Canon 5D MKII Price Increase
Is it just me or has the price of the Canon 5D Mark II jumped recently? I used to see it on Amazon for about $2500. At last check it’s running from $2799 to $2999; and only from other vendors (not Amazon). A check at B&H has it at $2699.
This may have to do with supply disruptions in Japan from the earthquake or perhaps a sign of the upcoming 5D MKIII or both? Or maybe it’s unrest in Libya and speculators on Wall Street. Uh, ok, maybe not that.
I’m curious, have you noticed a price increase in other camera gear (lenses and bodies of any brand)? Hit me in the comments.
UPDATE: This post on Nikon rumors shows that Nikon cameras and lenses are also going up in price. So it’s probably due to supply constraints in Japan.
UPDATE #2: As of 5/7/11 the price has come down again and offered by Amazon for $2499.
Damn, I’ve had my eye on this camera for couple of months. Haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I was even thinking about even getting the classic 5D just to have a full frame camera. Thanks for sharing Harry. I’ll keep an eye out.
Yeah, I’ve had my eye on it for more than a year…that’s why I noticed the price increase! I know a guy who found an original 5D on Craigslist, so try that. Oh and keep a look out for my next post; a first hand experiment on full frame vs. cropped sensor using the 5D.
I am really anxious to see your next post on full frame versus cropped sensor I have read so many mixed reviews on if full frame makes difference or not in sharpness of photo. Will you be using same lens on both?
Julie, as I explained before, sharpness is a function of the lens not the camera body. Having said that, some lenses perform better on cropped sensor cameras; but that has more to do with the nature of lenses than any fault with the body. For in-depth reviews on every Canon lens and body go to: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/. My post will not deal with that but rather compare focal lengths.
I noticed it too, I finally have the money to buy it and when I look at how much it is, i cringe. Mostly because I know when the new cam comes out, the price will drop significantly. I just dont know if I should wait or not.
Well the latest rumors are that the 5D MKIII will be announced in late 2011 to mid 2012. So if you really need the full frame, I’d say go ahead and do it.
I just did it!!!!! OMG I am super excited to get it, and a nervous wreck that I jsut spent THAAAAT much on a camera!! It is way above my skill level but I figure I will start leanring it and grow into it!! It came with the 24-105 f4 L lens. I really would have rather had the 24-70 or 70-200 but price with the lens was like 400 more and I saw that lens selling seperately for $1,400 so thought might be good deal and I did read good reviews on the lens… 4 more days til it arrives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sweet! Congrats!
what is your opinion of the lens Harry?
I’ve used it a few times and I like the focal range. For a complete review look here: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-24-105mm-f-4-L-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx
Huzzah! The price came down again and it’s offered by Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G5ZTLS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=harrlimphot-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B001G5ZTLS
doenst that figure….2 days after I order it the price comes down!!!!