thorpe Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I find it amazing that after waiting for several years for an announcement on the 5D replacement, wondering what Canon was up to and IF they were going to deliver we finaly get an annoucement a few months ago, that Canon cannot do a slightly better job filling the channel. I was hopeful that my body, which I pre ordered, would be in today. The store received 2 bodies. They said every store in the country received the same. Now I don't know how they might know that but regardless thier ability to fill the channel is pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
images_in_light_north_west Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Kenmore camera in Seattle recieved 12 last week so I think he is full of Crop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_dewberry Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I was in a store in Irvine Ca, they got 4. I think the bigger the store, the more they got, which would make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknagel Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I can't imagine heavy hitters like B&H, Adorama, or Ritz only got two. I'm guessing they got hundreds. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_rodman Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Jack's Cameras in Lake Forest, CA received only one and it was picked up in less than 30 min. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Taylor Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Personally I wouldn't be the first in line for one of these. I'd wait till some power users really get a chance to kick the tires and shoot a few thousand shots to see if there are any issues with heavy usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phyrpowr Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 They got three at Biggs in Charlotte, NC, out the door within two hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_medeiros Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I think you might be surprised by how much product it really takes to fill a supply channel, especially when you are a global company. You have a choice to do a sustained roll-out to continue to meet demand or to hold back and make everyone wait to provide a massive initial shipment. There is not a whole lot to be gained for the manufacturer to wait until they build a large initial supply. The reality is that they can start generating cash flow and covering expenses with a roll-out as well as tweak initial QC with a rolling supply. If you wait for a huge supply and then have an unanticipated QC problem then you have a huge problem to resolve. So, there are lots of reasons why you want to get the supply chain rolling and then continue to ship as production and demand dictates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjb Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 `I find it amazing that after waiting for several years for an announcement on the 5D replacement,` Why do I get the feelin of exageration here, many deal with larger suppliers and orders usually by date and the influance of the supplier to manufacturer. Even with CPS we have to wait our turn, a lil patience and you`ll soon be helping others sort the problems of a new model.:o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_cops Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 And anyway, digitalrev appear to have them in stock ready for shipping, so shop there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjb Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Nah, digirev told me 3~4 days delivery last week, could not wait that long :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitmstr Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 "I think he is full of Crop." There is the 'crop' factor again! ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_leinster Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Have a look at the "black spot" thread and maybe you'll be glad to wait a little longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Taylor Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Exactly my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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