Ok I need quick advice!

AnimalRights

My GF has finally after all these years done something useful in our relationship .....she is loaning me the money for a Canon 5D mk III which is due in tomorrow well ahead of what I expected (when compared to the 5D II when it was announced and actually shipped, 6 months later)
So all of a sudden everything is a rush....
One of her conditions is I sell my 5D mk II which I haven't a notion on how much to look for it...but the main reason for this post is I need to find out what the shutter count on it is so I can throw it up onto adverts asap....

PCPhoto

just throw it up on adverts .... chances are you'll get offers around the €1500ish mark .... keep us updated on the mkIII ....really wanna get feedback on it - trying to decide between that and the 1D X.

shutter count can easily be worked out/guestimated ... most buyers will make offers anyway.

I can put you in touch with someone looking to purchase a 5D mkII

AnimalRights

Feedback from me!!!

I am no expert by a long chalk.... I just outgrew the AF on the mk II, from what I read about the mk 3 it's a very complicated camera...
I am hoping this will reinvent my desire for photography as the last 9 months it has wilted somewhat, cept for gigs.

GhostInTheRuins

http://myshuttercount.com/ will do that nicely for ya.

AnimalRights

I don't think it supports Canon...I am trying to find another one.

steve_

Install the astro jargon tool it worked for me on the 5d mark ii. The price seems crazy for the mark iii. It's 3500 dollars so why is it 3500 Euro over here?

jcf

steve_ wrote: »

Install the astro jargon tool it worked for me on the 5d mark ii. The price seems crazy for the mark iii. It's 3500 dollars so why is it 3500 Euro over here?

Its nuts all right, you know Conns price for body only is around the same for amazon or BHPhoto body + 24-105L ? :eek: !!!

steve_

It's annoying. I was guessing around 2500-2800 body only. No way will I pay 3500.

jcf

steve_ wrote: »

It's annoying. I was guessing around 2500-2800 body only. No way will I pay 3500.

Hopefully in a year or so it will drop ....

Out of interest AR, what price did Gunns have it at?

steve_

I think that'll be my plan now. Save till June next year and get a decent 2nd hand one

mdebets

steve_ wrote: »

Install the astro jargon tool it worked for me on the 5d mark ii. The price seems crazy for the mark iii. It's 3500 dollars so why is it 3500 Euro over here?

It's actually not 3500 dollars, it's 3500 + taxes.
If you for example order the 5d mark iii from B&H and get it shipped to Ireland, you will actually pay around 4300 dollar, so not too far off the 3500 Euro (if you compare a small Irish shop to a large worldwide company, which sells probably more cameras in a day than the shop sells in a year).

steve_

That makes sense. I wonder how much it will come down by in a years time.

jcf

steve_ wrote: »

That makes sense. I wonder how much it will come down by in a years time.

hopefully 1000 or so ... but i doubt it ...

steve_

I'd happily pay 2500. Hopefully in a year magic lantern and sure will be out for it. It seems like an amazing camera. If anyone's looking for a 60d let me know. I suddenly have one for sale

jcf

I'm gonna start playing the lottery aswell .... :P..

steve_

How you finding the new camera? I reckon im gonna get myself one, a friend can get me one at a substantial discount so im gonna start saving for this.

AnimalRights

It's fantastic, the new AF is deep and rewarding, I am nailing shots that I wouldnt've got with the mk II.
I am only scratching the surface of the mk III but I def love what I'm finding..