As part of the hot deal from Rakuten, you can get a great deal on the EOS R and 5D Mark IV. Today only, you get 20% back in Rakuten points towards a future purchase, including from Canon USA authorized dealers. An equivalent warranty applies when purchasing via the Rakuten platform (vs. purchasing direct). Rakuten points can be spent like cash anywhere on their platform.

• EOS R $2,299 at BuyDig
  net $1,839.20 after $459.80 points

• 5D Mark IV $2799 at Cameta Camera
  net $2,239.20 after $559.80 points

This comes with a 1-year Canon USA warranty and 13-month CarePAK PLUS — this deal expires tonight at midnight. Check out the Adorama, Beach Camera, Focus Camera and BuyDig for other great deals on Canon items.

This hot deal from Rakuten is back today (while quantities last). On any purchase, you get 20% back in Rakuten points towards a future purchase. As Adorama, Beach Camera, Focus Camera and BuyDig all have storefronts on the Rakuten platform, you can take advantage of this deal on Canon cameras or lenses from authorized Canon USA dealers.

An equivalent warranty applies when purchasing via the Rakuten platform (vs. purchasing direct). Rakuten points can be spent like cash anywhere on their platform.

Some great options:

• EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM for $1599 at Adorama, get $319.80 points
• EOS-1D X Mark II for $5499 at Adorama, get $1099.80 points
• EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM III for $2099 at Beach Camera, get $419.80 points
• EF 35mm f/1.4L II for $1699 at Focus Camera, get $339.80 points

We’re getting the usual questions about the Canon mail-in rebate, due to the blockbuster bundle deals at Adorama and B&H.

Three years ago (and again last year) we wrote an FAQ on the Canon mail-in rebate similar great deals. We’ve updated it in this post to reflect the latest knowledge and advice. There have been some changes to how Canon does its rebate cards (switching from AMEX to MasterCard).

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