Canon 5D Mark III - Price Drop Details

[csli]

There is one that are listed on Canon's authorized dealer list (and I remember I got my 40D, 5dmark II, 7D from them back when bing throwing out cash)
is pmidigital , right now list body as $3,267.75.
The receipt is "PROFEEL MARKETING, INC."
I have my 7D service without problem.

Amazon.com is selling it for $3249. 42nd Street Photo is selling it for $3079 and Best Price Photo is selling it for $2899. These are Amazon and amazon sponsored vendors.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007FGYZFI/ref=s9_simh_gw_p421_d3_g421_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1H0CGBR91EWHB419N19J&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

Not for long, I think it will be around $3000. Do you think that is a fair price for a 5D III?

The Best Price Photo 5D III has the USA Warranty.

http://bestpricephoto.com/h/product_info.php/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-digital-camera-body-only-p-20686?zmap=20686&zmac=3&zmas=1&zmam=80512835&csv=bz&osCsid=f1ce6fc64f51a13746d17ea1bf19da5b

[NormanBates]

Today at amazon: body only in stock for $3349 with free shipping, kit backordered but listed at $4099




And about my 5D2 vs 5D3 decision: I woulnd't hold the 5D2 for 5 years, just one or two. Over that period, I think the 5D3 will fall in price faster than the 5D2. Because the D800 is a lot better and is selling for $3000.
(If it doesn't, I'll just wait for the next generation, for me the 5D3 is not worth a $1500 premium over the 5D2; also, I've decided to wait for the next generation before switching brands: anybody can have a mishap...)
also: 

Canon 5D vs 1D	Small | Large

[Hill Benson]

Today at amazon: body only in stock for $3349 with free shipping, kit backordered but listed at $4099




And about my 5D2 vs 5D3 decision: I woulnd't hold the 5D2 for 5 years, just one or two. Over that period, I think the 5D3 will fall in price faster than the 5D2. Because the D800 is a lot better and is selling for $3000.
(If it doesn't, I'll just wait for the next generation, for me the 5D3 is not worth a $1500 premium over the 5D2; also, I've decided to wait for the next generation before switching brands: anybody can have a mishap...)
also:

cheers for posting that vid, I got a good laugh out of that

[Ricku]

Not for long, I think it will be around $3000. Do you think that is a fair price for a 5D III?

A fair price for the 5D3 is around $2800.

I would gladly pay $3500 or more, if the 5D3 offered a bump in IQ, resolution and DR.

You know.. like the D800 does.. 

[Northstar]

Today at amazon: body only in stock for $3349 with free shipping, kit backordered but listed at $4099




And about my 5D2 vs 5D3 decision: I woulnd't hold the 5D2 for 5 years, just one or two. Over that period, I think the 5D3 will fall in price faster than the 5D2. Because the D800 is a lot better and is selling for $3000.
(If it doesn't, I'll just wait for the next generation, for me the 5D3 is not worth a $1500 premium over the 5D2; also, I've decided to wait for the next generation before switching brands: anybody can have a mishap...)
also:  Canon 5D vs 1D

That's a funny video..."yeah, but I've got a 1d"?.

also, when I finished that video on YouTube, i noticed on the same page there was a hilarious video of Ricky gervais and Gordon Ramsey that's worth watching....gervais is a comic genius

[Razor2012]

Not for long, I think it will be around $3000. Do you think that is a fair price for a 5D III?

A fair price for the 5D3 is around $2800.

I would gladly pay $3500 or more, if the 5D3 offered a bump in IQ, resolution and DR.

You know.. like the D800 does.. 

I gladly did pay $3500 for awesome AF, high ISO and a great all-around camera...which the D800 isn't.

[Dylan777]

Not for long, I think it will be around $3000. Do you think that is a fair price for a 5D III?

A fair price for the 5D3 is around $2800.

I would gladly pay $3500 or more, if the 5D3 offered a bump in IQ, resolution and DR.

You know.. like the D800 does.. 

Have you ever put your hands on these cameras & do side by side comparision?

Why not jump to D800 while it has better IQ, resolution and DR? Why wait for 5D III to come down?

[Chuck Alaimo]

I'd be interested to know how many of the mk3 bashers here actually own or have used one?  Just saying

[canonian]

I'd be interested to know how many of the mk3 bashers here actually own or have used one?  Just saying

 

[cliffwang]

The Best Price Photo 5D III has the USA Warranty.

http://bestpricephoto.com/h/product_info.php/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-digital-camera-body-only-p-20686?zmap=20686&zmac=3&zmas=1&zmam=80512835&csv=bz&osCsid=f1ce6fc64f51a13746d17ea1bf19da5b

If bestpricephoto.com was Canon authorized dealer, I would jump in for 2900.  You don't really get warranty from Canon if you buy it from a non-authorized dealer.

[dickgrafixstop]

Doesn't matter where you buy, it's still an inventory unit produced by Canon.  They get their markup from the
initial sale to a distributor, to a dealer or direct channel (where they get the dealer's share also).  The pricing
on the 5DMkIII is Canon's call - but a Nikon 800 at $2999 is appealing to a number of current Canon  users.
As Canon releases more MarkII lenses with a 100% price increase from the "older" models - buying all new
lenses for an 800 is not as terrifying as it once was (and still is!),

[RLPhoto]

Well, i just got my 3,099$ mk3 from evil bay. Shot some High ISo B&W's to see the cameras limits and was just blown away. Usable 51,200 ISO compared to 6400 on the 7D! Just shocked.

Good enough for a 4x6 print and thats fine for ISO 51,200!

[Northstar]

Doesn't matter where you buy, it's still an inventory unit produced by Canon.  They get their markup from the
initial sale to a distributor, to a dealer or direct channel (where they get the dealer's share also).  The pricing
on the 5DMkIII is Canon's call - but a Nikon 800 at $2999 is appealing to a number of current Canon  users.
As Canon releases more MarkII lenses with a 100% price increase from the "older" models - buying all new
lenses for an 800 is not as terrifying as it once was (and still is!),

totally agree with you on your points.

[drmikeinpdx]

The Best Price Photo 5D III has the USA Warranty.

http://bestpricephoto.com/h/product_info.php/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-digital-camera-body-only-p-20686?zmap=20686&zmac=3&zmas=1&zmam=80512835&csv=bz&osCsid=f1ce6fc64f51a13746d17ea1bf19da5b

If bestpricephoto.com was Canon authorized dealer, I would jump in for 2900.  You don't really get warranty from Canon if you buy it from a non-authorized dealer.

I sent these guys an email about 24 hours ago asking about the warranty situation.  No answer yet.  Bet I don't get one.

[KenBPhotos]

I was all set to buy the 5DIII from B&H for $3350, but it's back to $3500 now for some reason. Amazon is back to $3500 now too. What gives? I'm definitely not buying it without the warranty. Anybody know another place to get it for around the $3350 mark that is authorized by Canon?