Too much money.. Color Camera?? Why the big price hike?
747351
Pleo does indeed have a color camera! Go to www.pleoworld.com and learn more. :) I know one thing that made Pleo cost more is the option to remove and replace the battery pack. Also the USB connectivity and SD-card upgradability were added, so Pleo can be programmed and evolve even more. I have an aibo, and auto-charging is not worth it except to show off to friends and family. :) Rebecca
64515
Simple, the camera is new and the demand exceeds supply. However, the #1 reason is that somebody will pay $535 to get it.
141043
I went ahead and bought it through Adorama. I'm *extremely* happy with the camera, but if it drops to $1200, I'm going to cry.
1579938
the price on this camera seems to be going UP the gold is $499 and the silver is $799!!! it must be a collector camera by now.. I was recommended to buy this camera but my friend paid below $250 about a year ago...
1515618
I ordered the brown... then canceled my order a day later after I found out there is a silver one coming out. Seriously?? Brown for a color on a new camera.Just found on flea bay the japanese version. same camera but in sliver. $410 plus 25 to ship. No thanks, I will wait it out for Bestbuy or Amazonhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-IXY-50S-SILVER-Powershot-SD-4500-IXUS-1000-HS-/120622296346?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash;=item1c15a62d1a
1530090
I hear you. You soon get used to these radical, whiplash tactics in technologies. Equipment of two years ago suddenly seems ancient--large and cumbersome and with fewer features, yet sometimes up to two times the price of what's current. I'm seeing Blue Rays by other manufacturers approaching the $100 level new. I try to live with it for a couple of years, then I reason I've gotten my money's worth and make the trip to the Salvation Army or the curb.
2074556
I believe the price went up when the GH3 was introduced and they stopped offering the GH2. Sounds crazy that the introduction of an upgrade would drive up the price of the predecessor but it's true. The GH2 is still an AMAZING camera and and this point in time people aren't willing to pay the price of the GH3. I think the supply just isn't as great as it once was, but the demand is still very high. I bought one used GH2 for $700 back in 2012. Hope this answers your question.
2055053
I was going to probably place my order tonight for this TV and now I see they jacked up the price 400 bucks. So much for that. Why does Amazon mess with the price so much? Rather annoying.
388328
Amazon just raised the price about $80. Must be because it's out of stock. I don't think I'll buy it now.
1117068
I guess the price has gone up because Ava-tards have found out that it's available on Blu-ray in 3D only through this set. I was lucky enough to get this kit for $270 back in the end of January (I'm pretty sure I've seen it dip as low as $230 or $240) and I just recently checked back to potentially buy two more pairs of glasses (seeing as I was able to sell the Avatar disc for $105 sealed) but this price is just ridiculous. I guess it's not as bad as Best Buy's price, but there's no reason Amazon's price should be anywhere close to theirs.
2260101
I'm not sure about price. Probably availability. These seem to be growing in availability. There is a flash. Top right of the camera.
1499335
That happened to me also, except the price doubled...from $59 to $108! Sounds like "bait and switch" to me. Good reason to go back to the old system.
343431
Have been watching this as well. Look at the ratings. I own one and its the best LCD on the market at the moment IMHO. The lowest price I have seen here at Amazon was $2940.00 USD a while back. Which is what I got it for. Since folks have been buying it, and the ratings continue to be 4.75+ stars, the price has been creeping up towards what the local BB and CC are charging for it ($3800+ in my area). I think once the 71 and 81 series hit the streets, this one will drop for sure. But until that time, this one is top dog, at least in my house. The picture maxed out in 1080P will just blow you away!!
747189
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.
1746412
Late to respond, but my previous camera was a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18, a point and shoot camera which I thought took outstanding pictures...until I bought the DMC-FZ150. Holy cow! What a jump in performance that even an unsavvy enthusiast like myself can actually use. I am, however, shocked by the price increase. I had to buy it online because it wasn't available locally but with the reviews and my past experience with Panasonic, I took a deep breath and did it, purchasing it through Amazon for $439 in early April 2012. I consider it top echelon of the "amateur" use cameras.
23355
I have been watching the price on amazon and it alwasy varied between 611 to 650. but all of sudden they raised it to $999, it doesnt make any sense to any one after looking at this. Are they trying to create a hype or just want to kill the product? whatever so it is not a wise decision in either way.
912872
Why the heck did this go up in price so much?! It was well worth my $25, but I wouldn't pay $60 for it. Yikes.