Canon 5D Mark III w/ 24-105mm f/4L Kit @ Amazon.com - $3184.09 AC FS (After 6% Rewards and 3x points when ordered with Amazon Visa)

Quote from hanbroeker : what state do you live in. I am in NC and it did not tax me. I wonder what other states it will tax and don't.

CA

Would prefer to get it from B&H for $15 more initially rather than having to wait for, then redeeming the amazon rewards. I could use my AMEX and get 1% back to make it even cheaper and also double the warranty.

Amazon: $3,499.00 - $209.94 - $104.97 = $3,184.09 + $297.42 Tax = $3,481.51

B&H: $3,499.00 - $34.99 (1% AMEX) = $3,464.01

Why isn't this post on the front page?

mirror-less?

Quote from jontech : mirror-less?

No, this is Canon's newest second-tier professional digital SLR.

How can I add printer, photo paper and bag for free?

Do you guys think price will drop little bit more in end of dec. or begining of jan.?

Quote from yoojongkim : Do you guys think price will drop little bit more in end of dec. or begining of jan.?

Who knows it might or it might not. Thats why I just bought one since amazon is having this great deal for after Christmas sale... I am glad i made this purchase rather then wait and this gets sold out and another deal does not come out for next few months... By then who knows. This seems like good deal. If you ain't paying tax for it then I would do it.

I'm in CA, and had taxes incurred. Even then, I purchased this deal-- 2x warranty on my Amazon Visa put me over the top.

Other reasons: (if this helps anyone else assist in decision-making & correct me if I'm wrong):

- Let's assume that pricing on the 5DM3 body is more elastic vs. the 24-105mm f/4L lens, since lenses, especially L lens, don't depreciate significantly over a short amount of time.
- Even then, the 5DM3's value is buoyed by the next 2 best DSLR bodies: 5DM2 & 7D. So, there might be some room to give w/ the 5DM3's body, but not much for the next few months. (There's a parallel deal for the 7D body for $1K, and recent 5DM2 body deals went for ~$1500-$1700.)
- Coming from a 60D, I want to practice and become very familiar with this body, so that I'm ready to capture excellent shots during my future photo excursions over the next few months.
- Brand new equipment from an authorized dealer.
- Like jeeping said, inventory hasn't been absolutely ample.

Quote from jeepingsurfing : Who knows it might or it might not. Thats why I just bought one since amazon is having this great deal for after Christmas sale... I am glad i made this purchase rather then wait and this gets sold out and another deal does not come out for next few months... By then who knows. This seems like good deal. If you ain't paying tax for it then I would do it.

Quote from yoojongkim : How can I add printer, photo paper and bag for free?

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Tax kills for me, otherwise I'd jump this deal. Hopefully Newegg, Buydig, Adorama or BHP can match the same price soon. Will not buy from non-authorized dealer.

If you are serious about this camera, look up your local CL. In the SF Bay Area, BNIB 5DMk3 is going for as low as ~2600.

Overall, Canon produced a great camera with the 5Dmk3 but Nikon trumped them in terms of price/performance with the D600 and D800 combo. The 5Dmk3 compared to the D600 (~2k) is under-spec-ed and overpriced. Compared to the D800, it is no match spec-wise. So I would expect the 5Dmk3 to drop further if Canon hopes to compete with the D600. To complicate things further there is the Canon 6D FF that is ~$1900 now. FYI - Not a Nikon fanboy here, in fact, waiting for 5Dmk3 to drop further so I can snag one

still waiting for a good deal to strike!

This camera does not have a pop up flash. I already own a 580EXII but would like a small flash for portability. Can anyone recommend one ?

Quote from sjsd : If you are serious about this camera, look up your local CL. In the SF Bay Area, BNIB 5DMk3 is going for as low as ~2600. Overall, Canon produced a great camera with the 5Dmk3 but Nikon trumped them in terms of price/performance with the D600 and D800 combo. The 5Dmk3 compared to the D600 (~2k) is under-spec-ed and overpriced. Compared to the D800, it is no match spec-wise. So I would expect the 5Dmk3 to drop further if Canon hopes to compete with the D600. To complicate things further there is the Canon 6D FF that is ~$1900 now. FYI - Not a Nikon fanboy here, in fact, waiting for 5Dmk3 to drop further so I can snag one

Why not save some $ to aim for D800 since you said 5Dmk3 is no match spec-wise?