If you are M43rds-curious and want a take-pictures-with kit, the Panasonic GF6 with the 14-42mm lens (GF6KK kit) is offered for $350 with free shipping at B&H Photo and by Roberts at Amazon.
Pre-orders: new Rokinon 135mm f2 and 135mm T2.2 Cine
Rokinon has revealed two new 135mm lenses. The photography priority is the 135mm f2 ED emc with a pre-order price of $550, while the video-priority is the 135mm T2.2 Cine DS ED UMC with a pre-order price of $600. The photography-priority version is available in nine different mounts (Canon, Nikon, Sony A- and E-, Pentax, Fuji X, Samsung NX, Four Thirds, M43). Pre-orders are available at Adorama.
Sony NEX-5A w/16mm f2.8 for $273
We continue digging into Amazon’s Camera & Photo Outlet where the silver Sony NEX-5A with 16mm f2.8 goes for $273 with free shipping. The lens goes for $250 on its own.
Samyang 24mm f1.4 for $370 (Pentax K), $397 (NX), $407 (“Olympus”)
The Samyang 24mm f1.4 manual focus lens for the Pentax K-mount is currently going for $370 with free shipping, with a limit of two per customer at Amazon by Amazon itself. It also goes for $395 for Samsung NX, $407 for “Olympus” (does not specify 43 or M43), and $500+ in Canon/Nikon. When price checking all the different mounts, be sure to pay attention to who the actual seller is. For some of them (eg Sony Alpha) the featured seller is not Amazon itself.
Panasonic 45-200mm f4.5-5.6 OIS for $270
The Panasonic 45-200mm f4.5-5.6 OIS f4.5-5.6 Mega OIS lens (m43rds) is going for $270 with free shipping again at Amazon by Amazon herself (limit 2) and B&H Photo.
Olympus E-PL5 w/14-42mm drops to $450
Another Olympus E-PL5 price drop since the start of the year, the E-PL5 with the 14-42mm lens is down to $450 with free shipping and free 16GB SD at Amazon by Amazon herself. It was going for $600 at the end of the year (see Mirrorless Price Chart).
Olympus E-PL7 drops $100 ($500 body or $600 w/lens)
The Olympus E-PL7 dropped $100 very recently, it is now going for $500 as body only and $600 with the 14-42mm lens at Amazon et al. It was going for $100 more at the end of the year (see Mirrorless Price Chart).
(ENDED) Tuesday: Sony NEX-7 with 18-55 for $600
This daily deal expired…
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Olympus E-PM2 body only for $210 (limit 2)
The black Olympus E-PM2 body only is currently available for $210 (was $220) with free shipping, with a limit of two per shopping cart, at Amazon by Amazon itself. This is not part of the lightning deals… Price updated 1/5/15.
Olympus E-M5 body only drops to $600
The Olympus E-M5 body only is now down to $600 with free shipping at Adorama and Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 2).
Olympus E-M1 body only drops to $1200
The Olympus E-M1 body only is now down to $1200 with free shipping thanks to a new round of Olympus instant rebates at Adorama (page down to see various E-M1 kits, including one with 12-40mm for $2000) and Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 2)… For mirrorless camera price reference, check the Mirrorless Price Chart.
Refurbished white Nikon AW1 w/11-27 for $520
The waterproof Nikon AW1 with the 11-27.5mm lens goes for $700 in new condition at authorized dealers, but if you want to go refurbished, the white refurbished with 90-day Nikon warranty goes for $520 with free shipping at Adorama.
Olympus E-PL5 silver body only for $400
The silver Olympus E-PL5 body only is going for $400 with free shipping by Willoughby’s at Amazon. The order ships from Willoughby’s, not Amazon… UPDATE: the white body only is likewise at $400.
Pentax Q-S1 body only for $297 (gold) or $312 (white)
The Pentax Q-S1 body only is currently going for $297 with free shipping in the Champagne Gold color scheme at B&H Photo and Adorama. If you don’t feel as festive, the white body only goes for $312~ at Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 2).
Samsung Galaxy NX body only for $850 to $857
The Samsung Galaxy NX body only is currently on sale for $857 with free shipping at B&H Photo after you add it to the shopping cart. Shipping estimate is 7-14 business days.
Alternately you can get it for $850 with free shipping by Roberts Camera fulfilled by Amazon. Amazon’s own price is $857.
Ending Soon: refurbished Sony NEX-5TL two-lens kit for $400
According to the red “Almost Gone” marking in the eBay Deals, ending soon is the manufacturer refurbished Sony NEX-5TL two lens kit (18-55, 55-210) going for $400, sold by Secondipity’s eBay store.
(ENDED) Samsung NX300 with 18-55 and $75 Gift Card for $408
This is over! the camera price doubled (!) as of 1/5/15 recheck… If you are NX-system curious, Amazon has another temptation for you to consider. For $408, you get the black Samsung NX300 with 18-55 and a $75 plastic Amazon Gift Card included automatically. Limit three per customer during this promotion.
(GONE) Fuji X-A1 blue w/16-50 & 50-230mm for $450
As of a 12/31/14, this is gone again… It is back in-stock, the blue Fuji X-A1 with the 16-50mm and 50-230mm lenses and 4% promotional rewards is going for $450 with free shipping at Adorama.
Sony a3000 w/18-55 drops to $300
On the mirrorless E-mount front, the Sony a3000 with the 18-55mm lens is now going for $300 with free shipping at B&H Photo and Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 2). You may have to do the add-to-cart song and dance before you can see the price.
Or if you prefer, you can get it manufacturer refurbished for $237 with free S&H and 90 day warranty from Secondipity on eBay.
(ENDED) Ends Mon 1am ET: New-OpenBox Sony NEX-3N w/16-50 for $285
This daily deal expired… The Woot Electronics deal of the day, ending by 1am ET on Monday, is the new (open-box condition) black Sony NEX-3N with 16-50mm offered for $280 plus $5 flat shipping. Limit 3 per customer during this promotion. Note this is a new condition camera but not in the original retail packaging. The listing says it comes with a 90 day Sony warranty.
(ENDED) Panasonic GM1 w/14-42mm (silver) for $500 [TOOS; limit 2]
As of a 12/29/14 recheck, the price is back to $6500… As of a 12/29/14 at 2:12am ET recheck, the silver Panasonic GM1 with 14-42mm has gone “temporarily out of stock” as well at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of two per customer. This is not part of the lightning deals, so the price is market driven.
(ENDED) Orange Panasonic GM1 w/12-32mm for $500 (limit 2; TOOS)
As of a 12/29/14 recheck, the price is back to $6500… Oranges and carrots are good for you. If you happen to like cameras with colors somewhere in-between oranges and carrots, the Panasonic GM1 with 12-32 (model DMC-GM1KD) is on sale for $500 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself. Limit two per customer during this sale. It is currently “temporarily out of stock” (TOOS) but you can order it and lock up the $500 price… This is not part of the lightning deals, so the price is market driven (can change or not change at any point in time).
Sony a5000 w/16-50mm & card & case & New Leaf for $300
Adorama is offering a bundle centered around the Sony a5000 w/16-50mm for $300 with a free Lowepro case, free UV MC filter, free 16GB card, free cleaning kit. Optionally you can get a free New Leaf 1yr Spills and Drops warranty – you have to add this manually by clicking under “Buy Together and save” and then selecting the “Adorama Holiday Gift” and there you will see the New Leaf offer and then add it to bundle and then add bundle to the shopping cart. All three colors of the a5000 kits are participating. Here’s the example for the silver model.
Panasonic GH4 w/14-140mm non-OIS for $1700
The Panasonic GH4 camera is bundled with the 14-140mm Panasonic non-OIS lens for $1700 with free shipping and a free 32GB card at Adorama. The GH4 body only goes for $1500 on its own (with various freebies).
(ENDED) Ends Mon 3:50pm ET: Samsung NX3000 w/16-50mm for $300
This limited time offer expired, but if you missed it, fear not; the NX cameras are recurring in the Lightning Deals (but I have no clue if/when they will re-appear)…
Sony a6000 two-lens kit (18-55, 55-210) with $50 GC & extras for $750
If of all the Sony NEX e-mount APS-C camera kits it is the Sony a6000 two lens kit (18-55, 55-210) the one that you want, B&H Photo has two-lens kit bundles for $750 that include these bonus items: $50 B&H Photo gift card, 16GB SDHC, and shoulder bag. This is available in all three camera colors.
Fuji X-E1 with 18-55mm for $700
If you also need a zoom lens, the Fuji X-E1 with the 18-55mm lens is available in either black or silver for $700 with free shipping at B&H Photo. The lens goes for $600+ on its own, so this offer may also be of interest if you are interested in the 18-55mm lens. You are essentially getting an extra camera body for a few extra dollars.
Fuji X-E1 body only (silver) for $440 [corrected link]
The silver Fuji X-E1 body only is currently going for $440 with free shipping and 4% promotional rewards at Adorama [corrected link]. Or for $40 more, you can get a bundle with extra accessories (3rd-party battery, 32GB Transcend, holster case, memory card case).
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