EOS 5D on the way!

i bit the bullet and purchased the EOS 5D to take advantage of the double-rebates before they expire. im going to match it with my 70-200 L IS. $700 going back my way baby! YIPEEEEEE!

oops, now that ive done that, what are the chances of Canon releasing a 5D Mark II? LOL!

Way to go! That's what I did. I am not concerned about a new version of the 5D because I am plenty pleased with the current model.

Have a great time. Post some ducks!

Congrats. I'm jealous. I was eyeing the 5D this weekend....only $3500 for just the body. Oh, how I wish I had a lucky lottery ticket

I hope you post some shots from it. I'd love to see what is can do.

B&H has the 5D for roughly $2700. double the rebates minus $600 -- that makes it $2100! a heck of a deal! i ordered it today with overnight shipping, ill post some pics tomorrow!

roeddel wrote in post #2508139
i bit the bullet and purchased the EOS 5D to take advantage of the double-rebates before they expire. im going to match it with my 70-200 L IS. $700 going back my way baby! YIPEEEEEE!

oops, now that ive done that, what are the chances of Canon releasing a 5D Mark II? LOL!

Graet camera, you won't be disapointed... Don't forget to post some pics from that combination they should be great...

roeddel wrote in post #2508139
i bit the bullet and purchased the EOS 5D to take advantage of the double-rebates before they expire. im going to match it with my 70-200 L IS. $700 going back my way baby! YIPEEEEEE!

oops, now that ive done that, what are the chances of Canon releasing a 5D Mark II? LOL!

What was the total damage if you don't mind me asking???

total was around $3050, including the BG-E4 grip and the overnight shipping.

roeddel wrote in post #2509217
total was around $3050, including the BG-E4 grip and the overnight shipping.

Not bad...I'm itching to get one but I have to wait until this fiscal year ends for work - which is June. Maybe somethng new and improved will be out by then...if not, maybe the 5D will be cheaper.

roeddel wrote in post #2509217
total was around $3050, including the BG-E4 grip and the overnight shipping.

I'm just curious, beside the grip, what else did you order to get the double rebate?

i purchased the 70-200 f2.8L IS last month.

roeddel wrote in post #2509381
i purchased the 70-200 f2.8L IS last month.

Santa was very nice to you! The 70-200 f/2.8 IS was my first L lens and is probably still my favorite. It is simply outstanding in every way.

I'm getting close to ordering a 5D this week (before the rebates end). If I do, I'll probably order the 17-40L to go with it since I don't have a good lens with a focal length less than 28mm.

Enjoy your new gear!

thanks! and i totally do enjoy the 70-200!!! better do it quick, the rebates only apply to purchases on or before January 13th!

The 17-40 on a 5D is very wide! Mine works even better on the 5D than it ever did on the 350D I still have and use.

Enjoy!

Congrats on the camera! I keep seeing people post with how they just got a 5D. I wish I could actually afford one...

I did the same thing. I sold my 20D and my 100-400L. I kept my 30D with my 70-200 2.8 IS with the 1.4x II converter to make up for the price. I found that most of the time I was using my 100-400 at around 300mm. Hopefully the 5D will keep me from missing it. I will have the 5D for wide shots, portraits and wedding work and the 30D for sports and zoom work.