Benefits to registering your 1D Mark III

02/10/2008 10:54:25 AM · #1

Register your EOS-1D Mark III Now to Receive Automatic Notification of Firmware and Software Updates via Email!

As a special service to our valued EOS-1D Mark III customers, if you register between now and August 31, 2008 you will be entitled to the following complimentary benefits*:

$100.00 Voucher for Repair Service
Priority Telephone Support
Exclusive Email Support Address
3 Day Turnaround Time for Repairs, and a 20% Discount on Service and Parts

Message edited by author 2008-02-10 11:03:37.

FocusPoint

XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro

02/10/2008 10:59:31 AM · #2

Isn't that normal to register a product cost that much, right after you receive it anyway :P I did register mine as soon as I got the machine even it cost lot less than Mark III... it's kind of no-brainer :P

02/10/2008 11:02:53 AM · #3

Did you register online? I think I sent my card in. But look at the online "benefits" to registering the Mark III. Canon does NOT list those benefits on some of the other cameras that I clicked on. I think this is response to the AF issues that the Mark III had.

Message edited by author 2008-02-10 11:04:41.

FocusPoint

XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro

02/10/2008 11:20:49 AM · #4

I always register online where if company offers it. Usually large companies these days have online registration...

If some reason you did not register your camera, or lens, I strongly suggest you to do so. There are many benefits, but the most important benefits are the warranty. Registering the product activates the warranty, because it has all the information company needs, such as serial number.

So, good thing to register your expensive and sensitive equipments as soon as possible.

If you did send the card, I believe you have all the current benefits, even they were not mentioned before... but it's good to know of course :)

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

02/10/2008 11:25:48 AM · #5

I still think you missed the point. Yes, I registered back when I bought the camera. I usually do. It's _BIG_ investment.

The "point" I was making was that the online registration that canon is NOW offering benefits to the Mark III customer that it's not offering to others - and probably specifically because of the AF issues that the Mark III has had.

If you have a Mark III, I think it is good to take advantage of this offer from Canon in order to receive those specific benefits which may not be available to those having registered by sending in the registration or by registering PRIOR to this offer being made available.

I'm trying to help out the Mark III customers .... okay?

Message edited by author 2008-02-10 11:26:30.

FocusPoint

XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro

02/10/2008 11:28:59 AM · #6

Roger ;)

soup

Canon EOS-30D

02/10/2008 03:28:04 PM · #7

then they should fix it for free if it's broke....

Originally posted by dwterry:

The "point" I was making was that the online registration that canon is NOW offering benefits to the Mark III customer that it's not offering to others - and probably specifically because of the AF issues that the Mark III has had.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm f/4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

02/10/2008 03:59:25 PM · #8

Originally posted by soup:

then they should fix it for free if it's broke....

Originally posted by dwterry:
The "point" I was making was that the online registration that canon is NOW offering benefits to the Mark III customer that it's not offering to others - and probably specifically because of the AF issues that the Mark III has had.

They WILL fix the AF issues under warranty, for free. The voucher is extra stuff to make up for the inconvenience of having a professional camera with a bug in it. And that other stuff, is what Canon offers its pros, basically; if you're a pro photographer you can register for all that priority support etc. But in this case, you can still get it as an amateur. That's how I read it anyway...

R.

soup

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

02/10/2008 07:18:06 PM · #9

and anticipating that something else will go wrong.

if they want to cater to pros - they should release a series of working units. not pad the fact you paid big money for one of their products with fluff to make you think you're getting a deal.

MikeJ

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

02/10/2008 07:37:07 PM · #10

I got the same when I registered my 1DMKII. It's the same offer they make to all series 1 cameras I believe. I still have my $100 voucher should I ever need it.

Mike