I love my canon cameras, but like all things tech, they get behind the times quickly. Ebay is an option of course or craigs list but the older the camera the less likely you will get enough for your camera to really make a dent in the cost of a new camera. Canon offers a little known solution to keep you buying their brand that allows you to save a TON of money on a newer camera. You can call them up and they will offer you a choice of three refurbished newer model cameras to chose from at a VERY reduced rate compared to the new price of these cameras. This program is mainly designed for broken cameras or those that have a known issue with that model. However if your camera is older you should be able to let them upgrade it, or as I have heard of some people doing, buy a cheap as -is broken camera off ebay for next to nothing and then send that in for the upgrade. In that sense it is an even better deal if you trade a broken camera for a nicer newer one that actually works. I have an older camera that has started to have issues focusing . I am planning to trade up pretty soon. The options I was given are listed below along with some links to help you all find out more about each camera should you decide to upgrade for yourself The camera options do change sometimes and also if you are trading a different type of camera the options are different as well. These were the options for trading my S2 IS:
1. SD 890IS - $149 Retails for at least $250 or more new Amazon.com has this camera in the $269-449 Range with all its sellers.
Info on this camera: 1. Imaging resource 2.Amazon
2. SX10 IS - $199 - Retail on this camera on is in the $359-399 range on Amazon
new. More information on this camera can be found the following places. 1. Amazon
2. Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Review | Digital Camera Resource Page
3. Imaging Resource
3. Digital Rebel XS kit (includes 18-55mm IS lens) - $359 -Amazon
price is at the time of this writing $499 for black and for some reason the silver version is more at $529. More info on this camera:1. Dpreview (awesome in depth review but note that this camera is called the 1000d in England where the reviewer is)
2. Imaging Resource
The cameras from the upgrade program are said to be refurbished and only carry a 90 day warranty as opposed to the standard year for a new camera. However according this thread http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/849344 on Fatwallet about the upgrade program many people are reporting that the cameras are overstock returns from stores that have never been used. So its a pretty amazing deal. Here are the details of what you have to do to take advantage of this deal:
Call Canon Support at:
866-443-8002
Press Option 2 for camera upgrades and then let the agent know you are interested in the upgrade program. They might transfer you to support to diagnose whatever problems your camera is having and also you might even be able to get your camera repaired for free if there is a known flaw with your camera. I hope this has been helpful. Enjoy your upgrading!!
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