03-28-2012, 11:06 AM
Lux Interior wrote:
I looked at the 5dmiii at some stores here.
€3300 ( >$4300 ).
So the whole "maybe the price is high because of the exchange rate" theory is bunk. It's a bargain in the US!
Edit: And yes, that is the "Body Only" price.
Lux, where is here? Currently, Nikon is pissing off its users in the UK by raising prices on both the D800 and D4 by, I believe, 250£ each (to 2600£ and 5300£, respectively, which converts to $4130 and $8430 at a 1.59 exchange rate).
Nikon claims that it was a mistake, but many believe that they underestimated the demand for these new cameras. That with the higher price point that the new Canon cameras came in at convinced Nikon that it could get more cash for its products. That is the cynical interpretation.
Regardless, of the reason, many expect Nikon to raise its prices in the U.S. as well. So, if you are thinking about purchasing a new high-end Nikon DSLR, put your order in now!