F3 launch and availability at DVinfo.net

Ola Christoffersson · February 4th, 2011, 04:52 PM

It seems like the arrival of the first F3:s is imminent. May I suggest that we use this thread to report word on delivery dates and the arrival of the cameras in different parts of the world?

Ola Christoffersson · February 7th, 2011, 12:38 PM

CVP Mitcorp just changed their availability status for the F3 without lenses from "In stock 14 feb" to "Available soon". I wonder which is sooner?

Alister Chapman · February 7th, 2011, 04:05 PM

I heard today that the cameras will be arriving sometime in the next two weeks, possibly even by the end of this week. However initial quantities are limited.

Peter Ford · February 8th, 2011, 04:24 AM

Are Sony showing one on their stand at the broadcast expo next week?

I can see it being a bit of a bun fight at Sony's stand

Alister Chapman · February 8th, 2011, 08:43 AM

I believe they will. I was planning on showing a pair on my 3D rig on the Manfrotto booth, but delivery delays may prevent that.

James Houk · February 9th, 2011, 01:39 PM

I'm at the top of EC Pro's list, and they're telling me it will ship from NY on Friday or Monday. I'm thinking their order is coming from California, so West Coast orders might start shipping this week...

In short, I expect to have the camera in about 1 week. Say, next Wednesday.

Now, just hoping my Nikon adapter doesn't get slowed down by customs...

Jim Tittle · February 9th, 2011, 04:45 PM

Local dealer here in Minnesota says the first 4 cameras will arrive late next week. Unfortunately, I'm #5 on their list. They assure me that mine will get here in a year or so.

Leonard Levy · February 9th, 2011, 10:11 PM

My local dealer Snader in San Francisco says that haven't heard a word from Sony yet - maybe March. Do you think they are playing favorites and sending to some dealers much earlier than others. This T's me off as I always use Snader and I can check it out locally first.

David C. Williams · February 9th, 2011, 10:19 PM

They definitely are playing favourites here in AU. A number of dealers I've spoken too have said they were not allowed to get any from the first batch, and they are not sure if they might not get excluded for awhile.

It might be that the limited early dealer availability is the result of the low numbers produced so far, and Sony wanting to hit their release date.

Jim Tittle · February 10th, 2011, 08:14 AM

I think all of this is Sony marketing strategy. They're creating scarcity to generate demand. Normally, I'd wait til the dust settled, but I'm really sick of shooting with the 5D. I know a lot of other guys who are, too.

Thierry Humeau · February 10th, 2011, 08:46 PM

Sick of the 5D too but I may miss the shallow depth of field on wide lenses. The super 35 footprint doesn't quite get you that.

T.

Jim Tittle · February 10th, 2011, 09:29 PM

I know exactly what you're talking about, and I'll miss it, too.

Timur Civan · February 11th, 2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Tittle

I think all of this is Sony marketing strategy. They're creating scarcity to generate demand. Normally, I'd wait til the dust settled, but I'm really sick of shooting with the 5D. I know a lot of other guys who are, too.

+1
If it werent a great still camera i would stick in the furnace.

Junior Chan · February 25th, 2011, 03:11 PM

Got a shipment today, we have one available PMW-F3K. Contact our sales department sales@ecprovideo.com for more info.

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Steve Strickle · February 26th, 2011, 04:38 AM

Ditched the 5D and no looking back. My GH2 suites me well and the Zuiko 35-100/f2 glass is what I'd deal a legend! ;-)

February 4th, 2011, 04:52 PM	#1
Ola Christoffersson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 462	F3 launch and availability It seems like the arrival of the first F3:s is imminent. May I suggest that we use this thread to report word on delivery dates and the arrival of the cameras in different parts of the world? __________________ Ola Christoffersson, Kamrat produktion, Stockholm - Sweden www.kamrat.tv

February 7th, 2011, 12:38 PM	#2
Ola Christoffersson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 462	CVP Mitcorp just changed their availability status for the F3 without lenses from "In stock 14 feb" to "Available soon". I wonder which is sooner? __________________ Ola Christoffersson, Kamrat produktion, Stockholm - Sweden www.kamrat.tv

February 7th, 2011, 04:05 PM	#3
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	I heard today that the cameras will be arriving sometime in the next two weeks, possibly even by the end of this week. However initial quantities are limited. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

February 9th, 2011, 01:39 PM	#6
James Houk Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 78	I'm at the top of EC Pro's list, and they're telling me it will ship from NY on Friday or Monday. I'm thinking their order is coming from California, so West Coast orders might start shipping this week... In short, I expect to have the camera in about 1 week. Say, next Wednesday. Now, just hoping my Nikon adapter doesn't get slowed down by customs... __________________ www.viddovation.com

February 9th, 2011, 10:19 PM	#9
David C. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: melb.vic.au Posts: 447	They definitely are playing favourites here in AU. A number of dealers I've spoken too have said they were not allowed to get any from the first batch, and they are not sure if they might not get excluded for awhile. It might be that the limited early dealer availability is the result of the low numbers produced so far, and Sony wanting to hit their release date. __________________ www.davidwilliams.com.au

February 8th, 2011, 04:24 AM	#4
Peter Ford Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London, uk Posts: 99	Are Sony showing one on their stand at the broadcast expo next week? I can see it being a bit of a bun fight at Sony's stand

February 8th, 2011, 08:43 AM	#5
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	I believe they will. I was planning on showing a pair on my 3D rig on the Manfrotto booth, but delivery delays may prevent that. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

February 9th, 2011, 04:45 PM	#7
Jim Tittle Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 114	Local dealer here in Minnesota says the first 4 cameras will arrive late next week. Unfortunately, I'm #5 on their list. They assure me that mine will get here in a year or so.

February 9th, 2011, 10:11 PM	#8
Leonard Levy Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,684	My local dealer Snader in San Francisco says that haven't heard a word from Sony yet - maybe March. Do you think they are playing favorites and sending to some dealers much earlier than others. This T's me off as I always use Snader and I can check it out locally first.

February 10th, 2011, 08:14 AM	#10
Jim Tittle Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 114	I think all of this is Sony marketing strategy. They're creating scarcity to generate demand. Normally, I'd wait til the dust settled, but I'm really sick of shooting with the 5D. I know a lot of other guys who are, too.

February 10th, 2011, 08:46 PM	#11
Thierry Humeau Telecam Films Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 723	Sick of the 5D too but I may miss the shallow depth of field on wide lenses. The super 35 footprint doesn't quite get you that. T. __________________ Thierry Humeau, DoP Télécam Films www.telecamfilms.com

February 10th, 2011, 09:29 PM	#12
Jim Tittle Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 114	I know exactly what you're talking about, and I'll miss it, too.

February 25th, 2011, 03:11 PM	#14
Junior Chan Sponsor: EC Pro Video Inc. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 52	Re: F3 launch and availability Got a shipment today, we have one available PMW-F3K. Contact our sales department sales@ecprovideo.com for more info. PMW-F3 Super 35MM Build a Sony PMW-F3 Package __________________ E.C. Professional Video \| www.ecprovideo.com Authorized Dealer & Service Center For Professional & Broadcast Equipment.

February 26th, 2011, 04:38 AM	#15
Steve Strickle New Boot Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 23	Re: F3 launch and availability Ditched the 5D and no looking back. My GH2 suites me well and the Zuiko 35-100/f2 glass is what I'd deal a legend! ;-)