Recent Refurbished Purchases (Live)

Price Mistake: Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head for $85 AR at Amazon

Posted April 14, 2014 at 1:06 am EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 48 comments.

502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base Tripod

This appears to be a price-mistake; Amazon is double-dipping on the Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base for $85.89 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

The regular price for this head is $185.89; there’s currently a $50 mail-in rebate (Amazon is an authorized dealer), but it looks like Amazon is mistakenly applying it as an instant-rebate. You should be eligible for the rebate after the Amazon $135 price, for a net price of $85. This is a steal at less than half price!

Note: Amazon is currently out-of-stock but they honor back-orders. They currently state a wait of 2-4 weeks, but knowing Amazon it is typically less than what they advertise.

[UPDATE: Amazon jacked the price up $50 to $185. I think this is them acknowledging it was a price mistake. They seem to still be honoring any orders.]

Best Buy Breaks MAP In-Cart on the EOS 6D, by $200

Posted April 13, 2014 at 1:31 pm EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 19 comments.

	EOS 6D Digital SLR Camera	$999.99 Deal Expired

	EOS 6D with 24-105mm f/4L Kit Digital SLR Camera	$2099.99 Deal Expired

After two long weeks with zero changes in Canon prices at authorized dealers (not even “add-to-cart” discounts), a dealer has finally made a move: Best Buy lowered the price on the Canon EOS 6D by $200 in-cart to $1699.99, and similarly on the Canon EOS 6D with 24-105 Kit by $200 in-cart to $2299.99.

This is fantastic. Not because of the prices, but because it looks like finally there may be some push-back against a supposed strict MAP policy. Recall, we reported that stores were not advertising lower prices (not even in-cart) for fear of repercussions, such as not having their orders filled or their authorized dealer status revoked.

We are watching to see if other stores follow, or if Best Buy is forced to step back in line…

[Update: Best Buy prices shot back up today to MAP. Does not bode well… ]

Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 Pricing Announced: $949

Posted April 11, 2014 at 6:51 am EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 15 comments.

	Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM for Canon Standard Lens	$949.00 Pre-Order

	Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM for Canon Standard Lens	$949.00 Pre-Order

The initial pricing for the Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Lens has been announced: $949.00.

We’ll be tracking all price drops and changes on this widely anticipated lens.

You can also pre-order at B&H Photo Video
or Adorama, limited availability on April 29th, 2014.

Transcend 32GB 400x CompactFlash for $29.99 at B&H

Posted April 9, 2014 at 10:53 am EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 3 comments.

32GB 400x CompactFlash CompactFlash (CF) Memory

$29.99

Deal Expired

B&H Photo Video has the Transcend 32GB 400x CompactFlash (write at 60MB/s) for $29.99. This is the lowest price we’ve seen ever for this 32GB compact flash, rated at 90MB/s read and 60MB/s write.

This is a great price compared to the alternative from SanDisk (same write speed, $75).

EOS 7D + 18-135mm IS for $1100 at 6ave via eBay

Posted April 8, 2014 at 7:35 pm EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 3 comments.

EOS 7D with EF-S 18-135 IS Kit Digital SLR Camera

$1100.00

Deal Expired

6th Ave via eBay is clearing out the EOS 7D: they have the Canon EOS 7D with EF-S 18-135 IS Kit for $1100.00.

They are not an authorized dealer, but this is a really good deal for the 7D: a brand new 18-135mm IS lens can easily sell for about $250 on the used market, netting you a 7D for $850. The camera is a bit older and due for replacement, but it is still a favorite for many, and this is an excellent price.

Rokinon 8mm Fisheye for $199 at BuyDig via eBay

Posted April 6, 2014 at 3:19 pm EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 1 comment.

8mm f/3.5 Fisheye for Canon Wide Angle Lens

$199.99

Deal Expired

BuyDig via eBay has the Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye for Canon for $199.99. This ties for the lowest price ever on this affordable and great value lens.

Note this isn’t the “HD” version so you won’t get a circular view with a full-frame camera as it is partially obstructed by the non-removable lens hood.

You can see some fun and creative photos taken with the 8mm f/3.5 fisheye in the Flickr group for this lens.

EOS 6D Body Refurbished – $1299 at Adorama

Posted April 5, 2014 at 11:50 am EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 39 comments.

Refurbished EOS 6D Digital SLR Camera

$1269.00

Deal Expired

Adorama has the EOS 6D refurbished for $1299. Refurbished bodies come with a full 1-year Canon warranty.

This is a great price as this body is currently going for $1599 unauthorized or $1899 authorized (MAP). It is good to see that both refurbished deals and unauthorized deals still are live and well even with the new pricing policy.

[Update: Inventory is dropping fast. From about 32 when we first posted, to 25 as of now, one hour later.]