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Canon 5D Mark III
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I think its anytime between now and early 2012.
I'm in the same boat and if it's not out before June (unlikely, especially due to the quake) I'll buy a 600d and sell it for the 5diii. The depreciation will be less than the money and pleasure lost from not having a camera.
I'm personally not expecting to see any new products from Canon for a while due to the disasters in Japan.
They delayed the release of the new 300 and 400, the 1D Mark IV is almost impossible to find and CPS has informed members that repairs on existing products might not be possible due to part shortages.
I just can't see them rolling out a new body when they can't keep production or repairs up on current ones.
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They delayed the release of the new 300 and 400, the 1D Mark IV is almost impossible to find and CPS has informed members that repairs on existing products might not be possible due to part shortages.
I just can't see them rolling out a new body when they can't keep production or repairs up on current ones.
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Unfortunately, I have to agree with these comments. I was hoping for a new 5D III as well but with the situation in Japan, it's not likely to be released anytime soon.
OK, I'll throw my 2c in. I, too, was waiting on the 5DIII to come out but after the disaster hit Japan and the nuclear plant troubles worsened, I began reading speculation on things getting tight and the possibility of prices climbing. Made some blind calls to several large camera stores and heard the same song: "we're not hearing anything from our suppliers..everything is dead quiet and tight." So i went ahead and got the 5DII and some lenses that still had the Canon discount this past March and sold my T1i and lens. I am glad I did it when I did because within a week or so the prices began to climb. I would be surprised if the 5DIII was available by the end of this year. I feel more likely sometime in the first half of 2012. However, the flow of new cameras initially has got to be slow. japan is still dealing with rolling black outs,etc. Anyway, those are my thoughts FWIW.
On the bright side, Nikon is virtually back to normal.
But then you'd have to shoot with a Nikon.
On the bright side, Nikon is virtually back to normal
Not according to this article at PDN:
Photographers Face Camera Gear Shortages in Wake of Disaster in Japan
http://www.pdnonline.com/pdn/gear/Photographers-Face-C-2936.shtml
The article states that both Canon and Nikon are having problems keeping things in stock.
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I think some of the claims of supply disruption are getting to be a bit exaggerated. Nikon has stated themselves in their most recent financial meeting that they are nearly back to pre-earthquake production levels, and were so back in late March-April. For better or worse, they just have always been a bit conservative on keeping things in stock these past couple years. Thom Hogan just stated a few days ago that NikonUSA had released a lot of inventory to its dealers. I just checked and the 70-200 VR II seems to be in stock at amazon (sold by amazon, not a 3rd party).
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