Tim wrote>>>"Of course, I'll be writing a very thorough review of the camera when I've had it for long enough to form a view. Whether that will help my case or not is unclear
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Tim, if you change part of that statement above to read "I'll be writing a very thorough UNEQUIVOCAL GLOWING REVIEW of the camera".....
I bet it will most certainly help your case
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With regards to B&H, even with the shear size of their distributorship and buying power with many companies, I've noticed with some very highly anticipated cameras and lenses, some smaller specialized dealers sometimes get said products stock and are able to deliver to pre order customers up to a month or more in advance of B&H. I don't recall for the moment what products they were, but this happened a few times not all that long ago. Who knows, maybe rewarding loyality to some of these dealers?
Dave (D&A)