Canon vs Nikon SLR pricing

While it’s quiet on Canon rumours for the 5D mk2 I thought I’d post the current rough pricing levels of the Canon Digital SLR range versus that of Nikon (not including discounts, based on a few main web retailers). I think it’s of interest to see where it would potentially fit in terms of price level in the current market.

Nikon are clearly offering better pricing levels for ‘entry level’ cameras but these are no slouches with good reviews and new SLR users are entering the market often looking at Nikon first. I’m not in my local camera dealer often but when I’ve been in each time I’ve seen demos of Nikon or someone leaving with one.

What is noticeable is how once above the lower ‘entry’ level then the price roughly doubles for a jump to the next in line.  Can Canon afford to have a premium price level when Nikon are taking market share, to say nothing of Sony who are newish to the fray but are making inroads?  For the serious amateur there is a reasonable difference in price between the 5D vs D300. That could easily go towards another lens.

Canon EOS 1000D Body                      £499.00          $???       street price yet £350??
Canon EOS 450D - Body Only            £430.00           $730
Canon EOS 40D - Body Only              £620                $1140
Canon EOS 5D - Body Only                £1250              $2300
Canon EOS 1D Mk III - Body Only      £2400              $4100
Canon EOS 1Ds MK III - Body Only    £4700              $7900

Nikon D40- with lens          £282               $470
Nikon D60- Body Only        £359               $630 (with lens)
Nikon D80- Body Only        £477               $730
Nikon D300- Body Only      £979               $1625
Nikon D700- Body Only      £2000             $3000
Nikon D3- Body Only          £2800             $5000

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