Not done yet! Panasonic has a new M43rds lens, the Panasonic G 12-60mm f3.5-5.6 Power OIS, available for pre-order for $500 at B&H Photo with a May 2016 release estimate… This has been added to the ever-growing List of 2016 Cameras and Lenses… You can quickly browse through the most recent items using the Pre-Orders Category here…
Archives for February 23, 2016
Fuji X-E2 Body with HG-XE1 Hand Grip for $499
The Fuji X-E2 body only is bundled with the Fuji HG-XE1 Hand Grip and together you can get them for $499 with free shipping at Adorama. This is available for either the silver X-E2 or the black X-E2. Offer expires 3/8/16 or earlier if sold out.
Fuji X-E2 with 18-55mm f2.8-4 and Fuji HG-XE1 Hand Grip for $699
And now back to the deals front. If you are Fuji X-System curious and don’t need to have the “latest and greatest” model, Adorama has a “take pictures with sale”, offering the Fuji X-E2 with the XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens and the official Fuji HG-XE1 Hand Grip, all together for $699 with free shipping in either the silver X-E2 kit or the black X-E2 kit. Offer expires 3/8/16 or earlier if sold out.
Summary of New Cameras and Lenses revealed today
This pre-order party is now over! You can find the newly announced cameras and lenses added to the New Cameras and Lenses of 2016 Tracking page and you can check today’s pre-ordering posts using the Pre-Orders category. As of the time of writing, some of the new items do not have a pre-order option or price, but they do have product pages which is a step in the right direction.
To summarize, Nikon launched a trio of 1-inch DL-series RAWsumers, and rebooted their Coolpix superzoom naming scheme with three new A/B cameras. Sigma revealed two new Foveon interchangeable lens cameras, but surprise, they are mirrorless and use the Sigma “Global Vision” SA mount lenses. One has an APS-H sensor, the other APS-C. Ricoh added a new waterproof camera, and Sony a new 4K camcorder with a 12x optical G lens.
On the lenses front, Tamron added two new stabilized full frame primes, a 85mm f1.8 and a 90mm f2.8 for Canon, Nikon and Sony DSLR mounts. Also coming is a Tamron console so photographers can update lens firmware on their own (for those Tamron lenses compatible with this). Sigma launched a new DN prime and a 50-100mm APS-C dSLR lens. For Sony E-mount cameras, Sigma has a new converter that allows them to mount either compatible Sigma Canon or Sigma Sigma SLR lenses. Sigma also launched a new EF-630 flash.
Pre-order new Nikon DL-Series of 1-inch Fixed Lens Cameras with RAW
Nikon is joining the party of larger than 1/1.x” sensor compacts with RAW with a new series of cameras, the DL-Series, with a 1-inch backlit CMOS sensor in each and everyone of the three of them. Interestingly though, the lens gives each camera its name, bringing back hazy flashbacks of the Ricoh GXR series 🙂 The lens is in the camera name, so here they are, available for pre-order:
+ DL 18-50mm f1.8-2.8 for $850 at Amazon by Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo
+ DL 24-85mm f1.8-2.8 for $650 at Amazon by Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo
+ DL 24-500mm f2.8-5.6 for $1000 at Amazon by Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo
Pre-order new Nikon B700 (with RAW), B500, A900 Superzooms
Nikon has rebooted the naming scheme of their superzoom digital cameras, opting for a simpler A/B naming scheme. Today brought us three new 1/2.3″ BSI CMOS superzooms, the B700 with RAW and a 60x optical zoom lens, the B500 with a 40x optical zoom lens, and the A900 compact-zoom with a 35x optical zoom lens. They are available for pre-order as follows:
+ B700 for $500 at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon by Amazon itself
+ B500 for $300 at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon by Amazon itself
+ A900 for $400 at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon by Amazon itself
No Pre-Orders Yet: Nikon DF-E1 Electronic Viewfinder
We start our last block of pre-order-ly posts with the Nikon DF-E1 Electronic Viewfinder to be used with the new DL Series Nikon cameras announced today. The EVF is not currently available for pre-ordering and it does not have a price yet, but at least it has a B&H Photo product page.
Imported Grey Market Canon 5DS Body Only with 1-Year Seller Warranty for $2400
A full frame trip to the eBay Deals brings us (or takes us) to eBay seller Get It Digital (99.6%) offering a new condition imported grey-market Canon 5DS Body Only for $2400 with free shipping and a 1-year warranty from the seller Get It Digital (not from Canon USA). Limit five per customer during this promotion.
At authorized Canon USA dealers, the 5DS body only goes for $3700 with a variety of free accessories. There are many bundles at Adorama including one that bundles Lightroom 6. Also offering free accessories is B&H Photo and Amazon itself.
B&H Tech Specials: MacBook Airs, 28″ ASUS 4K UHD for $450, 12-Core Apple Mac Pro Cylinder, LG Chromebase
We take yet another break from the Pre-Orders Madness with actual real tangible products with some of the latest non-camera specials from B&H Photo as follows (with free shipping):
+ Apple Mac Pro Desktop Computer (Twelve-Core, Late 2013) for $8880
+ Apple 13.3″ MacBook Air Notebook Computer specials (four options, $1450 to $2200; also a 11.6″ for $1230)
+ ASUS PB287Q 28″ Widescreen WLED Backlit LCD 4K UHD Monitor for $449 (3840 x 2160, 157ppi, 10-bit CLUT, two HDMI 1.4, one DisplayPort 1.2, etc)
+ LG Chromebase 21.5″ All-in-One Desktop Computer for $259 (idea: a general purpose computer for clients and customers and visitors to keep them busy while waiting?)
+ this is just the tip of the iceberg, you can find many more, tech and camera and photo related at their Weekly Specials page
No Pre-Orders Yet: Sigma SD Quattro APS-H and APS-C Mirrorless Foveon iLCs
This is the year of miracles and wonders. Not only do we finally get the Pentax Unicorn but now we have a Foveon sensor that is breaking the APS-C glass ceiling. Sigma has two new SD-series interchangeable-lens cameras, the Sigma SD Quattro H with an APS-H sensor, and the Sigma SD Quattro with an APS-C sensor. These are mirrorless cameras that take Sigma SA Lenses that are part of the Sigma Global Vision. No prices and no pre-order options as of the time of writing, but having product pages is a step in the right direction.
No Pre-orders yet: Sigma EF-630 Flash (C/N/Si)
Sigma has also revealed a brand new hot shoe flash, the EF-630, to be available in the Canon, Nikon and Sigma SLR mounts. It is not available for pre-order as of the time of writing, but it already has a product page at B&H Photo which is a step in the right direction.
Pre-order Tamron 90mm f2.8 Di Macro VC USD for $650
Of the three new Tamron products announced this week, we finally have one that can actually be pre-orders right now. It’s another stabilized prime, the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Di Macro VC USD, with a modest pre-order price of $650 in the Canon, Nikon and Sony Alpha SLR mounts. No mail-in rebates, which many Tamron lenses “suffer” from 🙂 It is available for pre-order in all three mounts at B&H Photo. Shipping charges apply on this pre-order.
No Pre-orders Yet: Tamron 85mm f1.8 Di VC USD (C/N/A) [Stabilized!]
If you are a fan of stabilized full frame primes, Tamron wants you! They have revealed the brand new Tamron 85mm f1.8 Di VC USD (VC = optical image stabilization), available in the Canon, Nikon and Sony-Minolta-Dyxum SLR mounts. It is not yet available for pre-orders and it does not have a price yet, but it is listed at the B&H Photo website so that’s a step in the right direction. The Tamron press release says “Pricing and delivery will be announced shortly”, but “shortly” is not defined.
Pre-order new Lowepro Hatchback BP AW II Backpacks ($80 or $100)
And now back to the pre-order train, we have hatchbacks. No, we are not talking about cars, but camera bags! The brand new Lowepro Hatchback series backpacks are available for pre-order at B&H Photo. The BP 150 AW II goes for $80, while the BP 250 AW II for $100. Each is available in two different colors.
25% off 4-Year Extended Warranty for Lenses at Get Olympus with coupon
The official Olympus USA store, Get Olympus, is offering 25% off 4-Year Extended Warranties for Lenses with coupon PROTECT25 added to the shopping cart. This brings the price down from $80 to $60. This is good for M43rds and Four Thirds Olympus lenses. Check the aforelinked page for details, conditions and restrictions. Coupon ends 2/29/16.
Buy 1 Get 1 for 10% off on 100+ Refurbished Nikon DSLRs, Mirrorless, Lenses, Coolpixies [Refurbished]
Also bubbling around among the eBay Deals is a big promotion from BuyDig’s eBay store. A total of 101 items are participating as of the time of writing, including DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, Lenses, and Coolpix cameras. It is a “Buy 1 Get 1 at 10% off” offer. It activates in the shopping cart when you add any two items to your shopping cart.
The value of the least expensive item is discounted, so strategically this works best if the items you are buying have similar prices (or you are buying two of the same). You can see all eligible items at the BuyDig Certified Refurbished promotion. Make sure you also check pages #2 and #3 over there, or sort by price (High or Low), or use the Categories on the left hand side of the page over there to drill further down.
Refurbished Nikon Coolpix AW130 waterproof for $169 OR S6900 compact-zoom for $99
We are taking another break from the Pre-Orders Parade (many more to come still), with a series of refurbished Nikon Coolpix P&S digital cameras offered with a 90-day Nikon USA warranty from authorized dealer BuyDig’s eBay store as follows:
+ refurbished Coolpix AW130 waterproof in yellow for $169
+ refurbished Coolpix S6900 (12x optical; with case and 16GB card) for $99 OR add two to the shopping cart and save 10% off
+ these are among the 100+ refurbished Nikon camera gear eligible for the BuyDig “Buy 1 Get 1 at 10% off” promotion
Pre-order new Ricoh WG-M2 Action Camera for $300
Action cameras continue to survive, despite attacks from cameraphones and dedicated action cameras like the GoPro. Ricoh has a brand new model out now, available for pre-order for $300, in orange or black at Amazon by Amazon herself and B&H Photo and Adorama.
No Pre-Orders Yet for new Tamron TAP-In Console (C/N/A)
Tamron is boldly going with a new TAP-In Console that would allow photographers to upgrade the firmware of compatible Tamron lenses on their own using a computer and an internet connection and of course the TAP-in console. This will be available for Tamron Canon EF lenses, and Nikon F lenses, and Sony Minolta A lenses. This product is listed at B&H Photo but it is not available for pre-order as of the time of writing.
Pre-order new Sigma MC-11 E-mount Converters for $249 (Sigma Canon OR Sigma Sigma Lenses)
I forgot to include this one in the Sigma block below, so here it comes on its own. If you have Sony E-mount cameras, and also Canon or Sigma SLR lenses, this new Sigma MC-11 E-mount converter allows you to mount Sigma Global Vision lenses (Canon EF or Sigma SA) to Sony E-mount camera bodies. This critter is available for pre-order for $249 for either Sigma Canon EF Mount Lenses or Sigma SA Mount Lenses.
Tamrac Camera Bags with Free Shipping: $6 Jazz, $9 Adventure, $17 Zuma, $28 Evolution
We take a break from the Pre-Orders Party [many more coming] with some camera bag action, because you can never have too many bags and/or the bags need their own bags for extra protection 🙂 Adorama has a number of Tamrac bags on sale with free shipping and handling. Sales end 2/29/16 or earlier if any of them sell out:
+ Tamrac Jazz Zoom 23 Holster Bag for Mirrorless Camera for $6
+ Tamrac 5513 Adventure Zoom 3 Holster Case for $9
+ Tamrac 5724 Zuma 4 Photo/iPad/Netbook Day Travel Bag, Black for $17
+ Tamrac 5784 Evolution Messenger 4 Photo/Laptop Bag, Black for $28
Pre-order new Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 DC HSM ART for $1100 [C/N/Si]
They said (some of the experts in the forums) many years ago that it couldn’t be done, but f1.8 constant aperture zooms are raining left and right these days 🙂 Adding to the rain count is Shiguma [that’s the computer-translated name for Sigma] with their brand new 50-100mm f1.8 DC HSM ART lens (75-150mm eq), available for price-order for the constant wallet-open price of $1100 as follows:
+ Canon mount: Adorama and B&H Photo
Pre-order Sigma 30mm f1.4 DN DC for $339 [m43, E]
It’s not just Mobile World Congress in Barcelona [Travel Tip: do not wear Real Madrid t-shirts while in Barcelona!], there’s also the Japanese CP Plus happening at this time of the year [see Trade Show Calendar] and with it it brings lots of new camera gear.
We start with Shiguma, they have a new “mirrorless” DN prime lens, it is part of the Contemporary series, it is the 30mm f1.4 DC DN with a pre-order price of $339 and available in the following options:
Sigma DP3 Quattro and $28 Rewards for $699
The Sigma DP3 Quattro Big Foveon Sensor Prime is down to $699 at authorized Sigma dealers, but you can get a little more, Adorama is offering 4% promotional rewards (around $28) to be used on future purchases. The rewards happen automatically when you place the order, there’s no coupon to enter.
(ENDED) Ends 7pm: Kattee Vintage DSLR Shoulder Bags (various options)
This lightning deal expired… For future action, check the a href=’http://www.amazon.com/Green-Monday/b/?ie=UTF8&node=9017820011&tag=noisydeals80-20’>Amazon Gold Box…
(ENDED) Miops Camera Trigger with Mobile Dongle for iOS and Android Kit for $124
The Wednesday daily deal expired… The Thursday daily deal is a baby monitor which is slightly out of the scope of this blog… For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals page…
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