A: Why would you think that???
No, they are the same cameras sold in camera stores.
They just have permission to sell them at a lower price.
Since these items are listed as "Fair Trade" items and authorized
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- Nikon D3200 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR NIKKOR Zoom Lens (Black)
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Price:$699.95$546.95- One-touch Full HD 1080p movie recording
- Wi-Fi Connectivity with adapter (not included)
- 24.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor,Display Screen 3.0-Inch Rear Screen, LCD (921000)
- Nikon 5874 Deluxe Digital SLR Camera Case - Gadget Bag for DSLR D3, D3x, D3s, D7000, D5000, D3100, D3000, D700, D300s, D90, D60, D40x, D40
Photography (Nikon)
Price:$99.95$29.95- Constructed of Durable Wear-Resistant Nylon
- Holds & Protects Your 35mm or Digital SLR Camera With small Zoom Lens Attached, Plus up to 2 Extra Lenses or Flash, and gadgets
- Nikon 5 Year USA Warranty
- Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens
Photography (Canon)
Price:$1,299.00Too low to display- Improved EOS HD Video mode with manual exposure control, expanded recording, Movie Crop recording in 640 x 480, sound recording level adjustment and an external microphone IN terminal for access to improved sound quality.
- ISO 100 - 6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light.
- Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
- Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Zoom Lens & EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens + Automatic TTL Flash + Telephoto & Wide Angle Lenses + 16GB Deluxe Accessory Kit
Photography (Canon)
Price:$1,549.99$1,099.98- 16 Gigabyte SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card - Secure Digital USB Card Reader - Universal Memory Card Wallet - Pack of LCD Screen Protectors
- Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II SLR Zoom Lens - Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens - Bower SFD728C Fully Automatic TTL Flash - Telephoto & Wide Angel Lens Set
- LP-E6 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Replacement Battery Pack - Well Protective SLR Camera Gadget Bag with Pockets & Strap - 2 (two) 58mm UV Protection Filters
- Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch Vari-Angle LCD Monitor (Body Only)
Photography (Nikon)
Price:$696.95$496.95- In-camera Special Effects Mode and HDR (High Dynamic Range)
- Stunning Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus
- Includes rechargeable Li-ion battery, quick charger, rubber eyecup, USB cable, AV cable, camera strap, eyepiece cap, and shoe cover
Are the Costco stocked Digital SLR's (Nikon D40, D60 or Canon XSi ...
Why would you think that???
No, they are the same cameras sold in camera stores.
They just have permission to sell them at a lower price.
Since these items are listed as "Fair Trade" items and authorized dealers are compelled by agreement to sell all the Nikon and Canon cameras at the listed MSRP, any discount is offered by Nikon or Canon using "rebates".
It would cost much more to build cameras with lesser quality components both in manufacturing terms as well as damaging their long established reputations.
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This is one of the images that Nikon purchased for use in 08 / 09. I have seen it on the Costco D60 Box, let me know if you have seen it elsewhere.