Camera Deals

Used black Olympus XZ-1 starting at $151

Amazon Warehouse Deals at Amazon is offering used black Olympus XZ-1 cameras starting at $151 for "Good" condition, with "Very Good" condition starting at $156. Look for Amazon Warehouse Deals as the seller. There is no warranty offered, however, you have 30 days to return the camera. Optionally you can buy after-market Square Trade warranties.

This camera was on clearance during the holidays for $200 or so, so it appears there is ample supply in the market. Even if you are not interested in it now or at this price, keep an eye out for it, because if there are too many available as used, the prices may be forced to go down!

As usual, when buying used cameras, be sure to trade off the risks and rewards. Don't buy used just because the price is lower. Be sure you are comfortable with the trade-offs matrix of used vs new vs refurbished.

(SOLD OUT) Used Fuji X100 (Very Good condition) for $535

As of a Friday 1:35am ET recheck, this sold out... The Fuji X100 in Used (Very Good condition) is available, as of the time of writing, for $535 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Amazon Warehouse Deals has a 30-day return policy but no warranty, so be sure to factor that in your trade-offs/risk-matrix. Please note that prices and availability of used items can change at any time and the blog-post text here cannot be updated automatically. Thanks to Twaddler Belafonte for the alert in main blog comments.

Used (Very Good) Panasonic GH3 for $1200

If you are comfortable with used camera gear, and you are willing to make the trade-offs, you can get a used (very good condition) Panasonic GH3 body only for $1200 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Be sure to look for them as the seller. You get a 30-day return policy but no warranty, so be sure to factor that in to your decision!

Pro Video Specials at B&H Photo (Canon C300, JVC, Apple Hardware, Used)

We have a few pro video specials coming from B&H Photo, starting with the Canon EOS C300 Cinema camera going for $14,000 in your choice of Canon EF mount or PL mount.

Next up, JVC! The JVC GY-HM650 for $5700 and the JVC GY-HM600 ProHD Camera for $4500. Both qualify for a free extra battery which you will receive after you fill in a PDF mail-in form. You don't buy the extra battery. You fill in the form and receive it later on by mail.

If you are an Apple hardware fan, B&H Photo has set up 36 different production bundles, featuring a variety of hardware and software combinations of video interest.

Last but not least, used equipment. If you are comfortable with used gear, B&H Photo currently has 33 different pro and prosumer camcorders.

Used Nikon D90 body for around $355 + shipping [updated]

If you are a fan of used DSLRs, and you want an affordable entry-point into more serious Nikon DSLRs, you can get the used Nikon D90 for around $355 plus shipping. At Adorama directly, used prices start at $354 for an "E-" and rise as the condition improves. Shipping is extra. Please note these are used! Please note prices and availability can change at any time.

Gone from the Amazon listings: There are two listings. At the used Amazon listing, Adorama offers it Used (Good) for $350 plus $13 shipping. Look for Adorama or other reputable sellers as the sellers there.

(DEAD) Used (VG) Sony NEX-7 w/18-55 for $750

This is no longer available at this price/condition combination... If you are a fan of used camera gear, Amazon Warehouse Deals (look for them as the seller) is offering the used Sony NEX-7 w/18-55 for $750 with free shipping. Prices and availability can change at any time. This is marked by Amazon Warehouse Deals as Used (Very Good Condition). It has a 30 day return policy but NO warranty. You can optionally buy after-market warranty. Note that this is used and comes with the trade offs of used camera gear. Do not buy just because the price is lower... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Sony NEX-7 reviews.

Used Panasonic GF3 w/14-42mm for $183 [updated]

There are plenty of Micro Four Thirds discounts around these days, but if you want to spend less than $200 on a take-pictures-with kit and you are okay with used gear, Amazon Warehouse Deals (look for them as the seller) is offering Used (very good condition) black Panasonic GF3 with the 14-42mm kit lenses for $183. They come with a 30-day return period but no warranty. If you buy, be sure to have enough time during the first 30 days to put the camera through the paces, to make sure there are no issues with it... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Panasonic GF3 reviews.

Post updated on 2/14/13 at 1pm ET. In original post, the cameras were in "Good condition" for $177. As of this update, the "Good" sold out but they have them in "Very Good Condition" for $183.

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!

Used Cambo / Phase One Tech Camera Bundles at CI

For the eight medium format photographers reading this blog post, Capture Integration has limited time discounts on used/pre-owned Cambo and Phase One Tech Camera bundles. Details at the Capture Integration blog.

Used Sony RX100 (Good condition) for $477

The Sony RX100 is currently offered in Used (Good Condition) by Amazon Warehouse Deals for $477~ with free shipping. This is used! No warranty! You can purchase after-market warranty from SquareTrade if you prefer. You do get a 30-day return period from Amazon Warehouse Deals. Prices and sellers offering this camera change - be sure to check that you are buying from Amazon Warehouse Deals or other well-known/well-trusted sellers that offer used gear (KEH, Adorama, etc)... As always with used camera purchases, do not buy just because the price is lower. Make sure you are comfortable with the trade offs of used vs new.

Used (Good condition) Fuji X100 for $720

With the new Fuji X100S second-generation model coming in the next few weeks, the used prices of the first-generation Fuji X100 are getting some price pressure. As of the time of writing, you can get it used in good condition for $720 by Amazon Warehouse Deals (30 day return, no warranty) and for $740 at Adorama with 6-month Adorama limited warranty. These are available through Amazon. These are used! When price-checking these, at Amazon or eBay or elsewhere, be sure to check who the seller is and their reputation if you are not familiar with them!

KEH now offers $4 shipping option for items under 10oz and under $100

KEH Camera has added a new shipping option for items that weigh ten ounces or less and cost $100 or less. The new $4 shipping option is through the US Postal Service First Class mail. Details via the KEH blog.

Used Sony RX100 (Very Good condition) for $520

The Sony RX100 has been stable at $650 at authorized and reputable dealers. If you are an expert photographer and expert shopper, you may want to trade off the possibility of used from Amazon Warehouse Deals for $520 in Very Good condition. Look for Amazon Warehouse Deals as the seller - they offer a 30 day return policy. There is no warranty but you can optionally purchase one from Square Trade at the aforelinked pages. Again, let me note, do not buy this just because it is cheaper - make sure you understand and you are comfortable with the trade offs of being used vs new!

For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Sony RX100 reviews.

Used Fuji X10 for $324 (Good condition)

If you are an experienced photographer, and a fan of used camera gear, and you will have enough time to test the camera after it arrives, Amazon Warehouse Deals has good condition used Fuji X10 cameras for $324~. Look for Amazon Warehouse Deals as the seller in the listings. No warranty! You do have 30 days to return the camera, so it is a good idea to plan ahead some testing time with the camera...

Please note if you are not a fan of used camera gear: do not buy this just for the discount! If you are not comfortable with the trade-offs and potential issues and potential returns and such that come with buying used, it is not worth the extra discount if you are going to be worried and anguished and frustrated and such.

(DEAD) Used Flip Mino HD (4GB, 1Hr, 1st Gen) for $35 w/free S&H

We jinxed this one, as of a 10:16pm ET recheck, the $35 price is sold-out :(... Expired items after the jump...

Used Fuji X-E1 w/18-55 for $1190+

This is for people who are both experienced photographers and experienced shoppers at the same time. You can get used Fuji X-E1 with 18-55mm kits starting at $1190 at Amazon Warehouse Deals. The price increases as the used condition improves. You have a 30-day return policy from Amazon, but no warranty. No warranty! You can optionally purchase after-market warranty from Square Trade as shown at the aforelinked pages. This kit goes for $1400 new-in-box. However, don't buy used just for the discount. If you are not an experienced photographer (so you can put the camera through the paces within the first thirty days and make sure all is well) and an experienced shopper (understanding the risks and rewards and trade-offs of used, and warranties and returns and such), do not buy it used!

Free shipping on new and used gear at National Camera Exchange (48 contiguous)

If you are a fan of free shipping, the National Camera Exchange is offering free shipping on New and Used camera gear for the 48 contiguous United States. Look for the free shipping promotion in red at the bottom of the "new gear" and "used gear" pictures.

(DEAD) Nikon D90 body only for $650 (used starting at $350; refurbs at $500)

As of a 12/30/12 recheck, the price went up... If you happen to have a near-term buy-interest in the new-in-box Nikon D90 body only kit, you can get it for $650 at Amazon by Amazon. On the other end of the spectrum, if you prefer the lowest price possible, used prices start at $350 at Adorama. If you want the price to be somewhere in-between the two, there are various refurbished kits at Cameta with Cameta warranty (not Nikon warranty).

(ENDED) Used Panasonic FH24 P&S for $40 w/coupon

This limited time promotion expired... Cowboom is offering the used Panasonic FH24 P&S camera for $50 when you enter promo code LUMIX30 in your shopping cart. The price before coupon is $80. The coupon expires Nov-27-12 (or earlier if sold out). Please note this is used!

Reading Material: on buying Used or New Gear

While assembling the latest Opinion Soup round-up, we found one post that is definitely of interest to camera shoppers reading this blog, a practical detailed article on what to look for when evaluating Used or New gear by Ming Thein.