5DIII pre-order thread

[DLitterio]

Just placed my pre-order at 12:35PM CST today!

t1i to 5dIII


OH MAN! This is gunna be sweet!

 

[steven63]

I'm happy to see all those that have taken the plunge. Makes me feel comfortable knowing alot of folks will make sure it's a good, solid camera and any bugs will be worked through quickly. Also, maybe the price will come down, ensuring that when I buy I'll have a thoroughly vetted product at maybe a better price.

 

[Dylan777]

...wonder how much a used 5D II selling for???

Dropping fast, especially since it will remain in the Canon lineup at a lower retail price...

I'm going to post it Craiglist NOW...let see how much $$$ I will loose here

I'll keep my 60D as crop body and use it while waiting 5D III to be arrived.

 

[risc32]

This morning at 710am, b&H. I actually bought 2. i've never bought 7k worth of stuff before with one click... yikes.

 

[Dylan777]

Dropping fast, especially since it will remain in the Canon lineup at a lower retail price...
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Hi neuroanatomist,
With 5D III Specs...are you going to get 1D X?

 

[Loswr]

With 5D III Specs...are you going to get 1D X?

Most likely the 1D X, yes. Still not 100% decided, but I definitely didn't preorder the 5DIII.

 

[Daniel Flather]

...wonder how much a used 5D II selling for???

Dropping fast, especially since it will remain in the Canon lineup at a lower retail price...

Yeah, interesting Canon is keeping the 5d2. I can only assume the 5d3 must have baller AF and killer IOS vs. 5d2 to justify the 5d3 price.

 

[iaind]

My local Cps dealer will pre-order for £100 deposit not full payment in advance.

 

[steven63]

So I bought my 5D II last x-mas for $1900 new @ BH. Now I'm getting 5D III...wonder how much a used 5D II selling for???
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I sold mine last week for $1925.00. But I doubt you can get that now. Lucky me and my timing ;D

 

[mbiedermann]

I just ordered *MY* 5D3 from Best Buy. The estimated delivery date printed on my order is 03/05 to 03/10/2012 (not 2013 ;D ). I don't know how accurate this is, but I get a discount as a frequent buyer and free shipping...

Cheers

 

[tasteofjace]

Although the price is definitely up there, the camera is better in every way when compared to the 5D2 - I'm still thinking the sweet spot for pricing would have been $3000, but as I am in need of a Full Frame Camera sooner than later, I'm fine with paying the $500 early adoption fee...

 

[jlev23]

i ordered one from adorama at 9:50pm pacific and one from b and h at 9:55pm, let's se which one comes first!!!
anyone have a preference in which they buy from?
i also pre-ordered the new 24-70 mkII, does anyone have info on when that is expected to ship?
if i can get the 5D mid march ill make half my money back in rentals already

 

[iaind]

With 5D III Specs...are you going to get 1D X?

Most likely the 1D X, yes. Still not 100% decided, but I definitely didn't preorder the 5DIII.

With you there Neuro.
In UK 5d3 + grip £3330 1dx £5300

 

[Mike Ca]

My order confirmation email from B&H was at 9:32 PM PST last night. Hopefully in time to make the first shipment.

 

[Drama79]

my B&H status says "new order processing" despite it being 12 hours ago. Wha...?

 

[well_dunno]

Hello all,

I think 5D mark III targets mainly those who currently have a 5D (or mark II) and a 7D - both specs-wise and price-wise, and perhaps should not be seen as a typical 5D line camera. So the poll out of curiosity...

Thanks!

 

[XanuFoto]

I had a 5D classic until two months ago. Love the files that came from it. Sold it. If Canon came out with a lame AF on the mk3 then I would have bought a used mk2

 

[Daniel Flather]

I think many crop owners that have been waiting for what seems like years for the 5d3 will buy one. Like me for example.

Really, it's for whomever wants it.

 

[Rexepic]

With 5D III Specs...are you going to get 1D X?

Most likely the 1D X, yes. Still not 100% decided, but I definitely didn't preorder the 5DIII.

With you there Neuro.
In UK 5d3 + grip £3330 1dx £5300

I think I'm on this bandwagon. 5Dm3 is certainly good, and better than the 5Dm2, but for the difference, I'm going with the 1Dx. They just didn't do enough for an $800 price increase. If you have to break the bank, why not do it for the flagship?

 

[chrysek]

I did preorder mine.. I have 5D mark II right now, time for upgrade, wish 1D X was out but cant wait that longer