EOS 5D Mark II Best Price

EOS 5D Mark II Best Price

Update: May 15, 2009
The EOS 5D Mark II is now available at Amazon and other retailers. For the best deals on the web and to compare the current best prices for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II from the most popular retailers, see the Digital SLR Camera Guide and Price Comparison site.

Update: April 14, 2009
The EOS 5D Mark II is still backordered at B&H and it is sporadically available at Amazon. I noticed that Amazon seems to get them in 10 at a time. When they do have them, they have the best price but they go fast! So check back often! Some other retailers will sell it to you without telling you it's on backorder, so be sure to check first!

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is scheduled for delivery by the end of November, 2008. As of November 30th, it is reported to be showing up in some stores, but judging from the excitement stirred up by the announcement of this camera, and the long waiting lists held by some dealers, it may be awhile before enough of the cameras are on our shores to make it easily available.

Generally, for a camera that has the high demand that the ESO 5D Mark II has, nobody will be offering discounts for the first few months, so expect to pay full retail price - the best you can hope for is to save on shipping. Usually, you can get the best price and best deals on shipping from Amazon.

If you want this camera ASAP, you should sign up for the waiting list at Amazon. They'll notify you when the camera is available. In the meantime, you should check with local dealers in your area - some may have a shorter waiting list or an allotment that is not already spoken for. I've heard of people who were able to get new models faster from their local dealer than from the biggies in New York, and at the same price! The drawback to a local dealer is they might require a non-refundable deposit but might not be able to get it any quicker than the big dealers, so you'll be stuck waiting for them because of your deposit. Also, buying local means paying sales tax, which can be hefty on a high-dollar purchase like this.