5DIII pre-order thread

[5dmk.iii]

and because of all of this, like an idiot, I paid the 65.00 to have it shipped overnight.

You are not an idiot. You and I are people that Shareholders can rely on...

 

[takoman46]

I don't know about the rest of you, but these Pre-orders threads are killing me. The only TRUE reliable source we have is Amazon and Canon. (Users are actually getting delivery emails with est. delivery times, but the closet one I've seen to the 22nd is April 1st, and Canon's official site shows a est. Shipping date of March 26th.

Lets take a look at what we know or realistically don't know.

1. Someone supposedly called BH and they said absolutely positively they won't have them on the 22nd, and they do NOT have 12000 pre orders.
2. Someone else supposedly spoke with BH and said they were told there are over 10,000 Pre-orders, and the shipment will be delayed by a few days.
3. CanonRumors claims their source says March 22nd and should have plenty in stock.
4. I've called BH and Adorama several times and they would NOT even give me anything to go on.
5. LensRentals shows a date of March 22nd

6. But the BIGGEST source of them all (canonusa.com) shows an estimated shipping date of March 26th, which is in line with what others have said about the actual release date.

http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_305370_-1?WT.mc_id=C000000

What does this all mean, besides I'm losing my mind? LOL It means we have NO hard concrete evidence the release date will be March 22nd. So, until we hear further, I'm going to assume the 26th is the actual date.

I pre-ordered mine from Adorama at 11:37pm on March 1st and because of all of this, like an idiot, I paid the 65.00 to have it shipped overnight. I can only hope and pray I'm in the initial release.

I think it really depends on the customer service rep you spoke to. I'm sure that some customer service reps will withhold information while others will share. I'm also certain that some customer service reps may know more information than others. I really doubt that customer service reps would simply B.S. the customer because they don't know anything. I wouldn't discredit what others are claiming they were told by customer service reps at B&H, Adorama, or Amazon. We as customers can only regurgitate the information given to us by customer service reps. In my case since I ordered from B&H, those emails you speak of mean nothing to me because I didn't order from Amazon for example. When I called B&H yesterday, the customer service rep told me that the the first shipment will be on March 22nd but he did not know how many units they will be receiving from Canon. Maybe you should try calling Adorama again and speak with a different rep to see what they tell you.

 

[kidnaper]

via the-digital-picture.com

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Shipment Update
Very refreshing news in light of Canon's recent DSLR and lens introductions:

A reliable source tells me that the new Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR (both bodies and kits) are in the Canon warehouse waiting to be shipped to retailers perhaps on Friday (3/16). Also, it sounds like the day-1 volume is going to be strong.
Posted to: Canon News
Permalink: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Shipment Update

 

[RedEye]

With all the hoopla surrounding the 5DIII, who actually put their money where there mouths are and put in a pre-order? Me

My order went in at 12:10 EST at B&H. Hopefully that was fast enough to get one of the first batches.

One may be inclined to ask, do you wear your wallet on the side of your face, or is your face next to ... oh bad thought. Yuck!

 

[h4ldol]

via the-digital-picture.com

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Shipment Update
Very refreshing news in light of Canon's recent DSLR and lens introductions:

A reliable source tells me that the new Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR (both bodies and kits) are in the Canon warehouse waiting to be shipped to retailers perhaps on Friday (3/16). Also, it sounds like the day-1 volume is going to be strong.
Posted to: Canon News
Permalink: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Shipment Update

I like that part especially, since I just cancelled by B&H preorder from the first hour of preorders and placed an order two nights ago at J&R! It would be amazing to be able to get in on the first round of 5dIII despite a late preorder (in order to save some money).

 

[nighstar]

a local store (CameraPro in Brisbane, Australia) emailed me today inviting me to attend a Hands-on Night for the 5D Mark III this friday. apparently there will be 2 Canon reps and a pre-production model of the Mark III (body only). i'm excited. memory cards aren't allowed.

the email also mentioned that they hope to have full production models by next week. their site shows an ETA of March 22nd for shipping of bodies only, late March/early April for the kits. looks like everything is on schedule for the 22nd of March here.

edit: just received another email from CameraPro...

We’ve been in regular communication with Canon Australia, and have been recently advised they are due to start shipping in the last week of March, with approximately weekly shipments proceeding this.

YAY for CameraPro and their great customer service and communication. glad i didn't order from B&H/Amazon/etc.

 

[HighDefJunkies]

and because of all of this, like an idiot, I paid the 65.00 to have it shipped overnight.

You are not an idiot. You and I are people that Shareholders can rely on...

Very true.....Very true.. LOL.

 

[CandiColoredPixels]

via the-digital-picture.com

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Shipment Update
Very refreshing news in light of Canon's recent DSLR and lens introductions:

A reliable source tells me that the new Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR (both bodies and kits) are in the Canon warehouse waiting to be shipped to retailers perhaps on Friday (3/16). Also, it sounds like the day-1 volume is going to be strong.
Posted to: Canon News
Permalink: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Shipment Update

I like that part especially, since I just cancelled by B&H preorder from the first hour of preorders and placed an order two nights ago at J&R! It would be amazing to be able to get in on the first round of 5dIII despite a late preorder (in order to save some money).

Sounds like the info we've received (camera dealer) as well. We're scheduled to get bodies in 'late this week'. We've got several already on pre-order...

 

[scruffysaint]

http://www.digitalrev.com/product/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii/MTAwMDQwNQ_A_A

Digitalrev now have stock of the EOS 5D Mk3 and will despatch in 48 hours.

When you get to the checkout it states that delivery will be made between 20-22 Mar.

£2,599 is the cheapest price I've seen here in the U.K.

 

[FocalFury]

http://www.digitalrev.com/product/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii/MTAwMDQwNQ_A_A

Digitalrev now have stock of the EOS 5D Mk3 and will despatch in 48 hours.

The kit version with 24-105 also shows as in stock.

 

[nickashley]

I pre ordered on Digital Rev on the 5th and price was £2499 body only (did go up to £2879 so they might bring price back down) and they do full UK warranty so big saving on other pre orders at £2999 in UK. They gave me 7 day delivery but that's changed now to 25th - 27th, hope they will be dispatching soon, be nice if they go out before the 22nd as its going to take 3 days to get here.

 

[tt]

Anyone buying by Digital Rev -
What are you expecting the Customs & Duty charge, import (handling fees) to be?

VAT is 20% so thats £500.

So the saving of going through Digital Rev, barring delays in Customs and a Hong Kong warranty is the roulette of *not* paying duty?
Their terms of Conditions of sales seem pretty sure on that.
I'd imagine Canon would put the £2,300 or so price tag on the invoice for Customs. Are they really that lax to not charge you equivalent if not more than just buying at a UK retailer?

"The price for the goods quoted on the website shall be exclusive of all costs of carriage and insurance and applicable Import Tax/VAT/GST and duty which the buyer shall pay in addition".

 

[nickashley]

With Digital Rev they include full customs Tax and handling in price it is only their Ebay auctions that they don't do this, I've ordered stuff from them before and you can see they have paid the VAT from purchase price nothing extra to pay and they say if you are charge any amount would be refunded by them.

They also offer good UK warranty which I know people have used and they take stuff to canon authorise repairer in UK to get fix:

http://www.digitalrev.com/help/digitalrev-12-month-warranty-with/MzQ_A

Its not as good was walking in Jesops but i'd rather put the £500 i'll save towards some new glass and Digital Rev always been good with camera's and lenses I've got from them before.

 

[samueljay]

a local store (CameraPro in Brisbane, Australia) emailed me today inviting me to attend a Hands-on Night for the 5D Mark III this friday. apparently there will be 2 Canon reps and a pre-production model of the Mark III (body only). i'm excited. memory cards aren't allowed.

the email also mentioned that they hope to have full production models by next week. their site shows an ETA of March 22nd for shipping of bodies only, late March/early April for the kits. looks like everything is on schedule for the 22nd of March here.

edit: just received another email from CameraPro...

We’ve been in regular communication with Canon Australia, and have been recently advised they are due to start shipping in the last week of March, with approximately weekly shipments proceeding this.

YAY for CameraPro and their great customer service and communication. glad i didn't order from B&H/Amazon/etc.

Hey nighstar!
I got the same e-mails! Thanks again for the reccomendation on Camera Pro, they certainly set a benchmark in terms of customer service! Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the hands on demo as I'll be in Melbourne, but let me know how it goes!
Hehe, yeah definitely glad I didn't order elsewhere, they're great, and I can see them getting a lot of my money in the future

 

[seenew]

Hi everyone, not sure if this is my first post, but I lurk a lot.

Anyway, I'm trying to order a couple of Mark III's for the branding agency I work for, and I am not having any luck finding anywhere online that's not already reached their limit of preorders-- B&H and Amazon both say they are still taking orders but will ship/charge as more become available.

I have a big video shoot coming up at the very end of the month and I'd love to be able to use these new cameras. Does anyone know where I could preorder the cameras and be sure I'll get them in the first round of shipments?

Thanks so much!

 

[aZhu]

Hi everyone, not sure if this is my first post, but I lurk a lot.

Anyway, I'm trying to order a couple of Mark III's for the branding agency I work for, and I am not having any luck finding anywhere online that's not already reached their limit of preorders-- B&H and Amazon both say they are still taking orders but will ship/charge as more become available.

I have a big video shoot coming up at the very end of the month and I'd love to be able to use these new cameras. Does anyone know where I could preorder the cameras and be sure I'll get them in the first round of shipments?

Thanks so much!

End of the month? Good luck with that. Most major retailers will probably have reached their limit like you mentioned. Probably the best way to maybe get in on the first shipment is to find a small store somewhere that will be getting a batch and ordering from them. That's probably your best bet.

 

[tobiah]

I just got a call from Jacobs UK - they said that the delivery will arrive tomorrow but only kits - 24-105... I couldn't sell the 24-105 for enough to make it worth it so I guess I'll have to wait. They don't know when the body only will arrive

 

[seenew]

Hi everyone, not sure if this is my first post, but I lurk a lot.

Anyway, I'm trying to order a couple of Mark III's for the branding agency I work for, and I am not having any luck finding anywhere online that's not already reached their limit of preorders-- B&H and Amazon both say they are still taking orders but will ship/charge as more become available.

I have a big video shoot coming up at the very end of the month and I'd love to be able to use these new cameras. Does anyone know where I could preorder the cameras and be sure I'll get them in the first round of shipments?

Thanks so much!

End of the month? Good luck with that. Most major retailers will probably have reached their limit like you mentioned. Probably the best way to maybe get in on the first shipment is to find a small store somewhere that will be getting a batch and ordering from them. That's probably your best bet.

That's what I figured. I just ordered from digitalrev and it says estimated delivery of the 18th-20th, so I'm crossing my fingers (the 18th is a Sunday... weird). There was a premium, though, about $200 per camera, but the client will absorb those costs so I'm not worried.

thanks for the quick response!

 

[David KM]

March 15th, Just got off the phone with BH. I am #118 in the cue, I ordered about 30 seconds after the pre-order page came up on their site. My order was termed a "backorder" but 5 minutes later the page was updated to "pre-order". Hope that helps with those trying to figure out where they stand in line at BH. I was told there were thousands of orders and after the initial shipment, they should be recieving 5-10 per day... YIKES!!!!

 

[wookiee2cu]

March 15th, Just got off the phone with BH. I am #118 in the cue, I ordered about 30 seconds after the pre-order page came up on their site. My order was termed a "backorder" but 5 minutes later the page was updated to "pre-order". Hope that helps with those trying to figure out where they stand in line at BH. I was told there were thousands of orders and after the initial shipment, they should be recieving 5-10 per day... YIKES!!!!

Sounds like I'm pretty close to you in line, it read "backordered" as well. Saw a link on the forum I was on and placed my order, about 30 minutes I got B&H's mass email with links to pre-order it. My confirmation email came in at 9:17pm west coast time.