When will Amazon start shipping the 5DM3?

[Serious_Paul]

I ordered mine on 4/20 from Amazon, along with spare batteries and new CF cards. I received the batteries and CF cards promptly. No progress report on my 5D3, though. I'm not really digging how Amazon has been keeping us in the dark about estimated shipping dates. Nor do I like the whole "feel free to cancel anytime" attitude that they have. I realize that $3,500 is but pocket change to a company like Amazon, but still--business is business. I ALMOST DID cancel my order because I simply could not fathom what could possibly be taking so long, electric tape fixes and all. Is there only ONE Canon factory that builds these things on the whole planet? If that was the case, the delay would certainly be understandable, but that scenario seems ridiculous. I normally have no problems purchasing from Amazon and consider them one of the most reliable online stores, but this whole experience has me betting on B&H for all future camera equipment purchases, because they actually specialize in that sort of thing. Plus, I seem to remember B&H having extraordinary customer service and better delivery. Anyway... That's my bitching session for the day. I hope everyone, myself included, receives their 5D3s soon and without problems. I can't wait to start shooting with it! ;D

 

[Serious_Paul]

Amazon just missed out on $3,500. I ordered my 5D3 from OneCall.com I'll be getting it by Thursday.

 

[Old Shooter]

Yep! OneCall has them in stock right now!

 

[Chadowe]

I ordered mine on 4/20 from Amazon, along with spare batteries and new CF cards. I received the batteries and CF cards promptly. No progress report on my 5D3, though. I'm not really digging how Amazon has been keeping us in the dark about estimated shipping dates. Nor do I like the whole "feel free to cancel anytime" attitude that they have. I realize that $3,500 is but pocket change to a company like Amazon, but still--business is business. I ALMOST DID cancel my order because I simply could not fathom what could possibly be taking so long, electric tape fixes and all. Is there only ONE Canon factory that builds these things on the whole planet? If that was the case, the delay would certainly be understandable, but that scenario seems ridiculous. I normally have no problems purchasing from Amazon and consider them one of the most reliable online stores, but this whole experience has me betting on B&H for all future camera equipment purchases, because they actually specialize in that sort of thing. Plus, I seem to remember B&H having extraordinary customer service and better delivery. Anyway... That's my bitching session for the day. I hope everyone, myself included, receives their 5D3s soon and without problems. I can't wait to start shooting with it! ;D

I've got orders in with Adorama, B&H and Amazon, all placed a couple days after they started taking orders. All 3 - no updates. I don't fault any of these companies however, I'm not surprised the follow-up to one of the most popular DSLRs is in short supply. Whichever one arrives first, is the one that I'm keeping.

 

[Tcapp]

I ordered mine on 4/20 from Amazon, along with spare batteries and new CF cards. I received the batteries and CF cards promptly. No progress report on my 5D3, though. I'm not really digging how Amazon has been keeping us in the dark about estimated shipping dates. Nor do I like the whole "feel free to cancel anytime" attitude that they have. I realize that $3,500 is but pocket change to a company like Amazon, but still--business is business. I ALMOST DID cancel my order because I simply could not fathom what could possibly be taking so long, electric tape fixes and all. Is there only ONE Canon factory that builds these things on the whole planet? If that was the case, the delay would certainly be understandable, but that scenario seems ridiculous. I normally have no problems purchasing from Amazon and consider them one of the most reliable online stores, but this whole experience has me betting on B&H for all future camera equipment purchases, because they actually specialize in that sort of thing. Plus, I seem to remember B&H having extraordinary customer service and better delivery. Anyway... That's my bitching session for the day. I hope everyone, myself included, receives their 5D3s soon and without problems. I can't wait to start shooting with it! ;D

I've got orders in with Adorama, B&H and Amazon, all placed a couple days after they started taking orders. All 3 - no updates. I don't fault any of these companies however, I'm not surprised the follow-up to one of the most popular DSLRs is in short supply. Whichever one arrives first, is the one that I'm keeping.

Glad I ordered the minute it was announced!

 

[Sir Pierre]

I ordered mine on 4/20 from Amazon, along with spare batteries and new CF cards. I received the batteries and CF cards promptly. No progress report on my 5D3, though. I'm not really digging how Amazon has been keeping us in the dark about estimated shipping dates. Nor do I like the whole "feel free to cancel anytime" attitude that they have. I realize that $3,500 is but pocket change to a company like Amazon, but still--business is business. I ALMOST DID cancel my order because I simply could not fathom what could possibly be taking so long, electric tape fixes and all. Is there only ONE Canon factory that builds these things on the whole planet? If that was the case, the delay would certainly be understandable, but that scenario seems ridiculous. I normally have no problems purchasing from Amazon and consider them one of the most reliable online stores, but this whole experience has me betting on B&H for all future camera equipment purchases, because they actually specialize in that sort of thing. Plus, I seem to remember B&H having extraordinary customer service and better delivery. Anyway... That's my bitching session for the day. I hope everyone, myself included, receives their 5D3s soon and without problems. I can't wait to start shooting with it! ;D

I've got orders in with Adorama, B&H and Amazon, all placed a couple days after they started taking orders. All 3 - no updates. I don't fault any of these companies however, I'm not surprised the follow-up to one of the most popular DSLRs is in short supply. Whichever one arrives first, is the one that I'm keeping.

That's Horrible that you haven't heard anything.

 

[drmikeinpdx]

Newegg.com has them in stock as of this moment.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830120615

 

[Serious_Paul]

I ordered mine on 4/20 from Amazon, along with spare batteries and new CF cards. I received the batteries and CF cards promptly. No progress report on my 5D3, though. I'm not really digging how Amazon has been keeping us in the dark about estimated shipping dates. Nor do I like the whole "feel free to cancel anytime" attitude that they have. I realize that $3,500 is but pocket change to a company like Amazon, but still--business is business. I ALMOST DID cancel my order because I simply could not fathom what could possibly be taking so long, electric tape fixes and all. Is there only ONE Canon factory that builds these things on the whole planet? If that was the case, the delay would certainly be understandable, but that scenario seems ridiculous. I normally have no problems purchasing from Amazon and consider them one of the most reliable online stores, but this whole experience has me betting on B&H for all future camera equipment purchases, because they actually specialize in that sort of thing. Plus, I seem to remember B&H having extraordinary customer service and better delivery. Anyway... That's my bitching session for the day. I hope everyone, myself included, receives their 5D3s soon and without problems. I can't wait to start shooting with it! ;D

I've got orders in with Adorama, B&H and Amazon, all placed a couple days after they started taking orders. All 3 - no updates. I don't fault any of these companies however, I'm not surprised the follow-up to one of the most popular DSLRs is in short supply. Whichever one arrives first, is the one that I'm keeping.

That's Horrible that you haven't heard anything.

UPDATE: Last night, thanks to some timely info from a person in another thread, I was able to order one from OneCall! I cancelled my order from Amazon. Guess what? The 5D3 will be in my hands TOMORROW. That's more like it!

 

[Chadowe]

Newegg.com has them in stock as of this moment.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830120615

Just pulled the trigger, I should have it by Friday. I LOVE NEWEGG.COM!!!! From them, UPS ground is overnight to Las Vegas, and I've ordered as late as 3PM PST, and had my order the next day. I didn't even think they would have the 5D3 this fast. They've been selling photography gear for awhile, but never near the level of the big guys on the East Coast. If Newegg can become a West Coast equivalent to B&H or Adorama, I will be absolutely thrilled.

Color me happy.

 

[Old Shooter]

Newegg.com has them in stock as of this moment.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830120615

Damn! They are out again!

 

[patrickyandoc]

Any positive news with amazon?

 

[Sir Pierre]

Got an email this morning from One Call. They have kits in stock. I talked to a representative this morning and they have 14 left!

I waited with Amazon for over a month. They are just too slow with this stuff.

 

[Iggy]

Amazon shows the kit in stock from J&R and the bodies in stock from DataVision.
I needed to stick with Amazon because I was using a bunch of gift certificates to pay for a bigish chunk of the purchase, so I thought I was in for a long wait. I have now canceled my original order and re-ordered from J$R. Should get the kit by Monday, and I was able to use the gift certificates (they go back in the account the second the original order is canceled).
If anybody else is in the same boat, there are 16 kits and 3 bodies left (used to be 17 kits )

 

[sashabear]

I ordered the body by itself on 4/16

"Not Yet Shipped"

 

[Hesham]

anyone have a shipping date confirmation or email on receiving the 5dm3 from amazon yet? I hope to get it soon.

Why wait for Amazon or BH? onecall.com have some right now with the same 30 days Amazon return policy. Ordered my Kit from them today and confirm the serial number. They are out of kits but they still have some bodies...

 

[LetTheRightLensIn]

J&R just got a batch of kits in today. Arrives tomorrow. Great deal too with the $130 off plus 4% cashback (with the right card). Cancelled my Amazon order (so one of you sticking with them just moved up a spot )

 

[justinhammond]

If you don't want to wait, this is my order experience for the past 2 days (I've been scouting websites all week before deciding where to ord from)

newegg is out of stock, OneCall says "coming soon"

so i went with Beach Camera, says ships in 1-2 business days.. so i'll keep you all posted. just put my order in right now (May 9th - 9:30pm EST) .. i ordered some cards with them a few weeks ago and they were pretty quick in general

really hope it ships that quick, have a GIANT commercial shoot end of the month that i need it for! leave for jamaica may 29th!

update on my beach camera order.. i called them to ask for an update today (ordered last night, with them saying shipping 1-2 business days) they said they didnt get their shipment in today, but it will now arrive to them on tuesday (15th) and it will ship then. their website still says they are available to order to ship in 1-2 business days.. im still debating on putting a new order at B&H as well just to play safe as i need it by the 25th, luckily for me both Beach Camera and B&H are just a few states over so typically only take 1 day on ground delivery

Update! Just got an email saying my mark iii has shipped! So much for waiting until Tuesday like they had said!

those of You still waiting from other sites, their website says in stock now! Ordered mine less than 2 days ago and already on its way!

 

[patrickyandoc]

unfortunately, i cancelled my order with amazon and went with Adorama. I will be receiving my Canon 5D mark iii by wednesday according to the sales representative of Adorama. If any of you have 5D mark iii orders through amazon, i would definitely consider on cancelling your order and do some research on some other online stores or even in store... I spoke to one of the costumer service specialists of amazon and he said that i was far behind the waiting list since i ordered on April 30th with amazon. they have hundreds on back order and canon has not said anything on when they would be receiving any HUGE shipments in.

 

[Hesham]

anyone have a shipping date confirmation or email on receiving the 5dm3 from amazon yet? I hope to get it soon.

Just today, Amazon.com contacted me for payment of the kit order which I placed April 8. I have already purchased two Kits from onecall.com already. Any one for a Kit? I'll cancel today.

 

[patrickyandoc]

I just received my 5d mark iii today! I bought it from Adorama 2 days ago. I highly recommend canceling your order on amazon if you ordered your 5d mark iii 4/30 or later. The waiting list is still long for sure on amazon! yay i've been waiting for this moment for so long.

ps. i hope everyone who is waiting for the camera gets it soon! you guys deserve//need it!