--=EOS 1D MK III=-- The Official Release Thread

O-kay, will someone just get me a MkIII

tommykjensen wrote in post #3325602
I think all 1-series bodies have had that. At least the MKIIN had. I never used it though.

But I like the fact that the charger has a connector for a car cable so it can be charged in a car.

Yep, I'm almost definitely going to make use of that.

KAC

tommykjensen wrote in post #3325602
I think all 1-series bodies have had that. At least the MKIIN had. I never used it though.

But I like the fact that the charger has a connector for a car cable so it can be charged in a car.

See, this is a whole new world for me.

KAC

Shall we pay for it too or just find it for you?

CyberDyneSystems wrote in post #3325767
O-kay, will someone just get me a MkIII

ME TOO! I think on going to give up on B&H and pre-order somewhere. I've tried calling everywhere to see if someone had one in stock somewhere.

Just find me one and I'll buy it and fly it overnight.

pcollyer wrote in post #3325736
Wow! That's really great. Every time I go to Africa I'm always lugging along an inverter to plug in P-2000s and the assorted pile of electronics. This connector will free up the other plugs on the inverter.

Yep. I don't own a car but have ordered the car cable to bring on my Namibia trip.

EOSAddict wrote in post #3324635
palava = clusterf***, mess, shambles, etc etc

Did you perhaps mean "palaver"?

"pa·lav·er n. Idle chatter. Talk intended to charm or beguile"

CyberDyneSystems wrote in post #3325767
O-kay, will someone just get me a MkIII

LOL, or maybe some Dutch tulips?

I don't know if I dare say this as it may be akin to shouting "FIRE" in a crowded theatre.........but...​.......B&H is now taking orders........and...........AeroSmith has an order number. They, however, will not admit to currently having them in stock. But I got a good feeling from tha call.

joegolf68 wrote in post #3325443
No longer available.

Multiple calls received.

Joe

Thanks Joe, I was the first caller; still waiting for the call from the store.

Has anyone noticed that the hot shoe on the Mark 3 is chrome and not matte black like the Mark 2 and every other canon DSLR that I've owned?

AeroSmith wrote in post #3325825
LOL, or maybe some Dutch tulips?

I don't know if I dare say this as it may be akin to shouting "FIRE" in a crowded theatre.........but...​.......B&H is now taking orders........and...........AeroSmith has an order number. They, however, will not admit to currently having them in stock. But I got a good feeling from tha call.

Way to go!

KAC

kenyc wrote in post #3325874
Way to go!

KAC

B&H took my order to, but stated they were not in stock yet. The alluded to that they knew they would be coming in soon. I made sure I put in for the out of stock extra battery too. I also put an order in last night for 4 peices of L glass and a lot of other stuff. See what this buying frustration can do to you.

Kenyc-Where did you get yours from? Im on the list at Mike's on Colorado BLVD and was told id be on the first shipment, phone has not been ringing! I think Im going t cancel my order and wait

bgmoore wrote in post #3325860
Has anyone noticed that the hot shoe on the Mark 3 is chrome and not matte black like the Mark 2 and every other canon DSLR that I've owned?

Yep. Another feature Canon deliberately redesigned. Users have been complaining for years about the paint that gets scrubbed off after flash usage. So they made it chrome. Another nice little Mark III feature.

The word is that there were 250 Mk3s shipped out from Canon UK: to Reuters went 200 and to dealers (yes, you've guessed) just 50. No surprise then that there was a slight shortfall on dealers shelves for ordinary folks to buy.
Oh yes, there does seem to be a difference in pricing reported - I know of one Mk3 being purchased for £2.5K and one for £2.8K, most dealers quoting £3K; plus a report that one dealer was asking £3.4K............... market forces and supply and demand at work.