Is it true the Canon version is discontinued? If so, why? (According to B&amp;H Photo website)
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Matthew, Sigma has released information of a replacement lens which will hit the market towards the end of March. the lens is priced at $499 and boasts significant upgrades to almost every aspect of the lens. With that being said the price of this version of the lens has been slashed (lucky people like me found it for $289). I would consider your need for this type of lens. Most of the bad reviews come from earlier models of this particular version (matted black Vs smooth black). The defective lens's rightfully so get poor reviews, however the functioning models get high praise. I have tested the sharpness and autofocus and my unit is perfectly fine. I decided that $500 was too much for a new lens and $289 was a bargain for its older brother. If you look around you may still find that clearance price. I hope this helped!
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Now, here is a kicker. On BH site it shows as DISCONTINUED! So what's the replacement if it's the case? I was hesitant to pull a trigger a couple of weeks ago when price was around $435 and obviously have missed the opportunity. However, if this is already an old model, I am very interested in a replacement.
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I just bought the Canon SD1200 from Adorama (W.18th St in NYC) for $119.00 refurbished, and then noticed that J&R; just dropped the price to $99 (though not in the blue color that I chose). I had an SD1000 that died after 2 years from the dreaded 'fatal lens error' (it wouldn't retract) and it would have cost more to fix it than to buy this new-ish model. The refurbished one looks great. Haven't taken any pictures yet, but will check in again when I do. Not sure if I was wise, but Adorama offers a 5-year warrantee for $30.00 more that includes 2 free cleanings, and covers you if you go abroad. The Canon warrantee covers only in the US. Hope this helps. I just bought the Canon SD1200 from Adorama (W.18th St in NYC) for $119.00 refurbished, and then noticed that J&R; just dropped the price to $99 (though not in the blue color that I chose). I had an SD1000 that died after 2 years from the dreaded 'fatal lens error' (it wouldn't retract) and it would have cost more to fix it than to buy this new-ish model. The refurbished one looks great. Haven't taken any pictures yet, but will check in again when I do. Not sure if I was wise, but Adorama offers a 5-year warrantee for $30.00 more that includes 2 free cleanings, and covers you if you go... » Read More I just bought the Canon SD1200 from Adorama (W.18th St in NYC) for $119.00 refurbished, and then noticed that J&R; just dropped the price to $99 (though not in the blue color that I chose). I had an SD1000 that died after 2 years from the dreaded 'fatal lens error' (it wouldn't retract) and it would have cost more to fix it than to buy this new-ish model. The refurbished one looks great. Haven't taken any pictures yet, but will check in again when I do. Not sure if I was wise, but Adorama offers a 5-year warrantee for $30.00 more that includes 2 free cleanings, and covers you if you go abroad. The Canon warrantee covers only in the US. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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They probably discontinued them because most of these SR lines have the steady shot focusing issue where the lens freezes up and the image becomes jumpy. See the reviews on the Sony HDR-SR7 here on amazon (look at the latest posting) and also search the website for focusing issues with these cameras.BTW, i own an SR-7 and haven't seen the issue yet (knock on wood).
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Canon wants the used cartridges back, so it is my bet that you won't know about that status of any individual cartridge. It goes out with new specs, whether used or new.
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You need to watch out for suspicious sellers, right now they ahip from Amazon.com directly I assume they are a Canon reseller so yeah, I think. :P
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I sell both of these cameras at the store in which I work. I typically recommend the canon. We see many more Sony cameras come back with 'weird' problems... (we see NO canons coming back with any kind of problems... ok fine, two canon cameras in the two years I've been there). Also sony cameras try to hard to provide sharpness and clarity and sometimes leave odd marks on the images visible at high magnifications.
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Any luck? I am in the same boat as you... I notified Canon regarding the s200 and the HF M400. Here is the reply I got: The VIXIA HF M400 is scheduled to be available in late March for an estimated retail price of $649.99. This is not a replacement for the VIXIA HF S200, but for the VIXIA M-series, HF M300. The VIXIA HF S30 is the only successor at this time for the VIXIA HF S200. The VIXIA HF M400 is a lower class model compared to the VIXIA HF S200. So what does lower class mean? Cheaper lens??? Just when I was set to click on the buy now
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Just fixed mine. Thanks for the tip. My question is, has any been able to let Canon know about this? They should have it in the manual. You can search for 6C10 and it is not listed. I'm going to try to call them to complain.
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I am not sure on that, sorry. You can try GOOGLE or the Canon Website to be sure.
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Thanks for the response. In the interim from posting and now I actually purchased a Canon as the gift, but I found a lot of solid information about photo formats and more at CNet.
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I would check with what Cannon is looking for, or check with a camera retailer (or Customer Service at B and H). My guess is no, but I don't really know. Sorry.
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Hahaha. Oh Dan-you're so pithy. Hahaha. No, seriously. I wouldn't know the answer except to advise you to visit the Canon website/FAQs. I'm just venturing a guess that they should be able to help you because they made the machine. Keep smiling and keep making people laugh. Thanks for tonight's giggle.
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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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This has been available for Canon & Nikon for MONTHS now, WHAT IS GOING ON??? (Not amazon's fault, it's just not available anywhere).
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If you are anxious to get the HV20, check out B&H; Photo (bhphoto.com). I was surprised to see it, but they claim to have them in stock NOW.
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I would call Canon and bitch them out. Sadly, it seems like all the manufacturer are doing the same thing and I think it's a crock. Who wants to sit at the PC and read what I heard is a 96 page manual with COPY stamped on it. I was going to buy the 20is and found out there was no manual. I don't have to have a Canon for a P&S;, I would rather find one with a manual, which I haven't yet.