Release date on 5DmkII yet?

Desy Cheng · November 23rd, 2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Moore

For what it is worth, my local camera shop "Broadway Camera" (no not the NYC scam site) has told me Dec 5th.

There are also rumors that the camera by be released on the 28th in the USA. Unfortunately there is no way to be sure.

It reminds me of X-Mas when i was a kid... nothing anticipation and hope that you got what you asked Santa for :)

I'm hoping it would be earlier than that. The Broadway Camera in Richmond (perhaps vancouver too), was one of the first places to receive the D700 when it first came out. It stocked it atleast a few days earlier than most places in the states.

Bob Thompson · November 24th, 2008, 10:35 PM

The camera was released today (25th November 2008) in Hong Kong stores. The body only, recommended retail price is HK$ 20,800. There maybe only slight discounts in stores as first batch of delivery is very limited. The camera is in the Canon showroom at Tsim Sha Tsui for those wanting to examine it

James Miller · November 26th, 2008, 07:29 AM

Park Cameras in the UK have just called to confirm that my 5D mk II pre order will be ready to pick up this Friday (28th). Now just to find the cash.

Park Cameras

Evan Donn · December 1st, 2008, 04:15 PM

just got a confirmation email from Ritz saying my camera has shipped - I didn't order until after seeing 'Reverie' (maybe 2-3 weeks after the camera was announced) so I assume that means they're shipping enough to fill most of the initial orders.

Daniel Browning · December 1st, 2008, 06:30 PM

The 5D Mark II Kit was just changed to "in stock" at B&H a few minutes ago.

Tyler Franco · December 1st, 2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel Browning

The 5D Mark II Kit was just changed to "in stock" at B&H a few minutes ago.

and by the time I entered my credit card info... it's gone.

Noah Yuan-Vogel · December 1st, 2008, 06:57 PM

thanks for the update, evan. I'm anxiously waiting for any such information from ritz since I ordered 9/29 (according to my order status info on their website which also still lists as backordered). Any idea what day you ordered? was it a body only or kit? Just a bit anxious since I'm going away for a week on Friday and It'd be exciting if i could get it before then...

Daniel Browning · December 1st, 2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyler Franco

and by the time I entered my credit card info... it's gone.

Keep an eye on it. It went back "In Stock" at 4:57 PM PST, then out of stock 15 minutes later.

Rick Hill · December 1st, 2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel Browning

Keep an eye on it. It went back "In Stock" at 4:57 PM PST, then out of stock 15 minutes later.

Yep. Just saw the same thing @ 9:45pm CST. Crazy ;)

Evan Donn · December 2nd, 2008, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Noah Yuan-Vogel

thanks for the update, evan. I'm anxiously waiting for any such information from ritz since I ordered 9/29 (according to my order status info on their website which also still lists as backordered). Any idea what day you ordered? was it a body only or kit?

I ordered the kit on 9/23

Steven Schuldt · December 2nd, 2008, 01:16 PM

All:

Are there any retailers that carry the unit? Best Buy? Paying sales tax would suck, but this whack-a-mole game with online shops can get tiresome.

Thanks!

December 1st, 2008, 04:15 PM	#19
Evan Donn Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 795	just got a confirmation email from Ritz saying my camera has shipped - I didn't order until after seeing 'Reverie' (maybe 2-3 weeks after the camera was announced) so I assume that means they're shipping enough to fill most of the initial orders. __________________ My latest short documentary: "Four Pauls: Bring the Hat Back!"

December 1st, 2008, 06:30 PM	#20
Daniel Browning Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 949	5D Mark II Kit in stock at B&H The 5D Mark II Kit was just changed to "in stock" at B&H a few minutes ago.

December 2nd, 2008, 01:16 PM	#26
Steven Schuldt Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 90	Canon 5D Mark II at Retail All: Are there any retailers that carry the unit? Best Buy? Paying sales tax would suck, but this whack-a-mole game with online shops can get tiresome. Thanks!

November 24th, 2008, 10:35 PM	#17
Bob Thompson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 340	The camera was released today (25th November 2008) in Hong Kong stores. The body only, recommended retail price is HK$ 20,800. There maybe only slight discounts in stores as first batch of delivery is very limited. The camera is in the Canon showroom at Tsim Sha Tsui for those wanting to examine it

November 26th, 2008, 07:29 AM	#18
James Miller Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 317	Park Cameras in the UK have just called to confirm that my 5D mk II pre order will be ready to pick up this Friday (28th). Now just to find the cash. Park Cameras

December 1st, 2008, 06:57 PM	#22
Noah Yuan-Vogel Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 613	thanks for the update, evan. I'm anxiously waiting for any such information from ritz since I ordered 9/29 (according to my order status info on their website which also still lists as backordered). Any idea what day you ordered? was it a body only or kit? Just a bit anxious since I'm going away for a week on Friday and It'd be exciting if i could get it before then...