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i sold my 500d last night and thought i would be able to get myself a nice shiny 550d before the cashback deal runs out
wrong nowhere local has the body only, blaming deliveries not getting through due to the volcanic ash :lol:
thank you canon for running a cashback deal when you cant supply cameras :clap:
off to sulk into my bag of lenses with no body :shake:
 
Nikon's in the same boat - literally, I suspect...

No new kit has arrived here since February by the look of it...
D3s bodies which were being promised for the beginning of April are still not in stock anywhere...

probably find it all in a container floating off the coast of Somalia...lol
 
Arkady said:
Nikon's in the same boat - literally, I suspect...

No new kit has arrived here since February by the look of it...
D3s bodies which were being promised for the beginning of April are still not in stock anywhere...

probably find it all in a container floating off the coast of Somalia...lol
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:lol:

you could always make a cardboard model of a 550D until the camera arrives :D

seriously though it's a major P.I.T.A
 
it is a right pita we got my sons school prom next month and turkey in 4 weeks as well :bonk:
well for what it is worth i have e mailed canon uk to have a moan, not that it will do anything, just makes me feel better.
 
local jessops have just called me and they have located one that will be courierd to them for tuesday
but guess what it is the dreaded "the box has been opened sir" :help:

right off to argos p&s time :lol:
 
andy_fozzy said:
How about going for a second hand 40D or something?
That then is a worth-while upgrade......
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i have been looking at the 50d as well can get one from jessops for 618-00 after the cashback
i am off out later and will have a look and feel of one
this might do me a favour and i will take more time to decide 550 or 50d
thanks
 
terryuk said:
i have been looking at the 50d as well can get one from jessops for 618-00 after the cashback
i am off out later and will have a look and feel of one
this might do me a favour and i will take more time to decide 550 or 50d
thanks
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Having a feel is deffo a good idea :naughty:
Seriously though, do it. The XXD range are a huge step up from the XXXD range, in terms of performance AND comfort to use-ability :thinking:
 
i do know what your saying andy
i have had a little read up, the 550d is in my comfort zone thats why i was going after one, that and some very good reviews
i just looked on one of my local shops website and they are doing the 50d for 599-00 after cashback
also says cashback has been extended until 30th june 2010 now
i hate change and decisions
 
Don't let it bother you mate.
Either way, you're getting a new toy so be happy :D

Thinking about it, you can pick up a 1D MKII for around £600-650

:lol: Sorry, just messing!!
 
Arkady said:
probably find it all in a container floating off the coast of Somalia...lol
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Any chance you could secure some Village People, oops sorry i mean military transport and we will go get them.
 
If you ORDER the camera before the cashback deal ends you can still claim the cashback as the camera was purchased before the end date? I thought that's how it went?
 
As my old english teacher once said "If in doubt- ASK" - So why not phone Canon & ask them :shrug:
 
terryuk said:
it is a right pita we got my sons school prom .
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That's such an important occasion, if you haven't got anything sorted by then, give me a shout, and I'll pop my 7D in the post for you to shoot the event.
 
terryuk said:
i have been looking at the 50d as well can get one from jessops for 618-00 after the cashback
i am off out later and will have a look and feel of one
this might do me a favour and i will take more time to decide 550 or 50d
thanks
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Do it, you won't regret it.
 
neil_g said:
i wasnt aware canon (or anyone else) had any influence over volcanic erruptions and/or whether planes fly or not?

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obviously they dont but there are other means of transport and they do control the casback deals

Trig's said:
As my old english teacher once said "If in doubt- ASK" - So why not phone Canon & ask them :shrug:
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i have emailed them and just for me they have extended the cashback until 30th june 2010 (thats a joke by the way they were going to do it anyway)

Les McLean said:
That's such an important occasion, if you haven't got anything sorted by then, give me a shout, and I'll pop my 7D in the post for you to shoot the event.
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that is a very nice gesture Les but i could not bare the thought of your 7d travelling back and fourth in the post just for my use
i could borrow a nikon from a friend if i do not have anything in place before the prom.

i have been into jessops and had a good feel of the 50d and a 550d that has been reserved and not picked up
i was not sure of the layout on the 50d but once you have had it a while i suppose you get used to it
550d felt right at home as it is so similar to the 500d i had
when is there a replacement due for the 50d as it is 2 years old now and i am thinking the 550d is there latest technology in that level of camera

my poor old head is spinning :cuckoo:
 
Les McLean said:
That's such an important occasion, if you haven't got anything sorted by then, give me a shout, and I'll pop my 7D in the post for you to shoot the event.
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Can this place possibly, EVER get any better

Fair play to you Les, nice one mate :clap: :clap: :clap:
 
Out of interest, why the minor upgrade? Would it not be worth sticking with the 500 for a bit and then upgrading to something a bit more worthwhile in the future when funds allow? Unless of course you got a good deal on the sale and the 550 with cashback is effectively pitching up gratis?
 
i got a reasonable price for the 500d and i like new things
there was a deal on last week at jessops 70-00 off the 550d and kit lens 50-00 cashback and 50-00 back via quidco so a good deal
only thing is by the time i sold my 500d the 70-00 deal had finished
i ave also been reading up on the 550d and seen some really good reviews
 
right i have made a decision and it is going to be the 550d it will do me for another year and i can see where my photography is going from there
canon's best consumer level eos camera to date apparently
the 40d is supposed to be better than the 50d
being a couple of years old now it must be due an update or is the 7d its replacement
thanks terry
 
terryuk said:
right i have made a decision and it is going to be the 550d it will do me for another year and i can see where my photography is going from there
canon's best consumer level eos camera to date apparently
the 40d is supposed to be better than the 50d
being a couple of years old now it must be due an update or is the 7d its replacement
thanks terry
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NO, YOU'RE MAKING A MISTAKE!

:D:D:D

Only joking mate :lol:

Enjoy your new camera when you get it. Learn about it's features, find out what you and it can do together and watch yourself progress.

Also, get a copy of Photoshop and learn all about that.
It's a great hobby, and very rewarding and SOOOO much to learn :thumbs:
 
I have the little b****r in a bag and a spare battery
only problem is I am stuck at bluewater shopping with the misses
ended up costing me 95-00 to upgrade from the 500d so I am happy with that
 
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