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Still waiting !!!

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Posted by Andy Shepherd on October 28, 2006 at 7:16 PM
Hi to all,
It'll be 5 weeks this Monday since I ordered my Canon 500 IS.
Is this length of time commonplace , or are Canon UK just a bit slow
If anyone can shed any light on this matter it would be much appreciated :confused:

Regards to all

Andy...
Posted by Terry on October 29, 2006 at 2:46 AM
Hi Andy, I ordered a 500 L IS a few weeks ago, it wasnt actually in stock so Canon had to deliver it and then it was sent on to me by courier, but I still received mine within a week of the order.

Terry
Posted by Alan Bryant on October 29, 2006 at 4:05 AM
Hi Andy

When i orderd mine from warehouseexpress, they said i'd have to wait.Because Canon like to send a big shipment of stuff, not just 1 or 2 items.I think i waited 4-5 weeks :confused: .

Give the place you orderd it from from and have a chat about how much longer you have to wait.

Enjoy your new toy....................when it arrives :toast:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on October 29, 2006 at 4:56 AM
I am suprised this item is in short supply as its been around for years,Ive had mine for 6 years when they first came out and had to wait months,normally you get shotages with things like olympics etc so i would suggest phoning around,maybe try David Leung and some of the other big pro dealers-good luck and enjoy when you get it-fabulous piece of kit
Posted by Rob Ashton on October 29, 2006 at 5:55 AM
Where did you order it from? I'd probably contact Canon to confirm this issue.

Rob
Posted by Andy Shepherd on October 29, 2006 at 9:27 AM
Hi Rob,
I ordered the lense from Dale Photographic in Leeds who after speaking to Canon UK quoted 2 to 3 weeks for delivery , I'll give both Dale and Canon a ring in the morning.

ps

Hi Dave C,
After our misunderstanding earlier this month I hope there are no hard feelings , like you said
comments were made in general.

Regards to all for your help
Andy...
Posted by Larry Corbett on October 29, 2006 at 10:00 AM
I remember that when I ordered my 300mm F2.8IS about 5 years back i waited for over two months for it, then got fed up of waiting and complained in the end I had one couriered to me direct from Japan via Cathay Pacific

Canon are victims of their own success, they just can't meet demand!!

Ffordes have sold 2 SH Mint- 500mm's just recently they currently have a 500 f4.5 for sale for about 2.5k if you fancy it!?

:wavey:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on October 29, 2006 at 10:26 AM
No Problems Andrew,I will buy you a pint if you go to the Conference :biggrin:
Posted by Andrew Forsyth on October 29, 2006 at 1:44 PM
I had a frustrating four week wait for mine. Worth it when it arrives tho, hope you have a big letterbox.

:biggrin:

A
Posted by John Gardner on October 29, 2006 at 3:55 PM
Have you tried AJPurdy or Park Cameras?. If anyone's got one in Purdy's will have.

John
Posted by Anthony House on October 30, 2006 at 3:55 AM
I ordered mine from mifsuds and got it the next day..
I personally couldn't wait that amount of time for a new toy to turn up, when I order something I want it straight away :biggrin:

Oh, and it was a 100 quid cheaper than anywhere else :biggrin:

Tony