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Daniel Weber · April 4th, 2011, 09:38 PM

Has anyone else noticed that you can't find a new Canon 7D to purchase? I hear that the Tsunami is affecting the supply chain.

does anyone else have any info on this? I needed to pick up another kit for my office.

Maybe the 60D?

Daniel Weber

Jeff Troiano · April 4th, 2011, 10:15 PM

I noticed this last week. And any place that has them, have jacked the price up to the 5D realm. I'm not a video professional (an obsessed hobbyist more like it), but am saving for a DSLR or large sensor camera. 7D was my goal. With NAB a week or so away, I'm hoping for an announcement of some sort from cannon. I was hoping for a 5Dmk3 or a large sensor video camera, similar to the Panasonic AF100.

Dave Blackhurst · April 4th, 2011, 10:28 PM

There have been some things stirring around about Sony not being able to produce sensors since the disaster, and supposedly ALL their NAB announcements were cancelled (were supposed to be today...).

I would imagine Canon and all the other Japanese manufacturers are struggling right now.

It does appear that MANY electronic items from Japan are suddenly going up in price and down in availability.

Jon Braeley · April 5th, 2011, 02:25 PM

Daniel -

I may let go of a 7D if you want to buy used - but almost new. I have two 7Ds and its overkill.

One is almost new and hardly used with all its original packaging and manuals etc - it has a 50mm 1.8 lens.
Original boxes for the 7D body and lens included.

My other 7D is a year old but I do not have the boxes-packaging for this.

I am at jon at emptymindfilms.com if you are interested.

John Wiley · April 5th, 2011, 05:52 PM

The 60D is the preferred camera for many these days, but if you decide to get that over a 2nd 7D, keep in mind you'd need a new set of batteries and SDHC cards.

The 60D makes more sense as a first HDSLR, but if you already own a 7D it might really help you to stick with 7D's so everything is compatibly.

Of course, you could also take advantage of the rising prices and sell your 7D, then trade it for a pair of 60D's!

Craig Terott · April 5th, 2011, 08:29 PM

Sometimes sudden unavailability is a precursor for new model release.

Jeff Troiano · April 5th, 2011, 08:40 PM

I'd love to believe that is the case, but I think it has more to do with the earth quake and tsunami then a new product.

Daniel Weber · April 5th, 2011, 10:00 PM

I agree with Jeff. I wonder how many "NAB announcements" will not happen this year because of the disaster?

At least the new FCP will be announced!!

Bruce Foreman · April 7th, 2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Wiley

The 60D is the preferred camera for many these days, but if you decide to get that over a 2nd 7D, keep in mind you'd need a new set of batteries and SDHC cards.

The 60D uses the same battery as the 7D.

But you are correct in the media change. I have both cameras and am purchasing the new SanDisk UHS 1 Pro 16GB SDHC cards to use in the 60D although my older SanDisk Extreme III Class (6) 20MBps and 30MBps as well as the SanDisk Class (10) work just fine in it.

John Wiley · April 7th, 2011, 04:11 PM

Thanks for the correction Bruce. I though it was the 7D and 5D that shared that battery but you are correct!

Jason McDonald · April 7th, 2011, 07:10 PM

Here in Japan they are still in stock and selling at 1,348.58 USD. Also still available on Amazon Japan.

Luc De Wandel · April 8th, 2011, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Wiley

Thanks for the correction Bruce. I though it was the 7D and 5D that shared that battery but you are correct!

They do. 5D mkII and 7D use the same battery. I have both and the batteries are interchangeable.

Daniel Weber · April 12th, 2011, 11:00 PM

I talked to a Canon rep at NAB today. He was surprised when I told him that you can't find a 7D for sale now. I then talked to someone from Able Cine who said that they were low on stock and no one is saying anything from Canon about the supply chain.

April 4th, 2011, 09:38 PM	#1
Daniel Weber Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 696	canon 7D supply chain Has anyone else noticed that you can't find a new Canon 7D to purchase? I hear that the Tsunami is affecting the supply chain. does anyone else have any info on this? I needed to pick up another kit for my office. Maybe the 60D? Daniel Weber

April 4th, 2011, 10:15 PM	#2
Jeff Troiano Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 480	Re: canon 7D supply chain I noticed this last week. And any place that has them, have jacked the price up to the 5D realm. I'm not a video professional (an obsessed hobbyist more like it), but am saving for a DSLR or large sensor camera. 7D was my goal. With NAB a week or so away, I'm hoping for an announcement of some sort from cannon. I was hoping for a 5Dmk3 or a large sensor video camera, similar to the Panasonic AF100.

April 4th, 2011, 10:28 PM	#3
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Re: canon 7D supply chain There have been some things stirring around about Sony not being able to produce sensors since the disaster, and supposedly ALL their NAB announcements were cancelled (were supposed to be today...). I would imagine Canon and all the other Japanese manufacturers are struggling right now. It does appear that MANY electronic items from Japan are suddenly going up in price and down in availability.

April 5th, 2011, 02:25 PM	#4
Jon Braeley Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 528	Re: canon 7D supply chain Daniel - I may let go of a 7D if you want to buy used - but almost new. I have two 7Ds and its overkill. One is almost new and hardly used with all its original packaging and manuals etc - it has a 50mm 1.8 lens. Original boxes for the 7D body and lens included. My other 7D is a year old but I do not have the boxes-packaging for this. I am at jon at emptymindfilms.com if you are interested.

April 5th, 2011, 05:52 PM	#5
John Wiley Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Byron Bay, Australia Posts: 1,155	Re: canon 7D supply chain The 60D is the preferred camera for many these days, but if you decide to get that over a 2nd 7D, keep in mind you'd need a new set of batteries and SDHC cards. The 60D makes more sense as a first HDSLR, but if you already own a 7D it might really help you to stick with 7D's so everything is compatibly. Of course, you could also take advantage of the rising prices and sell your 7D, then trade it for a pair of 60D's!

April 5th, 2011, 08:29 PM	#6
Craig Terott Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 691	Re: canon 7D supply chain Sometimes sudden unavailability is a precursor for new model release.

April 5th, 2011, 08:40 PM	#7
Jeff Troiano Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 480	Re: canon 7D supply chain I'd love to believe that is the case, but I think it has more to do with the earth quake and tsunami then a new product.

April 5th, 2011, 10:00 PM	#8
Daniel Weber Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 696	Re: canon 7D supply chain I agree with Jeff. I wonder how many "NAB announcements" will not happen this year because of the disaster? At least the new FCP will be announced!!

April 7th, 2011, 04:11 PM	#10
John Wiley Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Byron Bay, Australia Posts: 1,155	Re: canon 7D supply chain Thanks for the correction Bruce. I though it was the 7D and 5D that shared that battery but you are correct!

April 7th, 2011, 07:10 PM	#11
Jason McDonald Major Player Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Japan Posts: 295	Re: canon 7D supply chain Here in Japan they are still in stock and selling at 1,348.58 USD. Also still available on Amazon Japan.

April 12th, 2011, 11:00 PM	#13
Daniel Weber Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 696	Re: canon 7D supply chain I talked to a Canon rep at NAB today. He was surprised when I told him that you can't find a 7D for sale now. I then talked to someone from Able Cine who said that they were low on stock and no one is saying anything from Canon about the supply chain.