Refurbished Canon SL1 w/18-55 for $350

Back to the eBay Deals the manufacturer refurbished black Canon SL1 w/18-55 STM is offered for $350 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer by eBay seller “northwest-outdoor” (98.9%). This is described as “Canon Authorized Refurbished Product w/ 90 Day Warranty”.

On the other hand, if you don’t object to mail-in rebates, Adorama has a nice $550 after $250 MIR bundle that gets you the new condition SL1 with three lenses and the Pixma Pro 100 printer and a few extras.

Hasselblad HV DSLR Camera with 24-70mm for $4000

The A-mount Hasselblad HV DSLR Camera with 24-70mm Lens is currently on sale for $4000 at B&H Photo. Needless to say, the Sony-branded A-mount cameras go for much lower prices, but some may prefer a Hasselblad instead of a Rolex 🙂

(ENDED) Tuesday: Canon 70D w/18-135, Nikon L830 zoom, Sandisk cards

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Now shipping: Canon 5DS with 2% rewards

The new Canon 5DS full frame DSLR is now in-stock and ready to ship with free overnight shipping and 2% promotional rewards (=$74) at Adorama for its starting price of $3700. Meanwhile the 5DS R is back-ordered but also earns 2% promotional rewards on its $3900 price.

The 5DS is also in-stock for $3700 with 2% promotional rewards and free overnight shipping at B&H Photo.

Canon SL1 with Three Lenses and Pixma Pro 100 for $550 after $250 MIR

If you are not afraid of mail-in rebates and prepaid AMEX gift cards, Adorama has bundles centered around either the black Canon SL1 or the white Canon SL1. You get:

+ Canon SL1 with 18-55 lens
+ 50mm f1.8 II lens
+ 75-300mm f4-5.6 III lens
+ Pixma Pro 100 printer
+ 50pk Canon SG-201 13×19 inch photo paper
+ Lowepro Nova Sport 17L AW Shoulder Bag

You pay $800 at checkout. Once you receive everything and all is well, you submit the mail-in rebate per the instructions and deadlines. A few weeks later, you will receive a $250 American Express prepaid gift card by mail (not a depositable check).

Canon DSLR (70D, 6D, 5D Mk III, 7D II) Pro Audio Bundles (Audio Technica ATH-M50x headphones and AT8024 mic)

Adorama has created Pro Audio bundles for select Canon DSLR kits. Participating DSLR kits include the Canon 5D Mark III, the 6D, the 7D Mark II and the 70D. The bundles include the Audio Technica M50x headphones and the AT8024 camera-mount microphone. Some of the bundles also include the Audio-Technica ATW-1701L System 10 Camera Mount Wireless Microphone System. The items are included automatically by Adorama, no rebates, no coupons, no extra steps. Just add the bundle and proceed to checkout.

Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG ART Lens with Extras for $850

Prime time with extras! The Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG HSM ART lens is going for $850 but that’s not all. Adorama is also including automatically a variety of free accessories (77mm filter kit, 3yr Leaf Spills and Drops warranty, Lens Wrap, Capleash II, cleaning kit). These bundles are available in the Canon mount and Nikon mount and Sigma mount.

Refurbished Nikon D7100 w/55-300 and 18-55 for $700

To the eBay Deals, where Roberts Digital (99.5%) is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D7100 w/18-55 and 55-300 lenses for $700 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon warranty with a limit of ONE set per buyer. Over 1100 units got sold so far from this offer. The 18-55mm is DX non-VR. The 55-300 is DX VR. These ships in “Authorized Nikon Refurbished” boxes.

Canon 70D body + Pixma Pro 100 + 50pk 13×19 paper + AfterShotPro2 + PSP X7 for $790 after $250 MIR (AMEX GC)

If you are unafraid of mail-in rebates and prepaid gift cards, there’s another Canon 70D body only bundle with the aforementioned. Adorama is bundling the Canon 70D body only kit, along with the Pixma Pro 100 printer, a 50pk of Canon SG-201 13×19″ photo paper, 2% promotional rewards on the full price ($21~) and a Corel software DVD set that includes AfterShot Pro 2, PaintShop Pro X7, Nuance OmniPage 18, and FileCenter for $790 after a $250 prepaid American Express gift card via mail-in rebate. You pay $1040 at checkout, receive the order, make sure all is well, submit the rebate following instructions and deadlines (trust me you don’t want to have to argue with the Rebate Drones), and a few weeks later receive a $250 prepaid AMEX GC.

(ENDED) Refurbished Nikon D7000 w/18-55 and 55-200 DX non-VR for $500

This offer ended with 180~ units sold… Back to the eBay Deals with an if-the-stars-align type of a deal (if you have use for the DSLR and the DX lenses, eg the D7000 for you and bundle the DX lenses with older DSLRs to give to family/friends or trade with others), Beach Camera’s eBay store is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D7000 with 18-55 and 55-200 DX non-VR lenses for $500 with free shipping and a 90 day warranty. Limit five per customer.

Tamron mail-in rebates and 4% rewards (15 options)

B&H Photo has a special on 15 Tamron Lenses, with discounts, mail-in rebates and 4% promotional rewards. The count includes all mount options available through this offer, not unique lenses. Offer ends 6/30/15.

Zeiss ZE and ZF Lens Sale with 4% rewards (26 lenses participating)

To celebrate its 125 year anniversary, Zeiss has a sale on some of their SLR lenses, more specifically 12 ZE (Canon) and 14 ZF (Nikon) lenses are on sale plus they earn 4% promotional rewards at B&H Photo. The promotion ends by 7/31/15. Given the prices of most Zeiss lenses, the 4% promotional rewards are a very decent amount, for example, a $2000 lens gets you an $80 reward!

Refurbished Nikon D3200 w/18-55 DX VR for $280

Back to the eBay Deals, where Beach Camera’s eBay store is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D3200 with 18-55mm DX VR for $280 with free shipping with a limit of three per customer.

Nikon DSLR Instant Savings: bundle up to 17 lenses with a DSLR

If you are interested in getting both a Nikon DSLR kit and at least or more of their SLR lenses, there is a brand new combined purchase instant savings promotion. You can bundle up to 17 different lenses, along with three flashes and two teleconverters. Many Nikon DSLRs are participating, including the D3200, D3300, D5200, D5300, D5500, D7100, D7200, D610, D750, D810, Df, and D4s. Find all the details and options nicely organized at B&H Photo. This round expires around 6/27/15 with the usual caveats of Instant Rebates getting extended/renewed/adjusted/etc.

Refurbished Nikon D3300 w/18-55 II DX VR for $370

More Nikon action at the eBay Deals, this time of the dSLR variety, Adorama’s eBay store is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D3300 w/18-55 II DX VR for $370 with free shipping, and a 90 day Nikon warranty, and a limit of five per customer.

Refurbished Nikon D7100 with 18-55 and 55-300 for $700

Back to the eBay Deals where we have two more refurbished Nikon dSLR offers. First up, Roberts Digital (authorized Nikon dealer) is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D7100 w/18-55 and 55-300 for $700 with free shipping, and a 90 day warranty with a limit ONE per buyer. The 55-300 is DX VR, while the 18-55 is just DX, no VR.

Refurbished Nikon D3100 w/18-55 and 55-200 for $270 (non-VR)

Further down the the eBay Deals, Adorama’s eBay store (authorized Nikon dealers) is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D3100 w/18-55 and 55-200 for $270 with free shipping and 90 day Nikon warranty with a limit of five per customer. The lenses are NOT stabilized.

If you just need a body and have no need or use for these two non-VR lenses, Adorama’s own website is offering the refurbished D3100 body only for $200.

Zeiss SLR Lens Instant Savings (C/N) [25 options]

While we are patiently waiting for Vanilla Ice to be hired to perform “Zeiss Zeiss Baby”, there is a new round Zeiss SLR (Canon, Nikon) instant savings promotions featuring a total of 25 lenses. These also earn 2% promotional rewards, which are not small change considering the premium price nature of Zeiss lenses. You can see all 25 options at B&H Photo.

Imported Canon 50mm f1.8 II for $92 w/free ship

And also part of the eBay Deals is the grey-market imported new condition Canon 50mm f1.8 II lens offered for $92 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, by eBay seller “Red Tag Camera” (99.9%). Nearly 2000 units sold through this promotion. A simple double-figures prime lens is a lower risk as grey-market purchase than a $3000 pro SLR lens but again, the trade-offs are per individual. We blog, you decide (and deride if you decide to do so) 🙂

Speaking of eBay, among the latest offers you can get the new condition 32GB Toshiba microSD card with full size SD adapter (Class 10, up to 30MB/s) for $14 with free shipping, with a limit of 50 per buyer, by eBay seller “qualitycellz” (99.2%).

(ENDED) Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC HSM (Canon) for $270

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(ENDED) Tuesday Lightning Deals: Sigma 70-200 f2.8, Samsung WB 2200F (60x), B+W Filters, etc

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(ENDED) Canon D-Rebel T5 w/18-55 for $355

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(ENDED) Friday Lightning Deals: Rokinon 12/2.8, various accessories

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Imported (Grey Market) Canon 5DMk3 w/24-105 for $2600

If you are a fan of grey areas, you may also be a fan of grey market (imported) camera gear 😉 Among the latest eBay Deals, eBay Seller “Get It Digital” (99.5%) is offering the new condition Canon 5D Mark III with 24-105mm f4L IS for $2600 with free shipping, with a limit of one per customer. This does NOT come with a Canon USA warranty. Instead, the seller GetItDigital offers a similar warranty of their own.

The 5DMk3 w/24-105 goes for $3100 at authorized Canon dealers, but they offer a variety of free accessories and promotional rewards, such as B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazonia.

As usual, the trade-off of $500 vs USA warranty and free accessories is up to each individual to make based on their own preferences and circumstances and such.

Speaking of eBay, the current pole position deal of the day over there is the 13.3″ Apple Macbook Pro MF840LL/A (8GB, 256GB) for $1300 with free shipping with a limit of two per customer, offered by eBay seller “digjungle” (99.3%).

Speaking of speaking of eBay, NewEgg’s ebay store is offering the new condition 3TB SAMSUNG D3 Station (USB 3.0, 3.5″ Desktop External Hard Drive, model STSHX-D301TDB Bl) for $80 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer. [this was appended to a post yesterday that expired/buried]

Canon SL1 body with Elements 12 and extras for $400

The black Canon SL1 body only with the Adobe Elements 12 (Photoshop, Premiere) and 32GB SD card and 4% promotional rewards is offered for $400 at Buydig.com.

Refurbished Nikon 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G DX VR for $240

Refurbished can save a lot in some cases, such as the refurbished Nikon 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G DX VR lens going for $240 with free shipping at B&H Photo and Adorama.

(ENDED) Wednesday Lightning Deals: Sigma 50-500mm (starts 9am ET), etc

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Refurbished Nikon D3100 body for $200

If you are looking for an older Nikon DSLR body, Adorama is offering the manufacturer refurbished black Nikon D3100 body only for $200 with free shipping, and 2% promotional rewards.

Refurbished Nikon sale (20 options)

Adorama has a sale on select refurbished Nikon camera gear, denoted by the price shown in red ink. There are:

+ five refurbished DSLR options
+ five refurbished Lens options
+ ten refurbished Coolpix options

Used Nikon D300 body for $400

B&H Photo is offering the used Nikon D300 body only in Used condition with an 8+ rating for $400 with free shipping. Instead if you prefer it refurbished by Nikon USA with the usual 90 day warranty, it goes for $800 at Adorama.