XH A1 price drop?

[stuff1]

I was at B&H in New York City last week. I went to purchase the Canon XHA1. The salesman flat out told me that the price would be dropping soon. He said that I should wait to purchase it.

Any idea if this is true and, if so, when?

Thanks,
-Jeff

[stuff1]

Almost forgot, before I take the plunge, any other models I should look at? I looked at a couple of Sony's but wasn't impressed (seemed like the Canon was designed by a photographer while the Sony was designed by an electronics company).

[sodampimpn]

interesting... I wonder why it is pretty competitive at the moment

[stuff1]

I don't know. Perhaps because the HV20 is coming. That's my only theory.

Of course, I'm still trying to convince myself to buy this camera. I am more a still photography kind of guy. Still, I have two small children and need video. I'm not happy with SD. I know this is overkill, but still I'm afraid that if I buy anything else I will be disappointed. So, any chance to get a cheaper, I'm willing to wait a couple weeks.

[sskhalsa]

i plan on getting the hv20 as soon as it comes out -- it looks very promising

[stuff1]

Well, its here!
B&H shows the XH-A1 for 3499 but also shows a Canon $250 rebate. This just appeared this morning.

I just ordered mine!!!

[markius]

it is still quite expensive IMO...

[sodampimpn]

Originally Posted by stuff1

I looked at a couple of Sony's but wasn't impressed (seemed like the Canon was designed by a photographer while the Sony was designed by an electronics company).

That is hilarious!--Considering the Canon camera XH A1 so closely follows the layout of the Sony Z1U, you might think it was from the same company.

I think we all know by know that there are real-world user consultants and electronics engineers that work together to create cameras for all the major manufactures.