Recent Refurbished Purchases (Live)

Hot Deal: 5D Mark III + PIXMA PRO-100 for $2698 AR at BuyDig

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EOS 5D Mark III + PIXMA PRO-100 Bundle
EOS 5D Mark III + PIXMA PRO-100 Bundle
$2698.00
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BuyDig has a bundle of the EOS 5D Mark III and PIXMA PRO-100, free paper, memory card, and case for $2698.00, after a $400 mail-in rebate!

Click here to check out the deal at BuyDig. This is a fantastic price matching the lowest price we’ve seen on the 5D Mark III!

You need to add to cart to see this special price. Note that BuyDig’s calculation is wrong, the rebate is actually $400 as you are purchasing camera + printer + paper. Add to cart to see a price of $3098, then a $400 rebate makes $2698.

If you’d like to add a 24-105mm, Adorama has that deal for $3198 (add to cart), only $500 more!


EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM for $639 at 6ave via eBay

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EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
$639.99
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6th Ave via eBay has the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM for $639.99. They are not an authorized dealer, but this is very close to the lowest price we’ve seen for this lens, which was $630 during Winter 2013. This is a split-kit lens (taken from a 5D Mark III or 6D kit).

If you prefer authorized dealers, BuyDig still has the lens for $689. It is also a split kit, but BuyDig is an authorized dealer.


Reminder: Lens Mail-in Rebate Submission Deadline is February 4th

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If you bought a lens during the crazy double-dip holiday madness, the deadline for mailing your mail-in rebate submission is coming up. Submissions must be postmarked by February 4th, 2014.

If you bought a 2013 printer deal the printer mail-in rebate must be postmarked by January 31st (that’s this Friday).

The number one reason why people don’t get their rebate is: they forget to submit it! Please don’t let it happen to you.

If you’ve already submitted but haven’t heard back yet now might also be a good time to check your rebate status. Most rebates were paid out in three weeks or less, and many people are successful in refunding the AMEX card balance to a bank account or check.

Winter 2013 will be remembered as one of the best Canon deal seasons of all time. Here’s to hoping the deals continue!


Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 (FE14M-C) for $275 at BuyDig via eBay

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14mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide-Angle for Canon Wide Angle Lens
14mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide-Angle for Canon Wide Angle Lens
$275.00
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BuyDig via eBay has the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 (FE14M-C) for $275.00. This is the absolute lowest price we’ve seen for this lens! They also have other mounts available.

Compare with $399 new at other dealers.

According to BuyDig via eBay this is the redesigned version with the red ring. This lens doesn’t autofocus but is great value — check out sample photos on Flickr.


Hot Deal: 5D Mark III + 24-105mm: $3203 at Adorama

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EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105L IS Kit + Professor Kobre's Lightscoop Bundle
EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105L IS Kit + Professor Kobre's Lightscoop Bundle
$3203.12
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Adorama has two hot deals on the 5D Mark III with 24-105 IS.

The first hot deal features the camera and image-stabilized lens for a price of $3203.12 (no mail-in rebates required)! This is the lowest price that we’ve ever seen for this kit from an authorized dealer. Compare with $3633 which is the current going authorized dealer price.

IMPORTANT: To activate this special price:

  1. Click here to go to Adorama
  2. Click on the link “Save $19.00 on…”
  3. Select the combo that includes the Professor Kobre’s Lightscoop
  4. Click “Add to Cart”

The second hot deal has been running since Friday and is extremely popular. Adorama again has a bundle of the EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105 IS Kit and PIXMA PRO-100, and free paper for $3215.86, after a $400 mail-in rebate. Your net price is only a few dollars more than the camera + lens deal above! For instructions on how to activate that deal, check out our previous post.


Hot Deal: Speedlite 600EX-RT for $423 at Adorama, Free Diffuser!

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Speedlite 600EX-RT + Professor Kobre's Lightscoop Bundle
Speedlite 600EX-RT + Professor Kobre's Lightscoop Bundle
$423.29
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Speedlite 430EX II + Professor Kobre's Lightscoop Bundle
Speedlite 430EX II + Professor Kobre's Lightscoop Bundle
$319.99
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EF 85mm f/1.8 USM + Professor Kobre's Lightscoop Bundle
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM + Professor Kobre's Lightscoop Bundle
$418.04
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Adorama has a really hot deal on the Speedlite 600EX-RT: it is only $423.29. To activate this special price you need to add it as a bundle with Professor Kobre’s Lightscoop. You also get 2% rewards!

UPDATE: Deal expired for the 600EX-RT. The 430EX ($231) and 85mm f/1.8 USM ($319) are still live.

Click here to check out the deal at Adorama.

IMPORTANT: To get the discount, take the following steps:

  1. Click here to go to Adorama
  2. Click on the link “Save $19.00 on…”
  3. Select the combo that includes the Professor Kobre’s Lightscoop
  4. Click “Add to Cart”

This is an incredible deal as the current lowest authorized dealer price is $518 with most stores at $549. Even during the holidays the best authorized dealer deal we saw for this flash was $449.

There are also similar ‘lightscoop’ deals with the 430EX ($231) and the 85mm f/1.8 USM ($319).


Hot: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro for $586 at Amazon

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105mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro for Canon Macro Lens
105mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro for Canon Macro Lens
$569.00
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Amazon has the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro for Canon for $586.55. This is the absolute lowest price we’ve ever seen for this optically-stabilized lens (from an authorized Sigma dealer).

This price drop is on top of a roughly $100 instant-savings that Sigma is running — most other stores have this lens for $669 which is already a pretty good price. As with all Amazon deals, this price is below the Minimum Advertised Price and is likely only seen for a few hours.

UPDATE: This is now sold out. However, Amazon is still taking back-orders at this price and will ship the lens when they get more stock.

For comparison, the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro is currently $1035 (having been as low as $720 during the holiday deals).