Is there a better time to buy a 5D mkIII?

[Enthusiast]

There was a better time: Last Year as I did. this camera is worth the money you spend. That´s the important thing in my opinion.
Ok it´s cheaper now and it may will get a bit cheaper in future or not but what about the decent photo you are not making in between?
I was coming from 40D and many people liked my pics but to work with fullframe is a different level and you will see it in your pics.
To be honest, it´s so much fun that my trigger count doubled last year after switching to the 5DM3... And it was even high before.

 

[Hobby Shooter]

Now.

I waited and debated when the best time would be and held off and made do with my other camera and in the end when I finally pulled the trigger I kicked myself for not buying it sooner. Not because of the price, but because it's such a wonderful camera that I would have been happier having it sooner.
These aren't stocks we're buying, but tools (or toys) that we can put to good use right now.

I agree, just go buy it. What's the point of getting it a couple of hundred dollars cheaper if you have to wait for it for several months? I got mine a couple of months after launch at a very high price compared to today and I am very happy now around 8000 pictures later.

 

[Harry Muff]

You can wait and save money, but the reason you've saved that money is that you're ever closer to the next model coming out and devaluing your pride and joy.


At which point it all starts again... 8)

 

[jdramirez]

I paid 2499$ for one of my MK3's. Brand new in box, USA warranty.. All via BigValueInc on evil bay. Just wait until December for the deals.

have you tried to use your warranty.. that is the question.

 

[RLPhoto]

I paid 2499$ for one of my MK3's. Brand new in box, USA warranty.. All via BigValueInc on evil bay. Just wait until December for the deals.

have you tried to use your warranty.. that is the question.

Yep. CPS checked out everything and said there was no reason a canon patron would not receive the warranty service. Plus I got it at such a good price, the possibility of damage would only bring the total cost to retail anyway.

 

[sdsr]

No matter when you buy it, and at what price, it will at some point be cheaper later. If you're considering waiting six months to save $400 (say), ask yourself whether being able to use the camera for the next six months is worth $400. If it isn't, how much do you really want it? Oh, and are you really sure that the 6D, at half the price, isn't good enough for your purposes?

 

[tiger82]

When the 5D Mark IV comes out?

 

[emag]

FWIW - I stopped into my local Best Buy for some other items and was looking at the cameras. The young lady in that department didn't even try to make a sale, she simply told me to wait for some expected sale pricing around the July 4th holiday. I guess we'll see.

 

[tiger82]

She just wants to see you again

 

[RGF]

how much it is worth to you have the camera the lowest price versus have the camera now? Best time to buy is when you want it

 

[tiger82]

Actually, the best time is when you need it.

 

[Niki]

can you wait till December?...I would buy now...and if something comes out later..you can sell the camera easy
I have this camera..I think it's great!

 

[Dylan777]

If you can wait, X-mas seems to be the best time to buy through authourized dealers(BH or Adorama etc).

I'm not a big fan of waiting, so I buy it when I need it.

 

[serendipidy]

She just wants to see you again

LOL.. ;D ;D ;D

 

[AudioGlenn]

When the 5D Mark IV comes out?

+1

 

[tron]

Short answer: NO
Long answer: NO! You can search ebay for offers. But do not delay the ... inevitable.
As many forum members said: You will miss many pictures!

I was sorry I delayed buying a digital SLR (I was thinking in 2006 and finally bought it in 2008!)

 

[jdramirez]

FWIW - I stopped into my local Best Buy for some other items and was looking at the cameras. The young lady in that department didn't even try to make a sale, she simply told me to wait for some expected sale pricing around the July 4th holiday. I guess we'll see.

I worked retail for a while and cameras didn't really benefit from seasonal sales. where I worked, we didn't have much margin in the cameras... which was annoying.

 

[Powder Portraits]

Seems like this is a good deal EOS 5D Mark III Body Refurbished
You Pay: $2,799.21


In Stock now http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras/refurbished-eos-digital-slr-cameras/eos-5d-mark-iii-body-refurbished
I pay the bills with refurbished canon products.

 

[pedro]

Yes there is, a matter of fact... about 2-3 months BEFORE canon releases the 5d mark 4, you should see a big sell off.. THAT is the better time ;D ;D ;D

+1 Bought it last August, brick and mortar store, 3.5k, no regrets

 

[bseitz234]

Wait for the refurb store to have a 20% off sale. This last round excluded the 5d3, but they sometimes include it. Then the body is only 2200something...

they do charge tax... so that could be a deal breaker. but the condition is usually like new and very few people complain about the condition.

I love living in NH... no sales tax. ;D