Recent Refurbished Purchases (Live)

B&H DealZone: Steadicam Merlin 2: $299, Today Only

Posted December 14, 2014 at 1:50 am EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 0 comments.

Merlin 2 Camera Stabilizing System Stabilizer

Something a little different in today’s B&H DealZone: they have the Steadicam Merlin 2 Camera Stabilizing System for $299.00. This is a today only price (or until sold out.)

This is a great price for a highly-reviewed stabilizing system, for fluid video, supporting cameras up to 5 pounds. You can learn more about it from B&H’s informative video, or watch someone set it up for the 5D Mark III. I’ve heard there’s a learning curve to get everything setup, but once it’s going, it works well!

This is a solid deal, as this was introduced a couple years ago at $799 (and still is that price today at Adorama.)

Refurbished: 30% off 70D + 18-55 IS STM ($756), 25% off 7D ($720)

Posted December 14, 2014 at 12:38 am EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 3 comments.

	Refurbished EOS 70D with 18-55 IS STM Kit Digital SLR Camera	$917.32 Deal Expired

	Refurbished EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera	$863.42 Deal Expired

The Canon Direct Store added to their rolling refurbished sale. For the next two days they’re featuring 30%-off the refurbished EOS 70D with 18-55 IS STM and 25%-off the refurbished EOS 7D. These prices only last until Monday evening (or when sold out).

EOS 70D with 18-55 IS STM Kit is now $755.44
EOS 7D is now $719.52

As usual, our refurbished tracker has the full details of everything available.

If you prefer a brand new EOS 7D from an authorized dealer, please consider our street price of $899.

Is the new EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II In-Stock at Adorama?

Posted December 13, 2014 at 11:49 am EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 5 comments.

EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens

$2199.00

Deal Expired

Adorama has updated their page for the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II — it now says “Now Shipping” (instead of “Pre-order”). It’s priced at $2199.00. Free expedited shipping.

We don’t know if this means the item is truly in-stock, or if it means that they’re expecting stock imminently. Several retailers told us the first batch was last Thursday and insufficient to fill all pre-orders. A second batch is due near the end of this coming week. This Adorama status change looks like a good sign. (If you’re desperate for one, order to get in the queue, then ask their customer support for an estimated ship date.)

It’s important to delay cancelling other pre-orders until after you have a confirmed ship date. One reader mentioned a bad experience regarding BuyDig. The store was showing “In Stock” on this lens early last week. Turns out that wasn’t true, and he unfortunately already cancelled his B&H pre-order.

Street Price Drop: 70-200 II $1849 AR, 24-70 II $1699 AR, 5D3 & 6D

Posted December 11, 2014 at 2:39 pm EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 21 comments.

As a result of the recent and unexpected Canon price drop, we now have slightly lowered street prices. Note that we don’t see the same reduction in street price (as we did in the MAP, or Minimum Advertised Price), as street prices were already more closely aligned to the true product cost.

$150 Rebate on EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II: Street price of $1849 AR
$150 Rebate on EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM: Street price of $1699 AR
$300 Rebate on EOS 5D Mark III: Street price of $2469 AR
$300 Rebate on EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105L IS Kit: Street price of $3049 AR
$300 Rebate on EOS 6D: Street price of $1339 AR
$300 Rebate on EOS 6D with 24-105mm Kit: Street price of $1869 AR
See all the street prices…

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Did you know? Many street price deals are eligible for the 5% Discover Cashback for online purchases. Please inquire.

Hot B&H Deal: 5D Mark III + PIXMA PRO-100 for $2449 AR

Posted December 11, 2014 at 1:54 pm EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 22 comments.

	EOS 5D Mark III + PIXMA PRO-100 + SG-201 Photo Paper Semi-Gloss 13x19" (50 Sheets) + 32GB Extreme UHS-I U3 SDHC 90MB/s Bundle	$2149.00 Deal Expired

	EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105L IS Kit + PIXMA PRO-100 Bundle	$3049.00 Deal Expired

A hot deal on the 5D Mark III from B&H Photo Video: a bundle of the EOS 5D Mark III, PIXMA PRO-100, free paper, battery, memory card, and bag for $2449.00, after a $650 mail-in rebate ($300 camera + $350 printer+camera+paper).

This is the lowest-ever authorized dealer price for the EOS 5D Mark III, but it does require a printer mail-in rebate, which is very reliable. (Limit of 1 printer rebate per rebate period.)

Click here to check out the deal at B&H. There’s also the 5D Mark III + 24-105L + Printer for $3049 AR.

If you don’t need a printer, check out our newly lowered street price of $2469 AR.

Hot: 5D Mark III + 24-105L + PRO-100 + Extras for $3099 AR Adorama

Posted December 11, 2014 at 9:16 am EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 4 comments.

EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105L IS Kit + PIXMA PRO-100 + DR-10SG Recorder with Shotgun Microphone + SG-201 Photo Paper Semi-Gloss 13x19" (50 Sheets) Bundle

$2749.00

Deal Expired

A new bundle deal taking advantage of the new price drop:

Adorama has a bundle of the EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105L IS Kit, PIXMA PRO-100, LP-E6 Battery, and free memory card for $3099.00, after a $600 mail-in rebate ($300 on camera and $300 on printer+camera). You also get a 4% reward ($147).

Click here to check out the deal at Adorama.

This isn’t a PIXMA PRO-10, like the Holiday Deal for $3349 AR, but this price is $250 less, which is especially nice if you don’t actually want to bother selling a printer.

5D Mark III $300 Price Drop – Now $2799 AR at B&H, Adorama

Posted December 11, 2014 at 1:47 am EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 2 comments.

	EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera	$2499.00 Deal Expired

	EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera	$1999.00 Deal Expired

	EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera	$2199.00 Deal Expired

As we alluded to yesterday, a $300 price drop has now happened on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III. Authorized dealers (B&H Photo Video, Adorama, Profeel via eBay) are now showing the new MAP price of $2799 after the Canon $300 mail-in rebate. You also get 2% rewards. This is not a rebate, but a permanent drop.

Other drops that are now active:

$300 Price Drop on EOS 5D Mark III to $2799 AR (B&H, Adorama, Amazon, Profeel)
$300 Price Drop on EOS 5D Mark III + 24-105L IS to $3399 AR (B&H, Adorama, Amazon, Profeel)
$100 Price Drop on EOS 6D to $1499 AR (B&H, Adorama, Amazon, Profeel)
$100 Price Drop on EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II to $2049 AR (B&H, Adorama, Amazon, Profeel)
$100 Price Drop on EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM to $1849 AR (B&H, Adorama, Amazon, Profeel)

	EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Street Price	$1679.00 Deal Expired

	EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Street Price	$1699.00 Deal Expired

	EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105L IS Kit Street Price	$2499.00 Deal Expired

	EOS 6D Street Price	$1269.00 Deal Expired

	EOS 6D with 24-105mm f/4L Kit Street Price	$1760.00 Deal Expired