If you are interested in beginner’s DSLR kit with VR lenses only, Adorama is offering the Nikon D3200 with 18-55 & 55-200 kit, with both lenses VR (stabilized) for $400 with free shipping… There are many options in the Nikon APS-C world, especially if you are open to refurbished and/or used, so trade-offs, trade-offs… UPDATE: the same offer is also available at B&H Photo…
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 for $250 (C/N/E)
The Rokinon lens action continues at the eBay Deals where Adorama’s eBay store is offering the new condition Rokinon 14mm f2.8 lens (Canon, Nikon dSLRs, Sony E-mount) for $250 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer. Nearly 500 units got sold so far from this particular eBay offer per the statistics over there.
Canon D-Rebel T5i w/18-55 & Pixma Pro 100 & paper & bag for $400 after $350 MIR (prepaid AMEX GC)
Adorama has a couple of Canon-Printer-Rebate bundles for the weekend. We start with the Canon D-Rebel T5i bundle going for $400 after a $350 MIR (prepaid AMEX gift card). For that you get the Canon D-Rebel T5i with EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM, the PIXMA PRO-100 Professional Photo Inkjet Printer, the 50pk Canon SG-201 13×19-inch Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, and a Lowepro Nova Sport 7L AW Shoulder Bag (Slate Gray)… Rebate details in the PDF file…
UPDATE: I forgot to mention in the original post, the same promotion is available with the Canon D-Rebel T5i w/18-135 IS STM as the centerpiece for $650 after $350 MIR. So you are paying +$250 to get the 18-135mm IS STM lens instead of the 18-55 IS STM. This is a one-lens kit too.
Canon SL1 w/18-55 & 75-300 & Pixma Pro100 & Extras for $400 after $350 MIR
If you are not afraid of mail-in rebates (prepaid AMEX gift cards; not cash-check), Adorama has a Canon SL1 bundle for $400 after $350 mail-in rebate. The bundle includes the Canon SL1 with the 18-55 IS STM, the 75-300 f4-5.6 III non-USM, Pixma Pro 100 printer, 50pk 13×19″ SG-201 photo paper, Canon 100-ES camera bag, and a vial with Nikon tears. (okay, Nikon tears are NOT included)… This is available in either black SL1 kit or white SL1 kit… Rebate details in the PDF file…
Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6 APO DG for $120 (Sig) or $150 (C)
The Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 APO DG Macro goes for $150 with 4% promotional rewards at Adorama in the Canon mount. Meanwhile the Sigma mount version goes for $120 with free shipping for those with Sigma DSLRs.
Canon 7D Mark II + Pixma Pro 100 MIR bundles: $1150 BO or $1450 w/18-135 after MIR)
Adorama has a couple of Canon 7D Mark II bundles taking advantage of the Canon Pixma Pro 100 mail-in rebates (prepaid American Express gift cards). Option #1 gets you the Canon 7D Mark II body only and the Pixma Pro 100 printer and the 50pk of Canon SG-201 13×19″ photo paper for $1150 after a $350 MIR.
Option #2 is centered around the 7D Mark II with 18-135mm IS STM kit, and includes the aforementioned Pixma Pro 100 and SG-201 photo paper along with Adorama slinger bag for $1450 after a $350 MIR.
Details on the Pixma mail-in rebate promotion in this PDF file.
PS: if you need a quick refresher on camera prices, check this week’s new Price Charts for 35mm full frame cameras and APS-C dSLRs (mirrorless should be out by midnight tonight – other things equal).
Canon 70D body + Pixma Pro 100 + Extras for $997 after $350 MIR (ends Fri PM)
We have a quartet of Canon DSLR + Printer mail-in rebate offers (prepaid AMEX gift card; not cash) at B&H Photo. We start with the Canon 70D body only bundle which includes the aforementioned 70D body only kit, the Pixma Pro 100 printer, the 50pk SG-201 13×19 inch photo paper, a 16GB Sandisk Extreeeeme SDHC card, a Ruggard shoulder bag and an extra Watson-brand LP-E6 battery. All that is $997 after a $350 mail-in rebate. This offer ends on Friday 11/20/15 at 4:30pm ET. The mail-in rebates end 11/28/15.
PS: if you need a quick refresher on camera prices, check this week’s new Price Charts for 35mm full frame cameras and APS-C dSLRs (mirrorless should be out by midnight tonight – other things equal).
Canon 5D Mark III w/24-70 f4L IS and Pixma Pro 100 and Extras for $2900 after $350 MIR (prepaid AMEX GC)
We have another Canon Pixma AMEX bundle at B&H Photo. This one is centered around the Canon 5D Mark III with 24-70mm f4L IS, and includes the Pixma Pro 100 printer, and 50pk 13×19″ Canon SG-201 photo paper and 32GB Sandisk Ultra SDHC and Ruggard shoulder bag and extra Watson LP-E6 battery. The price is $2900 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express gift card). Offer ends 11/22/15. This round of the mail-in rebates ends 11/28/15.
Ends Fri PM: Canon D-Rebel T5i w/18-135 & Pixma Pro 100 & Extras for $857 after $350 MIR (prepaid AMEX GC)
This is a limited time offer that ends on Friday 11/20/15 at 4:30pm ET. It is a Canon D-Rebel T5i Pixma bundle for $857 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express gift card). For that, you get the Canon D-Rebel T5i with 18-135 IS STM kit and the Pixma Pro 100 printer and 50pk Canon SG-201 13×19″ photo paper and Ruggard shoulder bag and 16GB SD card.
Canon 1D X body + Pixma Pro 100 + Various Extras for $4250 after $350 MIR
The Canon Pixma AMEX-MIR party continues at B&H Photo where they are bundling the Canon 1D X body only with the Pixma Pro 100 printer and 50pk 13×19 inch photo paper 32GB Sandisk Extreme SD card and Vello wireless remote and Ruggard shoulder bag for $4250 after $350 MIR (prepaid American Express gift card; not cash). Offer ends 11/22/15. The mail-in rebates end 11/28/15.
Rokinon 12mm f2.8 Fisheye for $380 (C/N/A/E)
Fisheye lens action now at B&H Photo, where they are offering the Rokinon 12mm f2.8 ED AS IF NCS UMC Fisheye Lens for $380 with free expedited shipping in the Canon, Nikon (with AE chip) and Sony-Alpha-Dyxum-Maxxum-A SLR mounts, and the mirrornyet Sony E-mount.
Canon 5D Mark III body only + 40-inch Samsung UN40EH5000 HDTV for $2500
The Canon 5D Mark III body only DSLR goes for $2500 at authorized dealers (as seen in this week’s 35mmFF Price Charts). For the same price, Adorama has bundled the 5D Mark III body only with a 40-inch Samsung HDTV for the same price of $2500. No coupons, no rebates… The TV is the UN40EH5000 which goes for $280 on its own…
This offer is also good for the 5D Mark III with 24-105 + 40″ HDTV for $3100.
Imported Sigma SD1 Merrill with 17-50 mm f2.8 EX DC OS for $1241
If you are comfortable with imported grey-market camera gear and at the same time you like the convenience of Prime shipping and Amazon Customer Support, Amazon seller “AKIBA JAPAN” is offering the Sigma SD1 Merrill DSLR with the 17-50 mm F2.8 EX DC OS lens for $1241 with free shipping. This is fulfilled by Amazon, so it ships from an Amazon USA warehouse. In other words, they shipped a box of cameras from Japan to Amazon USA storage facilities. If you are a Prime member, you get free 2-day shipping.
NOTE: this is a Japanese model. There are two reviews with three comments on them over there with a few details on this particular option. If any of the above make you uncomfortable, do not buy!
Pentax K-3 II body only for $780
While doing price-checking for the Price Charts, the Pentax K-3 II body only stood out as one of the few cameras having noticeably different prices among reputable dealers, it is currently going for $780 with free shipping and 4% promotional rewards and 32GB SD card at Buydig.com… Next up, it is $801 by Overstock’s eBay Store… It goes for $900 at B&H and Adorama (with many extras).
PS: the price-checking portion of the APS-C dSLRs Price Charts episode is now complete! The charting and posting is next. It should be published before midnight tonight (other things equal).
Nikon D3200 w/18-55 & 55-200 (both non-VR) for $500
While doing the price research for the APS-C DSLR edition of the Price Charts (coming before midnight tonight other things equal) I spotted this potentially interesting (among dozens of combinations/options out there mind you) Nikon D3200 new condition two lens kit with the 18-55 and 55-200 DX non-VR lenses. Neither lens is stabilized, so keep that in mind. It goes for $500 by Adorama on Amazon and B&H Photo (currently out of stock and cannot be ordered; ends 11/20/15 4:30pm)… The w/18-55 goes for $450 but it’s a VR lens…
(SOLD OUT) Used Nikon D300 body for $159
This sold out and is no longer available as of a 12/1/15 re-check…
While doing the price research for the APS-C DSLR edition of the Price Charts (coming before midnight tonight other things equal) I spotted this potentially interesting used camera offer for the Nikon completists, the Nikon D300 body only in “Used – G rating” condition for $159 plus shipping (under $10 typically) at Adorama… If you are not familiar with their rating system, click on the “Used – Rating G” link over there to see a detailed description of the various levels…
Nikon D810 body + Nikon GP-1A GPS Adapter + 68″ Dolica Tripod + More Free Accessories + $56 rewards for $2800
Adorama has a number of Nikon D810 bundles including one that has many accessories with it. They go for the same $2800 price the body only kit goes at authorized dealers. This particular D810 bundle includes the camera kit obviously, along with 2% promotional rewards (= $56~) and the Nikon GP-1A GPS Adapter and the Dolica 68″ 4-section Aluminum Tripod with BallHead and a 32GB Lexar 200x SDHC card and Green Extreme EN-EL15 Battery Pack and Flashpoint Wave Commander Remote Shutter Intervalometer and Wave Commander Camera Release Cable for Cameras with 10 Pin Accessory Port Type.
For a comparison on how this camera stacks up price-wise in the world of 35mm full frame cameras, check out our brand new Camera Price Charts: Full Frame edition.
Lensbaby Edge 80 for $200 or Composer Pro with Edge 80 for $300
Some may call Lensbabies the Jon Snows of lenses, but that’s another story for another day 😉 A couple of Lensbaby items are currently on sale at Adorama: the Lensbaby Edge 80 Optic is on sale for $200 with free shipping, while the Lensbaby Composer Pro with Edge 80 Optic is on sale for $300 with free shipping in the Canon or Nikon options… All three earn 4% promotional rewards, which, if my math is correct (I used a scientific calculator for this), they are $8 and $12 respectively…
Featured eBay Camera Sale (586 options)
eBay has another semi-curated featured Camera sale with a total of 586 items participating, from $18 generic Canon D-Rebel battery grips to DSLR bundles with boatloads of accessories. This is an ever-scrolling page, so the further you scroll down, the more items appear. You can filter them by product category and/or brand using the options on the left-hand side of their website over there.
Unfortunately I cannot multi-thread (verb) myself like a computer-server and go through the 586 items just like that, so for now it is a YMMV adventure if you are curious.
Refurbished Nikon Df with 50mm f1.8 SE for $2100
Good news, the first part of the dramatically-procrastinated new edition of the “Price Charts” will be posted before midnight tonight on the main blog.
In the meantime, while price-checking, here’s a deal of potential interest, the Nikon Df with the 50mm f1.8G Special Edition lens is available in the silver color scheme in manufacturer refurbished condition with a 90 day Nikon USA warranty for $2100 by Adorama. The new condition price at authorized dealers is $3000 (or $2750 for the body only).
Refurbished Canon SL1 with 18-55 IS STM & 75-300 f4-5.6 III non-USM w/1yr Warranty for $300
The refurbished black Canon SL1 with 18-55 IS STM and 75-300 f4-5.6 III two lens kit is on sale for $300 with free shipping at the official Canon Outlet store with a one year Canon warranty. This is part of yet another “Cyber Monday sale”… The kit without the 75-300 goes for $280. The 75-300 is not stabilized and it is not the USM version, but for a +$20 it may be worth its weight in materials 😉
Refurbished Nikon D7100 body drops to $490
We have a new price drip-drop on the refurbished Nikon D7100 body only, you can get it for $490 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon USA warranty by Adorama directly (with $10 rewards) and by Adorama’s eBay store.
At Cameta’s own website it goes for $530 but it includes a one year warranty provided by Cameta. This is still a refurbished by Nikon USA, so the first 90 days are from Nikon, and the rest of the days by Cameta (check their warranty page for more details).
Imported Canon 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS II for $150
On the other hand, if you are comfortable with imported-grey-market lenses, B&H Photo is offering a white-box imported Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS II for $150 with free expedited shipping and a one year warranty from B&H Photo.
Canon 50mm f1.8 II for $105
If you want to get the Canon 50mm f1.8 II and don’t want to deal with imported grey-market or used or iffy sellers, it is now on sale for $105 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo along with 2% promotional rewards.
Refurbished Canon SL1 w/18-55 IS STM and 40/2.8 STM w/1yr warranty for $380
The refurbished DSLR discounts with a 1-year warranty have returned at the official Canon store and among the 18 dSLR offers you can get the manufacturer refurbished black Canon SL1 w/18-55 IS STM and 40/2.8 STM for $380 with free shipping and a 1-year warranty from Canon itself… It is nice to see introductory bundles that include both a zoom and a prime lens!
Refurbished Nikon D7100 body with $10 rewards for $500
If you are looking for a more advanced Nikon APS-C dSLR, and you are comfortable with refurbished and the $500-ish price-point, the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D7100 body only is now down to $500 with free expedited shipping and $10 promotional rewards at Adorama. It comes with a 90 day Nikon warranty.
UPDATE: one more option for $500, Adorama’s eBay store.
The same price (without the $10 promotional rewards) continues to be available by Cameta thru NewEgg… UPDATE #1: the Cameta-NewEgg listing is now updated to show a one year warranty… UPDATE #2: if buying on 11/11/15, you can get $11 off if you buy thru VISA checkout…
At Cameta’s own website it goes for $530 but it includes a one year warranty provided by Cameta. This is still a refurbished by Nikon USA, so the first 90 days are from Nikon, and the rest of the year by Cameta (check their warranty page for more details).
Pentax 645Z body only + $280 rewards for $7000
And now our weekly medium format discount. The Pentax 645Z medium format body only dSLR is down to $7000 with 4% promotional rewards (= around $280) at B&H Photo and Adorama where you can optionally add the 55mm f2.8 MF lens for +$413~. Locate the “Special Offer” area for that (annotated screenshot crop below):
Bower 16mm T2.2 Cine for $250 (C/N/A/P/X/EF-M)
The Bower 16mm T2.2 Cine lens is on sale for $250 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo in the four major SLR mounts (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax) along with Fuji X and Canon EF-M (mirrorless).
Pentax 50mm f1.8 for $95 [or $100 w/3yr S&P warranty]
The Pentax 50mm f1.8 DA lens is currently on sale for $95 with free shipping at B&H Photo.
On the other hand, if you are fond of Spills and Drops warranties, you can get it for $100 at Adorama with a 3-year NewLeaf Spills and Drops warranty included automatically.
PS: as far as I can tell, none of the sellers offering it for $95 thru Amazon are authorized Pentax dealers.
Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC HSM for $250 (C)
If you are fond of older lenses for their potential bang for the buck benefits, the Canon version of the Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC HSM is on sale for $250 with free shipping at B&H Photo, as one of the 58 items featured in their Deal Zone Anniversary Sale ending at the end of day on Tuesday 11/10/15.
PS: they only have the Canon mount and the Sigma mount available, so if you have other DSLR systems, don’t feel left out.
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