Canon 50D for $629!

Thunder22 · #1 08-20-2009, 11:35 AM

I have an old 10D with a broken flash (accidentally dropped it about a year ago) so I called Canon about getting it fixed. Long story short the bench rate is $180-$290/hour, and the camera generally sells for $150 on fleabay.

Obviously that's not a good deal, so I said thanks but no.

The tech rep then told me about a Canon Loyalty program they have in the US where you can trade in a broken/defective 10D or 20D and get a 50D body only for $629, a rebel with an 18-55 for $359 or a 50D w/28-135 for $759.

This deal is awesome, I jumped all over it.

$680 (tax/shipping) for a refurbished 50D body with a 90 day Canon warranty and free return shipping on the 10D back to Canon.

If you have a broken/damaged/defective old Canon DSLR call 1800 828 4040 and see if it qualifies for the Loyalty program.

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Stevev · #2 08-20-2009, 02:19 PM

That is a good news...I was just wandering if they are willing to take a trade in a good and functional Xti model for the 50D.

Thunder22 · #3 08-20-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevev

That is a good news...I was just wandering if they are willing to take a trade in a good and functional Xti model for the 50D.

I don't think so, the camera has to be damaged/broken but I don't think the xti was part of the program. Nothing stopping you from calling and asking though.

B-Line · #4 08-20-2009, 04:10 PM

I have an old 10D..

Was thinking the same thing.. Maybe I should, oops it ?

- How different is the 50D from the 40D?

Thunder22 · #5 08-20-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-Line

I have an old 10D..

Was thinking the same thing.. Maybe I should, oops it ?

- How different is the 50D from the 40D?

Someone on DPReview said that they were literally going to "stick a fork in the sensor" LOL!

Your 10D is probably 6 years old, is the sensor perfect?

Some of the differences are subtle some more obvious. The 50D has 15MP the 40D has 10MP, but the pixel density is different so some people like the 40D better ...

here's the side by side:

Digital Cameras Side-by-Side, 2 cameras: Digital Photography Review

You only have to send the body back, no battery, no body cap, no accessories, and the return shipping is free.

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