Canon has introduced some big rebates for the Rebel XS, which takes it into the sub-$500 territory for the basic kit. The rebates get bigger when you add telephoto lenses to the kit.
The rebates of $70 and $170 for the various kits lead to the final price points noted below. The instant rebates expire on March 13, 2010.
Rebel XS with 18–55mm lens: $499
Rebel XS with 18–55mm lens and 75–300mm lenses: $599
Rebel XS with 18–55mm lens and 55–250mm IS lenses: $699
Mike
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Since this post is about money, I think it's worth noting that at B&H the XSi with the kit lens starts $10 bucks cheaper than the XS, making the XS' rebate a bit less of a deal by comparison.
Then again, not everyone would want the XSi (I probably would, between these two models. It's advantages can be quickly Googled.)
Posted by: David | Friday, 19 February 2010 at 11:15 AM
A quick tip for anyone picking up the kit with the 75-300. Image quality is vastly improved by simply destroying the 75-300 and drawing the scene before you with crayons.
Posted by: Tom | Friday, 19 February 2010 at 11:38 AM
Nikon D3000, similar spec camera, with lens is $479 at B&H. So, not sure what you are saying.
Posted by: Winsor | Friday, 19 February 2010 at 02:18 PM
Mike,
I'm sorry to see you accepting the advertisers game of calling $499 the sub $500 category. What if it was $499.95.
Best,
Jay
Posted by: Jay | Friday, 19 February 2010 at 03:25 PM
Jay,
Don't pillory me for trying to turn a buck or two. February is a thin month.
Mike
Posted by: Mike Johnston | Friday, 19 February 2010 at 03:37 PM