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Dec 23, 2019 07:22:39   #
steve49 Loc: massachusetts
 
Tease, tease.

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Dec 23, 2019 07:25:36   #
Maik723
 
I got an annual clothing allowance from my job.............. Guess where the money went???......... You guessed it........ A CANON 5DMIV. Didn't even give it a second thought. That was my xmas gift to myself. Enjoy your purchase my friend.

My pants and shirts may be frayed at the edges, the heels of my shoes may be a little worn, but I get to shoot with one of the best cameras ever made.šŸ˜„

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Dec 23, 2019 07:28:45   #
Jimmy T Loc: Virginia
 
Basil wrote:
Not long ago, I saw a special sale from one of the well-known stores for the Canon 5D4, bundled with a Flashpoint Speedlight. The price was just under $2k for the bundle. To say this was tempting would be an understatement.

The 5D4 is a Camera Iā€™ve been lusting after ever since I borrowed one from the Canon tent at the Albuquerque Balloon fiesta two years ago. I currently have a Canon 7D Mark II and a Canon 6D. The 7D is for BIF, Sports, etc. The 6D I use for everything else that isn't moving fast. The 6D is a very capable camera, but just lacking a bit in FPS and focus capabilities. Iā€™d been thinking Iā€™d like to upgrade the 6D for some time now. This deal was VERY tempting but, since I already have 2 Canon 600EX-RT and 1 Oris Speedlight, I resisted as I really donā€™t need another SpeedLight.

Then this morning I got an email from another of the ā€œusual suspectsā€ Camera stores with yet another pre-Christmas deal. This time, however, the bundle was for the 5D4 with an OEM Canon battery grip and a 64GB SD Card! The price was the same - just $1999 with free one-day shipping. I know this was not a ā€œneedā€ - it was a ā€œwantā€. I get that, but resistance was futile and I pulled the trigger! It was the bundle with the OEM Grip and the SD card that tipped the scales. If their shipping claim holds true, I should have it just in time for Christmas.
Not long ago, I saw a special sale from one of the... (show quote)


Wow, for "just $1999" for that bundle is a Great Deal!
I hope that you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine.
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Bravo Zulu

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Dec 23, 2019 07:58:09   #
whitehall Loc: Canada
 
5D mkiv for landscape and portrait, 7D mkii for BI F and 80 D ( your 6D) for travel perfect combination.

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Dec 23, 2019 08:34:06   #
Vlemasters
 
I also took advantage of the same deal. Mine was supposed to arrive last Friday. Now I think it is going to arrive today. At least fedex says someone needs to sign for a package before 10:30 am

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Dec 23, 2019 08:44:08   #
TommiRulz Loc: Corpus Christi, TX
 
I have been tempted by the same deal! Congratulations

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Dec 23, 2019 08:47:57   #
philo Loc: philo, ca
 
Basil wrote:
Two years ago, Canon had a few 5D Mark IVs for "loan" at the Albuquerque Balloon fiesta. The catch was, you had to get there REALLY early to get one! (I arrived at 4AM and got their last loaner). I spent the entire day with this camera and, after I got home and loaded all my images into Lightroom, I knew I just had to have this camera some day. Of course at the time they were selling north of $3k, which was just more than I could justify. Then I started seeing Refurbished on the Canon Store for $2700. Tempting, but still a bit much. When I saw this BH deal for $1999 WITH the Battery Grip and a 64GB card, I still tried to resist, but I just couldn't. I know that the Mirrorless cameras are the new "thing" but I have so much invested in ES lenses that the mirrorless bug just hasn't bitten me yet - maybe a couple years down the road. I suspect Canon's move into mirrorless has a lot to do with the lower prices for the 5D4, but no matter, I want it!
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I hope you know that ES lens will not fit on the 5d or full frame cameras. however if you buy a eos R i believe it will work with the adapter.

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Dec 23, 2019 08:51:34   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
Congratulations on the purchase of a very fine camera. I doubt you will be sorry.

Have a very Merry Christmas,

Dennis

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Dec 23, 2019 09:06:16   #
Geofw Loc: Thornton Cleveleys UK
 
Basil wrote:
Not long ago, I saw a special sale from one of the well-known stores for the Canon 5D4, bundled with a Flashpoint Speedlight. The price was just under $2k for the bundle. To say this was tempting would be an understatement.

The 5D4 is a Camera Iā€™ve been lusting after ever since I borrowed one from the Canon tent at the Albuquerque Balloon fiesta two years ago. I currently have a Canon 7D Mark II and a Canon 6D. The 7D is for BIF, Sports, etc. The 6D I use for everything else that isn't moving fast. The 6D is a very capable camera, but just lacking a bit in FPS and focus capabilities. Iā€™d been thinking Iā€™d like to upgrade the 6D for some time now. This deal was VERY tempting but, since I already have 2 Canon 600EX-RT and 1 Oris Speedlight, I resisted as I really donā€™t need another SpeedLight.

Then this morning I got an email from another of the ā€œusual suspectsā€ Camera stores with yet another pre-Christmas deal. This time, however, the bundle was for the 5D4 with an OEM Canon battery grip and a 64GB SD Card! The price was the same - just $1999 with free one-day shipping. I know this was not a ā€œneedā€ - it was a ā€œwantā€. I get that, but resistance was futile and I pulled the trigger! It was the bundle with the OEM Grip and the SD card that tipped the scales. If their shipping claim holds true, I should have it just in time for Christmas.
Not long ago, I saw a special sale from one of the... (show quote)


I had the same Gas attack, caused by B&H. Ordered it last Monday and it was delivered Tuesday afternoon by Fed Ex. I just need time to go out and use it now.

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Dec 23, 2019 09:13:31   #
boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander
 
I wish I could take advantage of this very attractive deal. But my other hobby is cooking. So I used my extra cash to indulge in an outrageously expensive french door wall oven. There is GAS in other endeavors as well as photography (Look the prices up on Amazon and you will see what I mean). Congrats on your new toy. The man who dies with the most toys wins.

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Dec 23, 2019 09:17:31   #
Redmark
 
Nice, I did the same and pick it up today. I'm coming fro a 5D Mark 3. Its beat up with 300,000 pic taken and on borrowed time. Great robust workhorse. Hope the 5D4 is as well.

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Dec 23, 2019 09:22:04   #
Bernie O' Loc: Bristol, CT
 
Just picked one up last week. It's a great camera at a fantastic price. Good luck with it. I'm sure you're going to love it.

Bernie O'

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Dec 23, 2019 09:32:07   #
TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
Redmark wrote:
Nice, I did the same and pick it up today. I'm coming fro a 5D Mark 3. Its beat up with 300,000 pic taken and on borrowed time. Great robust workhorse. Hope the 5D4 is as well.


Youā€™ll find the transition from the 5D3 is trivial. I really canā€™t tell any difference in the operation except some nice features (anti flicker, EC with auto ISO, WiFi and more MP, etc.) - feels like an old friend that I know well. Just go through all the menus to set the preferences and start shooting. When I sold my 5D3 with > 250k actuations, it looked and operated like new.

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Dec 23, 2019 09:44:15   #
Redmark
 
I will read up a bit more on EC with auto ISO, I was wondering if the GPS works in Australia and Asia.All will be revealed soon enough.

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Dec 23, 2019 09:51:37   #
marycar53 Loc: Tuscumbia Al
 
I purchased a refurb one directly from Canon with full warranty. It would focus around what you were focusing on and not the subject. Apparently the reason it was returned wasn't fixed. Two trips back to service, and it's now working great. Love mine now.

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