Pre Order Save $200??? Yeah right Amazon...... Post here if you have Pre Ordered the Canon Vixia HF S21. I cannot wait for it's release. Amazon says you are saving $200 which is total BS. 1,399.00 is FULL PRICE. Pre Order Save $200??? Yeah right Amazon...... Post here if you have Pre Ordered the Canon Vixia HF S21. I cannot wait for it's release. Amazon says you are saving $200 which is total BS.... » Read More Pre Order Save $200??? Yeah right Amazon...... Post here if you have Pre Ordered the Canon Vixia HF S21. I cannot wait for it's release. Amazon says you are saving $200 which is total BS. 1,399.00 is FULL PRICE. « Show Less
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I sent them an email about this and here is the reply I got today from them:Hello,I understand your concern regarding the discount offered on out website of the item "Canon VIXIA HF S21 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder".When we offer a discount on an item, we display the item's list price.Please understand that the retail price of this item "Canon VIXIA HF S21 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder" is $1599.00 but not $1399.00.So, the price $1399.00 displayed is after deducting the promotion of $200.00(13%) of the item price.Please accept my apologies for any misunderstanding caused.We look forward to seeing you again soon."Things like this make me question Amazon business practices. It should be 1,199.00 with the $200 off. I sent them an email about this and here is the reply I got today from them:Hello,I understand your concern regarding the discount offered on out website of the item "Canon VIXIA HF S21 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder".When we offer a discount on an item, we display the item's list price.Please understand that the retail price of this item "Canon VIXIA HF S21 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder" is $1599.00 but not $1399.00.So, the price $1399.00 displayed is after deducting the promotion of $200.00(13%) of the item... » Read More I sent them an email about this and here is the reply I got today from them:Hello,I understand your concern regarding the discount offered on out website of the item "Canon VIXIA HF S21 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder".When we offer a discount on an item, we display the item's list price.Please understand that the retail price of this item "Canon VIXIA HF S21 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder" is $1599.00 but not $1399.00.So, the price $1399.00 displayed is after deducting the promotion of $200.00(13%) of the item price.Please accept my apologies for any misunderstanding caused.We look forward to seeing you again soon."Things like this make me question Amazon business practices. It should be 1,199.00 with the $200 off. « Show Less
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I guess you can google it but I would prefer amazon mostly for it awesome return service (in case something goes wrong), I'm just waiting for a price drop hopefully.
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Amazon.com has misrepresented the list price of the HF S20 as it also has for the HF S21. In each case, an incorrect list price is quoted and a then a $200 "discount" is mentioned, when in fact Amazon.com's final price for each camcorder is Canon's suggested retail price. This error was brought to Amazon.com's attention weeks ago, but they appear to have chosen not to correct it.
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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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I learned some time ago that if I bring in my printout to a local shop, as long as Amazon is an authorized dealer in say Canon or the brand I"m buying, they will beat the price if they haven't already. The local shop has been around for years, handles the areas "big box" warranties and offers a way better deal than here on Amazon. Amazon has lost a good amount of money from me because of things like this thread not to mention it takes quite some time to ship big ticket items to me when the local place is 10 mins. away and has it in stock. The only thing I still order from Amazon is books. Good luck to all that are waiting, I"m going to the store in the am for mine. I learned some time ago that if I bring in my printout to a local shop, as long as Amazon is an authorized dealer in say Canon or the brand I"m buying, they will beat the price if they haven't already. The local shop has been around for years, handles the areas "big box" warranties and offers a way better deal than here on Amazon. Amazon has lost a good amount of money from me because of things like this thread not to mention it takes quite some time to ship big ticket items to me when the local place is 10 mins. away and has it in stock. The only thing I still order from... » Read More I learned some time ago that if I bring in my printout to a local shop, as long as Amazon is an authorized dealer in say Canon or the brand I"m buying, they will beat the price if they haven't already. The local shop has been around for years, handles the areas "big box" warranties and offers a way better deal than here on Amazon. Amazon has lost a good amount of money from me because of things like this thread not to mention it takes quite some time to ship big ticket items to me when the local place is 10 mins. away and has it in stock. The only thing I still order from Amazon is books. Good luck to all that are waiting, I"m going to the store in the am for mine. « Show Less
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Does anyone know of another site where this model can be pre-ordered? I'd rather not give Amazon the business because of the pricing deception.
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They did the same thing on the S11 and such. I e-mail them with a correction to the page, but they never responded or corrected it. Crooks. Maybe if enough people e-mail them links to Canon's site and complain their listed prices are misleading, (bordering on fraudulent; claiming a $200 discount when you're getting no such thing and paying FULL PRICE) they'll fix it?
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This is just a simple case of false advertisement... Places like K-mart and Wal-mart have been doing this cr*p for years... They all raise the prices in order to make their non-existing sale price look better... It's a common baiting practice that is actually against the law in many countries, but almost never enforced...
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For what it matters, I spoke to a CSR at Canon on Tuesday, and the camera is due to ship on 9/28. The first stores to get it will be Adorama, BH Photo, Calumet and Amazon. How long it takes to get to the DC for each retailer depends on their distance from Canon's DC. If it actually ships on 9/28, I would imagine that shipments from each retailer should be around 10/5.The extra 5% off helps, and I got back in on this since Amazon does not charge shipping.Good Luck, I hope this camera lives up to its promise.
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It used to say February on the Canon website until they changed it to "Spring." I too am waiting on this camera. Hopefully it will be released at the end of Feb., but if I were you once March rolls around (and REALLLY REALLY need HD video of the event), I'd go ahead and get the HF100 so you can capture your girl's birthday. The cheapest I found it on the net is $375 from Digital Future.Very tempted to get the HF100, but I'm trying real hard to hold out for the HF S100.
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Just received the camera today. waited forever for amazon. ended up buying it from tigerdirect.com. came with free shipping (fast too...ordered it on thurs). so far i'm really impressed with the camera. can't believe that even after this whole thread, amazon still maintains that the product has "not been released". I totally understand if they, for some reason, can't get their hands on this product. But at least update the page to say "out of stock", which is more accurate in this scenario. I initially thought that it wasn't going to come out till June ANYWHERE based on amazon's response to my email inquiry. Good thing I came across this thread. Thanks guys. Just received the camera today. waited forever for amazon. ended up buying it from tigerdirect.com. came with free shipping (fast too...ordered it on thurs). so far i'm really impressed with the camera. can't believe that even after this whole thread, amazon still maintains that the product has "not been released". I totally understand if they, for some reason, can't get their hands on this product. But at least update the page to say "out of stock", which is more accurate in this scenario. I initially thought that it wasn't going to come out till June ANYWHERE based on... » Read More Just received the camera today. waited forever for amazon. ended up buying it from tigerdirect.com. came with free shipping (fast too...ordered it on thurs). so far i'm really impressed with the camera. can't believe that even after this whole thread, amazon still maintains that the product has "not been released". I totally understand if they, for some reason, can't get their hands on this product. But at least update the page to say "out of stock", which is more accurate in this scenario. I initially thought that it wasn't going to come out till June ANYWHERE based on amazon's response to my email inquiry. Good thing I came across this thread. Thanks guys. « Show Less
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Debbie,B&H; photo is still giving the Nikon discount. http://www.bhphotovideo.com Their price for the d3100 + 18-55 AF s DX VR kit, plus the 55-200 AF S DX VR is $718.00 This is $20 higher than the Amazon price, but right now, they are out of stock, and as I stated above, I don't think they are honoring the discount any longer. Put the d3100 in your cart, then to the left you will see various lens discounts listed. Toward the bottom, you will see "save up to $100" on select lenses. The "VR" version is $119 and the non VR is $79. Good Luck!
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Why is there such a delay with the release date of this camera? Normally Amazon is good with having products in stock, when I read that other stores were carrying this item and Amazon still didn't have it sorta makes me wonder whats going on!!!
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@ Ronnie Dale Frost: What do I think? I've already pre-ordered one! Yes, $5,200 is a bit steep, but I will sell my current D3 body (mint condition, should fetch $3,200 - $3,700) and use those proceeds to offset the purchase price. I want and need the extra 1-2 stops this new extended ISO range will provide. Regarding the 720P-only video, while the omission of 1080P seems both inexplicable and ridiculously short-sighted (given what is readily available elsewhere, and for far less money), it's not a dealbreaker for me--and that comment is all the more interesting when you factor in that I am an independent filmmaker. Nope, for filmmaking, I want a REAL video camera/camcorder, designed for filmmaking from top to bottom. The Canon 5D Mark II, for example--and despite that whole very impressive Laforet short--is NOT a camera I would even consider using for indie filmmaking.
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Hey guys, I am joining this conversation late, but I am looking for a VAD-HA for my H20 but the only one I found is one listed here on Amazon for $239. That seems steep, I've looked on ebay and other camera websites and no luck. If you know where I can find one let me know, thanks!
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It really stinks - I was waiting for Black Friday to purchase and it's gone UP in price. I'm going to rethink this - maybe the D3000 which is here for $100 off. I was so ready to buy!
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You're right. Amazon's list price of $845.82 is way off. The local camera store, Cord Camera in Ohio, told me Canon's MSRP for the 580EX II is $439. But it's supply and demand. Try to find a 580EX or 580EX II flash on Adorama.com or B&H; (bhphotovideo.com) You won't. So it's 14% market-up from those that have them to sell. That's reasonable. What isn't reasonable is expecting an online stores to say your savings is -14%. Hence the mark up on the list price and the claim that you're saving 41%. If you can find this item in stock from a reputable seller at $350, pass along the web site.
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I can't pre-order... Too little faith in canon cameras when they are released. I will probably get it down the road (feb-march) if their aren't any issues. Would upgrade from mkII. Would be nice if canon could release the 1d and 1ds as one camera, and just allow us to switch between high fps and high MP. But alas, I'll refrain.
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I can't pre-order... Too little faith in canon cameras when they are released. I will probably get it down the road (feb-march) if their aren't any issues.Would upgrade from mkII.Would be nice if canon could release the 1d and 1ds as one camera, and just allow us to switch between high fps and high MP.But alas, I'll refrain.
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I've been goig back and forth with Amazon about this camera for a few weeks. My latest response was that they basically have no clue when they'll receive the camera, but not to expect it before June 1. I had to re-read it a few times but it definitely said June! I agree with a previous poster, why in the he$# do we pre-order something, and have to wait 2-4 weeks to receive an item our neighbors are already using? I have been using Amazon for quite a few years, but their customer service has been very poor as of late. I'm thinking of cancelling my store card and teaching myself to shop elsewhere. I've been goig back and forth with Amazon about this camera for a few weeks. My latest response was that they basically have no clue when they'll receive the camera, but not to expect it before June 1. I had to re-read it a few times but it definitely said June! I agree with a previous poster, why in the he$# do we pre-order something, and have to wait 2-4 weeks to receive an item our neighbors are already using? I have been using Amazon for quite a few years, but their customer service has been very poor as of late. I'm thinking of cancelling my store card and teaching myself to shop... » Read More I've been goig back and forth with Amazon about this camera for a few weeks. My latest response was that they basically have no clue when they'll receive the camera, but not to expect it before June 1. I had to re-read it a few times but it definitely said June! I agree with a previous poster, why in the he$# do we pre-order something, and have to wait 2-4 weeks to receive an item our neighbors are already using? I have been using Amazon for quite a few years, but their customer service has been very poor as of late. I'm thinking of cancelling my store card and teaching myself to shop elsewhere. « Show Less
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The reason the price jumped is that Amazon doesn't have the camera in stock (hardly anyone does -- Panasonic seems to have badly underestimated demand), and the only third-party Amazon sellers who have it are charging these ridiculous gouging prices because they think there are people willing to pay that much to get it NOW as opposed to whenever Panasonic can manufacture enough to satisfy the demand. If I were to put in an order with Amazon today (buying from Amazon at $899), I doubt I'd receive it before January at this point. There's no way I would pay $1500 for a GF1, but the official $899 price seems fair for what it is (with a lens included).
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Ye, i saw on some sites that they will start shipping 08/31 and 09/01. I just received an e-mail from Amazon regarding this question and their answer was "I've checked the availability for "Canon PowerShot SX20IS" and see it hasn't been released yet and the expected release date is not known. We rely on the manufacturer for release date information. We'll make sure to update our website listing when we know more."I'm hoping they'll have it by 01/09. The other seller on amazon (OneCall) says it's in stock.. but not sure how!
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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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I believe the issue is that Amazon sold out of them (this seems to be a very popular camera), and the third party sellers are charging a higher price due to the demand. It's not anything Amazon's done, $999 isn't their price.