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Originally Posted by Robert_T
Welcome to the 40D club Ian... 
let me know when you get that great price on the 70-200mm f2.8 L IS... I'll be hanging out for one of those, but they're a bit steep retail  |
I was tempted to wait a few months for the Canon 45D or 50D or 1000D to be released but if you always wait for the latest there will always be another better upgrade coming and well ....
Steep ?.... that's not the word I would use , how about high way robbery ? extortionate ? I refuse to pay over $3000 for a 70-200mm f2.8 L IS locally when I can probably get the same lens for less than $1700 if I buy it overseas.
I've asked for quotes using parcel post (NOT A COURIER !!!) from a couple of places in the USA and one in HK. I'll probably get a 2x or 1.4x convertor too. (Which is better ??)
Canon are offering a nice cash rebate in the USA (about $200 USD) - if I can get that too , that'll make it even more affordable.
How long does a 40D Canon battery last before you need to recharge it if you are doing a campaign of long exposures ?