Is it too early to use HTML5

Question

I was wondering if it it too early to use HTML5 for a production site. Should I rather wait 6-12 months until users have updated to compatible html5 browsers? This leads me to,

Answer 1

If everyone waits for others to start using, no-one will ever use it.

Why not help lead the way? Just stick to browser-supported features and help educate your users about updating their browser.