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Old 21-11-2008, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Octane View Post
Andrew,

The reason why I'm disappointed is because it was touted as a breakthrough in performance for the price paid. I understand the 5D debuted at $5,000. I was going on the advice of retailers and really expected this baby to be between $3,000 and $3,500.

I'll still get one. It'll just mean that other astro goodies will have to wait their turn in the queue.
No doubt the $AU vs Yen had a big influence on the final price here.
It probably would have come in cheaper if the $AU was back up to where it was when the 5D MkII was about to be announced.
I'm disappointed too and was hoping it would be under or around $3.5k.
I suppose the reference to "breakthough in performance for the price paid" meant you are not only getting a full frame body with 21mp but also a 'video camera' capable of using any EF lens, so I suppose it's a breakthough in that respect compared to just a FF body price especially if you compare it to the 1Ds FF series.
Still it would be great to see the street price come down a bit.

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If you don't mind me asking, which retailer has made you the nice offer?

Regards,
Humayun
I'll send you a PM.
I'm not going ahead with the purchase of the 5D MkII.
If the price goes up later then so be it, I don't like buying 'first batch' products anyway, no matter what they are.
You never know what probs they may have and I always advise such to others.
Not that I'm expecting any problems but it's just the way I am.

I am very eager to see what this little beauty can do !
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