See some Ohio guys out there, thought they might know.

I searched Canon's site for any dealers in Cleveland, and the results pulled up showed no certified dealers. There may be a store somewhere that has a few for sale but I wouldn't risk buying from an un authorized dealer.

Hey Chris thanks for the effort! Let me know if you find one
I wouldn't buy unless they are certified but at least I could hopefully touch one before purchasing.

I've never bought a camera from a dealer in Cleveland, but if I did, it would probably be from Dodd (http://www.doddcamera.com/locations.htm). Unless you're intent on giving a local firm your business, you're likely better off, both price and servicewise, going with one of the DVinfo.net sponsors, like B&H. If I meet anyone from the area willing to let you take a look at theirs, I'll post back to this thread.

Thanks Robert, I did in fact recently drive up and bought a fluid head from them. They were very helpful and price matched the head for me. Yes, I would drive pretty far to see/test one even if briefly. I'd really like to see footage other than on the internet.

Thanks