Author Topic: Has anyone taken delivery of their new 5D mkII yet? (Read 11296 times)

litifeta · « **on:** December 09, 2008, 03:46 »

Just sold my 30D on eBay for good money, and a 10-20 Sigma (for $250 more than I paid - thanks exchange rates!) and hoping to buy mine on Saturday.

The shop promised me a great deal.

leaf · « **Reply #1 on:** December 09, 2008, 04:19 »

a few people have. check out this thread
http://www.microstockgroup.com/index.php?topic=6288.msg74039;topicseen#new

i am still waiting for mine

Read_My_Rights · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2008, 16:41 »

Just got e-mail that the 5DII ships from Adorama today - no tax no shipping cost - sweet. I did pre-order September 21st. Excited. Black spots? No black spots. The tension is killing me.

No actual delivery into my hands just yet.

j2k · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2008, 17:23 »

got mine on Dec 2nd

vonkara · « **Reply #4 on:** December 10, 2008, 18:19 »

I'm a Nikonist

And I love this 5D MarkII enough to probably have to learn the Canon cameras, sell all my Nikon stuff and never look back. Since I started photography, I was looking at the camera that I would never have to upgrade before I get very old. I think this 5D is the one. Nikon release jokers cameras with boosted Sony sensors since two years (except the D3)...

So add me to the waiting list in 1 or 2 months

stock_fan · « **Reply #5 on:** December 10, 2008, 19:01 »

I really wanted the 5DII. Normally I wait 3-6 months to see if there are any issues ... and maybe a better price. But it's hard this ime. I still use my 20D, time to upgrade.

However, the "black dot issue" discussed at dpreview is a bit of a worry. Most users there claim it is no issue, because it is only visible at 100% and would not be visible in prints.

well, I guess that argument will not go past any microstock reviewer.

Might be "ok" (?!) if these only show up in night shots, but I am not convinced ...

Any opinions/ experiences?
Thanks

vonkara · « **Reply #6 on:** December 10, 2008, 19:06 »

Quote from: stock_fan on December 10, 2008, 19:01

I really wanted the 5DII. Normally I wait 3-6 months to see if there are any issues ... and maybe a better price. But it's hard this ime. I still use my 20D, time to upgrade.

However, the "black dot issue" discussed at dpreview is a bit of a worry. Most users there claim it is no issue, because it is only visible at 100% and would not be visible in prints.

well, I guess that argument will not go past any microstock reviewer.

Might be "ok" (?!) if these only show up in night shots, but I am not convinced ...

Any opinions/ experiences?
Thanks

Actually there's a lot of images samples on the web and from the ones I saw there's no spots anywhere. But you are totally right on wait and see. It's probably what I will do, mostly waiting for a price drop

j2k · « **Reply #7 on:** December 10, 2008, 23:06 »

I did some cityscapes tonight, and I think that is a prime subject for black dot artifacts. Didn't see any. Interestingly enough I've had it sometimes on my digital rebel.

BTW. switching from 300D to 5D2 is ... pleasant ;-)

vonkara · « **Reply #8 on:** December 10, 2008, 23:13 »

I just saw some of the black dots images and I must say, to see them you have to achieve the worst exposure from all time. None of these images would be accepted for stock with or without black dots

RacePhoto · « **Reply #9 on:** December 18, 2008, 00:39 »

Quote from: Vonkara on December 10, 2008, 23:13

I just saw some of the black dots images and I must say, to see them you have to achieve the worst exposure from all time. None of these images would be accepted for stock with or without black dots

Same as the 5D (and many other cameras!) light streaking with windows behind properly lit subjects in dark rooms. Cameras take the photos, photographers create most of the problems. Myself included.

The problem is real, but difficult to create.

mjp · « **Reply #10 on:** December 18, 2008, 01:36 »

I ordered my piece from ac-foto on monday. UPS shipping tracking says it is on the way (between denmark and finland), so I might get it on time:). I was one of the first in pre-order list on my usual suplier but after waiting few weeks after release and the suplier did not get any 5d's at all I cancelled the original order and looked around and found out that AC-foto have them in stock. So the christmas holiday images and videos will be shot with 5d2

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br, MjP

stokfoto · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2008, 15:07 »

I haven't pre-ordered so I am not expecting delivery:( .
Any news on availability in europe? any ideas (rumors) when it'd be stock plenty ,or will it ever be?

mjp · « **Reply #12 on:** December 19, 2008, 02:16 »

Ac-foto (germany) have them in stock (I just looked). So you can order it from there

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dbajurin · « **Reply #13 on:** December 19, 2008, 12:28 »

Quote from: mjp on December 19, 2008, 02:16

Ac-foto (germany) have them in stock (I just looked). So you can order it from there .

I ordered on AC-Foto today 6 hours before and I already have my UPS tracking number!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ichiro17 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 19, 2008, 12:40 »

got mine on wednesday. its off the charts

off....the....charts...

stokfoto · « **Reply #15 on:** December 19, 2008, 12:56 »

Quote from: mjp on December 19, 2008, 02:16

Ac-foto (germany) have them in stock (I just looked). So you can order it from there .

thank you for the heads up! Nice to know they have it in stock but the price is a little bit high to my expectations. I guess I'll wait for a UK retailer to have it in stock with a lower price tag.hopefully it will be mid june or early feb .

lobby · « **Reply #16 on:** December 19, 2008, 18:19 »

Quote from: stokfoto on December 19, 2008, 12:56

Quote from: mjp on December 19, 2008, 02:16
Ac-foto (germany) have them in stock (I just looked). So you can order it from there .
thank you for the heads up! Nice to know they have it in stock but the price is a little bit high to my expectations. I guess I'll wait for a UK retailer to have it in stock with a lower price tag.hopefully it will be mid june or early feb .

I think you better start calling shops i'm sure you will find one if you want to buy it now.

Anyway there are a few cameras here as they told me

www.calumetphoto.co.uk

stokfoto · « **Reply #17 on:** December 19, 2008, 19:01 »

Quote from: lobby on December 19, 2008, 18:19

I think you better start calling shops i'm sure you will find one if you want to buy it now.
Anyway there are a few cameras here as they told me
www.calumetphoto.co.uk

thank you very much for the link I'll check it out.
oh btw I meant to say january in my earlier post not june,gosh what was I thinking:)

Clivia · « **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2008, 07:00 »

I collected mine this morning from Calmuet in Liverpool in the UK. I am waiting impatiently for the battery to charge. Why could they not use the same battery as the 5D?

michealo · « **Reply #19 on:** December 20, 2008, 07:56 »

Been using it for the last 2 weeks in Antarctica, battery performed very well in the cold.

grp_photo · « **Reply #20 on:** December 20, 2008, 14:33 »

How much you have paid! I could have one right now for 2450,- € but i think this is pretty expensive or did you pay about the same amount?

michealo · « **Reply #21 on:** December 20, 2008, 15:02 »

Can't remember. Got it as a kit in any case.

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Author Topic: Has anyone taken delivery of their new 5D mkII yet? (Read 11296 times)

litifeta

leaf

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vonkara

stock_fan

vonkara

j2k

vonkara

RacePhoto

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lobby

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Clivia

michealo

grp_photo

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