buying a camera from amazon??? I am really getting into photography and a bought my first DSLR a couple of months ago. I absolutly love it! However, I am wanting a small compact digital camera, and amazon is the cheapest place i can find for purchasing one. I am just wondering if anyone would recommend buying from amazon??Thanks!! buying a camera from amazon??? I am really getting into photography and a bought my first DSLR a couple of months ago. I absolutly love it! However, I am wanting a small compact digital camera, and... » Read More buying a camera from amazon??? I am really getting into photography and a bought my first DSLR a couple of months ago. I absolutly love it! However, I am wanting a small compact digital camera, and amazon is the cheapest place i can find for purchasing one. I am just wondering if anyone would recommend buying from amazon??Thanks!! « Show Less
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Yes, If I can find the same item at Amazon with lower price or similar price, I always buy at Amazon. Amazon is definitely the best online store with fastest shipping and reliable return policy.I am thinking to buy a new camera at Amazon now - maybe Canon Powershot SD880 IS as a friend recommends. I wish the price for this camera at Amozon would be more competitive.
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Yes, I would strongly recommend buying from Amazon. The reasons... service and price. Amazon is almost always the lowest price, you get good product details and reviews, and they also realize the value of providing good customer service. I have had very few problems with my purchases from Amazon, but when I have experienced a product problem, they have consistently impressed me with their customer service. Returns are easy and their policies are fair. Buy with confidence!
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It's listed for 10,399 currently on Amazon, same price as elsewhere (and for $10,499 on the Canon site). Why would you assume they are lying? Perhaps this was the initial list price and it was an oversight that it didn't get changed. Why would this make you not buy through Amazon? I don't get it.
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Thank you for posting your question. As of today January 13, 2014 this item is currently sold by various sellers. While some seller's carry the same returns policy as Amazon.com, others do not. I would suggest having a look at each seller's help page for further information. To view each seller's detail page click on their name and "detailed seller information" then scroll down to the returns policy section. For your convenience here is a link to a list of all the sellers who are selling 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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Well, that's it for me. Just got another notice that the shipment date has been pushed back to 4 Sep 06. Thanks for the tip about Adorama. I'm going to check out their seller rating/prices. I'm really irritated with Amazon right now since I ordered this camera from them (not a vendor) at a good sale price. About $750 for the camera body with both lenses. Of course, that doesn't mean much if they don't ship the camera. The aggravation of waiting over two months isn't worth it. And of course, the page still states that Amazon ships in 1-2 weeks.
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Typically from Amazon.com yes.But the resellers who sell on Amazon typically do not.I will say, those are VERY tempting prices tho!! I've had great luck with Amazon Warehouse Deals in the past as well as their fantastic return policy. Buy with confidence through Amazon.com the Seller.Amazing camera BTW...if you are looking for a great all around camera to do everything, this is NOT the camera for you. But if you're looking for a SERIOUS artist's tool capable of (IMO) beyond-full frame detail (I own a 6D as well as a DP1M), do not hesitate to purchase a Sigma Merrill series camera. It will change how you create photographic works of art.Happy shooting!! Typically from Amazon.com yes.But the resellers who sell on Amazon typically do not.I will say, those are VERY tempting prices tho!! I've had great luck with Amazon Warehouse Deals in the past as well as their fantastic return policy. Buy with confidence through Amazon.com the Seller.Amazing camera BTW...if you are looking for a great all around camera to do everything, this is NOT the camera for you. But if you're looking for a SERIOUS artist's tool capable of (IMO) beyond-full frame detail (I own a 6D as well as a DP1M), do not hesitate to purchase a Sigma Merrill series... » Read More Typically from Amazon.com yes.But the resellers who sell on Amazon typically do not.I will say, those are VERY tempting prices tho!! I've had great luck with Amazon Warehouse Deals in the past as well as their fantastic return policy. Buy with confidence through Amazon.com the Seller.Amazing camera BTW...if you are looking for a great all around camera to do everything, this is NOT the camera for you. But if you're looking for a SERIOUS artist's tool capable of (IMO) beyond-full frame detail (I own a 6D as well as a DP1M), do not hesitate to purchase a Sigma Merrill series camera. It will change how you create photographic works of art.Happy shooting!! « 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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Myrna, Have you gotten your camera, yet? If so, what do you think of it? This would be my first digital camera, and what attracts me to this is that it has manual controls. I would be learning photography on it, so I figure I should have manual and auto controls. I am looking to get a Panasonic because a sales person at Best Buy raved about them and said they have the best lenses. To be honest, I know practically nothing about photography, but have had an interest in it for many years. Do you think this camera would be a good plact to start, at least digitally? Thanks, M
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E: Thanks for the reply. I also wrote Amazon, and they told me: "Many of the items listed on our website are covered by a manufacturer's warranty. This information should be listed in the owner's manual for the product." I explained what gray market meant in my inquiry, but obviously they don't get it at all. The price is so low that I assumed it was gray market. I agree with you--I would never buy a Nikon product from anyone other than Amazon directly.
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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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Thanks !, Old amazonian, and Nikon fan...appreciate the input. Haven't made the choice yet, and will sweat out amazon on the LX3.And then I found out that my sister is going to AC this weekend and can wrangle a "Nikon SLR" out of Tropicana- they're desperate for repeat business- so I'll play with that for a while. Must be a D40.Happy New Year!
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This is basically backordered everywhere. Check out all the buying options, there are still some for sale at $799, but get them quickly since they're in super high demand! I was able to get one from Camera Land here on Amazon for $799 just the other day, and I'm now waiting for it in the mail.
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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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I don't know what amazon is doing here it is very confusing to buy. I think i'm just gonna go to the gopro site and buy it there plus it is way cheaper from there.http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-hero3-black-edition
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If you want basically the same prices, order from B&H.; If you are a NAPP member you get free shipping. They also have a superb return policy and will work with you on software. Something Amazon does not since they don't have the photography smarts that B&H; has. I buy from both regularly. [B&H; doesn't sell books. LOL]
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No, if you buy the warranty through amazon it is cheaper because they have an agreement through amazon.. but you can purchase the camera wherever you want. You can always call them to have peace of mind, they have great customer service.
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thats great! I just went to dodd camera too, since amazon charges tax to us new yorkers, I saved $50 buying it from them.