Canon 5D Mark III $2799 Datavis via Ebay (authorized seller)

Nice deal, but only $200 off now from new MSRP. I don't suppose we'll get $700 off MSRP like we did when it was $2799 with an MSRP of $3499.

Quote from intence01 : Nice deal, but only $200 off now from new MSRP. I don't suppose we'll get $700 off MSRP like we did when it was $2799 with an MSRP of $3499.

I've been watching it for 2 months....Everyone's telling me that it'll go under 2800, maybe even 2500. Just wonder WHEN it will happen.

Quote from understandme : I've been watching it for 2 months....Everyone's telling me that it'll go under 2800, maybe even 2500. Just wonder WHEN it will happen.

We are on the same boat...

On a long enough timeline, every product's price will meet your expectation.

Quote from understandme : I've been watching it for 2 months....Everyone's telling me that it'll go under 2800, maybe even 2500. Just wonder WHEN it will happen.

I doubt that 2500 is gonna happen anytime soon.... but there can be slightly better deals around BF. Glad I got mine for 2600 last time :

Waiting to see what BF brings, but I don't think I can wait much longer!

I don't really need it, but if it hits $2500, I'll bite too... This is a nice price, but agree, not amazing considering the new lower retail price.

They are trying to hold the price a 2799 quite firmly in about 3 weeks it will drop another $100 or so. If you can wait to save, wait.

Quote from coolblues : I doubt that 2500 is gonna happen anytime soon.... but there can be slightly better deals around BF. Glad I got mine for 2600 last time :

When was this? (I thought lowest to date was 2750)..

So right now the 5D3 is priced comparably to the D800, with the D800 still appearing to be more appealing for those that aren't "locked" into a brand (if you're looking at 5D3s and D800s, you're likely locked into Canon or Nikon i'm betting).

I still think it might break $2500 as a DoD, but not sure if it will happen before xmas. Canon just had miserable numbers, so I imagine they'd want better numbers moving forward. Since they've likely sold as many as they could at $3500, i'd guess they'll keep dropping the price to keep sales up.

Although their behavior is frustrating (releasing a $3500 body, then dropping the price significantly several months later, discontinuing 24-70mm and replacing it with a far more expensive 24-70mm II only to have a rumored 24-70mm IS seem likely, at which point the 24-70mm II may drop in price). I'm thinking of switching sides not because of picture quality, but more because of Canon's marketing/pricing tactics. Price the product competitively upon release and it will sell well without much fluctuation. D800 is a great example of this, as I don't believe we've seen ANY deals since it's original release.

Quote from intence01 : So right now the 5D3 is priced comparably to the D800, with the D800 still appearing to be more appealing for those that aren't "locked" into a brand (if you're looking at 5D3s and D800s, you're likely locked into Canon or Nikon i'm betting). I still think it might break $2500 as a DoD, but not sure if it will happen before xmas. Canon just had miserable numbers, so I imagine they'd want better numbers moving forward. Since they've likely sold as many as they could at $3500, i'd guess they'll keep dropping the price to keep sales up. Although their behavior is frustrating (releasing a $3500 body, then dropping the price significantly several months later, discontinuing 24-70mm and replacing it with a far more expensive 24-70mm II only to have a rumored 24-70mm IS seem likely, at which point the 24-70mm II may drop in price). I'm thinking of switching sides not because of picture quality, but more because of Canon's marketing/pricing tactics. Price the product competitively upon release and it will sell well without much fluctuation. D800 is a great example of this, as I don't believe we've seen ANY deals since it's original release.

you won't be seeing many nikon deals for awhile.

Quote from fyu : you won't be seeing many nikon deals for awhile.

Exactly, because their pricing model makes far more sense. They could have priced the D800 far higher, but chose not to.

Based on the current spec, and unless there's some huge surprise, I fail to see how Canon's upcoming 6D will hold its price either. Some will buy upon release for $2100, but when compared to a $2100 D600 or a $2800 5D3, the 6D @ $2100 will be a tough sell.