Staples: Canon PowerShot S3 IS in Store Clearence $227.97

[rinottawa]

Was at Staples store this morning. The Canon S3 IS is on clearence sale for $227.97.

http://www.***********/i-ca/2006/4/84302921_small.jpg

I think it's still a good deal at this price.

http://www.***********/p-18622.html

[ali123]

How is it compared to the sony DSC-H7?

[hightech]

If you are comfortable with a 1.8" LCD, then I would say this is perhaps the best megazoom camera on the market. Don't get too wrapped up on the 6 mega pixel limit, because you can do 8x10 and 8x14 images with ease.

This camera blows the Canon S5, the Sony H7/H9 and Panasonic FZ8 out of the water in terms of image quality and has the least amount of lens related issues (vignetting, barrel distortion, sun flare, etc.)

Have a look at the following reviews as a guide:

http://reviews.cnet.com/4370-6501_7-111-111.html?tag=dir

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons3is/

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_s3-review/

I owned this camera about 1 year ago, and it was one of the BEST cameras I have ever owned. Stereo video mode with zoom and image stabilization is incredible. Focusing is top notch, and the level of manual controls makes this a very attractive camera for the price. I was considering the S5 as a replacement, but the amount of noise in the images even at ISO80 killed it for me. The S3 takes cleaner images then the S5. If you can get this camera for this price, I would be all over it. You would be kicking yourself if you didn't take advantage of it.

[Red Queen]

If you are comfortable with a 1.8" LCD, then I would say this is perhaps the best megazoom camera on the market. Don't get too wrapped up on the 6 mega pixel limit, because you can do 8x10 and 8x14 images with ease.

This camera blows the Canon S5, the Sony H7/H9 and Panasonic FZ8 out of the water in terms of image quality and has the least amount of lens related issues (vignetting, barrel distortion, sun flare, etc.)

Have a look at the following reviews as a guide:

http://reviews.cnet.com/4370-6501_7-111-111.html?tag=dir

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons3is/

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_s3-review/

I owned this camera about 1 year ago, and it was one of the BEST cameras I have ever owned. Stereo video mode with zoom and image stabilization is incredible. Focusing is top notch, and the level of manual controls makes this a very attractive camera for the price. I was considering the S5 as a replacement, but the amount of noise in the images even at ISO80 killed it for me. The S3 takes cleaner images then the S5. If you can get this camera for this price, I would be all over it. You would be kicking yourself if you didn't take advantage of it.


Have one and love it. Its pretty durable too. Thats canon for you!

I got mine probobly 5 months ago for 275 used. So this is an amazing price.

[jcoltage]

Great Camera ... no problems so far after 4 months of use.

[rinottawa]

How is it compared to the sony DSC-H7?

Here is the ratings from Dpreview:

Sony-H7:
http://i15.tinypic.com/73cdbhi.jpg
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonyh7/page14.asp

Canon S3-IS:
http://i6.tinypic.com/6p7y16d.jpg
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons3is/page14.asp

So, considering the price of $227.97, the Canon S3-IS beats the Sony H7 completely.

[Inno]

Was at Staples store this morning. The Canon S3 IS is on clearence sale for $227.97.

http://www.***********/i-ca/2006/4/84302921_small.jpg

I think it's still a good deal at this price.

http://www.***********/p-18622.html

This looks like a steal but I note that the Canon A640 seems to have better image quality (as reviewed by megapixel.net). Of course the S3 has a better zoom.

The A640 is also on clearance at Staples, currently at $199.99

[Jason]

I have had this camera since the Zellers sale back in January 2007 (I actually price matched to Sears). I have almost 1700 pictures and I am still loving this camera. I have been playing with taking videos since the summer and it is great. Overall an excellent camera.

Jason

[Gooser]

If you are comfortable with a 1.8" LCD, then I would say this is perhaps the best megazoom camera on the market. Don't get too wrapped up on the 6 mega pixel limit, because you can do 8x10 and 8x14 images with ease.

This camera blows the Canon S5, the Sony H7/H9 and Panasonic FZ8 out of the water in terms of image quality and has the least amount of lens related issues (vignetting, barrel distortion, sun flare, etc.)

Have a look at the following reviews as a guide:

http://reviews.cnet.com/4370-6501_7-111-111.html?tag=dir

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons3is/

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_s3-review/

I owned this camera about 1 year ago, and it was one of the BEST cameras I have ever owned. Stereo video mode with zoom and image stabilization is incredible. Focusing is top notch, and the level of manual controls makes this a very attractive camera for the price. I was considering the S5 as a replacement, but the amount of noise in the images even at ISO80 killed it for me. The S3 takes cleaner images then the S5. If you can get this camera for this price, I would be all over it. You would be kicking yourself if you didn't take advantage of it.

Nice review

[chaoslord]

is this nation-wide or YMMV?

[ud666]

Man i paid $369 back in September....

[Xon]

I'm surprised they actually still have S3s in stock...I haven't noticed them on display in a while, but then again I haven't really been looking for them.

[cactus789]

I also have this camera, and LOVE it. For that price you will not find a better camera on the market.

[hdom]

Wow, that is about half of what I paid for my went it came out new. I may buy one as a back up. :cheesygri

On how this compare to other cameras, I read on Digital Photography School, a pro tip site about which P&Ss their reader use, and the results were S3 being #1 with more owners than all #2~#10 "combined". Sony H7/9 weren't even on the list - http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/top-10-point-and-shoot-digital-cameras-dps-reader-favorites/#more-582

The spec. from Sony/Panny looks close, but if you go and try to handle and use one yourself and there is no comparsion. The ergonomics is night and day, where the S3 feels like a mini-DSLR, the others feel like toys. Same with the performance and picture quaility, too. ie. If you have to zoom for a further shot, by the time you turn on the sony, let he zoom lens moved and camera focus, you would have already taken a few shots with an S3 already.

[Takada]

Here is the ratings from Dpreview:

Sony-H7:
http://i15.tinypic.com/73cdbhi.jpg
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonyh7/page14.asp

Canon S3-IS:
http://i6.tinypic.com/6p7y16d.jpg
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons3is/page14.asp

So, considering the price of $227.97, the Canon S3-IS beats the Sony H7 completely.

You forgot the Panasonic-FZ8

Detail Rating (out of 10)
Build quality 8.0
Ergonomics & handling 8.5
Features 9.0
Image quality 8.0
Optics 8.0
Performance (speed) 8.5
Value 9.0

[tkddad]

is this nation-wide or YMMV?

I called 2 staples in Ottawa. One has none in stock.
The other has 1 but it's $450.

[Xon]

I called 2 staples in Ottawa. One has none in stock.
The other has 1 but it's $450.

I think that second location mixed up the S5 with the S3, no way it can still be $450

[zoomzoom]

I have the s3 from 2006's HBC boxing day sale and it takes great pictures! Mega-zoom comes in handy for many shots! Get it if you can for this price!

[CPU2K]

I bought this camera last year and it's an amazing camera :cheesygri

Then I discovered this site: http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK

With a firmware hack (it's non-permanent... it's just a memory-resident hack) it gives the S3 the ability to save RAW files and a whole bunch of other functions not available with the normal firmware...

$228 is a very hot price for a great camera!

[charger99]

Well, I bought this camera when it first came out and sorry to say, I didn't take long for me to return it. Seriously, when automatice takes pictures at the highest ISO (800), it's really terrible. I'm glad I had bought it from a store where I could return it.

My suggestion, try it if you want, but do take pictures and have them printed, also make sure that you can return the camera if you don't like it.


Look for the picture that was taken with ISO 800, seriously very bad stuff:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_s3-review/

[fiscal-rick]

Can coupons be applied to this?

[scouzi]

I bought this camera last year and it's an amazing camera :cheesygri

Then I discovered this site: http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK

With a firmware hack (it's non-permanent... it's just a memory-resident hack) it gives the S3 the ability to save RAW files and a whole bunch of other functions not available with the normal firmware...

$228 is a very hot price for a great camera!

Continuous 30fps MPEG4 video is also a plus. No length limit to the vidieo. The lmit is the SD card size.

[bobiwan]

The video is Motion JPEG, not MPEG4.

[Grey Merlin]

anybody seen this deal in Toronto?

[Drthorne]

Checked today at the Laurentian Staples in Kitchener and they did not have the S3 in stock

[Inno]

Checked today at the Laurentian Staples in Kitchener and they did not have the S3 in stock

Items are normally put on clearance when they have been superceded by newer models (e.g. S5) and stock is very low. Since the S3 was released quite some time ago, there are likely veryfew in stock anywhere.

Best to phone around, or ask for the help of your local Staples store. They may be able to track one down and have it shipped to your nearest location, if you ask nicely.

[CanadaBoy]

Purchased this open box at my staples (-10%) and also the Sony H2 :P

Which one should I keep ?

[mizer]

Purchased this open box at my staples (-10%) and also the Sony H2 :P

Which one should I keep ?

I picked up the S3 in ("weird mall")Whitby for $225 - I asked about the extra 10% off clearance cameras and they flatly refused:mad: How did you get it? Can I go back I demand it? is it simply a YMMV thing?

Must say tho... LOVE this camera!

[CanadaBoy]

I picked up the S3 in ("weird mall")Whitby for $225 - I asked about the extra 10% off clearance cameras and they flatly refused:mad: How did you get it? Can I go back I demand it? is it simply a YMMV thing?

Must say tho... LOVE this camera!

Mine was "open box"

:)

[mizer]

Mine was "open box"

:)


So was mine - in fact I had to buy batteries to test it as the ones in the box (held together with a bubber band) were dead....

mind you the official Canon charger and battery pack on clearance for $49 from $69 actually scanned in for $28

[CanadaBoy]

So was mine - in fact I had to buy batteries to test it as the ones in the box (held together with a bubber band) were dead....

mind you the official Canon charger and battery pack on clearance for $49 from $69 actually scanned in for $28

I think you can go back and ask for the 10% tell them the batteries were dead...

[Badman]

great deal. Anyone see in the Brampton area?

[BananaGroove]

Is this camera actually better than the S5 because that's pretty surprising to me if true. I'm digging the nice 2.5" display on the S5, but picture quality is my first priority.

[bubbabyte]

Continuous 30fps MPEG4 video is also a plus. No length limit to the vidieo. The lmit is the SD card size.

that's not correct.. although this camera takes great video, it's limited to 1gb video.. even if you have a 2gb card.

[hightech]

Well, I bought this camera when it first came out and sorry to say, I didn't take long for me to return it. Seriously, when automatice takes pictures at the highest ISO (800), it's really terrible. I'm glad I had bought it from a store where I could return it.

My suggestion, try it if you want, but do take pictures and have them printed, also make sure that you can return the camera if you don't like it.


Look for the picture that was taken with ISO 800, seriously very bad stuff:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_s3-review/


In all honesty, anyone who wants to take great looking ISO 800 images in a sub $1000 camera is really dreaming. This is where SLR's shine. Now Fuji and a few others have decent high ISO images, but most just suck.

[hightech]

Is this camera actually better than the S5 because that's pretty surprising to me if true. I'm digging the nice 2.5" display on the S5, but picture quality is my first priority.

The S5 has both been rated by CNET and DPREVIEW as being lower then the S3. In fact, there were a few fellow RFD'ers who bought and returned the S5 because of image related issues.

If the S5 took images as well as the S3, and have a bigger LCD, i'd get it in a heartbeat (sale price or MSRP) because only then it would be worth the $$.

[moturismo]

Got my S3IS in early 2007 for around $350. Great camera and good deal at this price.

[hdom]

Do some research on latest replacement camera reviews and you will find that is common to find worst performance on many new models.

The problem is caused by manufacters continue practice to pack more pixels on the same sensor size, in hope to market the higher pixel sensor as "better".

See link for explaination on mega-pixel vs noise and check comparsion pictures under topics on side bar - http://www.6mpixel.org/en/


Is this camera actually better than the S5 because that's pretty surprising to me if true. I'm digging the nice 2.5" display on the S5, but picture quality is my first priority.

[scouzi]

The video is Motion JPEG, not MPEG4.

OOps sorry. I did not know that.

[jnmontario]

Not in stock at staples. Not even listed as for sale unless I'm doing something wrong.

[famous_unknown]

Not in stock at staples. Not even listed as for sale unless I'm doing something wrong.

These are old stock, outdated by the S5 that was released a while ago. These aren't gonna be listed online and they are going to be hard to find.

[jon-calgary]

that's not correct.. although this camera takes great video, it's limited to 1gb video.. even if you have a 2gb card.

1Gb video limit is per file.
When you stop recording and start again, it's a new file.
Recording for 1gb continuously will probably take an hour or more.

Edit: Oopps. I'm sorry I was wrong, I was thinking it was the same as my other camera.
Canadiankorean is right, it will probably take only 10 mins for a 1gb to fill in with max out res.

[canadiankorean]

1Gb video limit is per file.
When you stop recording and start again, it's a new file.
Recording for 1gb continuously will probably take an hour or more.

I think the video is uncompressed avi...
so 1gb is more like 10-15mins...
I think.

[God_Anubis]

I just wanna clarify.....

1. does the s3 support one of those ultra high speed sd cards?
2. with regards to taking pictures, what's the biggest sd card that the s3 supports?

[hightech]

I just wanna clarify.....

1. is max file size for video capture 1gb?
2. with regards to taking pictures, what's the biggest sd card that the s3 supports?

1 GB is the largest video you can do in 1 session. When it reaches the 1GB mark, it stops recording and you then need to start it again for another 1 GB session. Again, this comes down to the intent of a camera. This is primary a digital camera, with fairly decent video quality.

I have tested this camera with a 4GB card and it does work. Having said that, I never put more then 2 GB on any card, so I suspect when you get to content past 2GB, there may be issues.

[jon-calgary]

Here is the ratings from Dpreview:

Sony-H7:
http://i15.tinypic.com/73cdbhi.jpg
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonyh7/page14.asp

Canon S3-IS:
http://i6.tinypic.com/6p7y16d.jpg
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons3is/page14.asp

So, considering the price of $227.97, the Canon S3-IS beats the Sony H7 completely.

But how about the S3 vs H2?

Here's H2 score:

Build quality - 8.0
Ergonomics & handling - 8.5
Features - 9.0
Image quality - 8.5
Optics - 8.0
Performance (speed) - 8.0
Value - 9.0

[dogmusic]

But how about the S3 vs H2?

The H2 is a GREAT camera. Both are terrific for what they do. I chose the H2 because it seemed a little more comfortable to hold.

The S3 has stereo microphones which is nice for movies, and it can make very high quality audio recordings.

[bobcat99]

What is the SKU number for this?

[Feebz13]

Not sure what SKU is but UPC is 013803064001 they can pull the SKU off that. Yesterday morning there was a demo unit at Cedarbrae. Didn't pick it up, but found the last one in stock somewhere else.

[MikeyMadness]

Anyone know if there are any available in the Montreal area? I think I'd like one of these...

Thanks

[jon-calgary]

What is the SKU number for this?

648656

[jon-calgary]

The H2 is a GREAT camera. Both are terrific for what they do. I chose the H2 because it seemed a little more comfortable to hold.

The S3 has stereo microphones which is nice for movies, and it can make very high quality audio recordings.

i got H2 too, because it was cheaper, came with rechargeable batts and charger.

[Vacillator]

Phoned around yesterday and got what appeared to be the last S3 in Edmonton. It was a demo model, so I asked and received another 10 percent off. i'm loving it.

[miss_swan]

I just wanna clarify.....

1. does the s3 support one of those ultra high speed sd cards?
2. with regards to taking pictures, what's the biggest sd card that the s3 supports?

It does support "ultra high speed cards" whatever that means.

You mean regular sd or sdhc?

I don't think the s3 is sdhc compliant ... I don't know if the s3 is sdhc hackable ... I know that they have 3rd party RAW support for the s2 and probably for the s3 just to give an example for what's possible. There's a wiki page for this somewhere.

The firmware upgrade voids the warranty though so be careful.

[dowzer]

The S3 IS actually does support SDHC. The Canon product page states this, and my sister uses the Kingston 8GB SDHC card in her S3 IS.
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=13077#ModelTechSpecsAct

[bubble.tea]

If you are comfortable with a 1.8" LCD, then I would say this is perhaps the best megazoom camera on the market. Don't get too wrapped up on the 6 mega pixel limit, because you can do 8x10 and 8x14 images with ease.

This camera blows the Canon S5, the Sony H7/H9 and Panasonic FZ8 out of the water in terms of image quality and has the least amount of lens related issues (vignetting, barrel distortion, sun flare, etc.)

Have a look at the following reviews as a guide:

http://reviews.cnet.com/4370-6501_7-111-111.html?tag=dir

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons3is/

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_s3-review/

I owned this camera about 1 year ago, and it was one of the BEST cameras I have ever owned. Stereo video mode with zoom and image stabilization is incredible. Focusing is top notch, and the level of manual controls makes this a very attractive camera for the price. I was considering the S5 as a replacement, but the amount of noise in the images even at ISO80 killed it for me. The S3 takes cleaner images then the S5. If you can get this camera for this price, I would be all over it. You would be kicking yourself if you didn't take advantage of it.
From the very poster who bought overpriced motion-activated garbage disposal containers....I wouldn't expect anything lower than this awesome impromptu review.

Thanks for that. Quite reassures me, allbeit already convinced myself, that thsi camera is a stupendous one...ESPECIALLY at this price point.

As painful as the growing process was from inception of the S1IS., thru S2IS..and now this baby. All of which I bought, tested, fell in love, cried, and said good-bye to as I moved to the S3IS :).


.... I may buy one as a back up. :cheesygri ...
I am SOFA KING lollin'g at that....a True RFDer in full effekt!


I think that second location mixed up the S5 with the S3, no way it can still be $450
+1


Continuous 30fps MPEG4 video is also a plus. No length limit to the vidieo. The lmit is the SD card size.
don't forget about SIXTY fps mode :eek:.

Do any camera have any silly small limitations on video these days by any chance?




In all honesty, anyone who wants to take great looking ISO 800 images in a sub $1000 camera is really dreaming. This is where SLR's shine...
ok, I was wondering about the point of that concern.


Do some research on latest replacement camera reviews and you will find that is common to find worst performance on many new models.

The problem is caused by manufacters continue practice to pack more pixels on the same sensor size, in hope to market the higher pixel sensor as "better".

See link for explaination on mega-pixel vs noise and check comparsion pictures under topics on side bar - http://www.6mpixel.org/en/
Another interesting point. I'm SO GLAD this S3IS is mine.


The S3 IS actually does support SDHC. The Canon product page states this, and my sister uses the Kingston 8GB SDHC card in her S3 IS.
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=13077#ModelTechSpecsAct
whoa! What functionality improvement would I see going from SD to SDHC? any faster performance? Multiple Exposure., high speed video recording have performed sufficiently well as it is...so what else could be gained? Better battery life if possible?

[MikeyMadness]

^ Now that was an impressive post...

I've had one of the employees check around for me, but in case he missed one, if anyone spots this in a Montreal (and surrounding) store, please let me know... The more I read these posts, the more I want one...

[scouzi]

whoa! What functionality improvement would I see going from SD to SDHC? any faster performance? Multiple Exposure., high speed video recording have performed sufficiently well as it is...so what else could be gained? Better battery life if possible?

I think that all SD cards above 2 GB are SDHC. So without SDHC, a camera becomes limited to a max size of 2GB card size.

[Ahzuz]

Very good camera, own it since last summer no regrets.

But don't count on it for video, yes the quality is awesome but the compression SUCKS and a 10 secs vid takes like 10 megs.

[porphyra]

Well that is because its uncompressed avi. I quite like it being that I can then compress it with my favourite codec the way I want to. Also, its a moot point since the primary function of this camera is to take stills. I don't think anyone reviews a camera based first on its video capabilities.

I am surprised that Staples still has this in stock. I remember I picked up the last model at my local staples, which was also on clearance, way back late-June, early July 2007. Back then I paid $299 (- 15% for being a display model (although seemed untouched to me) and that it was missing its quick start guide). It's a great camera and no regrets with it.

I believe it does support SDHC cards although I haven't used one it in so far.

[SKYMTL]

All of the photos I use in my reviews are done with the S3IS. It is THE best purchase I have made.

[bubble.tea]

Very good camera, own it since last summer no regrets.

But don't count on it for video, yes the quality is awesome but the compression SUCKS and a 10 secs vid takes like 10 megs.

Really? I've taken some amazing...just jaw-dropping amazing videography out the side of a helicopter (hatches open) doing low fly-by swoops...I gotta tell you my boots where FIRMLY PLANTED on the base of my tripod :D. I did NOT want to see the turbulence snatch the camera out of my hands. Of course it's no HD...but for an 'all-in-one'....pretty damn amazing.

[Vegeta88]

But don't count on it for video, yes the quality is awesome but the compression SUCKS and a 10 secs vid takes like 10 megs.Really? I've taken some amazing...just jaw-dropping amazing videography out the side of a helicopter (hatches open) doing low fly-by swoops...I gotta tell you my boots where FIRMLY PLANTED on the base of my tripod :D. I did NOT want to see the turbulence snatch the camera out of my hands. Of course it's no HD...but for an 'all-in-one'....pretty damn amazing.

I think you misinterpreted his post,
Ahzuz said the quality of video was awesome, just the file sizes suck because they're so large

[Vacillator]

Really? I've taken some amazing...just jaw-dropping amazing videography out the side of a helicopter (hatches open) doing low fly-by swoops...I gotta tell you my boots where FIRMLY PLANTED on the base of my tripod :D. I did NOT want to see the turbulence snatch the camera out of my hands. Of course it's no HD...but for an 'all-in-one'....pretty damn amazing.

Cool. My brother has some video taken out of a helicopter in Alaska taken with his Canon S2 and it is superb quality. The best one is taken out the front as they follow along a river. I hope the S3 can match what the S2 can do for video.

[net_essential]

But how about the S3 vs H2?

Here's H2 score:

Build quality - 8.0
Ergonomics & handling - 8.5
Features - 9.0
Image quality - 8.5
Optics - 8.0
Performance (speed) - 8.0
Value - 9.0

Read the Overall Conclusion part

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonyh2/page14.asp

[jon-calgary]

Read the Overall Conclusion part

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonyh2/page14.asp

that's why I bought the camera, I mean the H2.

[addicted2it]

All of the photos I use in my reviews are done with the S3IS. It is THE best purchase I have made.

Thnx OP an thnkx everyone who posted wonderful reviews/opinions...just purchased it from a staples for 237 all in. Now to look for good deals on the memory card this beast takes:D :D

[bubble.tea]

I think you misinterpreted his post,
Ahzuz said the quality of video was awesome, just the file sizes suck because they're so large

oops. Yes you are correct-a-mundo!

[mahjongmaniac]

Can coupons be applied to this?

there are a couple coupons avail. in the coupon thread, but those are meant for online use despite that they work in their systems instore.

GL convincing them to allow you to use it

[Inno]

I want to buy one of these today in Toronto.

Anyone know which store has one in stock? Preferably central or east?

Thanks!

[Eyies]

^ I'm quite interested too, probably will drop by Dundas and University Staples to take a look.

[bubble.tea]

there are a couple coupons avail. in the coupon thread, but those are meant for online use despite that they work in their systems instore.

GL convincing them to allow you to use it

OMG....imagine if this was on when the $50OFF coupon was valid :(....so sad.

[mahjongmaniac]

OMG....imagine if this was on when the $50OFF coupon was valid :(....so sad.

$230 is still nice.

but yes, the true RFDer will always think of coupons to top off an even sweeter deal :lol:

[Relf]

hey,

i picked up the last demo model at the sherway location (only got 5% off), but i have one on hold at the milton location (under "aaron")...anyone can have it

[bubble.tea]

hey,

i picked up the last demo model at the sherway location (only got 5% off), but i have one on hold at the milton location (under "aaron")...anyone can have it

awwwwwwww...a tear comes to my eye.

Now THERE'S a True RFDer...hookin' up another RFDer...instead of hogging ALL the steals., and posting up on CraigsList for double retail value :rolleyes:.

Zellers Wrist Watch fiasco come to anybody elses mind? ;)

[bubble.tea]

awwwwwwww...a tear comes to my eye.

Now THERE'S a True RFDer...hookin' up another RFDer...instead of hogging ALL the steals., and posting up on CraigsList for double retail value :rolleyes:.

Zellers Wrist Watch fiasco come to anybody elses mind? ;)

EDIT: WAIT! scratch that., prolly some LURKER just scooped it up!:twisted:

[MikeyMadness]

I've been phoning a lot of the Montreal and are stores (multiple times) but they almost never answer their phones... If anybody knows of a store with stock, please let me know.

Thanks!

And on a totally different note - 13,400 posts - WOW! That's one helluvan accomplishment!

[tkd2000]

Thanks a lot rinottawa and everyone for their wonderful reviews/opinions. I succeeded in getting the last one (in box) at Staples Bell Corners (Ottawa) for the $230 + taxes. I called several stores in the area, none has in stock, even the Bell Corners, but the sale associate there was very nice and went to the back to check if there is something left and discovered this last one. So I grabbed it (sort of). One of my best purchases with the helps of RFDers.:D :D :D

I also heard (check by computer from another store associate) that South Key Staples (Ottawa) has the demo left. Although an earlier phone call to that South Key indicating nothing left.

[BlazinTrini]

meanwhile I grabbed a open box S5 for $360 taxes included at Henry's on friday

[parad0xic]

yorkdale (store 15) has 2 instock

[Xon]

I've been phoning a lot of the Montreal and are stores (multiple times) but they almost never answer their phones... If anybody knows of a store with stock, please let me know.

The guys at the Gare Centrale Staples were kind enough to check Montreal area stock and they pointed me in the direction of a demo unit which I picked @ the Place Dupuis location. They also mentioned that the Jean-Talon location in Saint-Leonard had 1 in stock but when I visited the store they weren't able to find it.

Except for a years' worth of fingerprints the demo unit seems fine. They made me a 'deal' where they took off $30 since it was a demo and charged $30 for an extended warranty. Given the unit seems fine I'll probably go get a refund on the service plan.

[MikeyMadness]

The guys at the Gare Centrale Staples were kind enough to check Montreal area stock and they pointed me in the direction of a demo unit which I picked @ the Place Dupuis location. They also mentioned that the Jean-Talon location in Saint-Leonard had 1 in stock but when I visited the store they weren't able to find it.

Except for a years' worth of fingerprints the demo unit seems fine. They made me a 'deal' where they took off $30 since it was a demo and charged $30 for an extended warranty. Given the unit seems fine I'll probably go get a refund on the service plan.

Thanks very much for the info Xon, glad to hear you got one...

Maybe I'll try the Gare Centrale too and see if they can find another one for me!

[Xon]

Thanks very much for the info Xon, glad to hear you got one...

Maybe I'll try the Gare Centrale too and see if they can find another one for me!

any bureau en gros location should be able to check if they're not too busy and you ask nicely enough.

[ali123]

meanwhile I grabbed a open box S5 for $360 taxes included at Henry's on friday

You can get it cheaper than that...

[Finger]

You can get it cheaper than that...

Where?

[mizer]

Where?


hey ali123 - bet you never saw that coming eh?

[MikeyMadness]

any bureau en gros location should be able to check if they're not too busy and you ask nicely enough.


Actually, the guy I dealt with at Pointe Claire (on Sunday) was nice and said there weren't anymore in the system that he could see. I don't know, maybe he has to check store by store and didn't check all of them - there are quite a few in Montreal, such is life...

[masterc]

Where?

Expired now, but it could be had for ~$320 before Christmas... http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=520588&highlight=canon+s5

[l69norm]

Expired now, but it could be had for ~$320 before Christmas.....

If you like Kaz, $339US -8% coupon = $310 US incl taxes, duties and shipping to Canada:
http://buykazelectronics.com/cannons5is.aspx
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=525002

It was an extra 20% off = $293 until Sat Jan 12, but that is expired now:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=538958

[Badman]

none in Brampton. Any other good deals around? for this or similar cameras?

[masterc]

Picked one up at Burlington store today... looks like a store return but seems to be in perfect order. Thanks OP :!:

Also found a 2 pack of 2gig Sandisk SD cards , matched the Staples Website price (http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=707780&CatIds=83%2C286%2C4535%2C4534&AffixedCode=WW&=&=)

[Finger]

Expired now, but it could be had for ~$320 before Christmas... http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=520588&highlight=canon+s5

Thanks, I got one for 317+tx with staples coupons:D

[masterc]

Thanks, I got one for 317+tx with staples coupons:D
Did you PM with Stooples today? Good stuff, maybe that thread should be revised..

[Finger]

Did you PM with Stooples today? Good stuff, maybe that thread should be revised..

Yes, that's what I did. 359 at sig, with the -30 coupon and a -20 coupon.

[queens49]

I just wanna clarify.....

1. does the s3 support one of those ultra high speed sd cards?
2. with regards to taking pictures, what's the biggest sd card that the s3 supports?

I'm using a 8GB SD card w/out any problems. Google it, and you'll find out which ones people have used that work. If I remember correctly, mine is from Patriot.

[shiny]

I PMed the canon S5 Staples vs Syselectronics successfully for 351$. Now if I apply the 30$ and 20$ coupons, the price will be 301$. Should I pull the trigger?

[aleksandar_2000]

I PMed the canon S5 Staples vs Syselectronics successfully for 351$. Now if I apply the 30$ and 20$ coupons, the price will be 301$. Should I pull the trigger?

good price for S5 - what's Syselectronics (link please)

[shiny]

http://www.sigelectronics.com/

[du_dongxu]

where did you get $30, $20 coupon?

[BinaryJay]

I PMed the canon S5 Staples vs Syselectronics successfully for 351$. Now if I apply the 30$ and 20$ coupons, the price will be 301$. Should I pull the trigger?

They will add at least $15 for next-day shipping... buggers.

[jon-calgary]

They will add at least $15 for next-day shipping... buggers.

I thought Staples has free shipping for over $50?

[Captain Snazzypants]

hey ali123 - bet you never saw that coming eh?

Best Post of 2008 so far...
Bravo! :cheesygri

[Badman]

I just got the PM for the S5 but they added $15 for shipping. Still $316 is a great deal and you can't get it for much cheaper than that.

[mkc]

It was a rare opportunity to find a clearance demo unit this morning at the Richmond store in Vancouver. Along with the 10% demo discount and a $20 voucher from the teacher appreciation day, the final price is around $185 before taxes. Also picked up a 2 gb SD card from NCIX for $11. What a fantastic price for this camera. Thanks OP.

[h00ch]

Picked one up at Burlington store today... looks like a store return but seems to be in perfect order. Thanks OP :!:

Also found a 2 pack of 2gig Sandisk SD cards , matched the Staples Website price (http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=707780&CatIds=83%2C286%2C4535%2C4534&AffixedCode=WW&=&=)
Which Burlington store? Was it the last one?

[masterc]

Which Burlington store? Was it the last one?

Guelph Line store...
Last one on the shelf anyways...