OFFICIAL: CANON EOS 5D Mark III - User Thread - Part 5

[NormanSelvaraju]

Hi,

Just to check, what is the warranty that comes with the camera? 1 year? 3 years?
I tried calling Canon, but the service line has been busy since 12 pm.

I understand Harvey Norman sells it for $4200 (1 year Cannon warranty) and $4699 for 3 year Canon Warranty.
I find this very odd as according to the Canon website....

http://www.canon.com.sg/personal/web/buying/warranty/extended?languageCode=EN

A top up to 3 years of warranty should only cost an additional 350!!!

I've been calling several shops since morning, but I forgot to ask about warranty.


What about you guys? How long is your warranty?

 

[iamseanism]

Hi,

Just to check, what is the warranty that comes with the camera? 1 year? 3 years?
I tried calling Canon, but the service line has been busy since 12 pm.

I understand Harvey Norman sells it for $4200 (1 year Cannon warranty) and $4699 for 3 year Canon Warranty.
I find this very odd as according to the Canon website....

http://www.canon.com.sg/personal/web/buying/warranty/extended?languageCode=EN

A top up to 3 years of warranty should only cost an additional 350!!!

I've been calling several shops since morning, but I forgot to ask about warranty.

What about you guys? How long is your warranty?

12mths + 3mths(online register) from Canon SG

 

[NormanSelvaraju]

I see... Thanks!
I think I'll be going to extend the warranty. Another 350. for 2 extra years of warranty sounds worth it.

 

[iamseanism]

I see... Thanks!
I think I'll be going to extend the warranty. Another 350. for 2 extra years of warranty sounds worth it.

It's better to clarify these 2 yrs warranty before proceeding.. Does it applies the same as the 1st year etc.. My 2 cents!

 

[NormanSelvaraju]

Yea... need to talk to Canon about that...
Grr... couldn't manage to contact anyone today.
Probably make a trip to their showroom tomorrow..

THanks for pointing it out, man. Cheers!

 

[huatman]

Hi,

Just to check, what is the warranty that comes with the camera? 1 year? 3 years?
I tried calling Canon, but the service line has been busy since 12 pm.

I understand Harvey Norman sells it for $4200 (1 year Cannon warranty) and $4699 for 3 year Canon Warranty.
I find this very odd as according to the Canon website....

http://www.canon.com.sg/personal/web/buying/warranty/extended?languageCode=EN

A top up to 3 years of warranty should only cost an additional 350!!!

I've been calling several shops since morning, but I forgot to ask about warranty.


What about you guys? How long is your warranty?

Shops like Harvey Horman, Courts etc most of time have their own extended warranty when you buy stuffs from them. Their warranty coverage may be different from Canon own warranty.

 

[raydio]

Yes, it is good to thoroughly check the fine print of the extended warranty. Most electronics will fail within the first year if something is wrong with it. Shops that provide an extended warranty work on a 10 to 1 ratio. One of every ten electronics will fail within the extended warranty period. So they calculate how much to charge the customer based on this principle to ensure a profit is made on the warranty itself.

For most electronic items, I find that it is not worth it as most will fail in the first year if something is wrong. However, for more expensive items like the Canon 5D3, I would encourage the extra warranty... just in case.

 

[86proshooter]

Hi,

Just to check, what is the warranty that comes with the camera? 1 year? 3 years?
I tried calling Canon, but the service line has been busy since 12 pm.

I understand Harvey Norman sells it for $4200 (1 year Cannon warranty) and $4699 for 3 year Canon Warranty.
I find this very odd as according to the Canon website....

http://www.canon.com.sg/personal/web/buying/warranty/extended?languageCode=EN

A top up to 3 years of warranty should only cost an additional 350!!!

I've been calling several shops since morning, but I forgot to ask about warranty.


What about you guys? How long is your warranty?

I brought my 5Dmarkiii kit 1 at $5299 from Harvey Norman, 1 year warranty and 3 more months
additional after registration.

 

[Roasty]

hello all. I have recently gotten married, and received a 5d3 as a wedding gift from my parents in law!

previously using a 50D with third party battery grip.. now looking to purchase a battery grip for my 5d3. can someone be kind enough to recommend me a decent third party grip? have been looking through eBay and there are so many available. as much as i would like to purchase an original Canon grip, i probably wont be using it all that often to be completely honest, but would like to have one for those "better to have than not to have" situations.

 

[G-man]

hello all. I have recently gotten married, and received a 5d3 as a wedding gift from my parents in law! previously using a 50D with third party battery grip.. now looking to purchase a battery grip for my 5d3. can someone be kind enough to recommend me a decent third party grip? have been looking through eBay and there are so many available. as much as i would like to purchase an original Canon grip, i probably wont be using it all that often to be completely honest, but would like to have one for those "better to have than not to have" situations.

Firstly, congratulations on getting married and getting an extremely thoughtful wedding gift from your in-laws!

Hmmm personal preference but since you did mention you may not be using it much, perhaps try without the grip for awhile first see if you are ok with it. Cos it can get abit bulky and heavy with the grip. I did that with my 5D3 and personally never felt I miss not having a grip at all.

 

[raydio]

Firstly, congratulations on getting married and getting an extremely thoughtful wedding gift from your in-laws!

Hmmm personal preference but since you did mention you may not be using it much, perhaps try without the grip for awhile first see if you are ok with it. Cos it can get abit bulky and heavy with the grip. I did that with my 5D3 and personally never felt I miss not having a grip at all.

I would agree with this. I took my grip with me to Singapore this summer and didn't use it once. All it did was collect dust. I would buy an inexpensive lens or perhaps another accessory, like a good quality tripod or CP filter, before buying a grip. Just my opinion... others will disagree and love their grips.

 

[Roasty]

Thanks for the thought guys! And yes, i must admit the 5d3 is a solid and hefty piece of equipment. I did however enjoy the grip with the 50D; it felt much more ergonomic especially with portrait shots. Think i'm solid on the lenses for now, with a 24-70 and 50mm 1.4 in the bag. Dont have much use for a long zoom/prime, but may consider an ultra wide lens in the near future. A CP is also already in the bag, and tripod i usually just borrow from a friend.

 

[86proshooter]

hello all. I have recently gotten married, and received a 5d3 as a wedding gift from my parents in law!

previously using a 50D with third party battery grip.. now looking to purchase a battery grip for my 5d3. can someone be kind enough to recommend me a decent third party grip? have been looking through eBay and there are so many available. as much as i would like to purchase an original Canon grip, i probably wont be using it all that often to be completely honest, but would like to have one for those "better to have than not to have" situations.

At first I also wanna buy the battery grip but the salesperson told me better not get the battery grip.
As I would end up putting more weight on my 5D3 which I happened to agree.
So far I'm been shooting without the grip, didn't find any issues as 5D3 is really a solid camera.
I'm the biggest jumper here as I upgrade from 650D to 5D3.

 

[Zeisser]

For me a grip is a must. Back in film days where SLRs have what they called then 'motordrives'
which serves as a 'grip' and also to advance film I always have it on them.So when I bought
the Contax RTSIII with a built in winder I fashioned a 'grip' for that extra hold.

 

[Limiter]

Grip definitely helps in ergonomics for portrait works and people with big hands like me. Just detach it when you don't need it.

Anyway, DSLRs and lenses are not light gears to begin with and that near 300+g doesn't makes much difference IMO.

 

[Zeisser]

Grip definitely helps in ergonomics for portrait works and people with big hands like me. Just detach it when you don't need it.

Anyway, DSLRs and lenses are not light gears to begin with and that near 300+g doesn't makes much difference IMO.

Actually the extra weight gives me a sturdy hold and so used to it.

 

[Limiter]

Actually the extra weight gives me a sturdy hold and so used to it.

I agree. Especially using those heavy lenses. The pros outweighs all the cons for me.

 

[iamseanism]

I use a 3rd party grip, it does help significantly for portraits & street photography. Can always remove anytime when you don't need it.

 

[Zeisser]

At first I also wanna buy the battery grip but the salesperson told me better not get the battery grip.
As I would end up putting more weight on my 5D3 which I happened to agree.

OT a bit .As a sales person I can't imagine him advising customer about the pitfalls of having a grip. It's his
job to push sales for himself and the company

 

[86proshooter]

OT a bit .As a sales person I can't imagine him advising customer about the pitfalls of having a grip. It's his
job to push sales for himself and the company

The salesperson that serve was me was rather experience in the sense that he knows what's best for his customer.
Won't forget that he
I will no doubt go back to him again for new lenses in the future.