550D start sell next week
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Not everyone is ready or saw a need for FF at this moment. we must learn to walk before flying :sticktong I think Canon can have MP war with their entry level models but they can take a different approach for the semi-pro and pro level That is the most ideal way imo
jaegersing
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This morning's Today paper in Singapore says that the 550D will be released at the IT show on 11 Mar. If so, that means less than 1 week to go!
My gut feeling is that demands in the m43 market may put an end to that trend. If the Japanese market is any indication, Sony and Nikon will lose big time.
You are right. There are too many ignorant conjectures all over the web. People never stop to think. Regardless of pixel count, the quantum efficiency of a sensor is ALWAYS the same as long as the technology remains the same. Only physicist-wannabes pixel peep; real photographers examine photos on the image scale.
PS: This is my prediction: once the 18 to 20 MP D400 appears in the market, all this talk about pixel density will die off INSTANTLY. A bunch of BS.
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ShaneKua
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I could hardly care less that Canon bumps the megapixels sky high, as long as it doesn’t come with a corresponding increase in noise. In fact, I would love to be proven wrong as you guys have said. That MPs can increase, and yet high ISO performance can increase. Yes, I admit i’m no physicist and am glad you’ve given some input because it gives me hope that somewhere along this messy looking road Canon actually has a viable plan. But until there’s proof of such a thing, i reserve the right, as do millions of other photographers, to be cautiously sceptical.
And for you to assume that others don’t know that examining pictures pass 100% crop is not testing the camera but the software’s enlargement and are thus ignorant, its uncalled for.
And for you to assume that others don’t know that examining pictures pass 100% crop is not testing the camera but the software’s enlargement and are thus ignorant, its uncalled for.
agoodfella
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Hello there, new to the community, glad I found this site.
Also, fairly new to Singapore, perhaps I'm just being naive, but I am in the market for a new digicam (not an expert by any means) -- just looking for a major upgrade from the adequate Exilim I purchased many years ago from Hong Kong.
After doing some initial research, I narrowed my choices down to the Nikon D5000 and the Canon 500D (simply because the video function is important to me for capturing videos of my kids). After handling both cameras, and weighing the pros/cons, I was leaning on purchasing the 500D (in the end the picture quality seemed more vibrant with the Canon). So I was just about to purchase the 500D (this was yesterday) when my gut told me to sleep on it.
Duh! I'm glad I waited -- as I had no idea that the 550D was coming out. I only found out because I was checking on the internet for comparison pricing when the 550D starting popping up.
But get this, when I asked the salesperson if there were any newer models slated to come out -- he was like, "not for many months" or if there was any price reduction coming in the near future and he was like "not at all, already very low" -- I mean this is a major electronics shop (I don't want to name it just yet -- don't know if its against the rules) but this was a dedicated camera salesperson who must have known that the 550D was literally just around the corner, meaning:
1) He should have told me that the 550D was slated to come out in a few days
2) Even if I'm not interested in upgrading, its a reasonable expectation that the price of the 500D may come down (perhaps not right away, but fairly shortly).
The guy just lied straight to my face! Well, it goes without saying that they won't be getting my business, but am I just being naive here? Should I know each and every model that's coming out? The 550D is literally coming out in a few days if not being sold by some stores already!
Just venting a little sorry.
Also, fairly new to Singapore, perhaps I'm just being naive, but I am in the market for a new digicam (not an expert by any means) -- just looking for a major upgrade from the adequate Exilim I purchased many years ago from Hong Kong.
After doing some initial research, I narrowed my choices down to the Nikon D5000 and the Canon 500D (simply because the video function is important to me for capturing videos of my kids). After handling both cameras, and weighing the pros/cons, I was leaning on purchasing the 500D (in the end the picture quality seemed more vibrant with the Canon). So I was just about to purchase the 500D (this was yesterday) when my gut told me to sleep on it.
Duh! I'm glad I waited -- as I had no idea that the 550D was coming out. I only found out because I was checking on the internet for comparison pricing when the 550D starting popping up.
But get this, when I asked the salesperson if there were any newer models slated to come out -- he was like, "not for many months" or if there was any price reduction coming in the near future and he was like "not at all, already very low" -- I mean this is a major electronics shop (I don't want to name it just yet -- don't know if its against the rules) but this was a dedicated camera salesperson who must have known that the 550D was literally just around the corner, meaning:
1) He should have told me that the 550D was slated to come out in a few days
2) Even if I'm not interested in upgrading, its a reasonable expectation that the price of the 500D may come down (perhaps not right away, but fairly shortly).
The guy just lied straight to my face! Well, it goes without saying that they won't be getting my business, but am I just being naive here? Should I know each and every model that's coming out? The 550D is literally coming out in a few days if not being sold by some stores already!
Just venting a little sorry.
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ShaneKua
Senior Member
Haha i think trying to cash in on people who cannot wait. That’s like D90, 50D price alr.
ShaneKua
Senior Member
Hey yea, its much safer to shop at dedicated camera shops.
I was at John 3 yesterday. Saw the salespeople tell 2 people separately that the 550D was coming out. One still decided to jump for the 500D, the other decided to wait. This sorta thing is up to the buyer to decide, but if the buyer ask, the salesperson should tell the truth.
I think it’s hard to say that salesperson, as a dedicated camera salesperson, wouldn’t know about the 550D. If he doesn’t, lets just say he’s not quite knowing much about his field doesn’t he? Would you trust such a shop?
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agoodfella
Member
Thanks for the reply. Would you recommend John 3 as the best place to purchase the 550D?
ShaneKua
Senior Member
No. I won’t recommend any particular shop as they all vary in terms of service and price.
Generally John 3 and cathay are known for better service. Their people will talk to u and tell u more on what to do etc. But then they are also known to have slightly higher prices on some stuff. SLR and Alan for example have slightly better prices.
I’ll say check all, in terms of prices, and then you can decide.
BTW the 550D is not in shops yet. It will be launched next week at the IT fair. (According to ST ad). BUT DON’T BUY from IT fair. That’s usually the RRP, not the street price from dedicated camera shops. The freebies are hardly worth it.
Generally John 3 and cathay are known for better service. Their people will talk to u and tell u more on what to do etc. But then they are also known to have slightly higher prices on some stuff. SLR and Alan for example have slightly better prices.
I’ll say check all, in terms of prices, and then you can decide.
BTW the 550D is not in shops yet. It will be launched next week at the IT fair. (According to ST ad). BUT DON’T BUY from IT fair. That’s usually the RRP, not the street price from dedicated camera shops. The freebies are hardly worth it.
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See what is their freebies lor... last time the add $50 buy 50mm F1.8 is not bad leh, + free batteries.No. I won’t recommend any particular shop as they all vary in terms of service and price.
Generally John 3 and cathay are known for better service. Their people will talk to u and tell u more on what to do etc. But then they are also known to have slightly higher prices on some stuff. SLR and Alan for example have slightly better prices.
I’ll say check all, in terms of prices, and then you can decide.
BTW the 550D is not in shops yet. It will be launched next week at the IT fair. (According to ST ad). BUT DON’T BUY from IT fair. That’s usually the RRP, not the street price from dedicated camera shops. The freebies are hardly worth it.
ShaneKua
Senior Member
Oh yea thats the purchase with purchase thing. Heard that was quite good. But only good if you purchased form Canon at Vivo using the loyalty program.
If purchase from IT fair, the extra the RRP have over the Street price negates any sort of real benefit the purchase with purchase gives.
agoodfella
Member
I am a member at Challenger, and I figure I'd get at least a slight discount -- though that 1,700+ price tag was about 200 dollars higher than what I thought... in a dilemma about the 500D v 550D
ShaneKua
Senior Member
I’m not sure… I don’t think $1.7 is the price. I’ll say DD is charging higher because its the its an imported set, and currently overseas prices are high.
Wait for IT show then see?
