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PC Show 2004: Digicam deals

By Calvin Siew

When it comes to the PC Show, you may be misled to think that it's an exhibition purely for computer wares. Strange as it may sound, digicams are very popular with such exhibitions and you can even expect a few models going for sale here for the first time. This being Singapore, the words "kiasu" and "lelong" will basically describe the event for the next few days. So check out the deals below, before going down to fight it out with the crowd. Don't forget to check out the bundles, too! To make things easier for you, we've put up the star buys from the various manufacturers. Do check back tomorrow as we'll be updating you on the rest of the deals!

Canon | Fujifilm | HP | Kodak | Konica Minolta | Kyocera | Nikon | Olympus | Pentax | Sony

 

Canon PowerShot A80   
Star price: S$699
Retail price: S$756
Remarks: This 4-megapixel shooter just got more enticing! Available now for about S$60 less, you'll also get S$199 worth of freebies!

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Canon 300D   
Star price: S$1,999
Retail price: S$1,999
Remarks: This digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera should require no introduction. While you still have to pay the same amount, you do get S$530 worth of goodies that includes an EF 75-300mm lens and 256MB CompactFlash card.

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Fujifilm FinePix S20 Pro   
Star price: S$1,249
Retail price: S$1,249
Remarks: Released on our shores for the first time, the S20 Pro is essentially the firm's S7000 paired with Fujifilm's SuperCCD SR sensor used on the stylish F700. The SuperCCD SR sensor is touted to offer increased dynamic range over the competition.

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Fujifilm FinePix A330   
Star price: S$339
Retail price: S$399
Remarks: Besides saving S$60 off the retail price, you also get the option to buy the Instax Mini 20 for S$10! The usual retail value for the Instax Mini 20 is S$139. Additionally, you can also purchase a 512MB xD card at S$229 with any FinePix digicam purchase.

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HP Photosmart R707   
Star price: S$700
Retail price: S$699
Remarks: For that additional dollar, you'll be able to receive a R series docking station worth S$119 as well as a 128MB SD Card, small camera case and a mini tripod--totalling S$250.

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  Kodak EasyShare DX7630   
Star price: S$999
Retail price: S$999
Remarks: For the same money, you get the additional freebies of a camera case, 128MB SD Card and tripod.
 
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  Kodak EasyShare LS753   
Star price: S$839
Retail price: S$839
Remarks: As with the more expensive DX7630, the company has thrown in other freebies of a camera case, mini tripod and neckstrap.
 
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  Konica Minolta Dimage A2   
Star price: S$1,888
Retail price: S$1,899
Remarks: This 8-megapixel monster may not be significantly cheaper at the show. However, it does make up by bundling in plenty of gifts ranging from a 512MB CompactFlash card to a 7-in-1 card reader!
 
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  Konica Minolta Dimage Z2   
Star price: S$799
Retail price: S$799
Remarks: Telephoto fanatics can have a look at Konica Minolta's latest 10x zoom offering. If you buy this camera at the show, you'll get a ton of free gifts which include two pieces of 128MB SD Card, 7-in-1 card reader, GP battery, mini-tripod, case, the list goes on...
 
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  Kyocera Finecam S3X   
Star price: S$299
Retail price: S$1,098
Remarks: Selling for above S$1k when it was first released, two years later, this Finecam can be had for less than a third of its former value! Need we say more?
 
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  Kyocera Finecam M410R   
Star price: S$769
Retail price: S$838
Remarks: This 4-megapixel, 10x optical zoom shooter can be had for approximately S$70 less than retail. In addition, you also get free gifts amounting to S$285 with this RTune equipped shooter.
 
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  Nikon Coolpix 4500    
Star price: S$599
Retail price: S$1,088
Remarks: But that's not all! You also get an Epson Stylus Photo 935 worth S$489 along with this camera. Perhaps the only downside to this deal is the fact that only 50 sets are available per day (June 3 and 4). To qualify, print out the coupon from Nikon's Web site.
 
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  Nikon Coolpix 8700   
Star price: S$1,888
Retail price: S$1,888
Remarks: While you won't get any discounts for this 8-megapixel monster at the show, you do get S$689 worth of free gifts! Talk about great bundle deals.
 
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  Nikon WP-CP1    
Star price: S$299
Retail price: S$299
Remarks: The much-awaited underwater casing for Nikon's Coolpix 3200 and 2200 have arrived. The polycarbonate shell is rated to a depth of 40m which is well suited for most leisure divers. With everything at such an affordable price, underwater photography never looks so viable.
 
  Olympus Camedia AZ-1   
Star price: S$759
Retail price: S$759
Remarks: This sleek shooter will be available on our shores for the first time at the PC Show. While the price may be a little steep, it does provide you with more fashion choices.
 
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  Pentax Optio S4i   
Star price: S$799
Retail price: S$799
Remarks: This sleek shooter now comes bundled with up to S$200 worth of free gifts. As with most of the deals in this roundup, these freebies are strictly while stocks lasts! If you don't mind a slightly larger size, the Optio S40 is available for S$588.
 
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  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100   
Star price: S$799
Retail price: S$799
Remarks: This 5-megapixel Cyber-shot now comes with an original Cyber-shot camera bag, S$20 E-Coupon and a 128MB Memory Stick. The same bundle offer is extended to the manufacturer's DSC-P73 and DSC-W1.
 
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(Disclaimer: While prices are correct at time of sending the page to our site, vendors may correct and alter their deals without prior notice.)

 

 

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