We have now heard from a few sources about a camera-only mail-in rebate starting this weekend on the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 6D. We’re told the rebate value will be similar to the rebate that expired on August 2nd: $200 on either body. If true, our street prices are expected to return to $2699 for the 5D Mark III and $1449 for the EOS 6D. We are sure these prices will be popular, please use the street price contact form!

We haven’t heard of any new mail-in rebate on lenses. All signs point to the lens rebates actually expiring (only valid on purchases through Saturday, August 30th). Our guess is the next opportunity for lens rebates is probably October.

Don’t worry, it’s not too late to take advantage of the lens mail-in rebate; as long as you order before Friday noon ET and your invoice is dated on or before August 30th, you have a whole month to mail-in your form. We have great street prices available.

This is also a reminder that if you participated in the previous rebates (expired August 2nd), the deadline for mailing the submission is fast approaching. Please don’t forget!

The Canon Mail-in Rebate on Lenses is currently scheduled to expire on Saturday, August 30th. As of today we haven’t heard of any extension or new rebates on lenses. There are still a few days left, so we’ll post if we hear anything.

As a reminder, there currently is no active mail-in rebate on the 5D Mark III or 6D. We’re hoping for a new mail-in rebate, instant rebate, or price drop after this week, but haven’t heard anything concrete yet.

We always recommend purchasing in the last week of a rebate period. It “locks in” a good low price, and should a new rebate, promotion, or price-drop start, we find that most retailers can accommodate a price adjustment during the return period to get you the lower price (or eligibility for the new rebate).

You have until Friday noon to take advantage of some great street prices that are available:

• EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM for $1849 (after $200 MIR)
• EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II for $2019 (after $200 MIR)
• EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM for $1839 (after $150 MIR)
• EF 135mm f/2.0L USM for $879 (after $100 MIR)
• EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM for $1239 (after $200 MIR)
• … and 32 other cameras and lenses.

We’re pleased to see a popular street price special is back (for a short time): the EOS 5D Mark III with a genuine Canon BG-E11 battery grip for only $2869, from an authorized dealer with full Canon USA warranty. No tax to all states, and free standard shipping.

The grip itself goes for $289 at authorized Canon dealers, so this is a great package deal.

Also available: 5D Mark III + 24-105mm + BG-E11 for $3479.

If you are interested you can fill out the 5D Mark III street price contact form (or the form on the kit page). You can also check out all our available street prices.