Canon Rumors

5D Mark II’s – Calumet UK

They want your money
I’ve been told Calumet in the UK is calling all preorders to collect their cash. The cameras will be available for pickup on Monday or Tuesday.

thanks hugh

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Our First 5D Mark II Unboxing

Holy cow, there’s a camera in there!
This was sent to us from Austin, Texas. The camera came from Precision Camera.

First thing I noticed was the model name on the strap. Some will like it, others won’t.

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5D Mark II Shipments

Send me your unboxing photos!
When you get your 5D2, send me your unboxing photos of the camera. I will post them here and we can make a lot of people jealous together. :)

Send photos to: buzz@canonrumors.com

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Canon says digital camera market may shrink in 2009

From Reuters:
TOKYO (Reuters) – The global digital camera market may contract next year, the president of industry leader Canon Inc (7751.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) warned, as sluggish economic conditions dampen consumer demand.

Read More…

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Internet Explorer Glitch

UPDATE #2
The missing menu at the top is on purpose.
UPDATE#1
Grr, everything is ok now. Apparently IE can’t handle anything a bit wacky!

I’m not sure why, but all of a sudden IE doesn’t show the menus on the right hand side. Every other browser seems to work fine.

Something is busted on the site

I’ll try to figure it out asap.

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5D2 Available Tomorrow? — Netherlands

From Canon NL
It says the camera will be available tomorrow.

http://www.canon.nl/For_home/index.asp

Canon Canada
I’m told Canon Canada in Mississauga has the cameras in stock, the Calgary warehouse is still waiting. Allocation will begin when they’re availabe in Calgary.

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1D & 1Ds Updates in 2009 [CR3]

What’s going on?
I’ve been asking a few people on their thoughts about the chances of seeing new pro bodies in 2009. The general consensus has been that we might see a 1D near the end of 2009 and will not see a new 1Ds until 2010.

1D
Since the sub mirror fix, the 1D has been selling relatively well. Obviously not as well as Canon hoped before the release. People have had very good experiences with the camera and the positive press from users has helped with a resurgence of sales.

1Ds
It has sold about as well as planned. It’s a high margin camera with a price tag that probably won’t be staying stable through 2009. You can expect solid price drops. It’s a great camera, with amazing resolving power that impresses anyone that uses it. Like the 1D, it’s just missing the “sexiness” of the D3… whatever that means.

Nikon D3/D3x
It appears Nikon will be launching a 24mp version of the D3 on the 1st of December if our friend at Nikon Rumors is correct. This will be sure to cause a lot of Canonites to become quite angry and green. I can almost see the forum threads now!

2009 isn’t going to be Canon’s year of “wow”(sorry Microsoft) unless you want a new Rebel or a 60D. So sit tight, and enjoy making great images with your currect EOS-1’s… I will be.

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5D Mark II Allocation – CANADA [CR4]

Done
It looks like allocations have been set for the 5D Mark II for at least a few retailers. Expect shipments to begin next week.

I’m told most mom & pop stores should get the allocation they asked for.

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