Camera Deals

B&H Photo updates: E-Pen discounts & New Arrivals: Cybershots and D5200 w/18-105

We have a mini round-up of updates from B&H Photo as follows:

+ 2013 Cybershot models are now in-stock headlined by the H200 superzoom for $250 and the TF1 waterproof for $200

+ Olympus E-Pen discounts with the E-PM1 w/14-42 for $300, E-PL3 w/14-42 or 17mm for $400 in various body colors

+ in-stock for the first time at B&H, the Nikon D5200 w/18-105mm kit for $1100 and eligible for 2% promotional rewards. Apparently Nikon wants to boost their profits with this very kit - assuming anyone buys it at this price ;-)

Olympus E-PM1 w/14-42 and Extras drops to $300 (many colors) [updated]

One Micro Four Thirds camera discounted, the Olympus E-PM1 with the 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R M.Zuiko msc M43rds lens is now down to $300 at Adorama in your choice of black E-PM1 kit or pink E-PM1 kit or silver E-PM1 kit or white E-PM1 kit or purple E-PM1 kit... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Olympus E-PM1 reviews.

UPDATE: the same price is available with the kits with these extras: camera case, 8GB SD, 3rd-party extra battery, and USB reader. The links above have been updated to the kits with the free extras... They are also eligible for the 2% promotional rewards.

Olympus E-P3 w/14-42 or w/17mm for $450 (multiple colors)

The Olympus E-Pen trilogy is completed with a new discount on the Olympus E-P3 with the 14-42mm kit lens going for $450 in multiple colors at Adorama: black E-P3 kit or silver E-P3 kit or white E-P3 kit... Also going for $450 is the Olympus E-P3 w/17mm pancake... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Olympus E-P3 reviews.

Olympus E-PL3 (RED) w/14-42mm and Extras for $400

If you are a fan of red E-Pen cameras, Adorama is offering the red Olympus E-PL3 w/14-42mm and Extras for $400 with free shipping. The extras are a camera case, a 3rd-party extra battery, an 8GB SD card, and a USB SD card reader... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Olympus E-PL3 reviews.

(ENDED) Olympus 40-150mm f4-5.6R (m43rds) black or silver for $100 again

As of a 2/17/13 recheck, the prices returned to $200... The B&H promotion ended, but fear not! Adorama comes to the rescue, offering the Olympus 40-150mm f4-5.6R (m43rds) lens for $100 with free shipping in your choice of black 40-150R or silver 40-150R. This is a live/organic price, I do not know if/when it ends... UPDATE: both items are out of stock but they remain orderable if you want to lock the price of $100. However since they are out of stock, don't count on them to arrive by a specific date (eg birthday, special occasion, trip, event, etc).

(ENDED) Olympus 40-150mm f4-5.6R silver (m43rds) for $100

This B&H promotion ended... B&H Photo is offering the silver Olympus 40-150mm f4-5.6R micro four thirds lens for $100 with free shipping. Yes, one hundred. This is brand new, not refurbished. Only the silver is discounted.

Used Olympus XZ-1 black for $240 w/6mo warranty

If you are a fan of used cameras, and the Olympus XZ-series and KEH camera, you have arrived at the right post at the right time. KEH Camera is offering used black Olympus XZ-1 kits with a 6-month non-transferable KEH warranty for around $240 at Amazon. Make sure you look for KEH as the seller. Different retailers have different offers for used items. KEH specifically offers a six month non-transferable KEH warranty on this item. The other sellers there do not!

Olympus E-M5 $50 to $100 discounts return again

The Olympus discounting yo-yo is on the discounting dial. The three Olympus E-M5 have been discounted again to their discounted prices of $950 (body only), $1050 (w/14-42) and $1100 (w/12-50). The first two are a $50 discount off the starting price, while the w/12-50 is a $100 off discount. This discount yo-yo started around Black Friday 2012 and has been cycling in and out. Check B&H Photo and Amazon et al for the various kits.

The lenses mail-in rebate promotion expired on 1/27/13 (don't forget to submit your rebates if you particiated!)

For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Olympus E-M5 reviews.

In-stock: Olympus 17mm f1.8 silver for $500

We have a new trio of alerts from B&H Photo, starting with the silver Olympus 17mm f1.8 (micro four thirds) being in-stock for its starting price of $500 plus shipping and eligible for 2% promotional rewards which continue after the holiday shopping season.

Single page with Olympus E-M5 kits eligible for $150 VISA mail-in rebates

B&H Photo has set up a page with the five Olympus E-M5 kits eligible for the VISA prepaid mail-in rebates. You can buy up to three lenses from the list of qualifying lenses shown in the PDF file which you can find under "More Rebates" in the middle of the page of individual product pages. By "individual product pages" we mean the individual page of a camera kit, for example, the silver E-M5 w/12-50 kit... For a more detailed discussion of these, see the main blog alert posted last week.

A note if you are buying these at retailers that have open marketplaces like Amazon, Sears, eBay, Best Buy, NewEgg, Buy.com, etc. Make sure you are buying from the actual house retailer itself, and not from third-party or marketplace sellers. If you are going to buy from a third-party/marketplace seller, make sure they are an authorized dealer and make sure they are offering this promotion through their Amazon/Sears/eBay/BestBuy/NewEgg/Buy.com listings, and make sure Olympus (and their rebate agents) are going to accept this as an eligible purchase. If you cannot verify all of the above, the safest thing to do is buy from the house retailer - if they are offering this promotion!

Buy Olympus E-M5 and up to three lenses, get $150 back per lens (VISA gift card via mail-in rebate)

Olympus has launched a new combined purchase promotion via mail-in rebate in the form of a prepaid VISA gift card. The promotion runs from 1/3 to 1/27 in 2013. You must buy, in the same shopping cart, one of the five Olympus E-M5 camera kits and up to three lenses from the list of eligible lenses. You will receive a $150 prepaid VISA gift card via mail-in rebate for each one of the lenses. You must send the original UPC codes for the rebate, so make sure all is well before cutting the UPC codes from the boxes. You can see this promotion mentioned in each of the E-M5 product pages at B&H Photo, for example, the silver E-M5 body only. Look under the "Buy Together & Save" link in the middle of the page. NOTE that both Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds (SLR) lenses are eligible for this promotion. You can also check the PDF file directly (link is the PDF file).

If you prefer a more long-winded explanation of this, check the main blog alert.

The Olympus E-M5 discounts return ($950, $1050, $1200)

Around Black Friday, Olympus launched a series of intermittent discounts on the Olympus E-M5 kits. The discounts bring the body only to $950 and the w/14-42 to $1050 (discounts of $50 each) and the w/12-50 down to $1200 ($100 discount). These discounts have returned again at Amazon.

Refurbished Olympus E-M5 body for $830 (black or silver)

If you can't wait for Olympus E-M5 prices to drop and you are comfortable with refurbished, you can get the Olympus E-M5 body only in refurbished black or refurbished silver by Cameta on Amazon... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Olympus E-M5 reviews.

Olympus E-PL2 red w/14-42mm for $250 continues (Costco)

The promotion for the red Olympus E-PL2 with the 14-42mm kit lens for $250 at the Costco website has been extended until January-31-2013. This is brand new, not refurbished. Shipping is free. If you are not a Costco member, you pay a 5% surcharge (or sign up for a 1-year membership)... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Olympus E-PL2 reviews.

Olympus E-P3 w/14-42 & mini-msgr & 8GB for $500

Adorama is offering this Olympus E-PL3 bundle for $500 with free shipping. It includes the standard black Olympus E-P3 with 14-42 kit, along with two bonus items: the Olympus mini-messenger bag and an 8GB SD card. Optionally, when you click on the link right below "Buy Together and Save", and scroll down, you can add the Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm lens for +$100 in your choice of black or silver.

Olympus E-PL2 red w/14-42mm for $250 (Costco) [updated]

100 packs of toilet paper? Check the local Costco store! What about a red Olympus E-PL2 with the 14-42mm lens and a 4GB SD card? You can get it for $250 with free shipping at the Costco website. The promotion ends 12/31/12 12/21/12 or earlier if sold out. Costco has a 90-day return policy on cameras. If you are not a Costco member, there is a 5% fee on the purchase price.

Olympus 15mm f8 body cap lens for $50 w/free S&H

The Olympus 15mm f8 body cap lens (micro four thirds) is going for $50 with free shipping at B&H Photo and Adorama.

Olympus E-P3 with 14-42mm or 17mm pancake for $500

No need to fight with Lightning Deals widgets if you want the Olympus E-P3 with either the 17mm pancake or the 14-42mm zoom for $500. Their prices have now dropped to $500 at Adorama in various colors and kits. And if you happen to want the black E-P3 with the 14-42mm, you can also get a free mini-messenger bag and 8GB SD.

For all of the above (except for the mini-messenger kit), if you click on the link right below "Buy Together and Save" and scroll down in that window below the Eye-Fi offers, you will notice an option to add the 40-150mm M.Zuiko lens to the E-P3 purchase for just $100 more. You have a choice between the black or silver 40-150mm lens.

For a refresher on the E-P3, check its list of completed reviews.

Olympus XZ-2 drops to $550

The Olympus Stylus XZ-2 compact with RAW has its first career price-drop, a drop of $50 brings it down to $550 at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon (via 3rd-party sellers)... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Olympus XZ-2 reviews (eight as of the time of writing).

Add 40-150mm to Olympus E-M5 zoom kits for just +$100

If you are determined to buy one of the Olympus E-M5 zooms kits at their "Black Friday" prices of $1200 [corrected] for the E-M5 w/12-50mm (black kit or silver kit) or the E-M5 w/14-42mm black for $1050, you can optionally add the Olympus 40-150mm f4-5.6 M.Zuiko M43rds lens for an extra $100. Look for the link right below "Buy Together & Save" at the aforelinked B&H Photo product pages. The E-M5 kits are also eligible for the 2% promotional rewards which will be activated forty days after your order ships.

For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed E-M5 reviews (38 as of the time of writing).