5DIV price confirmed

[smorgo]

I seem to be a few grand poorer after my walk into town this morning.

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[Mikehit]

How long does it typically take until the first price drop? I bought my mark 3 very soon to it's release date, it was already $800 AUD cheaper than it was for those who pre ordered.

Until recently the price on the shelf would be about 10% less than the announcement price but thing seem to have changed recently.

IIRC the 1DX2 was announced at 5,999 and it still is. And I guess it partly depends on the competition and stock levels vs sales. I guess the 5DIV is in a higher competition segment of the market so we could see price drops quicker.

 

[Dick]

Now available for preorder in Finnish stores... for the cheap, cheap price of €4239 That's $4780 or so. Obviously including taxes (24% VAT ftw) but still there's a markup of a couple hundred euros.

That's beyond ridiculous. I want the body, but definitely not that much. That is over 1000€ more than what my 5D3 cost when I bought it pretty much straight after its release in Finland.

 

[Donkey_Kong]

Why must a person with no children pay property taxes to support public schools or city services they don't use?

Precisely how is that an analogy for buying a camera? Who on earth is legally obliged to buy a 5D Mark IV?

Who on Earth is legally obligated to have children?

 

[candyman]

Now available for preorder in Finnish stores... for the cheap, cheap price of €4239 That's $4780 or so. Obviously including taxes (24% VAT ftw) but still there's a markup of a couple hundred euros.

Not has high as in Finland, but the Netherlands you can place a pre-order for €4129 (includes 21% VAT)
According to the dealer it will be in the shop on September 8th


EDIT: Oh, I bought my 5D MKIII 6 months after its release for about €550 less than launchprice. If this will have the same route, than even after 6 months the 5D MK IV will be north of €3500. That is not a price I would buy it for.


I believe that the launchprice €4129 for the 5D MK IV is a strong indicator of a higher price for the 6D MKII

 

[midluk]

I believe that the launchprice €4129 for the 5D MK IV is a strong indicator of a higher price for the 6D MKII

Not only that. It is also an indicator that the price for second hand 5D3 will not drop as much as everybody hopes.

 

[Memdroid]

I am almost positive that the price is this steep to get rid of the *large* 5D3 stock first at a premium.
When the the 5D3 stock is low or diminished the prices will come down eventually.

 

[Eldar]

I suggest all of us Europeans boycott this European over pricing, by holding our orders.

In Norway it is priced at NOK40.599,-, which is about $4.933 (incl. 25% VAT). That gives a 1.4x multiplication factor to the US price. Comparably, 5DSR is priced at NOK32.595,-, which gives a 1,1x multiplication factor.

If I want it I can afford it, but I hate being ripped off. So Canon; I'll pass!

 

[smorgo]

I suggest all of us Europeans boycott this European over pricing, by holding our orders.

Aw, damn it! I'm too late, sorry. There's nothing I like more than cutting off my nose to spite my face.

 

[tron]

I suggest all of us Europeans boycott this European over pricing, by holding our orders.

In Norway it is priced at NOK40.599,-, which is about $4.933 (incl. 25% VAT). That gives a 1.4x multiplication factor to the US price. Comparably, 5DSR is priced at NOK32.595,-, which gives a 1,1x multiplication factor.

If I want it I can afford it, but I hate being ripped off. So Canon; I'll pass!

+1 Anyway the delay can be used for any possible bug to appear and be corrected

 

[Maiaibing]

I suggest all of us Europeans boycott this European over pricing, by holding our orders.

In Norway it is priced at NOK40.599,-, which is about $4.933 (incl. 25% VAT). That gives a 1.4x multiplication factor to the US price. Comparably, 5DSR is priced at NOK32.595,-, which gives a 1,1x multiplication factor.

If I want it I can afford it, but I hate being ripped off. So Canon; I'll pass!

Checked the price in Denmark: 3.860 USD (without tax).

Somewhat more than the US price. Fortunately, I don't live there so can "enjoy" the US pricing. Still, I'm on the fence with buying a 5DIV now or later (after prices begin to drop).

 

[kaihp]

I suggest all of us Europeans boycott this European over pricing, by holding our orders.

In Norway it is priced at NOK40.599,-, which is about $4.933 (incl. 25% VAT). That gives a 1.4x multiplication factor to the US price. Comparably, 5DSR is priced at NOK32.595,-, which gives a 1,1x multiplication factor.

If I want it I can afford it, but I hate being ripped off. So Canon; I'll pass!

Checked the price in Denmark: 3.860 USD (without tax).

Somewhat more than the US price. Fortunately, I don't live there so can "enjoy" the US pricing. Still, I'm on the fence with buying a 5DIV now or later (after prices begin to drop).

Please keep in mind that you have to pay the VAT up-front and either get reimbursed through GlobalBlue (which takes a very healthy cut on your VAT saving) or show the invoice + goods + proof that you're exporting it out of the EU to the tax officers in the airport and then mail the stamped invoice back to the shop to get your VAT back.
Trust me on this. I did it several times when I lived in China

Eldar: you can save a whopping ~900NOK by buying the 5D4 in Denmark. Almost enough to pay for the boat trip to Copenhagen ;D

 

[Maiaibing]

I suggest all of us Europeans boycott this European over pricing, by holding our orders.

In Norway it is priced at NOK40.599,-, which is about $4.933 (incl. 25% VAT). That gives a 1.4x multiplication factor to the US price. Comparably, 5DSR is priced at NOK32.595,-, which gives a 1,1x multiplication factor.

If I want it I can afford it, but I hate being ripped off. So Canon; I'll pass!

Checked the price in Denmark: 3.860 USD (without tax).

Somewhat more than the US price. Fortunately, I don't live there so can "enjoy" the US pricing. Still, I'm on the fence with buying a 5DIV now or later (after prices begin to drop).

Please keep in mind that you have to pay the VAT up-front and either get reimbursed through GlobalBlue (which takes a very healthy cut on your VAT saving) or show the invoice + goods + proof that you're exporting it out of the EU to the tax officers in the airport and then mail the stamped invoice back to the shop to get your VAT back.
Trust me on this. I did it several times when I lived in China

Eldar: you can save a whopping ~900NOK by buying the 5D4 in Denmark. Almost enough to pay for the boat trip to Copenhagen ;D

You can actually avoid Global Blue etc. and get 100% refund directly from the shops just check with the shops before you buy - I travel globally and do it all the time. Can make buying stuff in Europe cheaper than the US. That's in fact how I landed a "cheap" 5DS/R (+also a good discount).

 

[Eldar]

Eldar: you can save a whopping ~900NOK by buying the 5D4 in Denmark. Almost enough to pay for the boat trip to Copenhagen ;D

I travel to the US often enough, so I can buy it there, but that is not the issue. I can afford to buy it in Norway. The issue is that Canon is segregating their market and charge Europeans and especially Norwegians, a lot more than Americans. And I hate being ripped off. When I can order the camera from B&H, have them ship it to Norway, pay for freight and all taxes and still save +$600, something is totally wrong!

 

[Loswr]

The issue is that Canon is segregating their market and charge Europeans and especially Norwegians, a lot more than Americans.

Maybe someone at Canon HQ was looking at a certain wikipedia page.

 

[Eldar]

The issue is that Canon is segregating their market and charge Europeans and especially Norwegians, a lot more than Americans.

Maybe someone at Canon HQ was looking at a certain wikipedia page.

Of course they do. However, the US is as black as Norway on that map. I'm sure they will sell loads of 5DIVs, but not to me, that's all.

 

[paxfoto]

I suggest all of us Europeans boycott this European over pricing, by holding our orders.

In Norway it is priced at NOK40.599,-, which is about $4.933 (incl. 25% VAT). That gives a 1.4x multiplication factor to the US price. Comparably, 5DSR is priced at NOK32.595,-, which gives a 1,1x multiplication factor.

If I want it I can afford it, but I hate being ripped off. So Canon; I'll pass!

+1 I saw this today and said "not for me" . I can get VAT refunded, but it is still to expensive. I will wait for 6D II or Sony A7III

 

[Loswr]

The issue is that Canon is segregating their market and charge Europeans and especially Norwegians, a lot more than Americans.

Maybe someone at Canon HQ was looking at a certain wikipedia page.

Of course they do. However, the US is as black as Norway on that map. I'm sure they will sell loads of 5DIVs, but not to me, that's all.

Yeah, but the PC-GDP is close to $Int 13K higher in Norway...so Canon figures you can take the NOK. Ba dum bum rimshot.

 

[Eldar]

The issue is that Canon is segregating their market and charge Europeans and especially Norwegians, a lot more than Americans.

Maybe someone at Canon HQ was looking at a certain wikipedia page.

Of course they do. However, the US is as black as Norway on that map. I'm sure they will sell loads of 5DIVs, but not to me, that's all.

Yeah, but the PC-GDP is close to $Int 13K higher in Norway...so Canon figures you can take the NOK. Ba dum bum rimshot.

Well, the UK is not that high on the PC-GDP list, but they are still charged the equivalent of $4750 ...

 

[kaihp]

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You can actually avoid Global Blue etc. and get 100% refund directly from the shops just check with the shops before you buy - I travel globally and do it all the time. Can make buying stuff in Europe cheaper than the US. That's in fact how I landed a "cheap" 5DS/R (+also a good discount).

Are you willing to share the names of a few European stores that you've done this successfully with?

I've done this multiple times with Photografica in Copenhagen, when I lived in China. Like I wrote above (and Maiaibing cut away), you need to get your invoice stamping by the customs and send it back to the shop. They can then refund the full amount to your credit card or bank account.

Talk to Eric (the owner).