Will you still buy after the price hike?

[jeremyteocx]

The rumour about the price hike had been going on and on ever since before CNY. This weekend kinda cemented the fact that the hike for Canon equipment is indeed here. I for one (with only a kit lense and 50 f1.8) had intentions to get a zoom lense or maybe a better walkabout lense, but looks like I have to shelf my plans for now and wait.

What about the rest of you?

[shahrulesa]

Actually thinking of giving up dslr because of this...

[Ninja23XX]

Originally Posted by jeremyteocx The rumour about the price hike had been going on and on ever since before CNY. This weekend kinda cemented the fact that the hike for Canon equipment is indeed here. I for one (with only a kit lense and 50 f1.8) had intentions to get a zoom lense or maybe a better walkabout lense, but looks like I have to shelf my plans for now and wait. What about the rest of you?

The price is already up by 22%....haha...no choice, then buy. If can wait do wait, otherwise makes no difference. Just do more scouting of the places that offer the best value.


GMAN

[ahbian]

Originally Posted by shahrulesa Actually thinking of giving up dslr because of this...

Strange. You already have your gear, why the need to give up?

[twisted illusion]

Originally Posted by jeremyteocx The rumour about the price hike had been going on and on ever since before CNY. This weekend kinda cemented the fact that the hike for Canon equipment is indeed here. I for one (with only a kit lense and 50 f1.8) had intentions to get a zoom lense or maybe a better walkabout lense, but looks like I have to shelf my plans for now and wait. What about the rest of you?

now harvey at expo got sale going on... u might like to try if u can get something with good discount from there... i think at this moment, specialise shop will still maintain price or even mark up.... but harvey got lots of mouth to feed... they need to sell to give out salary... today i saw D90 at 1650 on the expo road show... 400D alto old model is at 745... lens only i see canon booth have, but never look into detail...

[parampita]

Was contemplating a longer lens than what I have now.
Think of the bright side, stop buying for a moment, explore more on existing equipments.

With the price hike, I won't be spending more. In fact, I will save cos I will stop buying for now.

[Stress]

Have you ppl realised that the Yen is weakening? I would personally live with what I have and wait for the price to come down. Yen can't stay that strong else it'll bring Japan export to a halt.

[jlkk76]

Originally Posted by shahrulesa Actually thinking of giving up dslr because of this...

gonna sell it cheap?

anyway, will control the buying now....

[defn]

Gahment just banked in money for you to offset the increase in price.

[Mystix]

someone should send this poll to Canon.

[plastikcanvas]

anyone has canon friends working in canon or canon people please hear our criesssss i am sure you come and view our threads!

Heard that the Japanese yen will be going strong in the coming months.

I hope 3rd party lens won't be affected, planning to get mine next week!

[nottipiglet]

They gave you ample warning before the price hike... why didn't you get everything you need then? I just sold off all the lens I don't need, and bought all the ones I need.

Right now, I have:

EF 100mm f/2.8 macro
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
EF 70-200 f/4 IS USM

So, I'm already happy and don't care about the price hike.

[eosandy]

Visiting Japan in a couple of weeks so waiting to compare at the time.

[ahbian]

Originally Posted by nottipiglet They gave you ample warning before the price hike... why didn't you get everything you need then? I just sold off all the lens I don't need, and bought all the ones I need. Right now, I have: EF 100mm f/2.8 macro EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM EF 70-200 f/4 IS USM So, I'm already happy and don't care about the price hike.

Well, the other way to see it, the warning for the price hike is also to push hesitating people to spend immediately. Either way, Canon wins.

[charlesleong]

i'm happy with what i have and don't need to immediately buy new equipment.

[deathstar]

How about buying used?

[cqprime]

Originally Posted by jeremyteocx The rumour about the price hike had been going on and on ever since before CNY. This weekend kinda cemented the fact that the hike for Canon equipment is indeed here. I for one (with only a kit lense and 50 f1.8) had intentions to get a zoom lense or maybe a better walkabout lense, but looks like I have to shelf my plans for now and wait. What about the rest of you?

wat is expensive now? lens, Camera or accessories?

[Kit]

When they wanted COE, people complain but they still pay.
When they wanted more money for the gantries, people complain but they still pay.
Whey they increased the GST to 7%, people complain but they still pay.
Few months away, nobody will remember this. Why? Because people are forgetful(and will go with it) about price hikes. Its proven, time and again.

[Kit]

Originally Posted by plastikcanvas anyone has canon friends working in canon or canon people please hear our criesssss i am sure you come and view our threads!

They hear your cries..... but do you not think they'd expect you to hear their's too?

[ahbian]

Originally Posted by Kit When they wanted COE, people complain but they still pay. When they wanted more money for the gantries, people complain but they still pay. Whey they increased the GST to 7%, people complain but they still pay. Few months away, nobody will remember this. Why? Because people are forgetful(and will go with it) about price hikes. Its proven, time and again.

Actually, i think the consumerism culture is too strong. Take the travel fair for example, hard to believe economy is not doing well.