mm + AUD$300 cashback + 10% GST .

Is that quote body only or package?

[Zenten]

Originally Posted by apchoo Wah! Could pay for 1/2 airfare to Melb and still get 7D body + 28-100mm + AUD$300 cashback + 10% GST . Is that quote body only or package?

Body and 1 GB card.

[Zenten]

Btw, what's the price of the 5D package, down under?

[apchoo]

Originally Posted by Zenten Btw, what's the price of the 5D package, down under?

5D + 18-70mm package = AUD$1,499

One retailer is offering a package with a 2nd lens (KM 75-300mm) and a camera bag for an extra $100 = AUD$1,599.

[Zenten]

Seems like the 5D is marketed as a new advancement over the 7D in OZ, with the rebate and all given for the 7D..........

I personally find that the 5D has more features than the 7D...... B&W photos, movie mode, ISO 80......

[apchoo]

Originally Posted by Zenten Seems like the 5D is marketed as a new advancement over the 7D in OZ, with the rebate and all given for the 7D.......... I personally find that the 5D has more features than the 7D...... B&W photos, movie mode, ISO 80......

The 5D was released in Oz only 10 days ago, and like any new model, there's heavy marketing and promotion (like 2-lens kit). It is competing heavily here against similar packages for the 350D, D50 and *istDL in the same price bracket.

The 7D cashback promotion here is fairly muted. I think KM and the retailers do not want the cashback to overshadow the 5D release. I was fairly confident that I would get the 5D when I read the reviews but also because it was supposed to be more affordable than the 7D, but when I saw and tested both models, I disliked the 5D because of its dimunitive size. It's additional features weren't important to me (maybe except the ISO80). And with the 7D cashback offer ... well, the rest is history .

[Zenten]

Thanks APChoo for all the info. For me size and build is not a consideration, I will go for features. $ for for $, I think the 5D is one up over the 7D ......

I already have a big camera in the D70, a smaller camera like the 5D would be a nice change. Wow, with AS and all ....what more can a shutterbug ask for ....for now?

[apchoo]

Originally Posted by Zenten Thanks APChoo for all the info. For me size and build is not a consideration, I will go for features. $ for for $, I think the 5D is one up over the 7D ...... I already have a big camera in the D70, a smaller camera like the 5D would be a nice change. Wow, with AS and all ....what more can a shutterbug ask for ....for now?

Horses for courses, I suppose. Good luck to your purchase ... I sure you won't be disappointed! As for me, the 7D was my first dSLR, and having seen and discounted the 5D and previously used the D70 (excellent camera, btw), my 2nd choice was the D70s . But I'm glad I stuck with KM as I can use most of my Minolta kit .

[zcf]

Does D5D have movie mode? Why I don't know about it???

Seen Harvey Norman still showing the COMEX leaflet, so I ask them the offer on COMEX still stand for D5D? They reply yes, if they still got left over stock, not sure about whether still have to pay the $99 dollar for the extra zoom lens and CF card or not.
They also selling 5600HS at $599, slightly more expensive.

[PIXX]

Apchoo & Zenten, thanks for the wonderful sharing. Personally, I still prefer 7D for the size and solid feel, since I have a fairly large hands. Holding the 5D is pretty small and ergomically uneasy.

5D is definitely a good buy over 7D if not for its size. I still like big cameras.

Anyway, I cant go over to OZ to get the 7D but any way of importing in? I guess some tax have to be incurred. Unless, 7D pricing is hitting down in Singapore. I still can wait for a good bargain.

[Duron]

Originally Posted by zcf Does D5D have movie mode? Why I don't know about it???

nope, no movie mode for the D5D

[Zenten]

Originally Posted by PIXX Apchoo & Zenten, thanks for the wonderful sharing. Personally, I still prefer 7D for the size and solid feel, since I have a fairly large hands. Holding the 5D is pretty small and ergomically uneasy. 5D is definitely a good buy over 7D if not for its size. I still like big cameras. Anyway, I cant go over to OZ to get the 7D but any way of importing in? I guess some tax have to be incurred. Unless, 7D pricing is hitting down in Singapore. I still can wait for a good bargain.

The difference in sale prices of the 7D in OZ and Singapore is enough to make one stall the purchase of the 7D here. Maybe can get your friends or fellow CSers to bring it in for you (from OZ).

[apchoo]

Originally Posted by Zenten The difference in sale prices of the 7D in OZ and Singapore is enough to make one stall the purchase of the 7D here. Maybe can get your friends or fellow CSers to bring it in for you (from OZ).

Not that easy, mate. The $300 cashback is redeemed by mail *after* you've purchased a 7D from an authorised Oz KM retailer. You need to fill in a redemption form (see http://http://www.konicaminolta.com....ion%20form.pdf) and send it in with your 7D warranty card and a copy of your store receipt. KM Oz will then send you a cheque for $300 within 28 days. The offer is opened to Aussie residents only so presumedly you need to supply a Oz postal address.

I'm still waiting for my cheque ...

[apchoo]

The best way is if you have an Aussie friend visiting S'pore ... get them to purchase a 7D within 30 days of their departure. They can send in the $300 redemption form and claim back the 10% GST on their way out of Oz. The only thing is the camera would be registered in their name in Oz ... not a problem, I supposed, as the KM Oz warranty is an international warranty certificate.

[PIXX]

Thanks for the wonderful advices. However, its too much of a hassle.

Either somebody sells his (fathope deal) or I will have to settle for a new set in Singapore unless some kind souls willing to help.

Overall, I still heard quite a lot of negative comments on 7D short comings over its good points.

I know KM fans are die hard but looks like 7D is KM's flagship problem. Is 5D considered an improved version of 7D in terms of stability in technical aspects?

Any comments from both of u?