How much more do you think the 1DMKII will drop in price

[timmyquest]

As i continue to make money off of low-light sporting events i continue to fight a battle between selling my 1D to get a 20D, keeping my 1D and dealing with the noise.

I'm starting to realize the only true solution here is to just buy a 1DMKII. I guess i knew it was only a matter of time.

I sure as heck dont have the cash, and wont for quiet some time. And really i promised myself i wouldnt sell another DSLR for as long as i'm doing this (or at least until it is collecting dust in my closet). Do you guys think the prices will dip anymore?

[karusel]

I am going to buy this one as well. The history taught me that price doesn't drop substantially just because of time factor; but it gets sledgehammered when a spectacularrrr new camera is released, also featuring somewhat modest price tag. So, I'll just wait until then, I suspect it will take less than a year. Also, I don't care if I have to wait that long, 10D still gets the job done.

[tumb]

What is the price running now?

[Webster]

What is the price running now?

At B&H it's dropped all the way down to $ 4,499.00.

[Jon Borcik]

I read a post a few weeks ago that Dell had them discounted to under $4,000.00. You might want to do a search on the forum for the post. In my opinion, the 1DmkII is heads over the 10D for sports and low light photography. The upgrade from the 10D was well worth it for me. :grin:

[CyberDyneSystems]

At B&H it's dropped all the way down to $ 4,499.00. $4,499.00 is what I paid for the 1D mkii from B&H from there very first shipment when it first hit the shelves in April of 2004.

The price has not gone down.

I do not expect it will go down soon either.
Deals like Dell are not indicative of the units "normal" price.. hell I have ten 100-400mm L IS zooms on order from Dell for $189.00 each ;)

[timmyquest]

hell I have ten 100-400mm L IS zooms on order from Dell for $189.00 each ;)

I hope you get it, then i may too.

Alas, i'm not sure we will

[sGu]

There were some Canon refurbished 1D MK II at $3300 on the web, followed a thread on dpreview forum, they would be gone by now ...

[PacAce]

$4,499.00 is what I paid for the 1D mkii from B&H from there very first shipment when it first hit the shelves in April of 2004.

The price has not gone down.

I do not expect it will go down soon either.
Deals like Dell are not indicative of the units "normal" price.. hell I have ten 100-400mm L IS zooms on order from Dell for $189.00 each ;)
Actually, they have the price down to $4099 right now. You have to put the camera into the shopping cart to view the actual price. But I've seen it even lower at other places, though.

[IanD]

The MKII dropped $400 here in Montreal. Bought mine 2 weeks ago but still got a wicked deal.

[vwpilot]

Apparently B&H has dropped the price but the actual cost has not dropped. I talked to a friend of mine that works in a shop after the B&H drop, he had given me a good price the week before and It thought that if the cost had dropped he could now do better, but he said that the actual cost had not moved at all. I believe him. Looks like B&H just decided to make the drop for Xmas or something, but doesnt look like they are getting any better pricing from Canon as of now.

[Andy_T]

Well, it will drop in some places... as soon as the 1D MK III is on the shelves...

(At least that was what happened to the 1D MK I)

Best regards,
Andy

[roanjohn]

When will it drop to 2000 USD???

Am I dreaming here??

Ro1

[tumb]

When will it drop to 2000 USD???

Am I dreaming here??

Ro1


January, 2015

[timmyquest]

When will it drop to 2000 USD???

Am I dreaming here??

Ro1

Based on 1D prices, i'd guess it'll drop that much as soon as they stop making MKII's and come out with the next version.

[Hot Opal]

Has anyone heard of a new model coming out

[timmyquest]

Has anyone heard of a new model coming out

It just came out!

I dont expect there to be a replacement anytime soon.

[roanjohn]

January, 2015

..........can't wait!!!

Ro1

[Hot Opal]

I know the MK11 has not been out long but I thought there may be talk of a MK3.
Remember the 10D was not out long before the 20D rumors started.
I assume we wont have to wait till 2015.

[timmyquest]

I know the MK11 has not been out long but I thought there may be talk of a MK3.
Remember the 10D was not out long before the 20D rumors started.
I assume we wont have to wait till 2015.

The original 1D was released 4 years ago

[ssim]

I would be surprised if Canon announced a next generation to this camera in the next year. It is a totally different market segment that the 10D/20D. In Canada the prices have dropped marginally but the retail is still above the level of what I got mine for.

[timmyquest]

I would be surprised if Canon announced a next generation to this camera in the next year. It is a totally different market segment that the 10D/20D. In Canada the prices have dropped marginally but the retail is still above the level of what I got mine for.

Exactly, pros cant afford to upgrade every year. And i'm not evne sure if canon can actually make worthwhile upgrades to this level of camera every year.

I mean, to most people these are tools, it's like a gas station upgrading to the newest and best pumps every year. They wouldnt get enough out of it, and it would cost them too much money.

[Canuck]

What is the price running now?

You can add it to ur cart for about $4100 if I recall correctly from B&H.

[roanjohn]

This might happen sooner than later........as a drastic measure on Nikon to entice pro photographers to join thier camp, they have cut the price of the D2H to less than 2000 USD!!!

H*ly c*ap!!! Thats the price of a used 1D!!!!

What is Nikon thinking?? And how will Canon respond??

..........anyone???...........

Ro1

[Andy_T]

H*ly c*ap!!! Thats the price of a used 1D!!!!


Now, I don't know much about the D2H (apart from what the datasheet at dpreview says) ... but according to that it should also have about the same features as the 1D ... but a smaller sensor with only a 1.5 crop factor :-(

Best regards,
Andy

[roanjohn]

Now, I don't know much about the D2H (apart from what the datasheet at dpreview says) ... but according to that it should also have about the same features as the 1D ... but a smaller sensor with only a 1.5 crop factor :-(

Best regards,
Andy
You're absolutely right............!!! :-( I don't know why I got soo excited!! A 1d is a more capable camera than the D2h in terms of feature set and image quality. The price of the D2h should've been lowered to compete a long time ago.

Guess this won't affect Canon too much!!! Boooo!!!

Ro1