Camera Deals

New Sony DSLR and NEX Instant Savings [updated]

Sony has launched a new round of instant savings promotion, with price-fixed Sony cameras changing prices at authorized Sony dealers. If you see lower prices, make sure you are looking at an authorized Sony dealer! Some of the deals websites and camera blogs are either clueless or irresponsible in not mentioning this distinction when mentioning deals of that type. This round of instant savings expires June-1-2013. Here they are:

+ Sony Alpha SLT dSLRs
+ $200 combined purchase Instant Savings discount if you buy an SLT DSLR with the 18-135 lens
+ Alpha DSLR combined purchase Lens discounts with 55-200, 55-300, 75-300
+ price adjustments on Sony DSLR lenses
+ buy an Alpha A99 DSLR and get free Flash and Battery Grip (add all to cart and proceed to checkout)
+ Sony NEX mirrorless camera discounts
+ all these expire on June-1-2013
+ some of these may be the same prices as before this round of instant savings. With so many kits around, I can't remember the price of every camera at every point in time :)

(ENDED) Nikon J2 w/10-30mm and free case and 8GB card for $350

This deal of the day expired... The main Gold Box Deal at Amazon for Sunday is the Nikon J2 w/10-30mm in your choice of six different body colors, along with a free Nikon 1 System case and 8GB Transcend SDHC card for $350 with free shipping. Simply add the camera color of your choice along with the two free items to your shopping cart, and the price of the two free items will be automatically deducted at the top right corner of the Amazon Checkout page. The special ends by Monday at 3am ET or earlier if sold out.

Panasonic GH3 in-stock at many places now for $1300

The Panasonic GH3 may have turned the corner in terms of in-stock availability. We just updated the Stock Status mini-site and the GH3 is in-stock at every retailer we track at its starting price of $1300 including Amazon and B&H Photo. Furthermore, Samy's Camera is offering a free 32GB SD with purchase, while B&H and Adorama offer 2% promotional rewards (2% of $1300 = $26), and while Amazon offers an optional 12-month pay-no-interest financing promotion assuming you pay the whole amount before the 12-months are over (be sure to read all the terms/conditions/etc of the financing offer before applying!)

For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Panasonic GH3 reviews. As of the time of writing, there are 19 completed reviews listed over there.

Sony NEX-F3 w/18-55 & 55-210 for $500

If you want to stock pile NEX lenses and need another body, or want to get started with the NEX system and the 55-210mm lens is a must for you, B&H Photo is offering Sony NEX-F3 two lens kits for $500 with free shipping. The two lenses are the aforementioned 18-55 and 55-210. The 55-210 can be typically added to a NEX kit for +$250, but with this bundle discount, you would be getting it for less. This bundle also includes a Sony camera case and a Sony 8GB SD card.

B&H Photo will begin accepting orders again at 9:15pm ET tonight Saturday 4/27/13. In the meantime, you can research the camera by checking its list of completed reviews

(ENDED) Olympus E-PL3 w/14-42mm & free Lowepro for $300 [limited time]

As of a 10:51pm ET recheck, this limited time offer expired... NewEgg has a limited time offer offering the black Olympus E-PL3 w/14-42mm with a free Lowepro LP34610-0EF case for $300 with free shipping. The free Lowepro will be added and adjusted automatically in your shopping cart. No coupon to enter. Please note this is a limited time offer... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Olympus E-PL3 reviews.

(ENDED) Pentax K-01 w/18-55 and 50-200 for $405 (was $425)

This daily special ended... The Thursday deal of the day at Tech.Woot! is the new condition Pentax K-01 with the 18-55 and 50-200mm lenses offered for $400 $420 plus $5 flat shipping. Limit three per customer at this price. The promotion ends on Friday at 1am ET or earlier if sold out... As of a 4:09pm ET recheck, the price is down from $420 to $400! If you purchased at $425, check your Woot account or credit card temporary authorizations to see if they automatically adjusted the price. If not, then you may want to contact them and see if they can price match their own price :)

6% Rewards on Canon, Nikon and Sony DSLR/iLC gear

For a limited time (expires May-1-2013), Adorama is offering 6% promotional rewards when you purchase one of the following eligible items:

+ Canon DSLRs (choice of 12 items)
+ Canon Lenses (choice of 37 items)
+ Nikon DSLRs and CX cameras (choice of 24 items)
+ Sony DSLRs and NEXxXies and RX100 (choice of 17 items).

Please note these are promotional rewards, they are not a 6% discount on the current prices!

You can find details on the Promotional Rewards on the individual product pages of eligible items. We are cut-and-pasting them as an example, but be sure to check the information at the Adorama page as the blog-post text here is not updated automatically if something changes in the promotion...

To Receive Your Percentage Back in Rewards:
+ Add a qualifying product to your Shopping Cart
+ Click the Proceed to Checkout button and place your order.
+ You will receive Rewards equal to the indicated percentage of the purchase price, excluding taxes. We will also send you an e-mail confirmation.
+ 40 days after shipment, your Rewards will automatically convert into a promotional code that can be used on a future purchase of any item sold by Adorama.com.
+ Once issued, the promotional code will be valid for six months.

Terms and Conditions
+ Rewards are promotional in nature and result in the issuance of a promotional code to be used on a future purchase at Adorama.com
+ The promotion is valid for a limited time only. Adorama reserves the right to modify or cancel it at any time.
+ Rewards or promotional codes cannot be converted directly or indirectly to cash.
+ If you return the qualifying camera or lens, we will subtract the value of your promotional code from your account.
+ Shipping and handling charges apply to all products, including items purchased with your Rewards.
+ Unless the promotion indicates otherwise, it may not be combined with other offers.
+ Promotional codes issued under this program will be valid for six months from date of issuance.
+ Offer valid in the United States only.
+ Void where prohibited.
+ Offer is nontransferable and may not be resold.

Canon EOS-m w/22mm pancake lens drops to $500

We have a slow moving "falling knife" on the Canon EOS-M with the 22mm pancake lens. As of the time of writing, it has dropped to $500 with free shipping at B&H Photo. Our previous alert two weeks ago had it dropping from $550 to $530.

Sony Alpha and NEX Instant Rebates expire 4/27/13

The Sony Alpha DSLR and NEX E-mount instant rebates expire on 4/27/13 unless renewed/extended. Check what is currently available at B&H Photo.

Open-box brown Samsung NX100 w/20-50 for $288~

If you are a fan of open-box brown cameras, J&R World has limited quantities of the open-box brown Samsung NX100 w/20-50mm for $288~. Please note this is open box!

Panasonic GX1 w/14-42mm Power Zoom for $400 [corrected]

Another Micro Four Thirds deal, you can get the Panasonic GX1 with the 14-42mm power zoom lens (the GX1X kit) in your choice of silver or black for $400 with free shipping at Groupon Goods. Limit one per person only! Groupon ends on 4/25/13 at 1am ET or earlier if sold out. As of the time of writing, Amazon has not price-matched this one. These ship 2.5 weeks after you make the purchase.

No PO Boxes but if you are ask your local post office, they can give you a street address to use to circumvent the "No PO Boxes" hatorade :)

Correction: This particular Groupon listing does not offer "free returns". Returns are allowed only if defective on this one! Typically Groupon offers free returns on products.

Speaking of Groupon, they are offering the well-reviewed MEElectronics Air-Fi AF32 Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Headphones for $50 with free shipping in many colors. Some of the colors have been price-matched at Amazon with 4.3 out 5 with 250+ customer reviews.

Refurbished Nikon J1 w/10-30 & 30-110 & case for $300 (white or red)

As one of the high profile eBay Daily Deals, Roberts Imaging is offering refurbished Nikon J1 two-lens kits for $300 with free shipping. You have a choice of red or white kit. The two lenses are the 10-30mm and 30-110mm CX lenses along with a Nikon camera case and 4GB card. These are Nikon USA refurbished and include a 180 day warranty. 14 days return policy, buyer pays for shipping. Limit 5 per customer per transaction.

B&M: mirrorless specials in new Fry's weekly ad( In-Store Only; some demo/open-box)

The new weekly ad is out for the wild west of electronics, Fry's Electronics, and they have a mirrorless camera sale. These are in-store only specials, meaning you have to either buy them or pick them up at a local brick and mortar Fry's store. The top right corner of the aforelinked ad page shows among others:

+ Olympus E-PM1 w/14-42mm for $200
+ Panasonic GF5 with the 14-42mm lens for $300 in your choice of black or white
+ Pentax Q for $264 (presumably with a lens)
+ Nikon V1 w/10-30 for $379 in black or white
+ some may be demo, some may be open-box
+ supplies vary from store to store
+ this is a very YMMV as we can't check each individual Fry's store
+ more specials at the cameras page in the ad

In-stock: SLR Magic lenses at Adorama (including 50mm f0.95)

If you are a fan of SLR Magic lenses, they are now carried and in-stock and shipping by Adorama including the 50mm f0.95 for NEX, M43 and Fuji X, the 35mm f1.7 for NEX and M43, 35mm T1.4 for NEX, and more!

Panasonic GX1 body for $275 (black or silver)

If of all the M43rds cameras and kits it is the Panasonic GX1 body only you are interested it, you can now get it for $275 in your choice of black or silver as follows:

+ Roberts on Amazon, black and silver
+ B&H Photo: black only
+ Adorama: silver and black
+ more on the camera: list of Panasonic GX1 reviews

Pre-order: Fuji 55-200mm f3.5-4.8 OIS for $700

The new Fuji X System 55-200mm f3.5-4.8 OIS lens that was announced last night is now available for pre-order for $700 at B&H Photo.

Open-box Fuji X-Pro1 for $1200

If you are comfortable with open-box products, especially ones for $1000+, J&R World has limited supplies of open-box Fuji X-Pro1 bodies for $1200. The new-in-box price for this camera is currently $1400. Please note this is open-box, open-box, open-box!

Refurbished Nikon 30-110mm (CX) for $100 w/free S&H

On the mirrorless side of the Nikon aisle, Adorama is offering the refurbished Nikon 30-110mm CX 1-System lens for $100 with free shipping in your choice of white lens or red lens. Please note this is refurbished!

Sony NEX-5N body only for $520

If you are trying to find the Sony NEX-5N body only in-stock at a reputable + authorized Sony dealer, it is currently in-stock for $520 with free shipping at Adorama. The latest model in the 5-series is the NEX-5R. The -5N is the previous model... For a refresher on the camera, check its list of completed Sony NEX-5N reviews... Adorama also has some other specials on NEX and SLT dSLRs.

Olympus Lens Instant Savings ends 4/20/13

The Olympus Lens Instant Savings (a few Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds lenses and converters) end on 4/20/13. Check the available models at Amazon.