Camera Deals

New stock status page launched: Nikon Df: all four kits in-stock at normal prices

We just launched (yes, we are tape-delayed these days) the Nikon Df Stock Status tracking page. As of the time of writing, according to the shopping carts of the various websites we track, all except for the black Df body only kit are in-stock at at least one retailer. You can also find it at the front page of the Stock Status site.

This includes the black Df body only going for $2750 by Samy's Camera on eBay and Samy's Camera directly.

Sony Cybershot HX50V and 16GB SDHC for $330

The Electronics Gift Guide Deal of the day at Amazon for Saturday Dec-7-2013 is the Sony Cybershot HX50V bundled with 16GB SDHC for $330 with free shipping. In this particular listing, the free memory card is bundled with the camera, you don't have to add it manually. Add to cart and both will be added as a bundle. You cannot separate them in the shopping cart. This should end by Sunday 3AM ET.

In-stock again: Fuji XF1 for $200 (black)

The black Fuji XF1 is back in-stock for $200 at Amazon by Amazon itself. Limit 2 per shopping cart at the moment... Research with Fuji X-F1 reviews list...

Sony DSC-H200 superzoom for $130

The Sony Cybershot DSC-H200 is turning into a seasonal doorbuster, it is now going for $130 with free shipping at B&H Photo and Sears.com. Same price and orderable but currently temporarily out of stock at Amazon and Adorama.

Amazon may be issuing refunds on price drops within 7 days of delivery date

Through the years Amazon had taken various approaches to dealing with internal price-matching. It looks like these days Amazon's approach is to price-match their own price if it drops within seven days after your order is delivered. So, for example, you bought Nikon XYZ-40D on Monday 1/1 for $400. It gets delivered to you on Friday 1/5. On Wednesday 1/10 you notice the price is down to $350 at their website. You can then contact their customer support and ask for a refund of the difference.

NOTE: this only applies to items sold and shipped by Amazon itself (not marketplace or 3rd-party, or used or individual sellers).

This came to light via Reddit and Business Insider and Lifehacker and CNet Howto.

Dec 8-14: 50pk 8.5x11 double sided matte photo paper for 1c after online rebate

At Staples brick and mortar stores, between Sunday December 8 until the close of business Saturday December 14 in 2013, you can get up a 50pk of Staples brand 8.5x11 inch double-sided matte photo paper for 1c after an online rebate. You pay $15 (plus tax if applicable) in-store. You use information from your cash register receipt to fill in the rebate form online (nothing to cut or mail-in) and after a few weeks you will receive $15 back in a prepaid VISA gift card. Sales-tax is not refunded. Limit 2 for the shopping week per household. You can use Staples Rewards to pay for these.

Canon D-Rebel T3i w/18-55 and two freebies for $437

If you are looking for a Canon D-Rebel DSLR but don't want to break the bank on the newer T5i/T4i models, and don't want the more basic T3, the good old T3i with 18-55mm kit with a free 32GB Extreme SDHC and holster case is now down to $437 with free shipping and 2% promotional rewards at Amazon by Amazon herself... You don't have to buy it with the 75-300 or 55-250mm lenses, those are completely optional... This is not part of a lightning deal, so it can end at any point in time.

In-stock nao: Sony a7 and a7 w/28-70 at multiple retailers

The floodgates have opened up for the Sony a7 and a7 w/28-70 kits, in-stock at multiple retailers for $1700 and $2000 respectively.

+ a7 body only in-stock for $1700 at Amazon (via 3rd parties) and B&H Photo and Cameta on eBay and Best Buy on eBay and Sony

+ a7 w/28-70 in-stock for $2000 at B&H Photo and Amazon (via 3rd parties) and Best Buy on eBay and Sony

In-stock nao: Panasonic GM1 w/14-42mm for $750 w/freebies [updated]

We just updated the Panasonic GM1 stock status page and we have good news! The camera is in-stock for $750 at multiple retailers, one of them is even offering a bloatload of free accessories and trinkets with purchase...

+ on eBay: Cameta (w/freebies) and Samy's and Adorama
+ Amazon and Adorama and B&H Photo
+ research with Panasonic GM1 reviews list

Canon 16-35mm f28L II SLR lens for $1350 after $200 MIR

The Canon 16=35mm f28L II SLR lens is offered for $1350 at B&H Photo after you add to cart, proceed to checkout, receive the lens, and submit and receive the $200 mail-in rebate.

Panasonic GX7 body only drips to $828

This is not as good as the crazy deal at Samy's of a couple of weeks ago, but the Panasonic GX7 body only has dripped down to $828 at Amazon by Amazon itself and B&H Photo. Both offer 4% promotional rewards. Meanwhile the GX7 w/14-42mm continues at $900 at Adorama (free case, 16GB, 4% rewards) and B&H Photo (in black)... Research with GX7 reviews list...

Sigmas DP-Merrills for $700 each (DP1m, DP2m, DP3m)

Foveon fans, don't feel left out of the Cyber Monday madness! The three DP-Merrills are discounted to $700 each. Obviously Sigma Foveon cameras are a niche-within-a-niche-within-a-nice, but if you are tempted by APS-C Foveon, here they are...

+ DP1 Merrill for $700 at Adorama and Amazon and B&H Photo

+ DP2 Merrill for $700 at Adorama and B&H Photo

+ DP3 Merrill for $700 at Adorama and B&H Photo

+ Foveon on a shoe-string: used Sigma DP1s (E condition) at Adorama for $270 + S&H

+ research with DP1 Merrill reviews list and DP2 Merrill reviews list and DP3 Merrill reviews list

Canon 6D with 24-105L with different bundles for $2084 (two options)

There are two options centered around the Canon 6D with the 24-105L lens. First up, at B&H Photo, you get the standard 6D w/24-105L kit plus four free accessories (Oben monopod, extra battery, Canon 200DG bag and 16GB) for $2084 with free shipping and 2% promotional rewards. Simply add to cart and checkout. No rebates.

The other offer is at Adorama. Add the bundle to your shopping cart (Canon 6D w/24-105L, Pixma Pro-100 printer, 50pk 13x19 inch photo paper and camera bag and proceed to checkout. The price you pay is $2484. After you receive your items, submit the $400 mail-rebate (PDF form at Adorama) and you will receive a prepaid $400 American Express gift card by mail after a few weeks.

Research with Canon 6D reviews list.

Westcott Lighting Sale (7 items available)

B&H Photo has a sale on Westcott Lighting Gear. A total of seven items are featured with prices ranging from $45 to $200. All but the last one come with free shipping.

Open-box Sony RX100 for $480

If you are a fan of open box camera gear, the first generation Sony RX100 is going for $480 as open-box at Adorama. The new condition with free accessories goes for $550 but if you are overloaded with accessories and want to pay under $500... Research with Sony RX100 reviews list...

Refurbished Nikon D7000 body only for $560 (was $570)

Adorama on eBay is back with another refurbished Nikon DSLR on eBay, this time they are offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D7000 body only for $560 with free shipping. Limit 5 per buyer. This is a limited time offer as it is part of the featured eBay Daily Deals.

Sigma 105mm f2.8 DG EX OS for $670 (C/N/A/P/S)

The Sigma 105mm f2.8 DG EX OS macro lens is going for $670 at B&H Photo and Adorama (page down for potential free accessories bundles) and Amazon (make sure you pay attention to who the actual seller is!). It is available in the Canon, Nikon, Alpha, K-mount, and Sigma SLR mounts.

New Fuji X-E2 and X-E1 combined purchase discounts

B&H Photo has launched another wave of combined purchase discounts (buy camera kit plus various X system lenses) on the Fuji X-E2 and Fuji X-E1. Seven different lenses are eligible for this promotion, with the combined purchase discounts ranging from $100 to $250 (60/2.4) per lens. The 14/2.8 and 18/2 and 55-200 are $200 off, the 27/2.8 and 35/1.4 are $150 off and the 23/1.4 is $100 off.

Research with Fuji X-E2 reviews list and Fuji X-E1 reviews list.

(ENDED) Ends 9:40pm ET: Corel VideoStudio Pro X6 for $20

These daily deals expired...

Sony A58 w/18-55 & 55-200 & HVL-F20M flash & $50 Gift Card for $550

If you were curious about the pellicle mirror Alpha dSLRs, B&H Photo has a great starter kit bundle centered on the Sony A58. You pay $550 and for that, you get the Sony A58, the 18-55 and 55-200 lenses, the HVL-F20M External Flash, and a $50 plastic B&H Photo Gift Card. Not bad for $550! Plus, you can save the gift card as an "emergency" holiday gift and spend it in January... Research with Sony a58 reviews list...

Phase One Capture One Pro 7 (digital download) for $210

Adobe is not the only maker of quality digital imaging software! B&H Photo has a new sale on the Phase One Capture One Pro 7 (Mac/Win; digital download) going for $210. This is a limited time offer, it ends by 12/15/13 or earlier if sold out.

Canon S110 drops to $220 [new condition]

The Canon S110 compact with RAW (previous generation) is now down to $220 with free shipping, in new condition, in both colors at B&H Photo and Amazon... Research with Canon S110 reviews list...

Fuji X10 drops to $300

If of all the Fuji 2/3" compacts with RAW the X10 is the one you want, it has now dropped to $300 at B&H Photo with 2% promotional rewards... Research with Fuji X10 reviews list...

Sony NEX-3N w/16-50mm drops to $370

The Sony NEX-3N with the 16-50mm lens is now down to $370 as part of a new round of Sony NEX discounts. Optionally you can take advantage of the combined purchase lens discounts (you have to enter the coupon codes shown there)... Research with Sony NEX-3n reviews list...

(ENDED) Camera & Photo Lightning Deals: Rokinon, Fuji X-S1, Lightroom 5, Dolica, X6, Lytro, Pentax K50 2LK, Portrait Lens, HDX, and many more

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