Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR Camera w/ 18-135mm STM Lens + PIXMA Pro 9000 Mark II Photo Printer + 32GB Sony Class 10 SDHC Memory Card $894 after $400 rebate + Free Shipping (expired)

Quote from slyslick : so I've been wanting a DSLR and have only been a point-and-shoot crapsumer camera user for years up until the need for macrophoto/jewelry photography, etc. recently. I love taking close up shots and scenery shots and am looking for a solid camera to "start" with in DSLR. WIth all of that being said I always assumed I'd be a "Nikon" guy, but with this deal I feel like this might be a very solid buy for a newbie, can anyone else recommend/confirm this would be a top-notch deal to get asap, or something I should pass on to learn more...

For jewelry photography, you probably need a tilt-shift lens/adapter or a bellows. It's difficult to get everything in focus with a regular lens, especially if you don't want to stop down to diffraction-inducing apertures.

As for the deal, if you aren't into video, you should note that the same sensor is used in the t2i, t3i, t4i, 60d, and 7d. So you can get a t2i and get the same image quality as this camera. If you don't want the hassle of selling the printer (~$100 net) and don't need all the video features, the t2i would be just as good to learn on and would be a bit cheaper.

Quote from VolvoMan : This is a good deal, however, if you also want the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Lens, other dealers are offering a nice bundled discount (B&H will bundle this lens for $105). I would jump on the B&H deal with the Pixma printer. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/c...176&is=REG

Amazon has the same bundle for $66 less and it includes a UV Filter.

My quick comparison shows B&H at $1571 (before rebate) for the T4i, 18-135 STM lens, 55-250 IS II lens, Pixma 9000 printer and 50 sheets of paper.

Amazon is showing $1505 for the same plus the UV filter (a whopping $8 value, but I won't complain).

The delta is that B&H is charging $255 for the added lens before the $150 savings, while Amazon is only at $201. The printer is also $13 cheaper on Amazon.

See http://slickdeals.net/f/5182518-C...ar?&page=4 for more details

Quote from MyNameIsTooLong : They're probably trying to sell things to people that don't really need them, like you. I think it's working.

Yah I know. Either that they have figure out a way to make things much cheaper or they are just trying to flood the market or they make too much of the camera.

But how cheap is cheap? $500 good enough?

excellent! Thank you

Since I'm sure we'll utilize the features and it can only go up from here I think this would be ok to start with for us, and thus would begin our uphill battle for macro, tilt-shift, etc.

Thanks again!

Quote from bigcall : Amazon has the same bundle for $66 less and it includes a UV Filter. My quick comparison shows B&H at $1571 (before rebate) for the T4i, 18-135 STM lens, 55-250 IS II lens, Pixma 9000 printer and 50 sheets of paper. Amazon is showing $1505 for the same plus the UV filter (a whopping $8 value, but I won't complain). The delta is that B&H is charging $255 for the added lens before the $150 savings, while Amazon is only at $201. The printer is also $13 cheaper on Amazon. See http://slickdeals.net/f/5182518-C...ar?&page=4 for more details

But for some this ends up being a better deal cause amazon charges taxes in many states.

so...the black friday question...

is it really likely a better deal like this will come up for black friday? While I have no MAJOR interest in the printer (if it does great photos I'll use it, or just resell it.) I do like the combined lens deal etc. etc. on amazon (thanks for that link btw.) With that said, is it very likely we'll see a killer combo deal that rivals this around black friday for the T4i (or a Nikon for that matter.)

Quote from MyNameIsTooLong : For jewelry photography, you probably need a tilt-shift lens/adapter or a bellows. It's difficult to get everything in focus with a regular lens, especially if you don't want to stop down to diffraction-inducing apertures. As for the deal, if you aren't into video, you should note that the same sensor is used in the t2i, t3i, t4i, 60d, and 7d. So you can get a t2i and get the same image quality as this camera. If you don't want the hassle of selling the printer (~$100 net) and don't need all the video features, the t2i would be just as good to learn on and would be a bit cheaper.

I'm looking for a camera to take pics and video of my first child due in December, anyone recommend a site where I can find some solid information about my choices? Really only want to pay $600 max

Quote from trypsin : But for some this ends up being a better deal cause amazon charges taxes in many states.

Forgot to mention the 2% back promo which further sweetens the deal:

"Get 2% Back in Rewards: Purchase any compact system or DSLR camera or lens $99 and up that is shipped from and sold by Amazon.com and receive 2% back in Rewards, no registration required. Thirty-five days after shipment, your rewards will automatically convert into a promotional code that is automatically applied to your account and can be used on any item that is shipped from and sold by Amazon.com."

Maybe that will overcome the taxes?

Quote from chong67 : Yah I know. Either that they have figure out a way to make things much cheaper or they are just trying to flood the market or they make too much of the camera. But how cheap is cheap? $500 good enough?

Canon can price their consumer models as low as they want to because they haven't changed the sensor in over 3 years. Nikon has released 2 newer generations of mid-range DX sensors since their comparable sensor (D90), while Canon is yet to release anything new (They both also released a lower MP, entry-level sensor in that time). Canon's hardware costs are probably notably less than Nikon's at that level.

I don't think they'll lower the retail prices on the T4i much, but they might continue rebates and promotions. The T4i is probably the DSLR they make the most money on, since it has a decent profit margin and very large sales volume.

Many of you guys are asking why Canon is running so many of these $400 rebate specials. You guys are thinking it has to do with the cameras, but think about it further. They all require you to buy a PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II printer to get the rebate (or the Pro9500 if you so desire for $500). Just a week or so ago at Photokina, Canon released a new printer that replaces the Pro9000. So it looks like Canon is trying to move the inventory for the Pro9000 printer much more than the cameras it's bundled with. Am I the only one who caught that? I think not, but you guys are making me worried!

Quote from actuate : I called today @ 9.03 AM and the customer service rep said that they are out of stock. I sited the example of others who got the deal via phone, but he said he can't see anything over the computer to sell me.

Ah, I'd keep trying then. I think they took down the deals after they've amassed quite a big backorder. They allowed ordering again after all the items came back in stock. One or more may be out of stock today, but who knows if it'll be back by this Sunday? It doesn't hurt to keep trying with only a few days left in the rebate promotion!

Quote from MyNameIsTooLong : As for the deal, if you aren't into video, you should note that the same sensor is used in the t2i, t3i, t4i, 60d, and 7d. So you can get a t2i and get the same image quality as this camera. If you don't want the hassle of selling the printer (~$100 net) and don't need all the video features, the t2i would be just as good to learn on and would be a bit cheaper.

Sorry, just scanning this thread. Bought a 60d for video ONLY. I will probably not take a single still shot from this camera. I'm doing green screen and cityscape shots with video. How is this t4i compared to the 60d? I got the 60d at Costco, package kit. And while I know it wasn't a good deal, I can of course always return it. Don't know a thing about dslr's and video. Any better deals out there for dslr's that do great video? Thanks for any input.
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Quote from iwheela : Sorry, just scanning this thread. Bought a 60d for video ONLY. I will probably not take a single still shot from this camera. I'm doing green screen and cityscape shots with video. How is this t4i compared to the 60d? I got the 60d at Costco, package kit. And while I know it wasn't a good deal, I can of course always return it. Don't know a thing about dslr's and video. Any better deals out there for dslr's that do great video? Thanks for any input. iwheela

Unless you bought before the Costco policy change (~3 years ago?), cameras are now excluded from the "always return it" policy. Prior to that, I tended to buy all my camcorders at Costco because they eventually fail.

Quote from iwheela : Sorry, just scanning this thread. Bought a 60d for video ONLY. I will probably not take a single still shot from this camera. I'm doing green screen and cityscape shots with video. How is this t4i compared to the 60d? I got the 60d at Costco, package kit. And while I know it wasn't a good deal, I can of course always return it. Don't know a thing about dslr's and video. Any better deals out there for dslr's that do great video? Thanks for any input. iwheela

I'm not sure why you'd want a DSLR to do just video. The only real reason to use one over a camcorder is to get a shallow DOF.

And the t4i is better at video than the 60D. It has continuous autofocus with STM lenses, which the 60D does not.

Quote from funkychateau : Unless you bought before the Costco policy change (~3 years ago?), cameras are now excluded from the "always return it" policy. Prior to that, I tended to buy all my camcorders at Costco because they eventually fail.

I haven't had it for a week. I assume cameras are under the 90 return policy like TV's. All with no questions asked. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong.
iwheela