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Sony RX10 (first gen) drops to $900
With the second generation Sony RX10 (aka RX10 II) looming large on the horizon (no pun intended on camera size), the first generation model has taken a $100 off discount, you can now get it for $900 at Adorama.
Pre-order new Canon G3X (1″, 25x) for $1000
Zoom zoom! Canon has just revealed a new 1-inch RAWsumer, the G3X with a 1-inch sensor and a zoom-zoom 25x optical zoom lens (24-600mm eq f2.8-5.6 IS). It is available for pre-order for a round mound of rebound of $1000 at Adorama and B&H Photo.
You can find this and other potentially interesting new cameras and lenses of 2015 at the Cameras and Lenses of 2015 page. Swimsuit edition coming soon 😉
Pre-order new Ricoh GR II for $800
Don’t stop believing Ricoh GR fans! Ricoh has just announced the second generation Ricoh GR, aka Ricoh GR II with a 16mp APS-C sensor, no low pass filter, 28mm f2.8 eq lens, and it is available for pre-order for $800 at B&H Photo and Adorama.
The first generation model currently goes for $580 at B&H Photo (with free external GV-1 EVF and 32GB SD) and $600 at Adorama (with free GF-1 TTL Flash and 4% promotional rewards).
You can now order the new Sony cameras: RX100 IV, RX10 II, a7R II
The new Sony cameras announced last week (see New Cameras of 2015 tracking page) are now available for actual ordering. Maybe Sony thought an extra week would help build hype? 🙂 Regardless, they are now ready for ordering:
+ a7R II for $3200 at B&H Photo and Adorama
New Sony RX10 II Orderable June 17
The brand new Sony RX10 II 1-inch fixed lens zoom (24-200mm f2.8 eq CZ) will be available for purchase on June 17 (2015) for its early adopter price of $1300 at B&H Photo and Adorama.
The first generation RX10 (aka RX10 I) currently goes for $1000.
(ENDED) Fuji XF1 red for $126 (limit 2)
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Panasonic LX7 with $50 Gift Card and extras for $328
If of the various compacts avec RAWeaux (that’s RAW in faux-French) it is the black Panasonic LX7 the one you want, Adorama has a black LX7 bundle for $328 with free expedited shipping. For that, you get the standard LX7 kit, plus a $50 Adorama Gift Certificate, a 32GB Lexar SDHC card, a 16GB Patriot microSD card, and 4% promotional rewards (=$13~)
Fuji X30 for $480 (either color)
The Fuji X30 compact with RAW is currently offered, in either color scheme, for $480 with free shipping and free returns at Groupon Goods. Delivery within 7 business days after purchase.
Canon G16 with extras for $400
The Canon G16 compact with RAW is now going for $400 with free shipping and 32GB Lexar SDHC card and 2% promotional rewards and LCD protector and one year spills and drops warranty at Adorama.
Sigma DP Merrills for $700 to $710 {SD1 for $2000}
The instant discount wave from Shiguma is also lifting (down) the prices of the DP-series Merrill trio. The DP1 Merrill goes for $700, while the DP2 Merrill and the DP3 Merrill go for $710 each.
Meanwhile, the niche-within-a-niche hiding in the nooks and crannies of another niche-within-a-niche, a “Mean Girls” way of saying a Sigma DSLR, the Sigma SD1 body only goes for $2000 with 4% promotional rewards (=4%).
Sony RX100 with Sony Jacket, extra charger, etc for $400
If you are interested in the first generation Sony RX100, in new condition, and with extra accessories, Adorama has a bundle that includes the following bonus items: Sony’s LCJ-RXF Leather-Like Jacket Case, extra charger, and 16GB Sandisk Ultra card.
In-stock nao: the new Olympus Stylus 1s for $700
I don’t know why camera manufacturers love creating naming confusions, but they keep doing it like clockwork. Olympus now has the new Stylus 1s, not to be confused with the older Stylus 1. The 1s has a starting price of $700 and it is already in-stock and ready to ship at B&H Photo. Pre-orders are accepted at Adorama and Amazon.
Panasonic LX7 (black) w/freebies for $328
If you have a near term interest in the black Panasonic LX7 compact with RAW, it is currently on sale for $328 with 4% promotional rewards (= $13~) and a free 64GB SD card and free camera case at BuyDig.com. The same price but without the freebies is by Amazon itself (limit 2).
Panasonic FZ200 rawzoomer for $400
Crash! The Panasonic FZ200 superzoom with RAW (24x, f2.8 constant) is now down to $400 with free shipping at BuyDig.com and Amazon by Amazon herself (limit 2) where it averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 500+ customer reviews, and has nearly 350 answered questions by customers.
PS: you can find the price lower from retailers that are not authorized Panasonic dealers, so it’s up to you to trade-off that.
Refurbished Sony RX100 for $350
For a limited time, BuyDig is offering the factory refurbished Sony RX100 for $350 with free shipping and one year warranty. Offer ends by 3/29/15.
Refurbished Olympus XZ-2 compact with RAW for $240
If you are interested in the black Olympus XZ-2 compact with RAW but don’t want to wait to see whether it ever returns at Amazon under $250 in new condition with USA warranty, you can get it for $240 as certified refurbished at the official Olympus Outlet store where you can find more of their refurbished offerings.
Speaking of the official Olympus store, their new condition E-System Builder Savings Promotion (buy one camera, get up to four lenses for combined savings up to $1000) continues.
(ENDED) Fuji XF1 red for $150 (ends by 3pm ET Friday)
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Trade-In promotion for Sony RX100 and RX10
Amazon is running a Trade-In Promotion for the Sony RX10 and RX100* digital cameras. You trade-in a qualifying camera or camcorder or smartphone. Three business days later, you will receive an email with a promotional code for either $50 off the RX100* cameras or $100 off the RX10 camera. One trade-in promo code per order. Only new condition RX10/RX100* cameras sold by Amazon herself are eligible (not 3rd-party sellers, not used/refurbs). This promotion ends 3/28/15. More details over there.
UPDATE #1: Adorama has a Sony RX Trade-In promotion as well.
UPDATE #2: B&H Photo has a Sony RX trade-in promotion as well.
Panasonic LX7 for $350 w/$50 GC & extras [updated]
Adorama has a black Panasonic LX7 bundle: you pay $350, but you get a $50 Adorama certificate, free 32GB and 16GB cards, and 4% promotional rewards (= $14).
UPDATE: as of 2/11/15 recheck, the $300 Amazon by Amazon itself offer ended and the price went up to $350.
Canon G1X drops to $400
The Canon G1x fixed lens camera with RAW and 1.5″ sensor is now down to $400 with free shipping at B&H Photo (with free accessories) and at Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 2).
Fuji X30 drops to $500 (with various free accessories)
The Fuji X30 compact with RAW has now dropped to $500 at various authorized Fuji dealers, some of which are also offering free accessories, including Cameta on eBay (lots of freebies) and B&H Photo (free official case) and NewEgg (free 32GB SD) and Amazon itself (no freebies) and Adorama.
Orderable again: Olympus XZ-2 for $217
The availability soap-opera of the Olympus XZ-2 compact with RAW continues with a new twist. As of the time of writing, the camera is orderable once again, for $217 and change this time, at Amazon by Amazon itself with a February 7 in-stock estimate and a limit of two per customer.
(SOLD OUT) Olympus XZ-2 orderable again for $216 (Febr 4 in-stock)
As of a 1/29/15 at 11:52pm ET recheck, this is sold out once again… The black Olympus XZ-2 compact with RAW is orderable again for $216~ with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon herself with a February 4 (2015) in-stock estimate.
Panasonic LX100 drops to $803
The Panasonic LX100 is currently down to $803 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of two per customer. This still has the flagship rawsumer premium in its price – it started at $900.
(GONE AGAIN) Olympus XZ-2 back down to $215 again
The XZ-2 continues its game of hide and seek. As of a 1/27/15 recheck, it is gone again, you cannot order it. I have no idea if/when it will return given the unpredictability of the previous iterations… The black Olympus XZ-2 is back down to $215 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of two per customer and a January 30 (2015) estimated shipping date.
(ENDED) Refurbished Sony RX 100 Mark II for $380
As of a 1/23/15 recheck, this is sold out with 50 units sold… If you are suffering from RX 100 fever but don’t want to pay the early-adopter big bucks, the Sony RX 100 Mark II (second generation) is offered manufacturer-refurbished for $380 with free shipping by Secondipity on eBay as part of an eBay refurbished tech sale.
Olympus XZ2 returns Jan-27 but for $253
The previous Olympus XZ2 new condition price was around $213. It is now back at Amazon [corrected link] with a January 27 (2015) in-stock estimate for $253… Check Serious Fixed Lens Camera Price Charts for price reference.
Strategically, it’s the same thing as usual: if you need it now vs if you don’t need it now. In the future, there will be more cameras and more discounts and more sales and more options (other things equal).
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