5D mk ll details

[Leopard Lupus]

As everyone is waiting to purchase the 5D mk lll, I am currently finding myself waiting for the price drop on the 5D mk ll due to the mk lll release. Just a few questions...

1) Based on previous EOS models, would the price drop of the 5D mk ll be significant (more than the current $100 rebate)?
2) Would the release of the mk lll cause the mk ll to be difficult to get a new copy of?
3) How shortly after the release of the mk lll would the production of the mk ll cease?

Of course it is difficult to get solid answers before the release of the 5D mk lll, but I am just wondering peoples thoughts on this subject as I know I am not the only individual waiting to go full-frame.

 

[elflord]

As everyone is waiting to purchase the 5D mk lll, I am currently finding myself waiting for the price drop on the 5D mk ll due to the mk lll release. Just a few questions...

1) Based on previous EOS models, would the price drop of the 5D mk ll be significant (more than the current $100 rebate)?
2) Would the release of the mk lll cause the mk ll to be difficult to get a new copy of?
3) How shortly after the release of the mk lll would the production of the mk ll cease?

Of course it is difficult to get solid answers before the release of the 5D mk lll, but I am just wondering peoples thoughts on this subject as I know I am not the only individual waiting to go full-frame.

I'm in the "don't wait" camp. What are you waiting for ? A camera that does not yet exist, whose presumed manufacturer has yet to announce that one will exist ?

5D Mark II prices might take a small hit when the successor is released (whenever that is). Consider the value of a rental from today to the as yet unknown date at which this unknown discount appears, and it seems there's a case to be made that use of the camera for 6 months or so is worth more than the $100- or so discount you might get by waiting.

If you're really concerned about taking a hit on value, buy a used 5D classic now, and sell it some time in the future for approximately what you bought it for.

 

[Loswr]

Price changes are hard to predict. What if Canon releases a 5DIII at $3K? That might actually make new/used 5DII prices go UP, as retailers with remaining 5DII stock raise their price to full MSRP (that's exactly what happened when the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II came out - prices for new MkI's shot up $300, and used prices followed suit).

Bottom line - if you need/want it now, get it now.

 

[Picsfor]

I pondered the 5D3 route for a while, but the simple fact was - the current prices for a 5D2 body were just too good to miss out on. I saved myself £600 on my first 5D2 body ($900+) and don't regret it.

Did you know the 5D2 shoots video? Just given it a try!

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

As everyone is waiting to purchase the 5D mk lll, I am currently finding myself waiting for the price drop on the 5D mk ll due to the mk lll release. Just a few questions...

1) Based on previous EOS models, would the price drop of the 5D mk ll be significant (more than the current $100 rebate)?
2) Would the release of the mk lll cause the mk ll to be difficult to get a new copy of?
3) How shortly after the release of the mk lll would the production of the mk ll cease?

Of course it is difficult to get solid answers before the release of the 5D mk lll, but I am just wondering peoples thoughts on this subject as I know I am not the only individual waiting to go full-frame.

The price of the 5D went up after the 5D MK II was announced. It had dropped quite a bit in the year before, and suddenly the demand went up.

There is no way to generalize, if you need a camera, buy it. If not, there will always be a newer version coming in a year or five.