Pre-order new Canon 1D X Mark II for $6000

We interrupt the various offers with a new Canon flagship DSLR, the 1D X Mark II, with a body only kit available for pre-order for $6000 at Adorama and B&H Photo.

In parallel, there is an official “Premium Kit” that includes a 64GB Sandisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 memory card and USB 3.0 CFast 2.0 card reader. It is available for pre-order for $6300 at B&H Photo and Adorama.

A number of other accessories are coming long with the camera, including the $600 WFT-E8A wireless transmitter, along with various power/battery options, and a focusing screen. You can see all these and place pre-orders at Adorama.

This has been added to the New Cameras of 2016 Tracking page.

Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine DS for $379 (C/N/m43)

Prime time for video, double puns intended, the Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine DS lens is on sale for $379 with free shipping and 2% promotional rewards at Adorama in the Canon mount and Nikon mount and Micro Four Thirds mounts. Offer ends 2/7/16 or earlier if sold out.

Open Box Canon 70D w/18-135 STM IS and 1yr warranty for $1000

In addition to the previously mentioned Canon 70D body only kits, there’s another open-box option at Adorama, you can get the open-box 70D with 18-135mn EF-S IS STM for $1000 with free shipping and a one year Canon USA warranty.

Imported Canon 70D body only for $650

More eBay Deals action, we return to the Get It Digital eBay store with an imported grey-marked DSLR that was part of a Kit With Lens but was separated from the lens and sold separately. This time it is the new condition Canon 70D body only going for $650 with free shipping with a limit five per customer. There is no mention of warranty in the listing.

At authorized Canon USA dealers, the 70D body only kit goes for $1000, but it includes various free accessories and promotional rewards at some retailers such as B&H Photo and Adorama.

Another option, somewhere in-between, you can get it in open-box condition with a 1-year Canon USA warranty for $800 at Adorama.

Open Box Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM for $119

The Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM lens is available in open-box condition for $119 with free expedited shipping from Adorama. This is described as “Open Box-Packaging may show some wear and tear. Includes all original accessories and full 1 year Canon USA warranty.”… This is one of 500+ Camera and Photo Specials at Adorama…

Imported Canon 6D Body for $1000

To the Trending eBay Deals we go, where eBay seller “GetItDigital” (99.5%) is offering the imported grey-marked new-condition Canon 6D body only for $1000 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer.

Based on the eBay listing, this does not specify whether it comes with seller’s warranty. It definitely does not come with a Canon USA warranty. This camera was part of a Canon 6D with Lens kit, but they are selling the camera and the lens separately to “share” the kit discount with the customers 🙂

In new condition from authorized Canon USA dealers, the 6D body only kit goes for $1400 but it also comes with a variety of free accessories and promotional rewards at B&H Photo and Adorama.

Yet another option (if you have no use/need for the extra accessories) is open-box condition of the Canon USA version with a 1-year Canon USA warranty going for $1270 at Adorama.

Open Box Canon EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM for $450

If you are a fan of open-box camera gear, the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM is available in Open Box condition for $450 with free shipping at Adorama. Per the description there, this is:

“Open Box-Packaging may show some wear and tear. Includes all original accessories and full 1 year Canon USA warranty.”

Canon CarePak 13-month FREE Accident Insurance Offer extended for Eligible purchases made up to 2/27/16 (19 Canon DSLRs and Lenses Eligible)

The Canon CarePak 13-month FREE Accident Insurance for some of their camera gear has now been extended for purchases of eligible products made until 2/27/16. A total of 19 Canon DSLRs and Lenses are eligible. You have to manually activate the 13-month free insurance using the serial number of your product through the Canon Carepak website. You can find the eligible Canon products nicely organized at B&H Photo.

Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC HSM for $259 (C)

The Canon version (it’s the only one they have available) of the Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens is currently on special for $259 with free shipping at B&H Photo. Offer ends 1/27/16 at 11:59pm ET.

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM for $229 (white box/grey)

Also part of the featured eBay Deals, the GetItDigital (99.5%) eBay store is offering the new condition white box Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM for $229 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer. There is no mention of warranty in the listing, but it says it is a “white box” lens with all accessories included. Assume this is an imported/grey-market since it doesn’t specify, and does not have a UPC (since it was probably separated from a DSLR kit). Nearly 1200 units got sold as of the time of writing.

Canon-branded Accessories Sale (22 options)

To parallel the previously mentioned Nikon accessories sale, Adorama is also running a Canon-branded Accessories Sale good until 2/5/16 (or earlier for any items that may sell out). A total of 22 Canon-branded items are participating including batteries, AC adapters, cases, the BG-E13 Battery Grip ($160), the BG-E16 Battery Grip ($130) and more. This is an ever-scrolling page, so page down until you see the $130 waterproof case for the Canon G15.

Phottix Mitros+ TTL Flash and Odin Flash Trigger Combo for $400 (Canon)

The Canon version of the Phottix Mitros+ TTL Flash and Odin Flash Trigger Combo, model PH80375, is on sale for $400 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. The Nikon version is not on sale (goes for $550). This offer ends by 11:59pm ET on 1/20/16.

Tokina 11-20mm f2.8 PRO for $430 (C/N) [USA warranty]

CORRECTION: this is Tokina, not Tamron. They always get me. Side-effects of having both companies with T-names with six characters each. All apologies for the confusion. I propagate confusion 🙂

To the eBay Deals we hurry where Robert’s Digital (aka Robert’s Imaging of Indianapolis, popular in the Midwest) is offering the new condition Tokina 11-20mm f2.8 PRO lens for $430 with free shipping in either Canon or Nikon, with a limit of five per customer. It comes with a 3-year USA warranty.

While there on eBay, the BuyDig eBay store is offering two 128GB Sandisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Class 10 memory cards with full SD adapters for $90 with free shipping. Limit five 2-packs per customer.

For a slight discount on the above, you can first get this $200 eBay Gift Card (via email) from PayPal’s Digital Gifts for $195. It’s only a 2.5% discount, but if you were going to pay full price, 2.5% less is 2.5% less 🙂

Sigma EF-610 DG and 2% rewards for $225 (C/N/A/P/Si)

The Sigma EF-610 DG Super Flash is on sale for $225 with free shipping along with 2% promotional rewards (about $4.50~) in the Canon, Nikon, Sony-Alpha-Maxxum, Pentax K, and Sigma SLR mounts at B&H Photo.

Pre-order new Tokina 14-20mm f2 DX for $900 (C/N)

It’s pre-orderin’ time, and not a typo, it’s f2 as in f2.0 as in f-two. The new Tokina 14-20mm f2 DX PRO AT-X is available for pre-order for $900 at Adorama in the Canon mount and the Nikon mount. The Canon mount is expected to come out early February, while the Nikon mount in early March. The credit cards are charged when the item ships, not when you place the pre-order. Happy f-two-oooing.

PS: this too has been added to the New Cameras and Lenses of 2016 tracking page… (for the previous year, check the Cameras and Lenses of 2015 tracking page)…

(ENDED) Vello Bluetooth ShutterBoss Advanced Intervalometer for $40 w/free S&H (C/N)

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Refurbished Nikon D3100 w/18-55 DX VR for $280

To the eBay Deals we geaux where BuyDig’s eBay store is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D3100 w/18-55 DX VR for $279 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer. They come with a 90 day Nikon USA warranty.

Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6L IS for $2100 with Your Choice of FREEBIES

Jealous of the new Panasonic 100-400mm lens, Canon has an instant savings promotion on their own 100-400mm lens 🙂 Kidding aside, the Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM is on an instant savings promotion going for $2100 at authorized dealers. At Adorama, you have two options for bonus items: you can either get 4% promotional rewards ($84~) or you can get 2% rewards ($42~) + Boatload Of Accessories (ProOptic 77mm Digital Essential 3-filter kit, FocusShifter DSLR Follow Focus & Rack Focus, lens cap teether and cleaning kit).

(ENDED) Thur: Bower SFD958 Zoom Flash for $70 (C/N)

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Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 OS with $180 Rewards for $1800 (C/N/Si)

The Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 OS DG HSM Sporty Spice SLR lens for the Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts is going for $1800 but it is also earning 10% promotional rewards (around $180) to be used in future purchases at B&H Photo. This promotion ends 1/7/16.

Canon D-Rebel T5i w/18-55 Video Creator Kit + Pixma Pro 100 for $550 after $350 MIR (AMEX GC)

This offer stands at the intersection of many interests (video, printing, mail-in rebates, gift cards). Adorama has a Canon D-Rebel T5i Video Creator Bundle for $550 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express gift card). For that, you get the Canon D-Rebel T5i with 18-55 IS STM, the Rode VIDEOMIC GO Microphone, and a 32GB Sandisk C10 memory card (these are the official colorfully-boxed-by-Canon “Video Creator Kit”. You also get the Pixma Pro 100 printer and a 50pk of 13×19″ Canon SG-201 photo paper.

Strategically with these bundles, if you don’t need all the included items, you can dispense with them as you see fit. Some may become gifts for other people, some could be traded locally or through various camera forums, others sold on eBay/Craiglist, others donated to local schools and non-profits, etc, etc, etc.

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White Box Canon 24-105 f4L IS USM for $606 (Grey/Imp)

The Canon 24-105 f4L IS USM lens is bundled with some of the more advanced Canon DSLR kits. Some enterprising retailers are taking advantage of the kit bundle discounts and they sell the camera and the lens separately, partially passing some of the savings to the lens buyers. Once such case is found in the eBay Deals where eBay seller “Get It Digital” (99.5%) is offering the white-box (does not come in outer retail packaging) Canon 24-105 f4L IS USM lens for $606 with free shipping, with a limit of 3 per customer. Over 1400 lenses got sold so far from this listing per the eBay statistics over there.

NOTE: the eBay listing has no mention of a warranty. It does not state whether the lens was split from a USA warranty kit, or if it was split from an Imported kit. To be on the safe side, assume this is an imported grey-market item. They would have probably charged more if it was a USA warranty lens.

The lens on its own in retail packaging with Canon USA warranty goes for $1000 at authorized Canon dealers (eg Adorama with boatload of free accessories). A white box option (again with no specifics on warranty) goes for $610 by AudioDealz fulfilled by Amazon (with six free lens-related accessories).

Canon Lens Instant Savings (38 options; Expire 1/2/16)

The current iteration of the Canon Lens Instant Savings expires 1/2/16. A total of 38 items are participating at the aforelinked B&H Photo page, 34 lenses and 4 flashes. There are too many to list here individually. Many of them have promotional rewards as well. Some of these offers may not return after 1/2/16, but I have no way of knowing for certain either way.

UPDATE: I forgot to mention, running in parallel, also with a 1/2/16 expiration date are the instant savings on Canon DSLRs. These are not combined purchase discounts, just discounts on the DSLR prices.

Tamron 24-70/2.8 Di VC USD with 10% rewards for $1100 after $200 MIR (C/N/A)

It’s not just Sigma! Tamron has f2.8 Pro Zooms too! This offer has both Promotional Rewards and a mail-in rebate. You can get the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 Di VC USD SP for $1100 after a $200 mail-in rebate, but you also get 10% Promotional Rewards (~$130 or $110~ if the MIR price is not included in the promotional rewards) at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon and Sony-Alpha-Dyxum-Maxxum-Dzixum-Mfoxum SLR mounts. Offer ends 12/31/15 (but the free Next Day cutoff is Wedn 4pm ET).

Canon 5DS R body with $360 rewards and Next Day for $3600

This DSLR is at the Union of the Two Offer Towers (but in a good way), it is eligible for 10% promotional rewards (a juicy $360) and Free NEXT DAY delivery (cut-off is Wedn 4pm ET). It is the Canon 5DS R body only going for its usual price of $3600 at B&H Photo… If you don’t need next day delivery, you can swap that for the Audio-Technica AT8024 Stereo/Mono Microphone and still get the 10% promotional rewards and the Corel software kit (AfterShot P2, PSP X7, etc) for $3600 at Adorama… It’s good to have choices!…

Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG ART w/Next Day for $850 (C/N/A/Si)

Sigma must be big fans of Art Bell, because they named a big line-up of lenses “ART” 🙂 Their new 50mm f1.4 DG ART HSM lens is going for $850 with free Next Day Delivery (cutoff Wedn 4pm ET) and 4% promotional rewards (~$34~) at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon, Sony and Shiguma SLR mounts… If you don’t need Next Day delivery, you have two options at Adorama: either 4% rewards and the Sigma USB Lens Dock included, or the usual lens-accessories and Corel software bundle…

Sigma 70-200 f2.8 OS APO with $48 rewards for $1200 (C/N/A/Si)

Pro zoom action now, the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM lens is on sale for $1200 with 4% promotional rewards (~$48) at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon, Sony and Sigma SLR mounts… NOTE: the Canon and Nikon mounts get free NEXT DAY delivery (cut-off is Wedn 4pm ET), while the other two get free Expedited shipping…

If you prefer free lens-y accessories included instead of 4% promotional rewards, you can also get it for $1200 at Adorama

10% Rewards on 44 Canon and Nikon DSLRs and Lenses

For a limited time, B&H Photo is offering 10% Promotional rewards on 44 different Canon and Nikon DSLR kits and Lenses. This is mostly four-figure items, such as the D810, 5D Mark III, 6D, f2.8 professional zooms, peaking with the $10,300 Nikon 500mm f4E VR which will get you $1,030 rewards to use on future B&H purchases. There are two pages of eligible items, so don’t forget to check page #2 over there. No coupon is needed. An expiration date is not mentioned. When it expires, you will no longer see it mentioned there (that’s how you’ll know it’s over).

Tokina 11-20mm f2.8 PRO DX for $424 (C/N)

For a limited time, the new Tokina 11-20mm f2.8 PRO DX lens is on sale for $424 with free shipping at Adorama in the Canon mount and the Nikon mount… The same price is available at B&H Photo