Almost all the 1/3" chip cameras have come down at B&H after the first few months. Which is another good reason to wait when a new camera comes out (unless you really need it, as I did). I think the reason the Canon dropped as soon as it did is that it's such a big overnight seller. Sort of like best seller novels--you go to Border's a week after a novel has hit the best seller list and they drop the price by 30%.

Send me an email (not a private message) & on Thur I will see what is what. So much for loyalty!

Thank you (and everyone else who posted) for your kind words. Very gratifying!!