This may seem like a dumb question, but I had looked at the camera itself on amazon and it was listed as $450, since this is cheaper I want to confirm does this acutally come with the camera or is it just the accessories? This may seem like a dumb question, but I had looked at the camera itself on amazon and it was listed as $450, since this is cheaper I want to confirm does this acutally come with the camera or is... » Read More This may seem like a dumb question, but I had looked at the camera itself on amazon and it was listed as $450, since this is cheaper I want to confirm does this acutally come with the camera or is it just the accessories? « Show Less
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it did come with the camera. I haven't used it myself, but a person for whom I got it said that everything is working as it should
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I got this this whole set this September for my dad. He likes it quite much. The camera is very light and so easy to manage with one hand only. For this price, I got both the camera AND all the accessories. My dad like the back-up battery and the case most. I thought it's a pretty good deal at this price. Hope this would help.
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it comes with all of the items shown in the picture, including the camera and longer life battery.
289975
I bought this and got the camera brand new and all the accessories. My main thing was to have a nice small bag, AC Charger and an extra battery. Very pleased with the purchase. Real easy to take pictures onto internal drive, and then when I filled the internal drive, it was easy to make the external memory (SD card) become the next storage device.
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The more expensive one is from Amazon and the cheaper one is from another vendor selling through amazon. The cheaper one also comes with a flex strap for attaching the camera to certain things. They are both the same it just looks like the amazon price went back up after blackfriday and this other vendor kept it the same.
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Ended up buying canon T1i instead of T3... will be in my hands next week. Bought it from Walmart for 629. Amazon price was 709 for the same camera. Letting you guys know if anyone is interested in buying Canon T1i. it is a 15MP camera with 720p video at 30fps and 1080p with 20fps. I really don't care for video part but it was really good deal compared to what best buy or amazon was asking for same camera.
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I noticed the same thing with the Canon S3 vs the S5. $688 for the S3 when the S5 is going for $319-349 from most vendors?? Does NOT make sense. They must be trying to reel in some sucker who thinks the older model is "better" and "rare." Just not true with cameras these days.I have also noticed that the "Buy New" crossed-out prices on many cameras are just flat wrong. They are listed as selling for several hundred dollars more than the MSRP. Then the amazon price is a "save this much" price, when actually it is the SAME price as all of the other vendors charge. Almost seems like false advertising. I noticed the same thing with the Canon S3 vs the S5. $688 for the S3 when the S5 is going for $319-349 from most vendors?? Does NOT make sense. They must be trying to reel in some sucker who thinks the older model is "better" and "rare." Just not true with cameras these days.I have also noticed that the "Buy New" crossed-out prices on many cameras are just flat wrong. They are listed as selling for several hundred dollars more than the MSRP. Then the amazon price is a "save this much" price, when actually it is the SAME price as all of... » Read More I noticed the same thing with the Canon S3 vs the S5. $688 for the S3 when the S5 is going for $319-349 from most vendors?? Does NOT make sense. They must be trying to reel in some sucker who thinks the older model is "better" and "rare." Just not true with cameras these days.I have also noticed that the "Buy New" crossed-out prices on many cameras are just flat wrong. They are listed as selling for several hundred dollars more than the MSRP. Then the amazon price is a "save this much" price, when actually it is the SAME price as all of the other vendors charge. Almost seems like false advertising. « Show Less
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When I bought it p, it was less. There is no difference but the cost. Now while the camera and lens is great the accessories are garbage.
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Probably a scam where you have to buy the accessories that should come with the camera separately. I wouldn't buy it from them. I'm on the waiting list with Ritz.
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Did anyone recently managed to buy an additional camera, and how/where? (likes of UK/Middle East, otherwise amazone USA) We need the extra camera for the 2nd baby shortly. Don't care about the sound splitting issue. Please reply!
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I bought this as a package deal. The camera comes with a rechargeable battery that was included of course, the package also included the SD card, and case. See if you can find the deal. It was under $125.00 bucks.
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Everything was brand new. I have no idea why the bundle is cheaper. I bought it at Christmas and thought it was a holiday bundle. Everything in the bundle was brand new also. So far, the camera is working very well, no complaints.
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I guess it is just a sale. I started my shopping process at Best Buy and noticed that the other cameras with the wifi feature were 160+ and I didn't really need that (I can deal with putting the little card in my laptop). I was all set to buy another camera but they couldn't find it in the store and getting one from a store that had several in stock was a major ordeal that was going to take an hour. I gave up and left. If they don't want to sell me a camera, too bad for them. I looked on Amazon and saw this and saw the great price (only $15 more than the more basic one I was going to buy) and snapped it up. I also got the leather case as an add on. It protects the camera well. I guess it is just a sale. I started my shopping process at Best Buy and noticed that the other cameras with the wifi feature were 160+ and I didn't really need that (I can deal with putting the little card in my laptop). I was all set to buy another camera but they couldn't find it in the store and getting one from a store that had several in stock was a major ordeal that was going to take an hour. I gave up and left. If they don't want to sell me a camera, too bad for them. I looked on Amazon and saw this and saw the great price (only $15 more than the more basic one I was going to buy)... » Read More I guess it is just a sale. I started my shopping process at Best Buy and noticed that the other cameras with the wifi feature were 160+ and I didn't really need that (I can deal with putting the little card in my laptop). I was all set to buy another camera but they couldn't find it in the store and getting one from a store that had several in stock was a major ordeal that was going to take an hour. I gave up and left. If they don't want to sell me a camera, too bad for them. I looked on Amazon and saw this and saw the great price (only $15 more than the more basic one I was going to buy) and snapped it up. I also got the leather case as an add on. It protects the camera well. « Show Less
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Thank you very much for the reply. I took the one back that I purchased at wal mart and ordered the same camera from buydig.com. Saved almost 100.00 bucks. I really haven't had a good chance to try it out yet but will. Your post really helped me feel better about the camera.
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When you call customer service to order one at Sony, they aren't honest about what is going on. They try saying it is "just such a popular best selling item that it has already sold out" which makes no sense because it's not available online yet even and there are no existing reviews out there from apparently all these people who possess the camera already. So I held off on ordering right now and I'd prefer to order it through Amazon anyway.
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I believe the issue is that Amazon sold out of them (this seems to be a very popular camera), and the third party sellers are charging a higher price due to the demand. It's not anything Amazon's done, $999 isn't their price.
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I've been goig back and forth with Amazon about this camera for a few weeks. My latest response was that they basically have no clue when they'll receive the camera, but not to expect it before June 1. I had to re-read it a few times but it definitely said June! I agree with a previous poster, why in the he$# do we pre-order something, and have to wait 2-4 weeks to receive an item our neighbors are already using? I have been using Amazon for quite a few years, but their customer service has been very poor as of late. I'm thinking of cancelling my store card and teaching myself to shop elsewhere. I've been goig back and forth with Amazon about this camera for a few weeks. My latest response was that they basically have no clue when they'll receive the camera, but not to expect it before June 1. I had to re-read it a few times but it definitely said June! I agree with a previous poster, why in the he$# do we pre-order something, and have to wait 2-4 weeks to receive an item our neighbors are already using? I have been using Amazon for quite a few years, but their customer service has been very poor as of late. I'm thinking of cancelling my store card and teaching myself to shop... » Read More I've been goig back and forth with Amazon about this camera for a few weeks. My latest response was that they basically have no clue when they'll receive the camera, but not to expect it before June 1. I had to re-read it a few times but it definitely said June! I agree with a previous poster, why in the he$# do we pre-order something, and have to wait 2-4 weeks to receive an item our neighbors are already using? I have been using Amazon for quite a few years, but their customer service has been very poor as of late. I'm thinking of cancelling my store card and teaching myself to shop elsewhere. « Show Less
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The base camera package is the camera, charger, battery, a level 4 or 6 memory card, and a computer cable. This supplier does include at the advertised package price all the stuff you see in the picture. I think it comes to about $20 more than the base camera alotment. Do you need all the extra stuff? Probably not, but it's lots of little things you may appreciate. If you want all the extras it's just $20. But I do suggest that you get from amazon two really good level 10 memory cards. Most retail stores only carry the level 4 cards, which cause delays in the shooting time and processing. I've only been able to get the level 10 cards on the internet, and they are worth the $10-$20 (depending on storage size you desire).
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I just realized that a memory card doesn't come with this camera. What a bummer. My camera is on its way to me and I have to go out and buy a memory card before I can use it??? This has never happened before, and I've had four or five previous digital cameras. Is Canon getting stingy?
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Personally I'm about to buy this camera as well and i think that i might get the accessory pack that they have on here for $40-$70. it as the chargers, batteries, tripods, memory card (higher price means higher memory card...2GB vs. 4GB), filters, lenses, bag... it's quite a few accessories but it'd be cheaper than buying them all seperately and you'd have what you need and then some.