EOS-1D Mark IV Best Price

The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV became available in late December, 2009. As of early February, 2010, I have heard of many people who have already received their new cameras.

Generally, for a camera that has the high demand that the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 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 or preorder 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 purchase like this.

See the Digital SLR Camera Guide for more info about availability and where to find the best price for the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV.

EOS-1D Mark IV Where to Find the Best Price

To see a comparison of the current best prices for the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV from the most popular retailers, see the Digital SLR Camera Guide.

Amazon

Time after time I've checked the major retail sites, including the top camera gear sites, only to find that if Amazon carries it, their deal is best overall when you consider price, ease of ordering, cost of shipping, and speed of delivery. Amazon is always open for business, while many of the big New York camera Stores shut down for their religious holidays or have odd weekend hours. I respect them for honoring their beliefs, but they've lost my business several times when I needed something right away and they weren't open, not even on their website.

Other sites may discount a few bucks, but this is lost (and more besides) after you add delivery charges. Amazon is usually cheaper on shipping charges. Oftentimes they offer free "super saver" shipping for orders over a certain dollar amount, and camera gear almost always qualifies. And during the holidays, they usually have some type of free or discounted shipping deals, and they'll also let you know if they can get it to you by Christmas.

If you sign up for Amazon Prime membership, which has a low annual fee, you'll get free Second Day Air shipping on products carried by Amazon, and only $3.99 (as of September, 2009) to upgrade to one-day shipping. If you buy just a few items a year from Amazon, the free expedited shipping will easily pay for the cost of the annual Amazon Prime fee. I highly recommend it.

With Amazon, you know from their website whether they have a product in stock. Some other sites may offer a lower price, but they don't tell you whether they have it in stock or when they will ship it.

Find Prices for EOS-1D Mark IV at Amazon

B&H Photo - Video - Pro Audio is my next favorite place to buy high-end camera gear. They carry a lot of the high-end gear that Amazon doesn't, and if you need to you can call them and talk to a salesman that knows the gear.

Over the years, I've bought several lenses and accessories from Adorama. Their selection is sometimes better than B&H and their prices are usually as good or better.

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