New and Increased Canon Mail-in Rebates Tomorrow! $800 off 1DX

Posted October 25, 2014 at 11:22 am EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 19 comments.

Canon will start a new mail-in rebate tomorrow, October 26th.

This looks to be a really exciting rebate. We see a rebate on the EOS-1D X for the first time; all bodies and lenses currently on rebate had their rebates extended; 10 lenses were added (including the new EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM), and 11 lenses saw their rebate values increased. This is the rebate we’ve all been waiting for!

Our street prices are from authorized Canon dealers, and are fully eligible for the mail-in rebate.

This rebate is valid for purchases at authorized Canon USA dealers. This rebate runs until November 22nd. (Thanks to Alan for the info!)

UPDATE: Here is the rebate form.

Highlights — Hottest Deals in the Rebate

$800 Rebate on EOS-1D X: Street price of $5299 AR
$100 Rebate on EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM: Street price of $1049 AR
$150 Rebate on EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM: Street price of $1749 AR — $50 Lower!
$150 Rebate on EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II: Street price of $1899 AR — $50 Lower!
$200 Rebate on EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM: Street price of $989 AR — $50 Lower!

Zooms

$50 Rebate on EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM: Street price of $1149 AR
$50 Rebate on EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM: MAP price of $599 AR
$100 Rebate on EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM: MAP price of $699 AR
$200 Rebate on EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM: Street price of $1319 AR
$100 Rebate on EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM: Street price of $1049 AR
$140 Rebate on EF 17-40mm f/4L USM: Street price of $619 AR
$150 Rebate on EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM: Street price of $1749 AR
$80 Rebate on EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM: Street price of $739 AR
$150 Rebate on EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II: Street price of $1899 AR
$150 Rebate on EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM: MAP price of $1299 AR
$200 Rebate on EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM: Street price of $989 AR
$100 Rebate on EF 70-200mm f/4L USM: Street price of $559 AR
$200 Rebate on EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM: Street price of $1329 AR
$100 Rebate on EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM: MAP price of $549 AR

Primes

$100 Rebate on EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM: Street price of $1889 AR
$50 Rebate on EF 20mm f/2.8 USM: MAP price of $489 AR
$100 Rebate on EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM: Street price of $1369 AR
$50 Rebate on EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM: MAP price of $549 AR
$60 Rebate on EF 28mm f/1.8 USM: MAP price of $449 AR
$150 Rebate on EF 35mm f/1.4L USM: Street price of $1179 AR
$50 Rebate on EF 35mm f/2 IS USM: MAP price of $549 AR
$50 Rebate on EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake: MAP price of $149 AR
$150 Rebate on EF 50mm f/1.2L USM: Street price of $1239 AR
$50 Rebate on EF 50mm f/1.4 USM: MAP price of $349 AR
$20 Rebate on EF 50mm f/1.8 II: MAP price of $105 AR
$100 Rebate on EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM: Street price of $1779 AR
$50 Rebate on EF 85mm f/1.8 USM: MAP price of $369 AR
$50 Rebate on EF 135mm f/2.0L USM: Street price of $889 AR
$30 Rebate on EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM: MAP price of $749 AR
$100 Rebate on EF 300mm f/4.0L IS USM: Street price of $1269 AR
$100 Rebate on EF 400mm f/5.6L USM: Street price of $1099 AR
$30 Rebate on EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact-Macro: MAP price of $269 AR
$50 Rebate on EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM: MAP price of $419 AR
$100 Rebate on MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo: Street price of $859 AR
$50 Rebate on EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM: MAP price of $549 AR
$50 Rebate on EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM: Street price of $1309 AR

Bodies

$800 Rebate on EOS-1D X: Street price of $5299 AR
$200 Rebate on EOS 5D Mark III: Street price of $2699 AR
$200 Rebate on EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105L IS Kit: Street price of $3299 AR
$200 Rebate on EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Kit: Street price of $3549 AR
$200 Rebate on EOS 6D: Street price of $1439 AR
$200 Rebate on EOS 6D with 24-105mm Kit: Street price of $2039 AR

Street Price Special: 5D Mark III + BG-E11 $2799, +24-105mm $3399

Posted October 24, 2014 at 2:36 pm EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 3 comments.

This street price special is back and even better: a EOS 5D Mark III + a genuine Canon BG-E11 battery grip for only $2799 (after all applicable rebates), from an authorized dealer with full 1-year Canon USA warranty. No tax to all states, and free standard shipping.

There is also a similar deal on the EOS 5D Mark III + 24-105mm f/4L IS with Canon BG-E11 battery grip for only $3399 (after all applicable rebates).

The grip deal is very hot, because it’s only $100 more than the already fantastic $2699 body-only street price (after the $200 MIR). The BG-E11 battery grip goes for $275 at other authorized dealers.

If you are interested you can fill out the 5D Mark III street price contact form, or the EOS 5D Mark III + 24-105mm f/4L IS street price contact form, depending on which you’re interested in. Please note in the comments that you’re interested in the grip deal.

New Rebates Starting Sunday include “Huge Rebate” on EOS-1D X

Posted October 24, 2014 at 10:00 am EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 14 comments.

One of our reliable sources read our prediction post and let us know that a new mail-in rebate period is indeed starting on Sunday, October 26th, and it includes a “huge rebate” on the EOS-1D X. The street price from authorized dealers is currently $6099 vs. a MAP of $6799, and we’re looking forward to seeing how big this rebate is. This is the first time we’ve seen a significant discount on a 1-series body.

We’re also told that the rebate list is “much broader” with more lenses, and in some cases, increased lens rebate amounts. We’ll post more once we can get a hold of the rebate list and amounts. Please contact us if you have any info.

CanonPriceWatch’s Holiday Predictions, Part 1: Authorized Dealers

Posted October 23, 2014 at 12:25 am EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 34 comments.

Holidays are quickly approaching, and the most commonly asked question is: what will the prices be? We’re going to be writing a series of posts over the coming weeks with some Canon Holiday price predictions. In this first post, we’ll tackle some predictions on authorized dealer pricing. In future posts, we’ll write about predictions on import prices from unauthorized dealers, and also on refurbished prices. (If you still are confused about the differences, please read our article on the topic.)

Please take our predictions with a grain of salt. These are predictions only, and there are many factors that can cause the landscape to change over the next months (Canon itself is the major factor, and there are many factors outside of Canon’s control).

Continue reading to see our four price predictions regarding authorized dealers.

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Hot: EOS 6D + 24-105mm f/4L IS for $1849 (Import) BigValueInc eBay

Posted October 21, 2014 at 12:08 pm EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 0 comments.

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

$1817.58

Deal Expired

Today’s eBay Daily Deal is from BigValueInc via eBay. They have the Canon EOS 6D with 24-105mm Kit for $1849.99. This ties for the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this kit brand new.

A white-box 24-105mm typically goes for $600, so this is like getting a EOS 6D for only $1249 — an fantastic price.

BigValueInc is a reputable unauthorized dealer who has been a source of reliable deals over the last few years. They have a 98.9% feedback score on high-value Canon items.

This is an import version (physically identical to the US model, but not intended for the US market). A Canon USA warranty is not guaranteed, so the store provides a warranty instead. After one year, your kit becomes the same as every other Canon USA warranty kit: if you need service you will need to pay Canon for it (and Canon will gladly service an grey/import model if you pay for service). Compare with our street price of $2039 AR from an authorized dealer. Transactions on eBay have been generally safe as you can rely on eBay Protection, PayPal Protection, and credit card protection.

7D Mark II: Last Call for 24-70mm f/4L IS Bundle, Approx. $2080

Posted October 20, 2014 at 9:09 pm EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 29 comments.

EOS 7D Mark II + EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Bundle

$2095.00

Deal Expired

Many camera stores (including B&H) now show the 7D Mark II as shipping on October 30th. The stores from Canada are no exception, they’ve also announced the same ship date.

The ship date is nearing, and this also means a last call for a great pre-order bundle deal. Camera Canada, a reputable Canadian authorized Canon dealer, has the EOS 7D Mark II and EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM for $2298 Canadian Dollars + $29 shipping (approximately $2080.00 US dollars, given current exchange rates).

In order to get this deal shipped on the first day (October 30th), it must be ordered by end of day Tuesday (October 21st). You can still order this bundle up to October 29th but it will not ship in the first allocation. It appears that you no longer need a Canadian address to order this deal.

The US dollar continues to strengthen against the Canadian dollar, making this an even better deal. It is like getting the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM for only $280 on top of the price of a 7D Mark II.

Our readers report paying no tax, duty, or other custom fees when purchasing from Camera Canada. Click here to check out the deal at Camera Canada. Please note the official price is $2298 Canadian dollars + shipping. We can’t predict where exchange rates will be on October 30th, as you aren’t billed until the item ships, but at today’s rates it is $2080 USD. Our readers report that Camera Canada has been open to billing in US dollars at the prevailing exchange rate, so you can ask them about this in a week when they are ready to ship the order.

We can also now report that the confusing form with a Canadian address requirement (that was the subject of much consternation) appears to be no longer required to place this bundle order. That is great news!

Refurbished EF-S 55-250mm IS II for $99 and Other Refurb Price Drops

Posted October 19, 2014 at 11:59 am EDT by CanonPriceWatch. 2 comments.

The Canon Direct Store started a refurbished sale: they have the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II refurbished for $99.99 (50%-off), free shipping.

They also kicked off a sale: 20%-off most bodies (except the EOS 6D and 5D Mark III). The refurbished EOS 70D is $767.36, but of course savvy readers will instead go for the brand new EOS 70D + printer bundle at Adorama for $799 AR.

They are also offering 30%-off the refurbished EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, it is now $643.44, but again, savvy readers should instead consider a brand new copy through our street price for $659.

You can check out our refurb stock tracker to see the select bodies and lenses that went on sale (look for the green-background entries).