XH A1 $250 Rebate speculation at DVinfo.net

Jack Jenkins · May 20th, 2007, 08:44 AM

Seems like whenever Mr. Canon offers a rebate something is up with that camera model. So isn't it a little early to be seeing a $250 rebate on the A1 and an even more suspicious $500! rebate on the G1? Does this mean a new camera is on its way, maybe a single jumbo chip CMOS version of the A1/G1?? Or maybe a slight modification to the A1/G1? Its odd considering its price tag that the XL-H1 has no such rebates.

Bogdan Tyburczy · May 20th, 2007, 12:14 PM

Jack, I disagree. In many cases, Canon rebates do not precede new models directly. It's their common practice to offer cashback to promote sales. I think A1/G1 are here to stay quite a while and recent rebate is all about competition.

It's very likely next models in this class will sport CMOS sensors, but I doubt they will go for larger size. Larger sensors means larger, heavier and more expensive optics - not easy to put all that in $4k ballpark. Sony for example actually had to go for even smaller sensors in V1/FX7 to achieve competitive price.

Zack Vohaska · May 20th, 2007, 12:28 PM

If they should be offering a rebate on any model, it should be the XL-H1 -- unless you see the interchangeable lens system + shoulder mount capabilities worth the additional $3k+ when in comparison to the XH-G1, then, spend your money there, but the XL-H1 is very much overpriced in my opinion.

Bill Pryor · May 20th, 2007, 12:51 PM

Canon has always used rebates as a marketing tool; it has nothing to do with a new model. Apparently it's working because I heard from one dealer they're selling so well he can't keep them in stock.

Jarrod Whaley · May 20th, 2007, 01:00 PM

Canon has been offering a rebate on the GL2 for several years now. It doesn't mean anything for the future of the model.

Jack Jenkins · May 20th, 2007, 02:48 PM

I am not trying to go over the top here, I understand that Canon and other companies routinely offer rebates for various reasons. But from what I have heard the A1/G1's are selling like hot cakes as is. But why would a company cut prices when something is selling so well? Seems kinda odd.

And I agree with Zack, if anything is in need of a rebate the XL-H1 is it.

Stacy Dudley · May 20th, 2007, 07:23 PM

Personally I was a little bummed when they came out with the offer. I had purchased my A1 one week prior to the start of the rebate period. :(

Stacy

Greg Boston · May 20th, 2007, 07:29 PM

You might be able to push that issue and get a rebate anyway. Speak with the dealer who sold you the camera.

You might not get anywhere, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

-gb-

Wayne Morellini · May 21st, 2007, 08:37 AM

Pity I came in late here, we have seen this sort of discussion before (XL, GL2 rebates etc).

Canon is giving an $250 rebate on the A1, there must be an A2 coming soon, now all we have to do is wait an couple of years for it to come ;).

May 20th, 2007, 08:44 AM	#1
Jack Jenkins Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 122	XH A1 $250 Rebate speculation Seems like whenever Mr. Canon offers a rebate something is up with that camera model. So isn't it a little early to be seeing a $250 rebate on the A1 and an even more suspicious $500! rebate on the G1? Does this mean a new camera is on its way, maybe a single jumbo chip CMOS version of the A1/G1?? Or maybe a slight modification to the A1/G1? Its odd considering its price tag that the XL-H1 has no such rebates.

May 20th, 2007, 12:28 PM	#3
Zack Vohaska Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 74	If they should be offering a rebate on any model, it should be the XL-H1 -- unless you see the interchangeable lens system + shoulder mount capabilities worth the additional $3k+ when in comparison to the XH-G1, then, spend your money there, but the XL-H1 is very much overpriced in my opinion. __________________ -Z-

May 20th, 2007, 01:00 PM	#5
Jarrod Whaley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: chattanooga, tn Posts: 721	Canon has been offering a rebate on the GL2 for several years now. It doesn't mean anything for the future of the model. __________________ -->jarrod whaley. www.oakstreetfilms.com

May 20th, 2007, 12:14 PM	#2
Bogdan Tyburczy Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 161	Jack, I disagree. In many cases, Canon rebates do not precede new models directly. It's their common practice to offer cashback to promote sales. I think A1/G1 are here to stay quite a while and recent rebate is all about competition. It's very likely next models in this class will sport CMOS sensors, but I doubt they will go for larger size. Larger sensors means larger, heavier and more expensive optics - not easy to put all that in $4k ballpark. Sony for example actually had to go for even smaller sensors in V1/FX7 to achieve competitive price.

May 20th, 2007, 12:51 PM	#4
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Canon has always used rebates as a marketing tool; it has nothing to do with a new model. Apparently it's working because I heard from one dealer they're selling so well he can't keep them in stock.

May 20th, 2007, 02:48 PM	#6
Jack Jenkins Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 122	I am not trying to go over the top here, I understand that Canon and other companies routinely offer rebates for various reasons. But from what I have heard the A1/G1's are selling like hot cakes as is. But why would a company cut prices when something is selling so well? Seems kinda odd. And I agree with Zack, if anything is in need of a rebate the XL-H1 is it.

May 20th, 2007, 07:23 PM	#7
Stacy Dudley Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Longwood, Florida Posts: 71	Personally I was a little bummed when they came out with the offer. I had purchased my A1 one week prior to the start of the rebate period. :( Stacy

May 20th, 2007, 07:29 PM	#8
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	You might be able to push that issue and get a rebate anyway. Speak with the dealer who sold you the camera. You might not get anywhere, but it doesn't hurt to ask. -gb-

May 21st, 2007, 08:37 AM	#9
Wayne Morellini Inner Circle Join Date: May 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2,762	Pity I came in late here, we have seen this sort of discussion before (XL, GL2 rebates etc). Canon is giving an $250 rebate on the A1, there must be an A2 coming soon, now all we have to do is wait an couple of years for it to come ;).