Canon 5D Mark III - Price Drop Details

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#181
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Ken I was just joking with you. I know what you mean. Maybe you should keep saving a bit longer and buy one in a few months so that it is not so stressful. I am not sure what caused the slight price dip, but just in case save up an extra 150-300 bucks before you buy one. I am just thrilled with mine.
 
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#182
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KenBPhotos said:
I was all set to buy the 5DIII from B&H for $3350, but it's back to $3500 now for some reason. Amazon is back to $3500 now too. What gives? I'm definitely not buying it without the warranty. Anybody know another place to get it for around the $3350 mark that is authorized by Canon?
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That's strange that the price jumped back up. It also sux :(

What's also odd is that I just called and spoke with someone at B&H because I purchased it at the $3484 price and told him I saw the price was at $3349. He immediately credited my credit card for the $135 difference. Did he know the price was going back up? Maybe? Maybe not?

I think even at $3500 it's a great camera and worth every penny. If a person needs it for professional use (like myself), it'll pay for itself really quickly. Makes my original 5D almost feel like a point-n-shoot ;)
 
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#183
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bdunbar79 said:
Ken I was just joking with you. I know what you mean. Maybe you should keep saving a bit longer and buy one in a few months so that it is not so stressful. I am not sure what caused the slight price dip, but just in case save up an extra 150-300 bucks before you buy one. I am just thrilled with mine.
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I figured, especially with the Burlington Coat reference haha. I can spare the $150 and I definitely think it's worth the money (unlike others) so I'll probably get it either way, but I definitely can't wait a few months. I don't shoot for a living or anything (I'm a sys admin at a large company), but I have a wedding to shoot in two weeks so I gotta get it soon :)

canonian said:
KenBPhotos said:
I was all set to buy the 5DIII from B&H for $3350, but it's back to $3500 now for some reason. Amazon is back to $3500 now too. What gives? I'm definitely not buying it without the warranty. Anybody know another place to get it for around the $3350 mark that is authorized by Canon?
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That's strange that the price jumped back up. It also sux :(

What's also odd is that I just called and spoke with someone at B&H because I purchased it at the $3484 price and told him I saw the price was at $3349. He immediately credited my credit card for the $135 difference. Did he know the price was going back up? Maybe? Maybe not?

I think even at $3500 it's a great camera and worth every penny. If a person needs it for professional use (like myself), it'll pay for itself really quickly. Makes my original 5D almost feel like a point-n-shoot ;)
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That's a good idea with calling B&H. I was shocked (and elated) to find out all I had to do was ask for the USA version of the 70-200 MKII when I was buying the import version right after the rebates ended, so maybe I can just call and ask to get the price they had displayed a few days ago. B&H is pretty awesome about stuff like that.
 
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#188
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dickgrafixstop said:
Doesn't matter where you buy, it's still an inventory unit produced by Canon. They get their markup from the
initial sale to a distributor, to a dealer or direct channel (where they get the dealer's share also). The pricing
on the 5DMkIII is Canon's call - but a Nikon 800 at $2999 is appealing to a number of current Canon users.
As Canon releases more MarkII lenses with a 100% price increase from the "older" models - buying all new
lenses for an 800 is not as terrifying as it once was (and still is!),
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IMO a camera has to be appealing for certain reasons, not necessarily price. If I was just shooting portraits or landscapes then yes, the 800 would be appealing. Take the 5dIII, it's appeal for me is all about the AF, high ISO, FPS, crunching power, etc. People will argue that it's $500 more. That's true but the cameras are not the same. Comparing the features, the 5DIII is worth the extra 500 bucks, and for my needs it's a better all-round camera.
 
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#189
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Razor2012 said:
dickgrafixstop said:
Doesn't matter where you buy, it's still an inventory unit produced by Canon. They get their markup from the
initial sale to a distributor, to a dealer or direct channel (where they get the dealer's share also). The pricing
on the 5DMkIII is Canon's call - but a Nikon 800 at $2999 is appealing to a number of current Canon users.
As Canon releases more MarkII lenses with a 100% price increase from the "older" models - buying all new
lenses for an 800 is not as terrifying as it once was (and still is!),
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IMO a camera has to be appealing for certain reasons, not necessarily price. If I was just shooting portraits or landscapes then yes, the 800 would be appealing. Take the 5dIII, it's appeal for me is all about the AF, high ISO, FPS, crunching power, etc. People will argue that it's $500 more. That's true but the cameras are not the same. Comparing the features, the 5DIII is worth the extra 500 bucks, and for my needs it's a better all-round camera.
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+1
 
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#190
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bdunbar79 said:
KenBPhotos said:
I was all set to buy the 5DIII from B&H for $3350, but it's back to $3500 now for some reason. Amazon is back to $3500 now too. What gives? I'm definitely not buying it without the warranty. Anybody know another place to get it for around the $3350 mark that is authorized by Canon?
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$3350 vs. $3500. That $150 concern will be dispelled quickly once you begin shooting with your 5D Mark III. I guarantee it (just like the guy on the Burlington Coat Factory commercial).
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Isn't the commercial you are referring to The Men's Warehouse? "You're gonna like the way you look, I guarantee it!"

I may be wrong.
 
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#191
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I was lucky to have been born with patience. My current cameras still give first class images today and they will tomorrow. I am happy to wait until my new one arrives - I waited 9 months before ordering it, I am sure that I can wait till the end of the year before it comes. There is no hurry.
 
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#192
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pdirestajr said:
bdunbar79 said:
KenBPhotos said:
I was all set to buy the 5DIII from B&H for $3350, but it's back to $3500 now for some reason. Amazon is back to $3500 now too. What gives? I'm definitely not buying it without the warranty. Anybody know another place to get it for around the $3350 mark that is authorized by Canon?
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$3350 vs. $3500. That $150 concern will be dispelled quickly once you begin shooting with your 5D Mark III. I guarantee it (just like the guy on the Burlington Coat Factory commercial).
Click to expand...

Isn't the commercial you are referring to The Men's Warehouse? "You're gonna like the way you look, I guarantee it!"

I may be wrong.
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Yes, sorry. Wrong reference.
 
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#194
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KenBPhotos said:
^ I'm on a budget - kind of. I sold my 5DII already and the funds should clear tomorrow, but I had all my finances worked out to the dollar to get the MKIII and then I saw that it went back to $3500. I know in the grand scheme it's not that much, but $150 bucks is $150 bucks! That's spending/food money for a week+, or half a BGE11 grip in my mind. I just don't get why they would go back to the original price after lowering it. It's not like they even declared a sale until a specific day. it was just randomly lowered for a week and then put back. It was really bizarre and I don't want to order and then see it back to $3350 in a day or two and be all pissed at myself for it. Same thing happened at Amazon for whatever reason. It's like they know most people get paid on Friday so they are gonna raise it again? It's gotta be some kind of cruel joke or something...
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I regularly check Canon Pricewatch and PMI (profeel) has had the 5D MkIII on sale (FleaBay) for 3,199.75 for a couple weeks.

They are listed on Canon's list of Authorized Dealers.
 
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#196
Hi freeman,

If you are based in US, I would recommend buying the product from http://www.bhphotovideo.com.

I bought two cameras last fall 7D and 5D from them, they did price match for me for the price drop within one or two weeks. and also as long as you don't click more than 200 frames , you can always return camera for full refund or ask for price match.....

Price match was 90 $ for each camera. they refunded me 180 $
Also follow them in facebook , they always update facebook for pricedrops.
always BH buddy, Trust me , best customer service in electronics world.
 
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#199
chemistone said:
Dropped in the NL from ~€3500 via €3250 after introduction to €2860. Another pricedrop like that and it becomes interesting for me.
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It is getting to the point where it is worth a cheap day to the mainland to get the booze and a 5DIII. EU has dropped alot against the UKP
 
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#200
I guess all bodies with the light leakage issue dropped in price. So one can find a body for $3000 in US online.
However, B&H sells newer version and the price is as of today $3500.
Cheaper version: 5260A002
B&H verision: 5260B002

Not 100% sure, but pretty much convinced about the statements above.
 
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