XL2 Rebate from Canon? at DVinfo.net

Scott Lancaster · April 3rd, 2005, 10:53 AM

HAs anyone else seen this... a $500 rebate on the XL2 already? Does this mean there is a new camcorder coming soon?

LINK: www.canondv.com

Aaron Koolen · April 3rd, 2005, 10:57 AM

B&H also hae the rebate listed for the Xl2.....Hmmmm

Let's hope Canon realise they are about to be annihilated in the camera dept (If they aren't already) and are getting their arses into gear for something new.

Aaron

Scott Lancaster · April 3rd, 2005, 10:57 AM

Oh wow... when I went back to canon's site the ad had changed and said a $300 rebate, but then I refreshed and it was back to a $500 rebate!!! What is going on? Anyone else see 2 different rebate amounts?

Xiaoli Wang · April 3rd, 2005, 11:11 AM

It's only for an XL2+16x combo or an XL2+3x combo. No rebate for the standard 20x combo.

Jimmy McKenzie · April 5th, 2005, 07:25 AM

Looks like the XL2 kit including the 20x lens plus the 16x or 3x to qualify. Perhaps the inventory of additional lenses is out of skew with forcasted sales. And since the replacement XL3HD will be a new lens spec, Canon will not want a warehouse full of add on lenses that will only fit an obsolete camera.

Aaron Koolen · April 5th, 2005, 02:18 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Jimmy McKenzie : Looks like the XL2 kit including the 20x lens plus the 16x or 3x to qualify. Perhaps the inventory of additional lenses is out of skew with forcasted sales. And since the replacement XL3HD will be a new lens spec, Canon will not want a warehouse full of add on lenses that will only fit an obsolete camera. -->>>

Yeah but Jimmy, we won't see the "Xl3Hd" until 2007 :) Guess they need to be prepared.

Still, it's interesting and lets hope that means something within the year - we can only hope although I've lost a lot of respect for Canon.

Aaron

Jim Sofranko · April 6th, 2005, 04:15 PM

Dell has the Canon on sale for $3,749.25 if you use the coupon number listed in the DV Info classifieds and apply it at checkout. Don't know how legit it is but it worked on my computer.

Here's the DV Info classified thread for info:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42542

Bob Zimmerman · April 7th, 2005, 09:54 AM

Yes $1,249 off for a XL2 if you type in coupon # ?LHTZ61F8P?NL9

$3,749 for a new XL2 with a lens!

Also on Cannon USA's website it says if ypu buy a Firestore FS-4 40 or 80GB and the XL2 you get a $300 rebate. ''

If the new Pannsonic turns out to be a bust this would be a cheaper way to go. I wonder how long that coupon number is good for?

Andrew Petrie · April 7th, 2005, 10:23 AM

As usual, only valid for US citizens... *le sigh*

Dennis Davidoff · April 14th, 2005, 02:50 PM

XL2 with 20x lens for $3300US

http://www.priceritephoto.com/priceritephoto/itemdesc.asp?ic=CN9549A001

Gary McClurg · April 14th, 2005, 03:55 PM

I tried Dell again, its saying get $499 instantly from them.

I tried the Canon website only $300 back when you purchase a firestore at the same time.

I'll try again with the coupon.

Jimmy McKenzie · April 14th, 2005, 07:46 PM

Dennis no doubt you have seen these nice looking websites in the past that have no connection to any bricks and mortar storefront operation. The reason for the low price is the classic hook. There's no lens for that price, in fact they likely have no part number for the stated 3299 offering. Often, the kit is a fantasy of shipped items and is usually a deviation from any kit that Canon vends to it's re-seller network. The wholesaler I buy from in Canada might allow about 5 points for my company on an XL2 which is par for the course on computer related electronics.

Caveat everything.

Buy from real dealers.

Chris Hurd · April 14th, 2005, 08:14 PM

Better yet, buy from our Sponsors.

Jimmy McKenzie · April 15th, 2005, 08:58 AM

Now if the 2 big multimedia suppliers in Toronto would simply adopt the style of BH Photo, the bewilderment of list price-itis might find a cure. But alot of that is caused by our strong dollar just now...

Perhaps one of them would like to step up and become a DV INFO NET Sponsor...

Chris, you can send me an email with the details if you wish.

Jimmy.

Chris Hurd · April 15th, 2005, 09:04 AM

We're hoping to attract at least one solid, reliable Canadian sponsor, hopefully within the next month or two.

April 3rd, 2005, 10:53 AM	#1
Scott Lancaster Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 64	XL2 Rebate from Canon? HAs anyone else seen this... a $500 rebate on the XL2 already? Does this mean there is a new camcorder coming soon? LINK: www.canondv.com

April 3rd, 2005, 10:57 AM	#2
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	B&H also hae the rebate listed for the Xl2.....Hmmmm Let's hope Canon realise they are about to be annihilated in the camera dept (If they aren't already) and are getting their arses into gear for something new. Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

April 5th, 2005, 02:18 PM	#6
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	<<<-- Originally posted by Jimmy McKenzie : Looks like the XL2 kit including the 20x lens plus the 16x or 3x to qualify. Perhaps the inventory of additional lenses is out of skew with forcasted sales. And since the replacement XL3HD will be a new lens spec, Canon will not want a warehouse full of add on lenses that will only fit an obsolete camera. -->>> Yeah but Jimmy, we won't see the "Xl3Hd" until 2007 :) Guess they need to be prepared. Still, it's interesting and lets hope that means something within the year - we can only hope although I've lost a lot of respect for Canon. Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

April 7th, 2005, 10:23 AM	#9
Andrew Petrie Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 484	As usual, only valid for US citizens... le sigh __________________ Andrew \| Canon XL1s, ME66, Vinten Vision 3, GlideCam V16 (for sale!)

April 14th, 2005, 07:46 PM	#12
Jimmy McKenzie Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Waterloo Ontario Posts: 721	re: xl2 fer 3300 bucks Dennis no doubt you have seen these nice looking websites in the past that have no connection to any bricks and mortar storefront operation. The reason for the low price is the classic hook. There's no lens for that price, in fact they likely have no part number for the stated 3299 offering. Often, the kit is a fantasy of shipped items and is usually a deviation from any kit that Canon vends to it's re-seller network. The wholesaler I buy from in Canada might allow about 5 points for my company on an XL2 which is par for the course on computer related electronics. Caveat everything. Buy from real dealers.

April 3rd, 2005, 11:11 AM	#4
Xiaoli Wang Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 94	It's only for an XL2+16x combo or an XL2+3x combo. No rebate for the standard 20x combo.

April 5th, 2005, 07:25 AM	#5
Jimmy McKenzie Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Waterloo Ontario Posts: 721	Looks like the XL2 kit including the 20x lens plus the 16x or 3x to qualify. Perhaps the inventory of additional lenses is out of skew with forcasted sales. And since the replacement XL3HD will be a new lens spec, Canon will not want a warehouse full of add on lenses that will only fit an obsolete camera.

April 6th, 2005, 04:15 PM	#7
Jim Sofranko Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Shokan, NY Posts: 217	Dell has the Canon on sale for $3,749.25 if you use the coupon number listed in the DV Info classifieds and apply it at checkout. Don't know how legit it is but it worked on my computer. Here's the DV Info classified thread for info: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42542

April 7th, 2005, 09:54 AM	#8
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	Yes $1,249 off for a XL2 if you type in coupon # ?LHTZ61F8P?NL9 $3,749 for a new XL2 with a lens! Also on Cannon USA's website it says if ypu buy a Firestore FS-4 40 or 80GB and the XL2 you get a $300 rebate. '' If the new Pannsonic turns out to be a bust this would be a cheaper way to go. I wonder how long that coupon number is good for?

April 14th, 2005, 02:50 PM	#10
Dennis Davidoff New Boot Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 23	XL2 with 20x lens for $3300US http://www.priceritephoto.com/priceritephoto/itemdesc.asp?ic=CN9549A001

April 14th, 2005, 03:55 PM	#11
Gary McClurg Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Springfield, MO, USA Posts: 389	I tried Dell again, its saying get $499 instantly from them. I tried the Canon website only $300 back when you purchase a firestore at the same time. I'll try again with the coupon.

April 14th, 2005, 08:14 PM	#13
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Better yet, buy from our Sponsors. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 15th, 2005, 08:58 AM	#14
Jimmy McKenzie Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Waterloo Ontario Posts: 721	I second the motion... Now if the 2 big multimedia suppliers in Toronto would simply adopt the style of BH Photo, the bewilderment of list price-itis might find a cure. But alot of that is caused by our strong dollar just now... Perhaps one of them would like to step up and become a DV INFO NET Sponsor... Chris, you can send me an email with the details if you wish. Jimmy.

April 15th, 2005, 09:04 AM	#15
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	We're hoping to attract at least one solid, reliable Canadian sponsor, hopefully within the next month or two. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!