any new dslr launch expeceted from canon?

[amolkhedgikar]

guys,
how reliable are the sellers advertising on our site?
looking to buy a rebel xti. should I wait for christmas/new year for better deals?
Is canon thinking of a new /better than rebel xti camera launch any time early next year?does anyone have the inside news or knows?
where should I buy the lenses from?
seniors pl advise.
thanks much
amol

[EOSThree]

Canon has a pretty steady release cycle of 18 months for each line of DSLRs. The 30D was released in March so I wouldn't expect a replacement until Sept '07. The XTi was just released this September so...I wouldn't expect anything too soon from Canon, except for an outside possibility in the 1 series haven't seen anything new there for a while. Buy your camera now and you'll be taking pictures, wait, and you won't. I'd rather be taking pictures.
BuyDig, B&H, Beach, KEH(used and new) are my favorites for lenses.

[amolkhedgikar]

Thanks A lot !!!
I Will soon join the clan.

[Photo-John]

I'm expecting a 40D or something like that, in the spring, at the next PMA show. The XTi's 10-megapixel sensor, anti-dust system, and new LCD should all find their way into a new prosumer model soon. And PMA is the most likely time for them to introduce it. The 2007 PMA tradeshow will be in Las Vegas in early March.

[JSPhoto]

My last purchase was through Adorama, a body, two L lenses and a flash. It all came the exact day it was supposed to, and they didn't get pushy. That was an $8500 order though.

JS

[livin4lax09]

adorama's good, I prefer bh over them though. freedom of shipping is one feature I like. you can use whatever you prefer! prices are basically the same, but from my experiences with both, i feel bh is a little more trustworthy. not that i've ever had problems with adorama, it's just a feeling i get.

[amolkhedgikar]

Thank you all guys,
Keep the info coming in.

[EOSThree]

I'm not. Can't say as I've had to use the return policy at most of the places I suggested, but I have used KEH's and it was no questions asked, "here's your RMA, do you want something different from our inventory?" etc. etc. Adorama was a different story though. I bought a Tripod from them about 4 years ago, the Tripod came damaged with one of the adjustment nuts being stripped. After examining the unit I decided it wasn't sturdy enough for my needs so I returned it. Calling my salesman there for an RMA #, he didn't want to say 2 words to me, OK maybe 4 "heres your RMA number". It took 3 phone calls and 2+ months to have my card credited. I was going to buy a different tripod from them but the salesman's rude behavior changed my mind on that. He wouldn't even discuss different tripods with me, he must have been on to a $$$ sale with someone else.

[butchy]

I have a similar question in relation to the Powershot S3-IS; anyone tell me about the release cycle, and whether an upgrade is likely for that about Feb 2007 ?- 12 months after the S3 released; thanks for comments, butchy.