Olympus C-4000 + 64Mb memory for $299.99 at OM, YMMV

[aperry]

You know, with all these folks (both here and other boards) buying a D-550, and then buying the C-4000, with the intention of returning the D-550, makes me wonder.

How many thousand D-550's is OM going to have in stock this time next week?

 

[Imported]

Anyone have success in stores in Orange County? Might pick up one.. if I decide to give back the CoolPix 5000 w/ 512MB my uncle basically gave me..

 

[dudess4rent]

Thanks everyone! Got the last one in Danville, IL.

Unfortunately, the Epson printer $75 dollars rebate has ended yesterday. I'll wait for them on ebay...

 

[liusee]

Thanks, AT'ers. I scored one this am in Orange County. Last one in the store, tho. Sorry I missed out on the Epson printer to go with it yesterday. Didn't see the deal til this AM.

 

[John P]

Tried one more time. I asked at the desk if they had D-550's and C-4000's in stock. The guy says they have 3 D-550's and 1 C-4000. So, I ask if it would be possible to buy all 4 of them and return the 3 D-550's (not intending to, just messing with them). The guy goes and gets the manager and I ask him the same thing. As I'm talking the first guy says, "Oh never mind, I looked again and we actually don't have a C-4000 in stock so it's a moot point".

Wow, it disappeared - funny how that can happen

 

[Undream]

I LOVE THIS CAMERA.

I took back the D-550 today to a store 50 miles away from the store I bought it from, and, put the other C-4000 on ebay. Already has bids -- $15 more than what I paid, not to mention I kept the 64meg smartmedia that was free with it!

I'm expecting to make $70 on the auction, so my c-4000 and 144MB of smartmedia will be like $215 in the end.

 

[k000]

RossMan, were you able to get a C-4000 ? I got the A40 for around $190, but couldn't get C-4000 ( both D-550 and C-4000 were OOS in my area) .
How is it gonna be as compared to the A40 ? I am drooling again...

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: generalgman Me too.. which batteries does everyone recomend in using with this camera? I have read some about 1800mah batteries. Any particular brand better than the other?

Depends, what's your budget?

 

[lightbulb8817]

O boy!
My dad just bought one of these for $300

It takes Macro shots amazingly well.

This is a pic I took:
http://www.theforumisdown.com/uploadfiles/0103/athlon%20XP.jpg

 

[simplistic]

for all us hopefuls the c-4000 deal is now dead the sale and substitution ended yesterday ;0

 

[TheeeChosenOne]

Originally posted by: Smitty094
great price, I have the c-3000 which is exactly the same except 3 megapixel and I love it! You can't go wrong

I can alos vouch for the C-3000. The Olympus cameras are exceptional for taking quality pics.

Beware would-be buyers......using maximum settings on any 3 or 4 megapixel camera will eat up a smartmedia card right quick. Keeping it at 2mp is sufficient for MOST applications, unless your doing blow-ups or printing large pics for the wall.

 

[Quickfingerz]

I did the same thing in having OM order the camera from another nearby store. The fairfield, ca store had 12 in stock. I still get sale price too.

 

[generalgman]

Well I found a good deal on some batteires and charger for my C4000z. SAMS has a set of 8 Energizer 1850MAH NIHM batteries with slow charger (15hrs.) for $19.95. They also have a fast charger (1HR.) with 4 of the same kind of Batteries for $28.00. I figured it was a better deal for more batteries. 1850MAH should last for about 400-450 pictures based on comments from www.steve-digicams.com.

 

[Tallgeese]

Originally posted by: generalgman
Well I found a good deal on some batteires and charger for my C4000z. SAMS has a set of 8 Energizer 1850MAH NIHM batteries with slow charger (15hrs.) for $19.95. They also have a fast charger (1HR.) with 4 of the same kind of Batteries for $28.00. I figured it was a better deal for more batteries. 1850MAH should last for about 400-450 pictures based on comments from www.steve-digicams.com.

WOW! Nice find! I'll be going there tomorrow to pick up a set. Thanks!

UPDATE: Scored a battery and charger set today. Thanks again for posting this!

 

[generalgman]

Cool, I saw the same batteries at Best Buy for $14.50 for only 4 batteries. Exact same kind as what SAMS was selling.