Ok, so I know we shouldn't make fun of Canon....

[Kaouthia]

It's not nice to poke fun at those less fortunate, but you guys just make it SO easy

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/27/canon-brings-out-jackie-chan-branded-rebel-t2i-550d-for-chines/

rofl?

 

[AndyWest]

Oh lordy! :shrug::bang::bonk:

 

[Arkady]

Maybe it's a bit sturdier, so it can actually survive in harsher environments where Nikons thrive...

PMSL....

 

[desantnik]

I thought that was rather cool, but not as cool as the Bruce Lee ping-pong video elsewhere on that site:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqGQ72bre30&feature=player_embedded

 

[Chris_Hoskins]

Oh Sweet Moses, that's quite embarrassing!

 

[menthel]

Yawn.

 

[neil_g]

concidering the guy is probably a national hero, maybe its a smart marketing move..

Yawn.

tired?

 

[menthel]

concidering the guy is probably a national hero, maybe its a smart marketing move..



tired?

Yep. Quiet here at work and my 8 month old woke up at 5am because of his itchy chicken pox.

 

[Kaouthia]

concidering the guy is probably a national hero

Sure, Jackie Chan is awesome, but he isn't gonna make me want to pay nearly double for a camera with his name on it (regardless of brand).

 

[Slimbert]

Sure, Jackie Chan is awesome, but he isn't gonna make me want to pay nearly double for a camera with his name on it (regardless of brand).

I pretty sure that camera is aimed at the Asian market....where Jackie Chan is worshipped, and where cheesy products like this sell like hot-cakes!!

I seriously doubt it's aimed at us brits....:shrug:

 

[Kaouthia]

Ok, let's relate it to Brits then...

A Stephen Fry branded 550D, who'd pay extra? and how much extra?

 

[neil_g]

Sure, Jackie Chan is awesome, but he isn't gonna make me want to pay nearly double for a camera with his name on it (regardless of brand).

there'll always be someone willing to pay out for "unique" (or limited run) items like this. especially in the east where they love this guy.

 

[Slimbert]

Ok, let's relate it to Brits then...

A Stephen Fry branded 550D, who'd pay extra? and how much extra?

....and where cheesy products like this sell like hot-cakes!!

You're talking about a completely different culture, and whatever you think about that camera, I bet it sells/sold out instantly!!

No way would that happen here, whatever celeb you associated with it....:nono:

 

[menthel]

Ok, let's relate it to Brits then...

A Stephen Fry branded 550D, who'd pay extra? and how much extra?

If everytime you pressed the shutter button it put out one of his catchphrases from Blackadder or a Bit of Fry and Laurie then I would buy one. Honestly...

 

[Trig's]

:shrug: Are they going down the same route as VW sticking their badge on a Skoda?? .....

 

[desantnik]

If everytime you pressed the shutter button it put out one of his catchphrases from Blackadder or a Bit of Fry and Laurie then I would buy one. Honestly...

What like this:

http://www.toasterlabs.net/wp-conte...you-need-is-length-and-thickness-ringtone.mp3

 

[grum]

Is Jackie Chan into photography or is this just extremely random? :?

 

[neil_g]

Is Jackie Chan into photography or is this just extremely random? :?

yeah i think so, wasnt he snapped at the olympics last time with an SLR?

 

[Harlequin565]

I thought that was rather cool, but not as cool as the Bruce Lee ping-pong video elsewhere on that site:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqGQ72bre30&feature=player_embedded

Good lord...

 

[PsiFox]

Does it kick ass though?

 

[dinners]

I want one !

 

[AliB]

WOW, look at that case!

 

[menthel]

What like this:

http://www.toasterlabs.net/wp-conte...you-need-is-length-and-thickness-ringtone.mp3

That would do. Either that or it shouting 'Darling' loudly! This amy not be the camera for wildlife or candid photography though...

 

[Flash In The Pan]

there'll always be someone willing to pay out for "unique" (or limited run) items like this. especially in the east where they love this guy.

Not that I'm a Jackie Chan fan, or that I like it, but if had been a Nikon limited edition I'd have bought it

 

[kiteninja]

Does this mean Nikon will bring out a Chuck Norris branded SLR ??

 

[clipstone]

Does this mean Nikon will bring out a Chuck Norris branded SLR ??

Last I heard Nikon were trying to secure a deal with Alex Reid, but even Alex did not want to sink that low

 

[stevetiler]

Last I heard Nikon were trying to secure a deal with Alex Reid, but even Alex did not want to sink that low

 

[mr_pants]

Does this mean Nikon will bring out a Chuck Norris branded SLR ??

If they were to, I'd be changing systems

 

[CanonFodder]

Does this mean Nikon will bring out a Chuck Norris branded SLR ??

If they were to, I'd be changing systems

Seconded, you don't wana mess with CN!