Canon officially announces the 7D Mark II

icassell wrote in post #17216328
Normally I would agree with you, but I have my 7D as my primary body. I'm renting a second from LensRentals, but I would be just as happy to have the 7D2 (with my familiar 7D as the second body if I get in trouble).

That would make sense. Again, have a great time.

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Tom_D wrote in post #17216332
I can understand how you feel. I'd feel a bit intimidated taking a new camera on such a trip as there will certainly be a learning curve. Possibly not as big a deal for you moving from the 7D to the 7D2. I don't know the circumstances of your trip but I find sometimes the days go by so fast there would be little time to "play" with a new camera to learn all the features. Have a great time with whatever camera you take a long.

I think there are enough differences between the 7D and the 7D2 that I would certainly not bring the new body without a familiar one to fall back on in a pinch. The trip is a small photographers' group (Naturescapes) so there would be understanding folks with me, but I want to come back with a load of 'keepers'. Thanks for the wishes - I'm psyched!

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icassell wrote in post #17216342
...I'm psyched!

I would be also!

I hope someone will be home to take delivery of your new camera if it arrives while you are on your trip.

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Tom_D wrote in post #17216367
I hope someone will be home to take delivery of your new camera if it arrives while you are on your trip.

Yep! Taken care of!

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chairshooter wrote in post #17216462
I noticed that Amazon changed the release date to October 30

Canon website still has it as Nov. 28

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icassell wrote in post #17216469
Canon website still has it as Nov. 28

Might want to look again...

http://shop.usa.canon.​com …talog/eos-7d-mark-ii-body

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TeamSpeed wrote in post #17225116
Here is a different option that would net you a bit of Amazon cash. Apply for the Amazon card, and get $40-50 off your purchase, but then also receive Amazon cashback when buying the 7D2 from Amazon. You could save somewhere just south of $100 from the deal, you can apply that savings toward cards or other accessories.

Amazon offers cashback on the 7DII? Is this similar to what they used to have (2%?) in the past?
I have an Amazon CC.

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gabebalazs wrote in post #17225372
Amazon offers cashback on the 7DII? Is this similar to what they used to have (2%?) in the past?
I have an Amazon CC.

They offer 3% cashback on any Amazon purchase using the Amazon CC (managed by Chase I believe).

https://www.amazon.com …con321&source=i​ns7&type=P

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TeamSpeed wrote in post #17225419
They offer 3% cashback on any Amazon purchase using the Amazon CC (managed by Chase I believe).

https://www.amazon.com …con321&source=i​ns7&type=P

From the web site:

Chase CC WEBsite wrote:
3% Back at Amazon.com
2% Back at gas stations, restaurants, drugstores and office supply stores
1% Back on all other purchases

I think the purchase on amazon.com has to be sold by amazon.com to get the 3%, and the 7D2 is.

Amazon.com 7DMkII Page wrote:
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Digital SLR Camera with 18-135mm IS STM Lens
by Canon
Price: $2,149.00 Free Shipping for Prime Members
This item will be released on October 30, 2014.
Pre-order now.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.

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