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Canon has announced price cuts of up to $300 on selected EOS digital SLRs, effective today (13/10/08).
New prices are shown below:
Model New RRP Old RRP Saving
Canon 1000D
EOS 1000D Body Only $849 $899 $50
EOS 1000D Single Kit $949 $999 $50
EOS 1000D Single Kit IS $999 $1,099 $100
EOS 1000D Twin Kit (EFS18-55 & EF75-300) $1,049 $1,199 $150
Canon 450D
EOS 450D Body Only $1,049 $1,149 $100
EOS 450D Single Kit IS $1,199 $1,449 $250
EOS 450D Twin Kit IS (EFS18-55IS & EFS55-250IS) $1,499 $1,649 $150
EOS 450D Value Kit (EFS18-55IS & EF75-300) $1,449 $1,599 $150
EOS 450D Enthusiast Kit (EFS17-85IS) $1,749 $1,999 $250
EOS 450D Premium Kit (EFS18-200IS) $1,949 $1,999 $50
Canon 40D
EOS 40D Body Only $1,299 $1,499 $200
EOS 40D Enthusiast Kit (EFS17-85IS) $1,999 $2,299 $300
These changes should push street prices for the entry-level 1000D should now be below $700 and make the 40D a very attractive option, but don't forget the impending arrival of the new Canon 50D, due mid-November.