topic Re: Camera in General Discussion

Camera

bhs — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 17:19:14 GMT

Hi,I am a high school student in my school's yearbook and publication clubs. We currently have a Canon camera that is getting old and does not take the best pictures anymore. We purchased the camera in 2007. I was wondering if you have a program in place to support schools in these programs? We publish a yearbook for our entire school K through 12th grade. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Re: Camera

Waddizzle — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 17:27:32 GMT

Post the model number of the camera, and any lenses that you're using, and hopefully someone else will get back to you.

Also, describe what type of photos you're taking? Portraits? Candid shots? Action shots, like football and basketball games? You could simply be in need of a few lessons, some practice, and more experience with using the gear.

Do you have a sample photo that you can post?

Re: Camera

TCampbell — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:38:18 GMT

These are "community" forums -- which really means you're asking other camera owners. There are Canon moderators but they are not support representatives.

However I can tell you that Canon does have a "loyalty" program which allows you to trade in a camera body for a pretty good discount on a newer model camera body The details are not posted online anywhere and not all products are available via the trade-up program. To inquire, you really have to phone Canon support to ask them about it. They can tell you which products are available at the time (what they offer this month could be different next month).

In the pecking order of things... there's the newest gear (sold at full price), then the gear that's been out for a while and might have had it's price reduced, then there's the occasional sale, then there's the Canon "refurbished" gear store (that's a section of their online website), and then there's the "loyalty program" price... it is typically the best discount you can get on gear.

As for the comment about "not taking the best pictures anymore"... we'd need more info. Most ANY camera can take a great picture in good lighting. They may not perform so well if you're trying to shoot in "challenging" circumstances (poor lighting, fast action + poor lighting, etc.)

Re: Camera

ebiggs1 — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:24:56 GMT

"Canon does have a "loyalty" program ..."

In word only. Not much of a thing any longer if it even still exists.