You should realize you won't get anyhwere near the same image quality especially at higher ISOs, but for $199 the SX10 is a pretty attractive deal. Go to Pbase.com and search through some sample images of the SX10 and a Rebel and decide for yourself if you are okay with the difference.

vrundmc said:I have an SD450 and here is what I was offered:
sx110is - $129
sd890is- $149
sx10 - $199

I REALLY wanted a DSLR but wasn't offered one. Some of the reviews for the SX10 seem to suggest it works as well as a SLR. I am a beginner and wanted something to start learning photography with. Will this suffice or should I just get a SLR.

$199 Had to go for the SX20IS wow 12 mega pixels.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fc...

had to negotiate, SX10 and SX20 are the same price. So they finally relented.

not yet.

as hard as I could finally a supervisor ok'd it. No particular tips or Lingo or terminology to use. Its YMMV on which rep you get.

What are other options they offered you? I am trying to dump my ZR50.

DavoEng said:Traded in a ZR60 MiniDV camcorder for a HV-30 HD Camcorder

Price $399.00 + S & tax

Chris76 said:Check this out correct me if i am wrong but is this not a list of Qualifying Products http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PromotionsAct

PS there are two lists.

These lists are for the rebate Canon is offering towards new cameras, a different program than this one that offers refurbs at a big discount when you trade in a broken camera.

Your right tjhtjh sorry why would they put Loyalty Program next to rebate program. And how is 10mp and no HD video better on SX10.

I for one DO NOT think the SX10IS is better than the SX20IS.

the SX10IS lacks

- HDMI
- 720p Video
- 2 extra megapixles 10 vs 12
- Smart AUTO

and a few other features. Plus Canon did away with the SX10IS 28mm Wide lens because it caused barrel distortion.

I have also seen alot of posts where people are getting the SD890IS (which is not even listed on Canon's website) I have or had an old S3IS and was offered an SD980IS which launched this year.

Or just wait. I waited a whole year.

I just called twice and they would not budge. What time did you call them IceColdKila. I don't know what i am going to do ether the XS for $359 or go to WalMart and buy one off the shelf for 379$ and i can get a employee discount through inlaws.

Sent Email I turn in a G9 and get offered a SX10 with lower mega pixels and a XS $359 before $10 shipping witch i don't rely need that much camera. This is not right i can go to the store down the street and get a SX20 for $379 or XS for $499 brand new and this is before the holiday sales start. All i ask is to make the Canon Loyalty program worth my loyalty.