Canon sx40 is 280/255 or sx150 is 120/95 AC free 8gb and warranty AR Staples B&M +

Quote from kingofdeal : Here is your answer for compar T3 Vs Sx 40IS http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon...s-Canon-T3 21 days ... run ... run

Thanks for the post. I've been looking for a slr camera but this might do.

Quote from coastalconn : Lol, as I was reading through the first forum thread I posted, I was wondering if you started that one. I'm normally in the Nikon and wildlife forums I've mostly been practicing nature photography lately with the D90.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/coastalconn/ if anyone wants to see some ospreys, hawks and stuff...

would you recommend/suggest the lens-hood for the SX40 to prevent flares?
Canon, on the website, has it listed as "Lens Hood LH-DC60" -- any cheaper alternative than having to spend $25?

Thanks OP! I've been wanting this camera for awhile, but not wanting to spend the money on it.
I was able to use both the 20% off Canon coupon and a $25 off $75 coupon. Woohoo!
Time to charge the battery and go play with my new toy!

Quote from phazein : Thanks for the post. I've been looking for a slr camera but this might do.

Quote from coachrick : Still trying to avoid a 90-mile trip to Staples. Office Depot has the same price w/memory card. Has anyone gotten OD to 'honor' a Staples instore coupon? OD is just a couple miles away. Might be worth a try.

Quote from tran1923 : I bought this Canon SX40 on 4/26 with 20% coupon PM to Best Buy $378 at my Staples. Can I just bring back receipt to get adjusted ? I already opened and used the camera. How long can you pricematch to Staples if price of the item goes lower ?

Quote from booyaaa : if you do it today or tomorrow, you will be within the 14-day return window, which should make it no problem to take the box and receipt and ask for return re-buy. I did this twice. Both times they had to return the item fully, then re-ring it up again. They just need the box to scan bar code, no need to put everything back in it.

Quote from tigertas32 : Picked up the SX40 for $270. PMd Frys and got all the coupons. I went in a first time and the guy told me that I could either price match or use the coupons. I had them put it on hold. I went back later to see if there were new people working and sure enough there were. A new guy grabbed the camera from the back and applied all the discounts. Thanks OP.

Quote from zhao04 : I bought a powershot sx260 today and used 20% off + $25 off $75 I got from ebay. They refused to do a PM + 20% off and said I could only have 1. Since the 20% is $70 I selected 20% off. SX260 is new. The total is $268.48 after I get the rebate.

Quote from ParticleJG : Assume a Canon Rebel T3 with lens is $295 (PM, 20% coupon and $25 off) and the SX40 is $215 (PM, 20% coupon and $25 off) which is the better camera for the money? They seem similar? I am a camera noob and have done some google search research, but looking for a little more information from people with experience. Thanks!

Here I push my luck till far extend.


$ 349.99 Camera Price
- $ 70.00 ( 20% off coupon Everybody got it)
- $ 25.00 ( 25 off 75 everybody got it)
- $ 64.00 ( Online coupon code "xxxxx" for instant off , I had cart print out and code was there on paper so SALES EXECUTIVE PUNCHED and it worked. In receipt copy it is distributed to all items).
- $ 7.25 ( Stapels rewards for the free papers. )
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183.74 + tax 13 $ 196.74 OTD


I GOT LUCKY AND I EXTEND MY LUCK WITH ONLINE CART PRINT OUT. IT MAY WORK FOR OTHER TOO.


PROOF IS Removed

As with all camera gear, I always say wait and see. It depends on what and how you shoot. There are some generic ones on the bay for <$4 f/s. It would probably be good enough to see how often you might need it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New...143wt_1357

Camera gear can be very addicting, and the more you read online the more NAS/CAS (Nikon/Canon Acquisition Syndrome) symptoms start to develop. Cameras are only a tool and the more you learn how to use it, the better results you will have.. I started out thinking $100 lens was a ton of money, now I have a $1000 lens (of course I scored it cheap), but sometimes I start thinking hmmm, that lens is only 3K. Then I have to take a breath and realize that I can't drive a camera or a lens to work, and my landlord wouldn't think it would be to cool if I skipped rent for a couple of months to buy a lens..

Quote from nandan02 : would you recommend/suggest the lens-hood for the SX40 to prevent flares? Canon, on the website, has it listed as "Lens Hood LH-DC60" -- any cheaper alternative than having to spend $25?

Well, I got nothing like king's deal above ; BUT at least I got one. The Staples in Austin were out of stock except for one display model. Sooooo...it was off to Office Depot, coupon in hand, to see what they might do. From the $349 price, 20% was taken off to match the Staples coupon and their 'package' included the memory card and a case(more tangible but less costly than the Service Plan deal from Staples). All in all, with the challenge of actually finding one in stock, I'm pleased with the deal. I don't feel REALLY slick, but slippery enough Tomorrow,.DW will take some pictures of our new owl family that has recently occupied the owl house I built three years ago.

They only had one left at my Staples. I priced matched at Fry's $299 price then used the 20% of canon coupon to get it for $240. I also got the 8gb card and extended warranty ($12 and $25) and then I'll need to mail in the rebate to get the prepaid visa cards. So for $277 I got the camera, memory card, extended warranty and the $37 prepaid visa (via rebate). Not too shabby. The clerk checked with her manager on the price match and he said she had to verify with Fry's over the phone that the camera was in stock. I told her they were out but would give out a rain check. She whispered to me that she'd just pretend she called. So i didn't want to push the $25 of $75 with the manager close by. Only downside is I have to charge the dang battery before I can start playing with it...

Quote from kingofdeal : Here I push my luck till far extend. $ 349.99 Camera Price - $ 70.00 ( 20% off coupon Everybody got it) - $ 25.00 ( 25 off 75 everybody got it) - $ 64.00 ( Online coupon code "xxxxx" for instant off , I had cart print out and code was there on paper so SALES EXECUTIVE PUNCHED and it worked. In receipt copy it is distributed to all items). - $ 7.25 ( Stapels rewards for the free papers. ) _______________ 183.74 + tax 13 $ 196.74 OTD I GOT LUCKY AND I EXTEND MY LUCK WITH ONLINE CART PRINT OUT. IT MAY WORK FOR OTHER TOO. PROOF IS ATTACHED.

Your luckiest part is getting that $64 TWICE! Price in my online cart is $413.99 before the $64 instant off. Can't believe they let you get another $64 off on the already-discounted $349.99!! If I print my online cart, they most likely will see the orig. price of $413.99... Hmm... maybe worth a try...

Quote from kingofdeal : Here I push my luck till far extend. $ 349.99 Camera Price - $ 70.00 ( 20% off coupon Everybody got it) - $ 25.00 ( 25 off 75 everybody got it) - $ 64.00 ( Online coupon code "xxxxx" for instant off , I had cart print out and code was there on paper so SALES EXECUTIVE PUNCHED and it worked. In receipt copy it is distributed to all items). - $ 7.25 ( Stapels rewards for the free papers. ) _______________ 183.74 + tax 13 $ 196.74 OTD I GOT LUCKY AND I EXTEND MY LUCK WITH ONLINE CART PRINT OUT. IT MAY WORK FOR OTHER TOO. PROOF IS Removed

Wow... seriously? That $64 coupon worked at the register? Can anyone else confirm that this works?

I have just returned SX40HS and SX150 to Staples location in Watuaga, TX.

Not because they have anything wrong but my wife did not like SX150 and also thought SX40 is too heavy.

If someone is looking for it. Staples at this location has it.

I was able to find this camera at the Glenview, Illinois store. They took the 20% off coupon and the $25 off of $75 coupon. I also had the Frys newspaper ad and they price matched the $299 price. All told, camera, SD card and 2 year warranty cost me around $235 with tax. Great deal!!! Thank you, everyone who posted. This is exactly what I wanted to get my wife for Mother's Day.

where are you guys seeing the Fry's $299 price? i looked online but it was it was like $419...

Thanks OP. I've been eyeing up this camera for a while. Great upgrade from my Canon S3IS. I used the 20% coupon and the $25 off $75. I tried the cart print out and got no where. She studied it and compared to the flier and informed me the instore price was already discounted the $64.00. DOH!

Another thread mentions Sams Club has this for $269. Will Staples price match Sams Club even after a purchase?

Quote : Wow... seriously? That $64 coupon worked at the register? Can anyone else confirm that this works?

Thanks OP! I was able to use all 3 coupons! 20%, $25 off, and the cart coupon. I used the first two then asked the cashier to see if the cart coupon would work. He gladly checked it for me! Total was $251 minus the Easy Rebates of $38 for $213 with tax!

I've been looking at the FZ150 but for this price can't justify spending $500 vs. $213 for a close equivalent.