Amazon - Canon Supply issues ? As someone who had wanted to purchase a T2i recently, Amazon obviously is still having issues getting this camera in stock.I've started to notice that there are alot of canon lenses as well that Amazon lists as 'Order now and we'll email you when avail'. Really starting to wonder if Amazon is having general issues receiving canon equipment. (lenses I was browsing were EF-S 15-85 and EF-S 17-55) If so..I wonder why. Amazon - Canon Supply issues ? As someone who had wanted to purchase a T2i recently, Amazon obviously is still having issues getting this camera in stock.I've started to notice that there... » Read More Amazon - Canon Supply issues ? As someone who had wanted to purchase a T2i recently, Amazon obviously is still having issues getting this camera in stock.I've started to notice that there are alot of canon lenses as well that Amazon lists as 'Order now and we'll email you when avail'. Really starting to wonder if Amazon is having general issues receiving canon equipment. (lenses I was browsing were EF-S 15-85 and EF-S 17-55) If so..I wonder why. « Show Less
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As someone who preordered this camera and is still waiting I can say the problem appears to be with Amazon. The product is in high demand and it is hard to keep in stock but other sellers have at least had it in stock at one point or another. Amazon has NEVER had this item in stock. I have e-mails from Amazon confirming this fact. Check out Nowinstock.net and look at when other sellers have last had this in stock and compare to Amazon. Hopefully Amazon will find another supplier for Canon products.
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I think it's the earthquakes and floods that have destroyed some of their factories.
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I too have wanted to buy a T2i for a while, ever since I noticed the announcement in February. Then, it was seemingly always out of stock at Amazon. Perhaps I haven't waited long enough, or maybe it just wasn't meant to be. Although I have bought 5 Canon cameras over the years, and I considered myself a Canon loyalist, I am beginning to wonder if maybe I should buy a Nikon as my first digital SLR.
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My Amazon order for the T2i body only is pending from 10 Apr 2010. Thanks to all for the info on the apparent Canon production bottleneck. Guess replacing my Digital Rebel can wait a little longer, after 6+ years of good use.
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Demand is up. Canon instant rebates are going on right now for certain lenes, cameras and combinations.
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The T2i body only version also is not in stock at B&H; Photo, Adorama and Best Buy. It is not even available on the Canon Web site. I've been thinking of biting the financial bullet and buying a 7d instead.
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I've been reading that the mom&pop; camera shops have them in stock. This is BS that Amazon is claiming that these lenses have not been released yet.
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I too have been waiting over a month with no end in sight. I have missed most of the summer and am getting very annoyed with Amazon's system. I am now wordering if Nikon is coming out with a new model (D60) as they are doing with the D80? Since the summer is almost gone I will wait a little longer for the camera but will think very hard about purchasing expensive items from them in the future without a firm shipping date.
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Update on discussion with Amazon rep. He said the the following:"I have checked the details and for sure that it will be released by 27th for sure. It might be released before but for sure it will be released by 27th. There is a issue with the item for not being in stock."I don't know what he meant by the issue of not being in stock. Perhaps Amazon has not gotten them in yet.
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Thanks, T. And just like that, Beach is out of stock... I am going to hold out until next month to see what Canon has up its sleeve.
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Because Amazon is changing.... It used to be my default online store to buy stuff, even they are a little more expensive occasionally. Now they started charging 8% sales tax in CA. That's a deal breaker when I'm buying the D600+24-70mm lens because I'd have to pay $300 for tax. I bought from B&H;, no tax no shipping.
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Yes I also noticed that. I had purchased this camera last month and returned mine for an exchange due to possibly being defective (after an email exchange with Canon support). Unfortunately they then emailed me that they no longer had it in stock and didn't know when they were going to get more. They could only offer me a refund. They finally showed it back in stock but then I was amazed at the price! I even emailed them to find out why but just got a non answer (to be expected I guess) about how their suppliers set the prices. As you say, this price is higher than Canons, so it makes you wonder what they are playing at. I guess they don't want anyone to buy it from them...!
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Hi! Have you received your camera? Are you happy with the vendor? I am having the same problem finding the IS880 and was considering this retailer, but I was nervous about the unknown.Thank you!
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The other sellers have likely gotten their stock via the international market. In the USA, canon has not yet released the D10. A lot of the other sellers that have the camera on amazon right now are based out of New York City which is a hot spot for the "international" products. I found all of this out while in NYC last summer looking for a 5D. Personall, I would wait until amazon gets the camera to avoid any potential issues (for example, some of the international products or "grey market" canon eos 5d's that I looked at in NYC had a plastic body as opposed to the magnesium alloy body that canon produces and sells) The other sellers have likely gotten their stock via the international market. In the USA, canon has not yet released the D10. A lot of the other sellers that have the camera on amazon right now are based out of New York City which is a hot spot for the "international" products. I found all of this out while in NYC last summer looking for a 5D. Personall, I would wait until amazon gets the camera to avoid any potential issues (for example, some of the international products or "grey market" canon eos 5d's that I looked at in NYC had a plastic body as opposed to the... » Read More The other sellers have likely gotten their stock via the international market. In the USA, canon has not yet released the D10. A lot of the other sellers that have the camera on amazon right now are based out of New York City which is a hot spot for the "international" products. I found all of this out while in NYC last summer looking for a 5D. Personall, I would wait until amazon gets the camera to avoid any potential issues (for example, some of the international products or "grey market" canon eos 5d's that I looked at in NYC had a plastic body as opposed to the magnesium alloy body that canon produces and sells) « Show Less
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I'm also on the wait list. They got my hopes up, giving me a Jan. 19 delivery date, then changed it to "we don't know when it will ship." I might try the local camera shops. I don't mind paying sales tax, but I'm not going to pay an extra $1,600.
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I had a similar experience with www.lensclearance.com. I ordered a canon 580ex II and the guy Rick called to clarify some billing info that was missing (because the order screen did not ask for it). He tried to sell me the Sigma flash for twice the price at Amazon and claimed it was a way better deal! Of course I declined and the order just sit there unfilled till I cancelled it.
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I just contacted Canon Tech Support. The Canon XA10 has shipped to Dealers!!!!! I just noticed Norman Camera's in Michigan has posted it as "in stock". However, I plan to purchase from One Call or Amazon.
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Thanks for the input and advice. I'm new to high-end(expensive) digital camera market. I realized after I posted this question that the camera is sold out or otherwise unavailable now and it could take a month or two to get one even if I ordered today. I'll definitely look into buying one in the next few months.
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you could order direct from olympus but its not coming anytime soon. I went throughout Tokyo and every camera store manager told me they've had backorders since the camera came out. They were equally as upset at Olympus about this as I was.
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I have been checking with canon for a release date to amazon or even a store in the US. First I heard May 9, then May 13, etc. Their only (hopefully) definate answer I have gotten is "by the end of May." I love canon's products, but this is annoying not knowing when I can finally get my hands on this camera!
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Here's today's email from "Kevin Qui" dear sir, what happens to payment? I received confirmation that the package has already arrived in your town. I received a notice from Amazon that says: waiting to be validated payment .....Hold your breath Kevin, you may get it when the camera arrives at my house in "like new" condition and it can actually be registered at Canon for warranty... LOL
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There is new information on the page that I linked to in my previous comment. It looks like Canon now knows which lenses are affected, and they offer free repairs - starting on 7/18. From what they write, it also sounds like newer lenses do no longer have this problem.