Elec.Valley via eBay has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $1899.00 (compared with $2599 authorized). This ties for the lowest price seen yet.
Elec.Valley via eBay is a reputable unauthorized dealer. This is a grey market / import body for which a Canon warranty is not guaranteed. Canon USA has historically honored the warranty, but this is at their discretion.
They may call to confirm your order — be sure to decline any upsells.
Where is this manufactured, made in Japan?
All 5D Mark III are made in Japan.
Hefty restock 15% fee if you are not happy, otherwise I would give them a go.
Honest question… why wouldn’t you be happy? It’s a 5D Mark III, and you know the warranty situation up front. No real surprises.
You are right…no surprises and it sounds as though others have had a positive experience with the seller. Perhaps I’ve been jaded by eBayers selling “Mint” 5DIIIs that look as though they were dropped from a moving vehicle and have 150K shutter actuations, oh and have bent CF card pins and missing battery compartment door but otherwise “Mint” condition! LOL
The restock fee doesn’t reply if you’re returning defective product for a replacement. It only applies if you are returning the camera because you decide you do not like it. A bit hefty, but makes sense, as they can no longer sell the camera as new, and also have to pay for shipping costs.
That will be a deal killer!!
And what about the warranty ?
As noted in the post, this is a grey market / import body for which a Canon warranty is not guaranteed. Canon USA has historically honored the warranty, but this is at their discretion.
It’s Grey Market. Website says one year warranty provided by the seller. I called them to ask about returns and there is customer service. They will replace a defective item and provide free return shipping. They are not a fly by night and will most likely work with you if your camera breaks after the initial return period. In the end these are all the same cameras whether sold by an authorized Cannon dealer or not. Your just saving money not having a warranty through Canon. I ended up with a Canon 80D from this seller. Everything is working fine.
Do you know if it’s the international version? with all languages.
Thanks
If you don’t warrantee this camera because it’s an in authorized dealer why do you promote them?
re-read the title of this website:)
Just recd today 7D Mark II – too late
does not ship to canada….ahhhhh
i had a call to askatt them which kind of bery charger they provide : EU, US or other, they just answered “it’s an import”. And they confimed that the documentation book is not provided in any language…so my question is it is a really brand new camera ? or like new ?
i mean battery charger
Ordered. Thanks for tip