Camera Deals

Pentax K7 body only drops to $1250 (first ever discount!)

The $1300 price did not last long! Right now, as of the timestamp of this post, you can get the Pentax K7 for $1250 with free shipping from Beach Camera on Amazon.com. Look for Beach Camera on the right side of the Amazon product page under "More Buying Choices". If you don't want receive it right away, you can also pre-order it from Amazon.com herself for $1252.

We do not know if the discount is because of a temporary sale or it is part of a longer term pricing strategy.

For more on the K7, be sure to check its mini-blog.

Olympus E-P1 kit back in-stock for $800

If you were looking to get the Olympus E-P1 from a well-know online retailer, then you may be interested to find out that the Olympus E-P1 with the black lens is back in-stock at J&R World for $800 with free ground shipping and handling.

For more on the E-P1 stock status, be sure to check the new stock status matrix. For more on the camera itself, be sure to check the E-P1 mini-blog.

Extra 15% off HP Pavilion laptop configured at $1000+ (limited time)

The increase in megapixels and the explosion of DSLR-video is forcing photographer's computers to upgrade to keep up with the volume of data. So if you are looking for a non-entry-level laptop and like the HP brand, we have a limited-time coupon for you. The coupon mentioned below expires after the first 2700 uses, so don't sleep on it.

You can save an additional 15% off your purchase of a customized HP Pavilion laptop configured at $1000+ at the HP Home store. To get the additional discount, be sure to use coupon code NBZ5676

As usual, the offer has some limitations:
+ Pavilion dv4 SE is excluded
+ HP Minis and Compaq models are excluded
+ It can only be used per person or address
+ can be combined with instant rebates
+ not valid with other promotions
+ check the "Coupon Information" segment under "Customer Service" at the HP website

Fuji J10 with case, straps, free prints, and 1gb card for $75

It's really hard to ask for more from a digital camera bundle! For $75, you can get a whole lot of stuff with this Fuji J10 special bundle at Amazon.com, sold and shipped by Amazon herself.

In addition to the standard Fuji J10 kit, you get the following extras:
+ Tre Z-Series Case with red, blue and black straps
+ 1gb SD memory card
+ $20 worth of free prints from Shutterfly (predefined sizes: two 8x10, five 5x7, fifty 4x6)
+ free shipping and handling
+ fries with that?

Whether this is a gift for a grad, or an early back-to-school gadget, it's hard to argue with the price of $75 for all of the above.

Four Sanyo Eneloop AA (2000mah) delivered for $13

If you are looking for just four Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable AA batteries, Adorama comes to the rescue. They are offering a four Eneloop AA batteries for $13 with FREE shipping. That's right, you don't to make a minimum purchase to get free shipping. But you don't have to buy just one four-pack. You can buy as many four-packs as you like for $13 each!

Eneloop are part of the new generation of rechargeable AA batteries that retain their charge over and they are ideal for situations where you do not drain the batteries on a daily basis.

Panasonic G1 blue or red with kit lens for $682

In today's "As the Panasonic G1 discount turns", we have a discount of $8 in the kit, which comes once again, due to the fluctuation in price of the 45-200mm lens. So, here is the latest situation. Remember, to get the $250 combined purchase discount, both camera and lens kits must be sold and shipped by amazon.com herself, not 3rd-party sellers!

+ Panasonic G1 blue for $640 (has been stable at $640)
+ Panasonic G1 red for $640 (price changes every few hours)
+ Panasonic 45-200mm lens for $292 (price changes every time the cyberwind blows)

So to summarize, you are paying $640 + $292 - $250 = $682, with free shipping, and one (or two) sets of Shutterfly prints worth $20.

(DEAD) Panasonic GH1 was shipping

Update: The B&H Photo website has been updated, you can no longer order/pre-order the camera. It is merely listed there. The original post is after the jump since it no longer applies.

Tamron 60mm f2 Di II now shipping for Canon

The wait is now over for Canon DSLR users! The highly anticipated Tamron 60mm f2 Di-II lens for the Canon mount is now shipping for $570! As of the time of writing, the following reputable retailers list it as in-stock and shipping:

+ B&H Photo for $569 plus S&H
+ Adorama for $569 plus S&H

The macro lens is designed for DSLRs with APS-C/DX sensors, and in the case of Canon, it is north of 90mm "equivalent" (multiply by 1.58x or so). It comes with a standard Tamron six-year warranty.

Gray market Nikon 35mm f1.8 DX in-stock and shipping for $220

We don't usually feature grey market products, however in this case, this is a low-cost lens that a number of people have been wanting to get but have not been able to find in-stock. So if you understand what grey market means, and if you don't mind getting a grey market lens, Adorama is offering a grey market Nikon 35mm f1.8 DX for $220 with free shipping and handling.

If you have an Amazon gift card to spend, you can also buy it via Amazon for $220 plus $11 S&H.

Again, for the speed-readers out there, this is a grey market (imported) lens! It comes with a one-year warranty by Adorama, not NikonUSA.

Pentax K20D body only for $630, with 18-55 for $700

While the Pentax K7 is generating all the buzz, it is the K20D that is the best bang for the buck dSLR in the K-world at the moment. And the price has dropped again at the Amazon marketplace, where you can get it for $629 via Adorama, and $632 by Amazon herself. If you prefer the kit with the 18-55 DA, you can get it for $700 via Adorama.

For more on the K20D, be sure to check its list of reviews.

Pentax K2000/K-m kits at $415 and $495 respectively

The Pentax K2000/Km took some beating in the dpreview review, but the opinions on this dSLR vary if you take a look at the various reviews. So, if you are convinced that it's a good camera for you, then these are some good prices right now:

+ Pentax K2000 with 18-55 DA-L for $415 with free S&H at B&H Photo

+ Pentax K2000 with 18-55 DA-L and AF-200G (triplet) for $495 with free S&H and $20 of free Shutterfly prints at Amazon sold and shipped by Amazon itself.

+ If you want to buy CS4 or CS4 Extended (full version), together with the K2000 triplet, in the same transaction, at Amazon, both sold by Amazon, you can save an additional $100 off the combined price.

Casio EX-FC100 drops to $279

Slowly but steadily, the price of the Casio Ex-FC100 is dropping! As of the time of writing, you can get it for $279 with free shipping and handling from B&H Photo and Amazon.com. And if you buy it from Amazon herself, you also get $20 worth of free Shutterfly prints.

For more on the FC100, be sure to check its list of reviews.