Well, this is a new one. It looks like Canon has dropped the retail prices on several of its L-series lenses. While it is common to see rebate deals pop up throughout the year, it looks like this is just a straight up drop in pricing on these lens models instead of the periodic price raises we’ve seen in recent years.
Hopefully, these new “regular” prices will stick around permanently.
Check out the full list of new lens prices below. [Read more…]
Atomos has dropped the price on the Samurai Blade down to $995. That’s a $300 price drop from the old $1295 price point.
The Samurai Blade is a 5″ SDI monitor and recorder. It features a 720p IPS display with capacitive touch screen controls. It offers ProRes and DNxHD encoding and playback; and also features waveform, false color and focus peaking.
An included docking station for 2.5″ HDDs and SSDs connects to your computer via USB 3.0 or 2.0 ports. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
The 36MP full frame Sony A7R is now available for $2098 (was $2298). Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Additionally, the 24MP full frame Sony A7 is available for $1498 (was $1698). Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Check out my Sony A7 and A7R Review.
B&H has the Sony A7S in stock and shipping. Additionally, B&H is offering a 15% credit on any Sony A7-series camera or kit when you trade in any working DSLR or mirrorless camera.
That’s an instant $375 off the Sony A7S in addition to the value of whatever camera you trade in. You can also stack the 15% credit savings with select lenses and the battery grip. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
The 4K Canon 1D C now has a $2000 instant rebate, which brings the price down to under $10k for the first time. I’m not sure how long this deal lasts, but you can find it here at B&H Photo.
The Pentax K-5 IIs has dropped $200 in price from $1,196.95 to $996.95. You can also get “Buy Together & Save” deals with certain Pentax lenses. Additionally, B&H is offering 4% rewards and free shipping. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Canon has kicked off another lens rebate program for fall 2013 comprised of over 40 lenses, along with several Speedlites. The deals include both mail-in and instant rebates. Check them all our here at B&H Photo.
Adorama is the first retailer that I am aware of to list the Canon EOS M as discontinued. Searching for “EOS M” on Adorama’s site automatically directs you to a page containing discontinued items, and only displays used items. Additionally, the previous product listing for the EOS M now says “We are sorry, this item is no longer available.”
Perhaps the recent $299 fire sale for Canon EOS M kits depleted Adorama’s supply?
B&H and Amazon are currently back-ordered on this kit; however, you can still order at $299.
Additionally, the EOS M kit with 18-55mm lens for $349 is in stock at both B&H and Amazon.
If you have been thinking about picking up one of these very discounted prices, you may not have much time left to find one at all.
Sony has quietly added a new kit to the Alpha A65 SLT camera with the new DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II lens. It is available for pre-order with a $50 instant rebate, bringing the kit to $748 through July 27. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
The price of the Canon C300 has dropped by $2000 at least through April 2013. Instead of $16k, the C300 is now available in EF mount or PL mount for $14k. Check it out here at B&H Photo and Adorama.