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Title: Is DCS-5300G obsolete?
Post by: andychen on June 09, 2010, 11:45:35 AM

I've purchased over a dozen DCS-5300G over the past couple years usually for under $300 at Amazon or other on-line spots.
For the past few weeks, I can't find stock or decent pricing any longer.
Is this camera being replaced by a new one?

any suggestions as to where I can buy this camera still?

Thanks

Title: Re: Is DCS-5300G obsolete?
Post by: LKluger on June 12, 2010, 09:25:58 PM

eBay has them frequently listed for sale, often priced below $300....

Title: Re: Is DCS-5300G obsolete?
Post by: WyreNut on June 27, 2010, 07:15:37 AM

Quote from: andychen on June 09, 2010, 11:45:35 AM

I've purchased over a dozen DCS-5300G over the past couple years usually for under $300 at Amazon or other on-line spots.
For the past few weeks, I can't find stock or decent pricing any longer.
Is this camera being replaced by a new one?

any suggestions as to where I can buy this camera still?

Thanks

The camera is still listed on Dlink's website!  ($389.00)

Who woulda suspected looking there would produce results!?  ;)

WyreNut

Title: Re: Is DCS-5300G obsolete?
Post by: andychen on June 27, 2010, 01:23:51 PM

Quote from: WyreNut on June 27, 2010, 07:15:37 AM

The camera is still listed on Dlink's website!  ($389.00)

Who woulda suspected looking there would produce results!?  ;)

WyreNut

Thanks but that's not the point.  The point is that this camera was easily found everywhere for $289.  Now it's not.  Just because it's on D-links website doesn't mean it's not obsolete or out of production.  I ended up buying a new one off of eBay that has firmware from 2004.  It's not even able to upgrade to the current firmware rev because it doesn't have the latest hardware 2.0 rev.

If you can find it for under $300 new and from a reputable seller, please share.