sony alpha prices are the cheapest now ...

[Exposure]

heard that since the price hike of 10-20% ?? in N & C brands last month, sony is the few that kept its prices unchanged.

used to be most expensive, now become cheapest

[Lexar]

Originally Posted by Exposure heard that since the price hike of 10-20% ?? in N & C brands last month, sony is the few that kept its prices unchanged. used to be most expensive, now become cheapest

Have to agree Sony RRP remains the same, but checking with some shops seems that their "street price" went up a bit compared to 1-2months ago...

[lenrek]

Originally Posted by Lexar Have to agree Sony RRP remains the same, but checking with some shops seems that their "street price" went up a bit compared to 1-2months ago...

This is due to stronger yen, AFAIK.

[yokechye]

i think Singapore is one of the countries with unchanged Sony prices
Australia is one that have up their prices. A900 cost 5299 over here. street price is lower, but still alot more expensive. 1k difference before price hike

[weishengg]

Originally Posted by lenrek This is due to stronger yen, AFAIK.

some price changes in the USD market recently.
24-70mm went down
A900 body went down
300mm went up
70-200mm went up

and a few others, do check the dpreview forums

[s2s1]

Originally Posted by weishengg some price changes in the USD market recently. 24-70mm went down A900 body went down 300mm went up 70-200mm went up and a few others, do check the dpreview forums

Interesting coz I am aiming 24-70mm. Anyone buying 24-70mm recently can share me street price here? PM me, thank you!

[TME]

Originally Posted by weishengg some price changes in the USD market recently. 24-70mm went down A900 body went down 300mm went up 70-200mm went up and a few others, do check the dpreview forums

I would expect the 300mm to go up cos it's really rare... as for the 70-200 rumours are that it might see a replacement... but it's also short in supply I think...

[stvc11]

Taiwan Sony Price already went up...

[Mino]

Originally Posted by TME I would expect the 300mm to go up cos it's really rare... as for the 70-200 rumours are that it might see a replacement... but it's also short in supply I think...

The new retail price for US Price for 300mm SSM (us$6,299.99) is still cheaper than the current singapore SONY suggested retail price s$11,999.
No change in price for 70-200mm SSM (us$1799.99).

CZ16-35mm up us$1899.99
CZ85 up us$1369.99
CZ135 up us$1479.99
CZ24-70 down us$1599.99
CZ16-80 up us$749.99

35G down us$1369.99
70-200mmG No change us$1799.99
300mmG up us$6299.99
70-300mmG up us$849.99
70-400mm G up us$1599.99

[Galdor]

Hope that prices will be better in Singapore.

[afipuffy]

No wonder, cant bargain that much now a days. They keep it fixed.

[Exposure]

Originally Posted by Mino The new retail price for US Price for 300mm SSM (us$6,299.99) is still cheaper than the current singapore SONY suggested retail price s$11,999. No change in price for 70-200mm SSM (us$1799.99). CZ16-35mm up us$1899.99 CZ85 up us$1369.99 CZ135 up us$1479.99 CZ24-70 down us$1599.99 CZ16-80 up us$749.99 35G down us$1369.99 70-200mmG No change us$1799.99 300mmG up us$6299.99 70-300mmG up us$849.99 70-400mm G up us$1599.99

if u notice, CZ is the one increasing, i guess the optics may require better material to manufacture.

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by Exposure if u notice, CZ is the one increasing, i guess the optics may require better material to manufacture.

Yup. The materials are different, as are the salaries and cost of the german-imported QA tools and engineers.

Also, it there's a fixed Euro licensing cost per lens, that get affected by the exchange rate too.

[cy_j]

Hope Sony keeps the A900 price steady...a few more pennies to go. (price reduction definitely welcomed!)

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by cy_j Hope Sony keeps the A900 price steady...a few more pennies to go. (price reduction definitely welcomed!)

It's cheaper across the causeway...

[cy_j]

Originally Posted by Rashkae It's cheaper across the causeway...

Thanks for the tip.

If ok with you, drop me a PM on your recommended shops. TIA~!

[kingfishers]

Hi brothers just want to know whether the A 900 are really good?

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by kingfishers Hi brothers just want to know whether the A 900 are really good?

Yes. As has been discussed and extensively reviewed here and in many places on the web.

[Exposure]

Originally Posted by kingfishers Hi brothers just want to know whether the A 900 are really good?

it is faster than A700 and u can make big prints from it due to 24mp

[Exposure]

Originally Posted by Rashkae It's cheaper across the causeway...

how about warranty ?