Imported grey-market Nikon D5300 body for $360

The Nikon D5300 body only currently goes for $600 at authorized dealers which are allowed to add some free accessories (eg Adorama) or you can get it for $490 manufacturer-refurbished at Adorama.

However, if you are willing to take on more risk, among the latest eBay Trending Deals, eBay seller “PhotoVideo4Less” (100%, Brooklyn) is offering the new condition imported grey-market Nikon D5300 body only for $360 with free shipping. There is no warranty on this, so it is a higher risk. Limit 50 per customer. Over 300 units got sold so far from this listing.

Refurbished specials at Adorama (25 Nikons, 29 Epsons, and more)

Adorama is having a refurbished gear sale featuring 85 items, 25 of which are Nikon-branded items, 29 are Epson items, along with a few more from other camera manufacturers. More on those later in the weekend when I find time to go through them all.

Pre-order Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS II USM for $550

For many Canon fans, the 75-300mm lens being non-IS non-USM in the digital era sticks out like a sore thumb, but at that price, Canon will probably not offer an IS lens. But they have a new IS lens in this ballpark range, the new EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS II USM lens, available for pre-order for $550 at Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo. The early shipping estimate is around Thanksgiving 2016 :)… This too has been added to the Interesting New Lenses of 2016 Tracking page

In-Stock Now: Canon 5D Mark IV Body for $3500 [updated]

As of 2:50pm ET, Murphy’s Camera too sold out, the closest at Amazon is a September 18 shipping estimate from Amazon itself

These fly fast. As of 2:45pm ET, the listing from Amazon itself is now out of stock with a September 18, 2016 shipping estimate, but 3rd-party seller Murphy’s Camera (authorized dealer) has it in-stock for $3500 with a September 22-29 if you choose the standard shipping option (this is not Prime eligible, it ships directly from Murphy’s).

IF you had been waiting to get the Canon 5D Mark IV Body Only from Amazon itself, it has arrived. As of the time of writing it in-stock and ready to ship for $3500 with a limit of three per customer during these early release days.

For the latest updates, check the Stock Status Tracking page.

(ENDED) Tuesday: Lensbaby Composer Pro with Sweet 35 Optic for $220 (C/N/E)

This daily deal ended… The B&H Photo Daily Deal good until 11:59pm ET on Tuesday (or earlier if sold out) is the new condition Lensbaby Composer Pro with Sweet 35 Optic for $220 with free shipping in the Canon and Nikon SLR mounts, and the Sony E mounts. The Pentax K and Fuji X are NOT on sale.

For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals page

Open Box Canon Camera Gear at Adorama (36 options)

Adorama has a sale on a variety of open-box Canon camera gear featuring 32 DSLR and mirrorless camera kits, and three EF-M lenses, and one EF 1.4x III extender.

In-Stock Now: Canon 5D Mark IV Body Only for $3500

We just updated the Stock Status Tracking page and we have some good news if you are interested in the Canon 5D Mark IV Body Only kit. As of the time of writing (Thursday 11pm ET), it is in-stock and ready to ship for $3500 according to the product pages of the following sellers:

+ PMI Digital on eBay (10 available)
+ Kenmore Camera on eBay (4 available)
+ The Imaging World on eBay (2 available)
+ Abt Electronics

In-Stock Now: Canon 5D Mark IV with 24-70 f4L for $4400 [updated]

We just updated the Stock Status Tracker and we have the first in-stock alert for the Canon 5D Mark IV. It is the kit with the 24-70mm f4L lens in-stock for its starting price of $4400 at B&H Photo and Adorama
Amazon (via 3rd parties). Post updated 1:51pm ET.

I will be monitoring the situation throughout the day for more updates…

Nikon 55-200 f4-5.6G DX VR II with $6 rewards for $147 [New with Nikon USA warranty]

Budget telephoto time for Nikon shooters, the new condition with Nikon USA warranty Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX is on sale for $147 with free shipping and $6~ promotional rewards at Adorama.

Speaking of Adorama, they have a variety of Nikon D7100 bundles with free accessories. Click on the various Lens and Kit bundle tabs over there to see all the options (there are quite a few).

New Nikon DSLR Instant Savings (D7100 and D5500 kits)

A new round of Nikon DSLR Instant Savings (aka discounts, no coupon, no mail-in rebate) has gone live today 9/4/16, good until 10/1/16, featuring various Nikon D7100 and D5500 kits. You can see them all nicely organized at B&H Photo with body only prices for $650 (D5500) and $700 (D7100) and the rest of the kits price-adjusted accordingly. There are six options for the D5500 and five options for the D7100.

Imported Canon 6D Body w/1yr seller warranty for $1100

Back to the eBay Deals, this time we have an imported grey-market new condition full frame DSLR with a 1-year warranty from the seller, not Canon USA. It is the imported Grey-market Canon 6D Body Only going for $1099 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer by eBay seller “Electronics Valley” (99.7%, New Jersey).

This goes for $1500 in new condition at authorized Canon dealers with a Canon USA warranty, but they are allowed to include some free accessories and rewards, such as Adorama (various bundles with free accessories) and B&H Photo.

Somewhere in-between in price is an open-box Canon 6D body only for $1269 with a 1-year Canon USA warranty but no free accessories at Adorama where it is back-ordered but you can place an order if you like the price.

The 6D is also participating in various Pixma PRO printer bundles that involve traditional mail-in rebates, so that’s another alternative if you need the printer and/or do not object to the mail-in rebate and AMEX gift card process.

New Tokina Mail-In Rebates plus 4% Promotional Rewards (Canon/Nikon)

Tokina has a new round of mail-in rebate (MIR) until 10/31/16, see details at the PDF file. In addition to the mail-in rebates, Adorama is also offering 4% promotional rewards (to be used in future purchases) on the lenses. The rewards percentage is based on the price you pay at checkout. They are available in Canon and Nikon options, with free shipping:

+ Tokina 24-70mm F/2.8 AT-X Pro FX Lens with $40~ Rewards for $939 after $60 MIR in Nikon and Canon

+ Tokina ATX 11-20mm F/2.8 Pro DX Ultrawide Zoom Lens with $21~ Rewards for $489 after for $40 MIR in Nikon and Canon

+ Tokina 11-16mm F/2.8 ATX Pro DX II Lens with $19 Rewards for $449 after $30 MIR in Nikon and Canon

+ Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 PRO D Macro Lens with $15 rewards for $389 after $20 MIR in Nikon and $359 after MIR Canon

Sigma Zoom Lens Instant Savings (17 options, Canon and Nikon) including 24-35 f2 for $899

Sigma has launched a new instant savings promotion featuring 17 zoom lenses, which you can find nicely organized at B&H Photo. The sale includes Canon-mount and Nikon-mount zoom lenses only, with prices ranging from $299 to $3399. Most of them also get 4% promotional rewards. This includes the Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art for $899 with 4% rewards and free shipping in the Canon and Nikon SLR mounts.

Refurbished Nikon D3300 w/18-55 & 55-200 (both VR) and Wu-1a for $399

With the upcoming D3400 taking over the new entry-point into the Nikon APS-C DSLR line-up, we are seeing more D3300 specials. Case in point, also buzzing around the eBay Deals, the Beach Camera eBay store is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D3300 two lens kit for $399 with free shipping in the red color scheme (the black is sold out). It includes the 18-55 and 55-200 DX VR II lenses along with the WU-1a and a 90-day Nikon USA warranty for their refurbished products. Beach/BuyDig are authorized Nikon dealers. Limit three per buyer.

Rokinon 100mm f2.8 Macro for $369 (Pentax) or $435 (Sony A)

If you are pondering the upcoming Pentax 100mm f2.8 Macro lightning deal (starting at 5pm ET), there’s also an alternative that is on sale for a limited time, the Rokinon 100mm f2.8 Macro Lens goes for $369 in the Pentax K-mount and $435 in the Sony A-mount at B&H Photo. They also earn 2% rewards. The Canon and Nikon versions are not on sale. Keep in mind the Rokinon is a manual focus lens.

(ENDED) Pentax 100mm f/2.8 WR D FA smc Macro for $406 [ends by 11pm ET on Wednesday]

This 6-hour lightning deal expired…

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(ENDED) Venus Optics Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro for $369

This limited time offer expired… The Venus Optics Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro lens is on sale until 11:59pm ET tonight (8/31/16) for $369 with free shipping at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax SLR mounts.

Rokinon Cine Prime Lens Sale (14 options, 8mm to 85mm, various mounts)

A total of 14 Rokinon Cine prime lens are participating in the Woot Electronics daily deal. A variety of T-primes are featured of different mounts, from 8mm to 85mm. Prices range from $250 to $550. Shipping is $5 flat. Sale ends on Thursday at 1am ET or earlier if any of them sellout.

Nikon D500 gets Extra EN-EL15 Battery ($2000 body, $2567 w/16-80)

Checking up on the Nikon D500 reveals the beginnings of the free-extras stage of the camera’s lifecycle. It currently goes for $2000 body only or $2567 with the 16-80mm, but if you purchase from Adorama, you will receive an extra Nikon EN-EL15 battery with the D500 body only for $2000 or the D500 w/16-80 for $2556 kit.

Canon EF 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM with $32 rewards for $799

Stabilized macro action now for Canon shooters, the Canon EF 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM is on sale for $799 with free shipping and 4% promotional rewards ($32~ in future purchases) at B&H Photo.

Instant Savings on the Canon f2.8 Zoom Trio (16-35, 24-70, 70-200)

The Canon f2.8 Zoom Trio is on an instant savings promotion as well with free shipping and 4% promotional rewards (to be used in future purchases) as follows at B&H Photo:

+ 16-35mm f2.8L II USM with 4% rewards ($58~ in future purchases) for $1450

+ 24-70mm f2.8L II USM with 4% rewards ($70~ in future purchases) for $1750

+ 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM with 4% rewards ($78~ in future purchases) for $1950

Canon 80D w/18-55 for $1250, add 55-200 for $1400, or 80D w/18-135 for $1600

A new round of Canon-initiated instant-savings promotion has gone live on some of the Canon 80D kits, with the prices being $1200 for body only (no instant savings on this kit), $1250 with 18-55, $1400 with 18-55 and 55-200, $1600 with 18-135. Some of the kits get free accessories (bag, 16GB SD, extra 3rd-party battery). Free shipping. Click on the various option tabs at B&H Photo to see the available bundles.

In-stock now: Rokinon Xeen 135mm T2.2 (Canon)

The Canon EF version of the Rokinon Xeen 135mm T2.2 Lens is now in-stock and ready to ship for $2195 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. The other four mounts remain in-stock (Nikon, PL, M43, Sony EeeeEeee).

(ENDED) Rokinon 8mm f3.5 HD Fisheye Lens with Removable Hood for $189 (Canon)

This daily deal expired… For more action, check the B&H Photo Featured Deals page

The B&H Daily Deal good until Monday 11:59pm ET (or earlier if sold out) is the Canon mount version of the Rokinon 8mm f3.5 HD Fisheye Lens with Removable Hood for $189 with free shipping and handling…

Canon 7D Mark II Body with Pixma PRO 100 and Paper for $1250 after $350 MIR (AMEX GC)

Good until 8/31/16, B&H Photo has a quartet of Canon DSLR Pixma MIR promotions including the Canon 7D II Body Only bundled with the Pixma PRO 100 printer and 50pk 13×19″ photo paper is $1250 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express gift card)… Offers end 8/31/16…

Canon 6D Body with Pixma PRO 100 and Paper for $1200 after $350 MIR (AMEX GC)

Good until 8/31/16, B&H Photo has a quartet of Canon DSLR Pixma MIR promotions… Two of them involve the Canon 6D. The Canon 6D Body Only with the Pixma PRO 100 printer and 50pk 13×19″ photo paper is $1200 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express gift card)… Meanwhile the Canon 6D with 24-105 with the Pixma PRO 100 printer and 50pk 13×19″ photo paper is $1750 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express gift card)… Offers end 8/31/16…

Canon D-Rebel T6i Video Creator Kit (with 18-55 and Rode Mic) and Pixma Pro 100 Printer and Paper and Bag for $650 after $350 MIR (prepaid AMEX GC)

And now a quartet of Canon D-Rebels with Pixma Pro 100 mail-in rebate promotions. We start with a Canon D-Rebel T6i Video Creator bundle. You pay $1000 at checkout, you receive the offer, make sure all is well, submit the mail-in rebate, and if all is well, in a few weeks, you receive a $350 AMEX prepaid gift card by mail, making it a $650 after MIR promotion. For that, you get:

+ Canon D-Rebel T6i Video Creator Kit (includes 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens and Rode VIDEOMIC GO Microphone and 32GB Sandisk SD card)
+ Pixma PRO 100 printer
+ the printer’s trusty sidekick, 50pk 13×19″ LU-101 photo paper
+ Canon DSLR shoulder bag
+ sale price ends Sunday afternoon
+ mail-in rebate details at PDF file

PS: NO 75-300 lens with this bundle, not included!

Canon D-Rebel T5i with 18-55 and 75-300 and Pixma Pro 100 Printer and Paper and Bag for $500 after $350 MIR (prepaid AMEX GC)

The Canon D-Rebel T5i is still popular enough it gets two bundles 🙂 The first Canon D-Rebel T5i bundle is this: You pay $850 at checkout, you receive the offer, make sure all is well, submit the mail-in rebate, and if all is well, in a few weeks, you receive a $350 AMEX prepaid gift card by mail, making it a $500 after MIR promotion. For that, you get:

+ Canon D-Rebel T5i with 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
+ Canon 75-300mm F4-5.6 III Lens
+ Pixma PRO 100 printer
+ the printer’s trusty sidekick, 50pk 13×19″ LU-101 photo paper
+ Canon DSLR shoulder bag
+ sale price ends Sunday afternoon
+ mail-in rebate details at PDF file

Canon D-Rebel T5i with 18-135 and 75-300 and Pixma Pro 100 Printer and Paper and Bag for $600 after $350 MIR (prepaid AMEX GC)

And now the second of the Canon D-Rebel T5i bundles. You pay $950 at checkout, you receive the offer, make sure all is well, submit the mail-in rebate, and if all is well, in a few weeks, you receive a $350 AMEX prepaid gift card by mail, making it a $600 after MIR promotion. For that, you get:

+ Canon D-Rebel T5i with 18-135m f3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens (not 18-55!)
+ Canon 75-300mm F4-5.6 III Lens
+ Pixma PRO 100 printer
+ the printer’s trusty sidekick, 50pk 13×19″ LU-101 photo paper
+ Canon DSLR shoulder bag
+ sale price ends Sunday afternoon
+ mail-in rebate details at PDF file

Canon D-Rebel T6 with 18-55 and 75-300 and Pixma Pro 100 and Paper and Bag for $429 after $350 MIR (prepaid AMEX GC)

This is the last of the four Canon D-Rebel Pixma MIR weekend offers at Adorama (you are seeing it and I’m writing it first because of the way the blog-reverse-timeline works). It is a Canon D-Rebel T6 2-Lens Pixma 100 bundle. You pay $779 at checkout, you receive the offer, make sure all is well, submit the mail-in rebate, and if all is well, in a few weeks, you receive a $350 AMEX prepaid gift card by mail, making it a $429 after MIR promotion. For that, you get:

+ Canon D-Rebel T6 with 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS II and EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III Lenses
+ Pixma PRO 100 printer
+ the printer’s trusty sidekick, 50pk 13×19″ LU-101 photo paper
+ Canon DSLR shoulder bag
+ sale price ends Sunday afternoon
+ mail-in rebate details at PDF file