EOS M3 - Will it be Available Outside of Japan?

[mackguyver]

I know most are excited about the new 5Ds/R and 11-24 f/4, but I'm interested in the M3 as well, especially with the rumor that it will be sold in a kit with the EVF.

Are there any rumors/news about geographic availability? Since this is a Japanese trade show, it could very well be that they are only announcing it for Japan.

 

[Loswr]

Not long to wait, as the rumored announcement is tomorrow. If it's announced in Japan and/or London, but not by Canon USA later (sometimes later in the day, 5a, 6a or even noon EST), then most likely it's not coming here.

I hope it does come here...

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I'm expecting it to be available world wide, Canon originally designed the M1 & M2 for Asian users, and it flopped when they tried to sell it in the USA. The market has changed since.

 

[PureClassA]

I know they skipped us for the M2 but I doubt we get skipped for the M3. This is a whole new beast with a 24MP sensor like the new 750 that Canon has never employed before. Obviously mirrorless has become more popular here in the last couple years. I hope this also means the 55-200 EFM comes here too. I've got the M. I really like it! I've even got the Canon FD lens adapter for it! It's so fun using my old A1 lenses

 

[Loswr]

Just got the Adorama email blast – 5Ds, 5DsR, 11-24/4, T6i, T6s, nothing about the M3. :-\

 

[PureClassA]

Just got the Adorama email blast – 5Ds, 5DsR, 11-24/4, T6i, T6s, nothing about the M3. :-\

I did too. I wouldn't put much stock in it. The M3 is obviously no where near as big a release as those bodies here. Take it with a grain of salt for now and wait a couple days before we render judgement, Neuro. Keep the faith!

 

[mackguyver]

Just got the Adorama email blast – 5Ds, 5DsR, 11-24/4, T6i, T6s, nothing about the M3. :-\

I did too. I wouldn't put much stock in it. The M3 is obviously no where near as big a release as those bodies here. Take it with a grain of salt for now and wait a couple days before we render judgement, Neuro. Keep the faith!

Bummer, no US release.

 

[bf]

Bummer, no US release.

I agree, Bummer!

 

[Deleted member 20471]

The M3 will be available in Sweden, http://www.scandinavianphoto.se/produkt/1008093856/canon-eos-m3-ef-m-18-55-3-5-5-6-is-stm-ef-m-adapter-pa-koepet

 

[Eldar]

It´s available for preorder in Norway.

 

[mrsfotografie]

The M3 will be available in Sweden, http://www.scandinavianphoto.se/produkt/1008093856/canon-eos-m3-ef-m-18-55-3-5-5-6-is-stm-ef-m-adapter-pa-koepet

...and in the Netherlands.

It is also listed on the Canon Europe website:

http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_M3/index.aspx

 

[cnardo]

What's to prevent us from ordering from Canon-Europe or Amazon-UK or Amazon-Fr and having it shipped here????

Nothing but increased taxes/shipping????

??? ???

 

[mackguyver]

What's to prevent us from ordering from Canon-Europe or Amazon-UK or Amazon-Fr and having it shipped here????

Nothing but increased taxes/shipping????

??? ???

I'm hoping Canada will get it because with NAFTA there are no customs/fees, and with the recent currency fluctuations, the US dollar gives us a nice discount. That's where I got my 11-22 IS. Hopefully the price will drop, however as I think it's pretty high right now.

 

[bf]

What's to prevent us from ordering from Canon-Europe or Amazon-UK or Amazon-Fr and having it shipped here????

Nothing but increased taxes/shipping????

??? ???

Well, usually a 600E camera is priced 600$ in the US! Besides, in Europe and Canada you often find better deals in stores compared to the online listings. In USA, it's the other way. The fire sales have a different nature in the US. Finally, promoting a product in the US market provides more attention looking at the international media production map.

 

[Synkka]

It is on Canon Australia's site, it's certainly a camera I will have a look at when they are in store

 

[jeffa4444]

You can pre-order in the UK Park Cameras have it listed for £ 599.00 body and 18-55mm zoom. That's around $ 900 US.

 

[dickgrafixstop]

Who cares? Bolt on viewfinder, limited lenses, and less appeal than other vendors offerings. Maybe Canon USA
knows best.

 

[privatebydesign]

I'd buy one if it was a body and EVF kit priced similar to Amazon.jp. So I care.

For me it has one major advantage that no other offering has, full EOS integration, that is the killer feature for me.

 

[Deleted member 20471]

What's to prevent us from ordering from Canon-Europe or Amazon-UK or Amazon-Fr and having it shipped here????

Nothing but increased taxes/shipping????

??? ???

Why not book a flight to some exiting city in Europe and buy the camera in a shop ;-)

 

[bf]

What's to prevent us from ordering from Canon-Europe or Amazon-UK or Amazon-Fr and having it shipped here????

Nothing but increased taxes/shipping????

??? ???

Why not book a flight to some exiting city in Europe and buy the camera in a shop ;-)

Paying full price for something that would retail cheaper if it was sold in the US and have no warranty?
In other words, paying more than retail for a gray market product!