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There are couple of eBay seller selling brand new 5D Mark III for $2869.99 with no tax and free shipping.  They claim it has full US 1 year warranty.  Is that a safe place to buy?

Thank you for the detailed.  Do they just sell refurbished items in the loyalty program or new ones too?

Yes, I am thinking about keeping my 5D Mark II if I by Mark III but budget will be squeezed . I have not decided which way to go yet.  Good point though.

The price in the "Canon Loyalty" program looks very good.  How it works and what I need to do get it?  The one in Loyalty programs are refurb too?

Wow!  This sounds exciting.  Thanks.

I have been using 5D Mark II for the last ~4 years with about 17K clicks on it.  I love the camera but can use the faster and better focusing mechanism on the 5D Mark III.  I would like to get your...

Great pics.  Please do share Exif, your technique and location to take such great pictures.  It would be very helpful.

I just bought the Gitzo GT1542T Series 1 Traveler Tripod and Markins Q3t ballhead with knob release.  Finally ALL the parts arrived and I am playing with them and checking them out. Now I need...

I am sure someone does this kind of research and would enlighten us soon.

That makes sense.  It is not common to have problems like this but safety could save from potential problems.  Thanks for putting my concerns to rest.

Okay, I think that makes sense to me.  But RRS plate does not slide in either.  I have to open the clamp and insert it from the top :-( I guess this is a small price to pay for now to get RRS...

I received RRS L-plate to use with Markins' Q3t Ballhead. Both look and finction great. I do have a dilemma though. Markins Q3t comes with a safety pin and I cannot slide the RRS plate in becuase...

Finally I have ALL the parts including the tripod at hand.  Now I need some help with setup becuase instructions were much less than desired:  Here are my questions: 1. Do I mount the Q3t head on...

Thank you for the chart. It puts my fears to rest. My wife just called and told me that UPS just delivered the Markins ballhead. Woo Hoo! I will heading home shortly to play with my new toy ;-)

Just received RRS L-plate.  But Markins' shipment is delayed till Friday :-(  The Q3T will be here on Friday.  Already have tripod in heand.  Will report back once all parts are here and ready for...

Thanks for the info.  I called RRS just to be sure that L-plate for my camera was in stock and they said it was.  I ordered it and should have it in my hands by next week.  I can't wait :-)

Great description of the differences.  Since my Markins Q3t ballhead is all Markins with screw knob release would there be any compatability issue with RRS L-plate?  I like the look of RRS...

I just bought Markins Q-Ball Q3 Traveler w/ Knob Release for GT1542T Series 1 tripod.  I need to buy a Quick Release L-Plate for my 5D Mark II camera without the Battery Grip.  Should I buy RRS...

Excellent info from both Russell and mosswings.  I would definitely get the L-plate for may camera.For my 100-400mm L lens I would need the lens collar plate.  I need to check if it rotates for...

Will do.  Whar are the advantages of getting an L-bracket for my Canon 5D Mark II instead of regular plate?