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It appears that the 5D Mk III is a bit too expensive for most New Zealanders. I went into two camera shops in Auckland today and they just had stacks of them available for sale off the shelf. No queues here... but who wants to pay US$4200? I handled one for a little while - it feels so sturdy and well built - can't wait to buy my own.
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So I ordered mine from B&H on 3/6 body only, kind of late I know, I wasn't expecting to be in the first shipment anyway. Thursday night my card was charged for the amount 3,499 but when I check my order on the website it says that it's backordered. They specifically told me that I wouldn't be charged until it shipped. Has this happened to anyone else??
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poulsbo said:takoman46 said:
Hey takoman46, what day did you submit your order? I'm still waiting.
I got my order confirmation from B&H on March 2, 2012 12:34am EST. This was within the first hour of the camera showing up on B&H's site. The last five digits of my order number were 528##.
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Hey Guys,
Why don't you goto Crutchfield? They seems to be getting regular shipments of Canon 5D Mark III now. I ordered it on 3/21/2012 and they ship it out on 3/23/2012. They also told me that they will be getting more in on a regular basis. With their 5% credit back program, it makes buying from them an even better deal.
Why don't you goto Crutchfield? They seems to be getting regular shipments of Canon 5D Mark III now. I ordered it on 3/21/2012 and they ship it out on 3/23/2012. They also told me that they will be getting more in on a regular basis. With their 5% credit back program, it makes buying from them an even better deal.
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Hi folks. Been lurking since August, when I bought my first DSLR, a Rebel t2i. Now ordered a 5DM3 to learn FF.
I ordered my 5DM3 + lens kit on 03/15/2012 from B&H. They shipped it 03/22, but said I won't receive it until 03/29. Most likely due to my standard shipping, and it coming from New York to California where I live.
-Randy
I ordered my 5DM3 + lens kit on 03/15/2012 from B&H. They shipped it 03/22, but said I won't receive it until 03/29. Most likely due to my standard shipping, and it coming from New York to California where I live.
-Randy
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I am done with B&H and their lack of communication. I ordered early on 3/2 and have no idea if they will be getting additional bodies this week or if I will get trapped by their closing for a week next Friday. I can get no information from them.
My order number is 559xx
I will be cancelling a 1Dx pre-order as well.
My order number is 559xx
I will be cancelling a 1Dx pre-order as well.
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Cgdillan said:
Ordered mine on the 6th as well but canceled and got one from a local store instead. Thought I'd be in the third wave, but also thought that I might be getting it by the end of this coming week. Hope yours gets shipped out soon. B&H will be closed from Apr 3-9 for Passover. I would hope that they would really make an effort to get everyone's orders out by then. The only hang up would be if they didn't have the inventory-which I would think they should have given the column of business they do.
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I just got off the phone with Customer Service at B&H
"All orders are put into the system together. They are NOT lumped by 5DMIII so any speculation on when people will be getting their order is imaginary."
"It appears that all orders are either already filled or will be filled tomorrow."
IF you ordered a grip or flash with your camera, they are holding the order until everything arrives unless you selected 'ship when available'.
Also, I asked if I could add one, two or three to an order for delivery this week and they said "Sure, how many do you want?"
"All orders are put into the system together. They are NOT lumped by 5DMIII so any speculation on when people will be getting their order is imaginary."
"It appears that all orders are either already filled or will be filled tomorrow."
IF you ordered a grip or flash with your camera, they are holding the order until everything arrives unless you selected 'ship when available'.
Also, I asked if I could add one, two or three to an order for delivery this week and they said "Sure, how many do you want?"
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I talked with customer service at B&H this morning also. I was told "we will be getting some 5DIII bodies in about a week, but we do not know how many or exactly when"
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nkbeer said:
So going by this, when they say ALL orders...they even mean orders placed, oh I don't know, JUST last week (aka mine)? I spoke with them today, and all I got was an order number. Judging by how everyone posts the last 6 of their order number, I'll state mine is 5620xx (not sure how much help that info is). Incredibly excited for this camera.
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I tend to agree with the comment on lack of communication on B&H's part. I also ordered a 5DMKIII body on 3/2/12 and have not been given any details as of when to expect it. I contacted B&H today since I know that their store will be closed for their holiday from 4/6---4/14, I believe, and wanted to know if I should receive my item before closure. The answer I got was, "I hope so." I've dealt with B&H for the longest time and have always been pleased with their customer service and reliability. However, I do not know who to blame for this one Canon or B&H for the lack of clarity. Furthermore, I thought they would service primary Canon users who have pre-ordered a body instead of shipping complete kit (fulfilling the orders by time and date received)? If one orders a body, chances are that individual is already a Canon user with at least one additional body and several lenses. Off course what matters to them is their profit margin. By so doing they remind me of DTV always offering better deals to new but not existing customers.
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jalbfb said:
I saw that. I really hope they will be able to get it out before then. Thanks! I just like the fact that I don't have to pay 7.75% tax in CA. So i hope it's worth the wait. Got some jobs coming up that it would be extremely useful on compared to my 60d for lowlight wedding videography...
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B&H wouldn't give any possible delivery date for the MK3 body. Their Cust. Service did verify that no order will be shipped during the Passover Holiday 4/6----4/14. Therefore, I'm giving them until 4/2 to cancel my order. Having used BillMeLater as a method of payment, my account has already been charged. I also lost a month of the six-month grace period, and have already paid $1,200 for a camera I don't have. Will cancel so my acct could be credited accordingly and I could purchase it elsewhere.
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I was order # 689xx on Feb 4th. Watching the order status and this CR thread every day was getting to be a drain on me. I cancelled from B&H and ordered the body from markertek.com. I should have the body by Thursday with 2nd day air.
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Cgdillan
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Ordered from B&H body only on 3/6 and also got tired of trying to track when it will be here and getting nothing from B&H so i cancelled and ordered the the kit last night. got notification this morning that it has been shipped and will have it by 4/2.
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