Canon has started up its rebate program for 2009. This is an instant rebate program too – no mailing receipts and UPC codes an then waiting 6-8 weeks.   The rebate applies for purchases on qualifying Canon gear between May 3, 2009 and July 11, 2009.

Certain DSLRs are part of the program too, with savings from $100 to $300 for specific combos. The DSLRs must be purchased with a qualifying lens to get the rebate (even if you are buying a kit). Below is the full list of cameras, lenses and flashes that are subject to the rebates, along with links to the 3 retailers I trust and use on a regular basis for each of them.

Canon DSLR Rebates

EOS 50D Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo + EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo (save $300)

EOS 50D Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo (save $150)

EOS 50D + EF 28-135mm IS Kit Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo (save $150)

EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo (save $200)

EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo + EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo (save $100)

Canon Lens Rebates

EF 200mm f/2L IS USM (save $500) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (save $200) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM (save $130) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM (save $100) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM (save $100) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF 50mm f/1.2L USM (save $100) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM (save $80) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM (save $75) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM (save $70) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM (save $50) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF 17-40mm f/4L USM (save $50) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM (save $50) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF 70-200mm f/4L USM (save $40) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM (save $35) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM (save $30) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM (save $30) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM (save $20) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (save $15) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

Canon Flash Rebates

Speedlite 580EX II (save $50) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

Speedlite 430EX II (save $30) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

Speedlite 220EX (save $30) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX (save $70) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX (save $50) Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo