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More B&H Holiday Deals

December 4, 2012 G Dan Mitchell Leave a comment

I’m occasionally torn about these posts, but then I see that folks are using the posts and their links to order at these seasonally-reduced prices… so I hope that some of you will find the information useful.

Some new holiday deals from site-sponsor B&H follow. You may have to add some of them to your cart to see the lower pricing:

Canon 60D with lens and accessory bundle – list prices total $1643,62, but now $899. Includes Canon EOS 60D, EFS 18-135mm IS lens, 16 GB memory card, Vello remote wireless release, Pearstone spare battery, Lowepro Rezo 170AW shoulder bag. B&H tells me that you must add the bundle at this link to your cart to see the discounted price. Also eligible for 2% rebate offer and free shipping.
Canon 60 D body-only (refurbished) – $599.95. This is a very good price for a camera with these features.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 lens – only $299. This is $100 off the list price and an excellent price on this lens. You need to add the item to your cart to see the lower price.
Canon EOS 6D with 24-105mm f/4 L IS lens – $2699. Includes 32GB memory card and Lowepro Rezo 170 camera shoulder bag. This is quite a deal – essentially the lens costs only $600.
Canon EOS 6D (body only) – $2099. Includes 32GB memory card and Lowepro Rezo 170 camera shoulder bag.
Canon EOS 5D Mark III (body only) – $2990. This is a considerable discount from the original list price.
Nikon 1 V1 Mirrorless Camera with 10-30mm lens – $299.
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC macro lens – $449 after $100 “instant savings.”
Sandisk Pro memory cards – various sizes and prices.
Sony 32GB SDHC memory card – $14.95

Note that some of these expire very soon – as soon as tomorrow.

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Deals and Sales, Equipment

Canon 6D is Arriving – With Price Reductions

November 29, 2012 G Dan Mitchell Leave a comment

Shortly after releasing the Canon EOS 5D Mark III (and the Canon EOS-1DX and assorted other goodies), Canon announced a forthcoming less-expensive full-frame DSLR, the EOS 6D, a 20+ MP with a range of attractive features and a price barely above $2000. Right now site-sponsor B&H is offering a $200 “instant savings” on the Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera with Canon 24-105mm f/4.0L IS Lens bundle that lowers the cost of the lens and camera to only $2,699. The product is also eligible for the B&H “2% reward” – read more about that at the link.

Where does the 6D fit into the Canon eco-system? I think that for many people looking for a first full-frame body, and for many whose primary consideration is purely image quality, the 6D is going to hit the sweet spot. A 20 MP full frame image, assuming you shoot with skill and understand how to post-process, can produce an outstanding print in sizes much larger than the typical user will ever produce. There is every reason to think that the image quality produced by this camera will be essentially indistinguishable from that produced by the fine Canon EOS 5D Mark III. I have not used the camera, but from many reports I have read from those who have had their hands on a copy, it sounds like it will be a fine performer.

Deals and Sales

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Price Drops to $1799

October 1, 2012 G Dan Mitchell Leave a comment

B&H has the Canon 5D Mark II body on sale for $1799 right now. If you have been holding out for a full frame body, this seems like a great opportunity. While the newer Canon EOS 5D Mark III offers some improved features that can make a difference to some photographers, for others the 5DII can perform essentially equally well. For example, those photographing subjects like landscape or architecture and so on will find that the 5DII produces image quality that essentially equals that of the 5DIII, and that they likely won’t miss the newer features. (I considered upgrading from my 5DII, but I decided that the 5DIII – as fine as it is – won’t provide compelling advantages for my photography.)

It is also worth noting that this makes the price of the 5DII barely more than 50% of that of the 5DIII!

Deals and Sales, Equipment

Instant Rebates on Canon Lenses and Speedlites – Up to $300

August 24, 2012 G Dan Mitchell Leave a comment

Canon is offering an Instant Rebate on Canon Lenses and Speedlites of up to $300 through September 29 1, 2012. The promotion includes a large selection of lenses (zooms, primes, L, non-L, EFS, wide to telephoto, macro, tilt/shift), tele-extenders (1.4x and 2x), and electronic flashes including the most recent models. If you have been considering any of this gear, there is a good chance that you can save a bit on your purchase.

The following list includes links that you can use to purchase from site-sponsor B&H Photo. Your purchases through these links are appreciated as they help support this site – thanks! Expires ~~soon –~~ on September 29 1, 2012)

As always, I post offers like these on the Deals page, and not just for Canon. Similar deals are listed there on products from Adobe, Nikon, and more. Updated earlier today, and several expire very soon – including a very low price on Photoshop CS6 for Windows and additional discounts on Adobe Lightroom 4, Photoshop Elements 10, and a Photoshop Elements 10/Premier Elements 10 bundle.

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