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Photography professionals and enthusiasts alike continue to await the release of the highly anticiapted 5D Mark II. Originally announced in September, the 5D Mark II has been slated for release sometime in Novmeber without any additional information about when units will ship since the camera's introduction. As is the case with all highly anticipated camera (or any gadget, for that matter), rumors and reports continue to swirl as to when the camera will hit shelves. For those of you who still haven't pulled the proverbial trigger and ordered a 5D Mark II, the pre-order situation is getting more difficult, but options still exist. Following are updates on both available pre-order options and possible release scenarios.

Pre-Ordering
Though there is still no definitive on exactly how many units Canon will ship (nor will there ever likely be, really), it is very clear that demand is high. Conventional wisdom still demands that those who hope to get their hands on a 5D Mark II in 2008 or early 2009 pre-order the camera and stake their place in line. Unfortunately, many major retailers have already stopped accepting pre-orders (such as Amazon, Adorama, and J&R). There are still several well-respected retailers still offering pre-order opportunities on the 5D Mark II.

Many retailers are also suggesting that those who are pre-ordering late order the kit (complete with 24-105 L lens). The rationale behind this