There are many options these days in the world of Micro Four Thirds cameras. If the Panasonic G7 (in either color scheme) with the 14-42mm kit lens is the one you want, it is currently bundled with a $50 Adorama gift certificate for the authorized dealer price of $698 with free shipping at Adorama… Optionally you can triple the original warranty by submitting a rebate to Panasonic…
Pre-order the new Fuji GFX MF Mirrorless Camera and three GFX Lenses
It’s the official launch of a brand new camera system today. Fuji has unveiled their Mirrorless Medium Format system with a starting line-up of ONE camera and THREE lenses (two prime, one zoom). The camera uses a 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor with 51.4 megapixels, a surface area approximately 1.7x that of 35mm FF. The prices of the camera and lenses are appopriately sized as well and they are available for pre-ordering as follows:
- Fuji GFX 50S Camera (Body Only) for $6500 at Adorama and B&H Photo and Amazon by Amazon itself
- Fujinon GF 63mm F2.8 R WR for $1500 at Adorama and B&H Photo and Amazon by Amazon itself
- Fujinon GF 120mm f4 R LM OIS WR Macro for $2700 at Adorama and B&H Photo and Amazon by Amazon itself
- Fujinon GF 32-64mm F4 R LM WR for $2300 at Adorama and B&H Photo and Amazon by Amazon itself
- tentative shipping estimate is end of February 2017
All of today’s new Fuji cameras and lenses have been added to the Cameras and Lenses of 2017 tracking page, where Mirrorless are leading DSLRs with a 4-1 score.
Pre-order new Fuji X-T20 APS-C kits
Fuji is back with another APS-C Fuji X-System camera, the latest model is the X-T20 using the same 24mp X-Trans CMOS III APS-C sensor like the X100F. The X-T20 is available in three different official kits as follows:
- X-T20 body only (black) for $900 at Amazon by Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo
- X-T20 body (silver) at Amazon by Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo
- X-T20 black with 16-50mm for $1000 at Amazon by Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo
- X-T20 silver with 16-50mm for $1000 at Amazon by Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo
- X-T20 black with 18-55 for $1200 at Amazon by Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo
- X-T20 silver with 18-55 for $1200 at Amazon by Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo
- tentative release estimate is mid February 2017
All of today’s new Fuji cameras and lenses have been added to the Cameras and Lenses of 2017 tracking page.
Pre-order Fuji XF 50mm f2 WR for $449
Fuji continues to build up its X system lens line-up with a new prime lens, the 50mm f2 WR XF, available in black or silver, with a pre-order price of $449 as follows:
All of today’s new Fuji cameras and lenses have been added to the Cameras and Lenses of 2017 tracking page.
Rokinon Cine CV14M-N 14mm T3.1 (declicked Nikon) for $287
Good until Tuesday 2:34am ET, the Rokinon Cine CV14M-N 14mm T3.1 Cine Wide Angle Lens for Nikon with De-Clicked Aperture and Follow Focus is on sale for $287 (price before sale $319).
Meanwhile ending on Tuesday at 12:09am ET, the Rokinon RK8MS-E 8mm F2.8 Series 2 Fisheye Lens for Sony E Cameras, Silver goes for $224 (price before sale $249).
Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 with $100 Gift Card for $698
At CES 2017 [check the tracker of the interesting new cameras/lenses of 2017], Panasonic revealed the second generation of their 12-35mm lens with a pre-order price of $1000.
If you are not tempted by that, you can get the first generation of the Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 lens bundled with a $100 Adorama gift certificate for $698 at Adorama.
Sony a5000 with 16-50mm for $300
If you are looking for a budget entry-point into the Sony E-system, the new condition white color scheme of the Sony a5000 with the 16-50mm OSS lens is on sale for a limited time for $300 iwth free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of up to ten units per customer. The shipping estimate is a floating “1 to 2 months” but you can lock up the price by ordering.
Sony a6300 with 16-70mm f4 ZA OSS and $100 GC for $1900
The Sony E-system has been around long enough to have assembled a variety of cameras and lenses, so there are plenty of options in new and used and refurbished. One such option is the new condition Sony a6300 bundled with the 16-70mm f4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar lens and a $100 Adorama gift certificate, all together for $1900 at Adorama.
Fuji X-T2 Body with Fuji VPB-XT2 Battery Grip and Extras for $1700
Also surfacing during the Stock Status update is a brand new Fuji X-T2 option, you can get the body only bundled with the official Fuji VPB-XT2 battery grip for $1700 with free shipping at B&H Photo. The grip on its own goes for around $300. This is currently in-stock and shipping.
But wait, there’s more! At Adorama’s website you get the same X-T2 and Grip bundle for the same price of $1700, but Adorama includes the following extra freebies with your purchase:
+ 32GB Lexar SDHC UHS-II U3
+ 24/7 Medium Holster case
+ Bower 20 memory card wallet
+ Flashpoint Mini Multi-Card Reader USB 2.0
+ obligatory cleaning kit
+ Corel creative software II (includes PaintShop Pro X9, Aftershot PRO 2, VideoStudio 9 and more)
Optionally when you expand the yellow “Special Offer” section at Adorama, you can buy this kit with select Fuji X-Lenses for a combined purchase discount.
Fuji X-T2 body only drops to $1579 and in-stock
I just updated the Stock Status Tracker after the CES 2017 madness and we have double good news for Fuji X-T2 hunters!
The X-T2 body only is not only in-stock but slightly discounted, you can get it for $1579 with free shipping by Cardinal Photo on Amazon (in-stock but slow shipping – it’s not Prime eligible) or by Amazon itself (2-5 weeks).
The X-T2 body only is also in-stock for $1600 at Adorama and B&H Photo.
PS: make sure you read the post above this one before buying, there is a new X-T2 bundle offer out now, X-T2 body plus official Fuji Battery Grip and Extras for $1700…
PS2: the Olympus E-M1 II is not in-stock as of this update. Check the Stock Status Tracker for future updates.
Pre-order new Panasonic 100-300mm f4-5.6 II OIS
But wait, there’s more! There’s another new Panasonic M43rds lens, yet another second generation model, it is the 100-300mm f4-5.6 II OIS with a price of $650 and available for pre-order at that price at Adorama and B&H Photo.
A summary of the new interesting and serious cameras and photo lenses of 2017 so far can be found at the brand new Cameras and Lenses of 2017 Tracker.
Pre-order new Panasonic 12-60mm f2.8-4 OIS for $1000 (also 45-100 II for $500)
But wait, there’s more from Panasonic in the world of Micro Four Thirds. If you want something longer than 12-35mm and you are willing to sacrifice constant aperture, their new 12-60mm f2.8-4 OIS lens is available for pre-order for $1000 at Adorama and B&H Photo.
The fourth of the new Panasonic CES 2017 lenses is more affordable, it is the 45-200mm f4-5.6 II OIS with a pre-order price of $450 at Adorama et al.
For the latest new 2017 gear of potential interest, check the New Cameras and Lenses of 2017.
Pre-order second generation of Panasonic f2.8 PRO ZOOMS (12-35, 35-100)
It’s not just camera for Panasonic! They have also revealed the second generation of their f2.8 PRO zooms! They are now available for pre-ordering as follows:
+ 12-35mm f2.8 II OIS for $1000 at Adorama and B&H Photo
+ 35m-100mm f2.8 II OIS for $1100 at Adorama and B&H Photo
+ yes, this is a lower price than the first generation
Pre-order new Panasonic GH5 for $2000
Panasonic has a new flagship now, the GH5 with a March 2017 release estimate and a pre-order price of $2000 at Adorama and B&H Photo… You can find this along with the other New Cameras of 2017…
UPDATE: also accepting pre-orders now is Amazon itself for the same price of $2000 (I am rounding prices for simplicity sake, the actual price is $1997.99).
PS: also available for pre-order is the DMW-BGGH5 Battery Grip for $350.
14 Sony Cameras (RX and E-mount) with Free Gift Cards (amounts range from $50 to $500)
A total of 14 Sony cameras, a mix of E-mount iLCs and RX fixed-lens cameras are bundled with gift cards with amounts ranging from $50 to $500 at B&H Photo. The Sony a7S II body only is the one getting the $500 gift card. The a6300 and a couple of RX models are getting $200 gift cards, while the rest are getting either $50 or $100 free B&H gift cards.
Sony 18-105mm F4.0 G OSS (E) + $50 Gift Card for $598
The Sony 18-105mm F4.0 G OSS (E-mount) lens currently goes for $598 at authorized dealers, but as of the time of writing, you can get it for this price bundled with a $50 Adorama gift certificate at Adorama… Alternately they have a bundle with free accessories (including Corel software) but no $50 gift card…
Likewise, Adorama is bundling a $50 Adorama gift certificate with the silver Sony a6000 body only while still selling it at the authorized dealer price of $398.
For more action at Adorama, check their Pre-New-Year sale and their Year-Ending Rebate close-outs.
Sony a6500 body + $200 GiftCard + 64GB SD for $1398
To the eBay Deals now, the Focus Camera eBay store is offering the new condition Sony a6500 body only bundled with a $200 Focus Camera Gift card and a 64GB SD memory card for $1398 with free shipping.
In-Stock: Olympus E-M1 II Body for $1999
In the first post-holidays update of the Stock Status Tracker, the Olympus E-M1 II body only is in-stock for its normal price of $1999 with free shipping by 3rd-party seller Wolfe’s Camera thru Amazon. This ships directly from Wolfe’s, so it’s not Prime eligible (this is a different Wolfe, not the “Ritz and Wolf” wolves). Supplies are limited as usual.
(ENDED) Rokinon E-mount: 21mm f1.4 for $299; 14mm f2.8 FE Auto Focus for $649
This daily deal expired…
Panasonic G7 w/14-42 & $50 Gift Card for $498 w/coupon
The Panasonic G7 with the 14-42mm lens and a $50 Adorama gift certificate goes for $598 at Adorama. Then enter coupon code CA11223344 and the price drops to $498. This is available in black or silver camera color schemes. This is a limited time offer.
In-Stock Alert: Fuji X-T2 body for $1599 [also X-T2 w/18-55 for $1899]
It’s here! The Fuji X-T2 body only is now in-stock for $1599 with free shipping by authorized dealer OneCall on eBay and Adorama too!
UPDATE: the Fuji X-T2 with 18-55mm kit is also in-stock for its starting price of $1899 at Adorama!
For the big picture, check the just-updated Stock Status Tracker.
Fuji X-PRO2 Body with $150 Gift Card for $1550
The Fuji X-T2 body only may be the current center of attention of the X-System [check Stock Status Tracker for that], but that doesn’t mean the other Fuji cameras disappeared or stopped working 🙂 Which brings us to the new condition Fuji X-PRO 2 body-only, it is bundled with a $150 Adorama gift certificate, together going for $1550 with free shipping at Adorama.
For more Adorama action, check their 1400+ Free Overnight Shipping offers, along with their various Holiday Specials.
Venus 12mm f2.8 lens for $949: In-Stock for N/A/K; Pre-Order for C/E
This is a combo in-stock and pre-order alert for the Venus Optics 12mm f2.8 lens at B&H Photo going for $949 with free shipping. It is now in-stock and ready to ship for the Nikon, Sony Alpha and Pentax K DSLR systems. And it is available for pre-order for Canon EF and Sony E-mount. This is a (35mm) full frame manual focus lens.
(OLDER POST) In-Stock: Fuji X-T2 Body for $1600 (Seller Warranty) or $1700 (Fuji USA warranty)
This is an older post… For the latest updated, check the Stock Status Tracker…
SLR Magic Cine Sale (m43, E; 5 options)
B&H Photo has a sale on SLR Magic Cine Lenses of the Sony E and Micro Four Thirds mounts. Five options are available with prices ranging from $299 to $699.
(OLDER POST) In-Stock (limited quantity): Fuji X-T2 Body for $1599 + $15 S&H
This is an older post… For the latest updates, check the Stock Status Tracker…
Olympus 40-150mm f4-5.6R (m43) for $90
The new condition Olympus M. 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R is currently on sale for $90 with free shipping by Cardinal Photo thru Amazon (ships directly from Cardinal Photo in PA)… Alternately you get it for $99with free shipping and $5~ in promotional rewards at Adorama and $4~ in promotional rewards at B&H Photo.
Olympus E-M1 (first gen) Body Only for $900 after $200 off coupon
The Olympus E-M1 II, riding a wave of performance accolades, is officially released but hard to find [check Stock Status Tracker for future updates) goes for $2000. But if you prefer to get the first generation for less than half the price, the NewEgg Techmas sale has a coupon for you, coupon code 1213GBYC298 drops the price from $1100 to $900 at NewEgg by NewEgg itself. The sale ends on Sunday 12/18/16 or earlier if sold out. (The Pen-F is not participating this time – it had sold out the previous time they did this $200 off coupon promotion).
PS: for a summary of the latest offers on a rolling basis, check the Holiday Shopping Situation Room. I just pruned all the expired deals from it.
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