While checking for more Amazon Warehouse Deals specials, we found one that is not eligible for the coupon, but it is open to everyone to buy, you don’t have to be a Prime member, it is the Pentax K-5 body only available in “E-” condition by Adorama through Warehouse Deals for $290 with free shipping. It comes with a 180-day Adorama warranty. This ships from Adorama, it is not Prime eligible. “E-” in this case is not what it means for students, it is “E” for Excellent condition 🙂
(ENDED) Used Amazon Warehouse Deals Coupon Situation Room
This coupon promotion expired as well, Prime Day 2016 is officially over…
(ENDED) Tamron 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro for $128 (C/N)
This 8-hour lightning deal expired…
Nikon 35mm f1.8 with Free Extras for $167
We have another Nikon lens from authorized dealers in new condition! It is the Nikon 35mm f1.8 DX and it’s going for $167 with some extras that vary by retailer… At B&H Photo you get 4% promotional rewards and a 52mm Sunpak filter kit… At Adorama there are various freebies, including promotional rewards and lens-y accessories and Corel software bundle… At Amazon the freebies are stingier, you get a Shutterfly coupon, and 5% if you have the Prime Store Credit card…
Imported Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II for $1650
The Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II goes for $2100 at authorized dealers which are allowed to bundle it with various free accessories and/or promotional rewards (eg Adorama).
But if you are comfortable with imported grey-market items that come with a 1-year seller warranty (not Canon USA warranty), off to the eBay Deals we go where eBay seller “Electronics Valley” (99.6%, New Jersey) is offering the new condition imported grey-market with 1-year seller warranty Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II lens for $1650 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer.
In-stock Now at standard prices: both Canon 1D X II kits for $6000, both Nikon D500 kits, and the Pentax K-1
After a week of letting it breathe, we just updated the Stock Status Tracker and we have good news, all the cameras tracked are in-stock at their regular prices at at-least one authorized dealer!
The Canon 1D X II body only kits are back in-stock finally, both going for $6000. The C-FAST kit (which includes a memory card and card reader on top of the standard DSLR kit) is in-stock at Adorama, while Amazon itself expects it to arrive July 8-ish. Meanwhile the standard 1D X II body only kit (no CFAST extras) is in-stock at Amazon itself.
The Nikon D500 body only continues to be in-stock for $2000, but it’s now trying to be usurped by the Nikon D500 with 16-80mm kit, dropping from the crazy price of $3067 to the more realistic price of $2567, at Amazon and Adorama and B&H Photo.
Meanwhile the K-Unicorn, the first full frame Pentax 35mm DSLR remains in-stock for $1800 at Amazon itself and Focus Camera and Adorama.
New round of Canon DSLR Instant Savings
Somehow multiple manufacturers manage to have their instant savings promotions start and end at the same time. It’s like the invisible hand of the market is guiding them 🙂 Which brings us to a new round of Canon-initiated instant savings on Canon DSLRs, which you can find nicely organized at B&H Photo which includes a variety of free accessories with some of the participating kits.
(ENDED) Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6 DX VR for $247
As of 7/7/16 recheck, this sale is over… A rare market-driven lens discount! The Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6 DX VR is currently on sale for $247 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of ten units per customer.
(ENDED) Wednesday: Canon D-Rebel T6 w/18-55 IS II for $399
This daily deal Mehended… The Meh Deal of the Day for Wednesday 7/6/16 is the new condition Canon D-Rebel T6 with 18-55 IS II offered for $394 plus $5 flat shipping with a 1-year warranty from Canon. Free shipping if you are signed up for their monthly $5/month free shipping club.
Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM and $12 Rewards for $399 (C/N/A/P/Si)
F2.8 zooms have a special place in photography, which is why there are APS-C versions as well. Which brings us to the Sigma 17mm-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM, on sale for $399 with free shipping and $12~ promotional rewards at Adorama in the Canon, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Pentax K, and Sigma SA SLR mounts. The Sony and Pentax are not OS. This is part of the Adorama 4th of July specials.
Nikon D500 w/16-80mm drops to $2567 w/free Next Day
The Nikon D500 body only remains at $2000, but Nikon has taken the axe to the price of the D500 with 16-80mm kit, dropping it from $3067 to $2567, a $500 drop, as you can see at B&H Photo which offers free Next Day Delivery (eligible USA addresses).
New round of Nikon Lens Instant Savings
A new cycle of Nikon authorized Instant Savings has began, featuring seven different Nikon SLR lenses, a mix of zooms and primes. You can see them all at B&H Photo.
Refurbished Nikon D3300 w/18-55 DX VR for $355
Back to the eBay Deals, this time it is the manufacturer refurbished black Nikon D3300 with 18-55 DX VR II with a 90 day warranty going for $355 with free shipping by PhotoVideo4Less on eBay (99.9%, New York). Limit five per customer.
Imported Nikon D7100 body only for $530
To the eBay Deals if and only if you are comfortable with imported grey-market cameras without a manufacturer warranty. eBay seller Photo4Less (99.9%, New York) is offering the new condition imported grey market Nikon D7100 body only for $530 with free shipping with a limit of five per buyer. There is no mention of warranty, so assume none comes with it.
New Canon Cine Pro Video Instant Savings
For fans of Canon’s Cine Pro video line of products, a new round of Instant Rebates has rolled out featuring a variety of EOS C300 and C100 camera kits and the 17-120mm T2.95 lenses. You can find them all nicely organized at Adorama.
Thursday only: Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM and 4% rewards for $420 (C/N/A/P/Si)
Good until 11:59pm eastern tonight (Thursday 6/30/16) the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM APS-C lens in the Canon, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Pentax K-, and Sigma SLR mounts is on sale for $420 with free shipping at B&H Photo.
NOTE :the Sony and Pentax are not OS. All except for the Sigma mount get 4% promotional rewards as well. The Sigma mount is a special order, the rest are in-stock.
In-Stock Party: Pentax K-1 Body Only for $1800, Nikon D500 Body Only for $2000
We just updated the Stock Status Tracker and we have good news for people who like good in-stock news. The Pentax K-1 body only is now in-stock in full force, three different retailers have it ready to ship at its starting price of $1800: Amazon itself and B&H Photo and Adorama.
Good news for Nikon D500 Body Only hunters, it is in-stock and ready to ship for $2000 by Amazon itself. Limit three per customer.
Nikon Lens Instant Savings with 2% Rewards and Free Accessories
The current iteration of Nikon SLR Lenses Instant Savings initiated by Nikon USA is set to expire on 7/2/16 at 11:59pm ET. A number of the participating lenses earn 2% promotional rewards and get free a filter and/or other free accessories. You can see the participating lenses with these promotions at Adorama (a total of 12 options are available).
Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye for $190 (C) or $200 (A/P)
Rokinon time again, their 8mm f3.5 Fisheye SLR lens goes for $190 with free shipping and 2% promotional rewards in the Canon mount, and $200 with 2% in the Sony and Pentax SLR mounts. The chipped Nikon version goes for $240 without 2% promotional rewards. All these at B&H Photo.
In-stock again: Nikon D500 w/16-80mm for $3070
We just updated the Stock Status Tracker. This was the first update this week. The Pentax K-1 body only and the Nikon D500 body are currently out of stock, but the D500 with 16-80mm is back in-stock for $3070 at Amazon by Amazon itself and B&H Photo.
In-stock now: Tamron SP 45mm f1.8 Di USD Lens for Sony A for $599
Prime time for Sony Alpha SLR/SLT photographers, the Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di USD Lens for Sony A is now in-stock and ready to ship for $599 with free shipping at B&H Photo… For more new/recent arrivals, check their New Arrivals page…
In-stock now: Canon EOS C100MK II Wedding and Documentary Kit for $5999
Since fate has created a mini medium format theme today, how about a professional wedding and documentary photography bundle? The Canon EOS C100MK II Wedding/Documentary Kit is now in-stock and ready to ship for $6000 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. It is eligible for the optional Canon Financial financing offers for business customers. NOTE: this is NOT returnable!
The kit is centered on the EOS C100 Mark II Cinema EOS Camera with Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Body Only) kit and includes a number of additional items: AVX Camera-Mountable Lavalier Digital Wireless Set (ME2 Lavalier), Ronin-M 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer, and SKB Case Holds Entire Package for the whole package. See pictures and “In the Box” sections over there for complete details.
Pentax 645D Body Only for $4000 [or $3150 on eBay or $2650 Used]
A comment by S.W. Anderson in the Hasselblad MF Mirrorless post got me price-checking medium format cameras, and it looks like the first generation Pentax 645D body only is currently going for $4000 in new condition at Amazon by Amazon actual. This is no longer available from B&H and Adorama. Amazon’s shipping estimate is 1-4 months, so keep that in mind if you need it to arrive quickly.
Or if you are a more adventurous shopper, there are a couple of eBay listings on it:
+ New Condition for $3150 with Best Offer Enabled (this is a private eBay listing for extra protection; ships from Los Angeles)
+ Used Condition for $2650 [CORRECTED!] (ships from Delaware; listing says used in-studio only with 3269 actuations)
+ the eBay listings above are from individuals, not retailers
In comparison, the latest model, the Pentax 645Z, goes for $7000 in new condition at B&H Photo (with 4% rewards = $280~) and Adorama (with 4% rewards = $280~). There’s also a 645Z Comprehensive Starter Kit that goes for $16,000 and includes three lenses (55/2.8, 90/2.8, 28-45/4.5, extra accessories and the protective case you see in the pictures.
(SOLD OUT) Used Pentax K-1 Body Only for $1557
The used option sold out as of 10:35pm ET… The new condition remains in-stock ~ check the Stock Status Tracker for the new condition options…
Official Video Creator Kits for the Canon 80D and M3
Canon has launched official Video Creator Kits for the Canon 80D w/18-135mm kit and the Canon M3 w/18-55 kit. They are available for pre-order at B&H Photo for $2050 and $900 respectively.
Imported Nikon D7200 Body Only for $750
Back to the eBay Deals again, with another imported camera promotion. eBay seller Photo4Less (99.9%, New York) is offering the imported grey-market Nikon D7200 body only for $750 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer. There is no mention of warranty in the listing, so assume no warranty whatsoever. Over 330 units got sold so far.
At authorized dealers, the D7200 body only kit goes for $1100 and gets various free accessories, such as at Adorama.
In-stock Now: Pentax K-1 Body for $1800, Nikon D500 Body for $2000
Good news for people who like in-stock news! We just updated the Stock Status Tracker and as of the time of writing, the Nikon D500 body only is back in-stock for $2000 at Amazon by Amazon itself.
Meanwhile the Pentax K-1 body only for $1800 is out of stock now at B&H, but fear not, it is in-stock at Adorama and Focus Camera and Focus Camera via Amazon. Amazon’s own estimate is June 25.
Imported Canon 5D Mark III Body for $1999
Some more eBay Deals action, if you are interested in imported grey-market camera gear, the new condition with 1-year seller warranty (not Canon USA) Canon 5D Mark III body only is offering for $1999 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer by eBay seller “Electronics Valley” (99.6%, ships from New Jersey).
(OLDER POST) In-stock alert: Pentax K-1 Body for $1800
This is an older post. For the latest updates, check the Stock Status Tracking page…
Accessory Bundles for select Canon, Nikon and Sony DSLRs/iLCs
Adorama has a set of accessory bundles for select Canon, Nikon and Sony DSLR and Mirrorless camera bundles. It is a mix of full frame and APS-C cameras, each brand has a horizontally scrolling list of options. It includes accessories for newly released cameras like the Nikon D500 and D5. A total of 40 items are participating in this.
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