Hot Deal: Amazon has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2695.00. This is the new lowest authorized-dealer price for this body-only. We’d previously seen $2699 from Amazon and that price only lasted 7 hours.

They’re also giving away 4% rewards, a free camera bag, 8 GB CF card, and a battery. (From the Amazon 5D Mark III page click the link “Purchase This Camera and Take Advantage of the Following Promotion”.)

They also have the 5D Mark III Kit for $3349 but the Adorama bundle is a better deal at that price.

UPDATE: They’ve raised the price to $2799.
UPDATE 2: They’ve raised the price to $2899.

The deal from BigValueInc via eBay on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2445.00 is almost sold out. Note, they’re not an authorized dealer.

eBay reports that it is 71% sold, as of time of writing (40 minutes elapsed).

Our calculations show that there only 88 bodies left, and they will likely be sold out within the next thirty minutes.

1:31 AM ET: Sold out. 300 bodies in 91 minutes.

BigValueInc via eBay has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2445.00. This is the absolute cheapest price we’ve seen ever, body-only, for the 5D Mark III.

BigValueInc via eBay is not an authorized dealer, but the vast majority of our readers report receiving US model items (which are valid for Canon US warranty service). At over $500 cheaper than authorized dealers, this is a great deal.

Also based on reader feedback, this is likely a split kit — an original 5D Mark III kit box, but with lens removed. BigValueInc sells the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens separately for $635.00.

This deal is still running: BigValueInc via eBay has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2549.99. They’ve already sold 274 at this price in 3 days!

Or, you can hold out for another authorized dealer price drop; Amazon recently had this for $2699, including a brief 20 minute window yesterday at $2677.

BigValueInc via eBay is not an authorized dealer, but the last few sales the vast majority of our readers report getting US model items. It is likely worth it for the large savings!

Amazon has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2699.00. This is the lowest price that we’ve ever seen for this camera from an authorized dealer, period.

Add to cart to see the price. You can also get a free SD card, bag, and battery.

We’ll be watching closely for other retailers to match and will make more posts if they do.

UPDATE: B&H lowered to $2999 (plus a 4% reward)
UPDATE 2: Done after 7 hours. Amazon is up to $2999.

This deal is back: BigValueInc via eBay has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2549.99. This is pretty close to the lowest price that we’ve seen from an unauthorized dealer, ever.

Compare with $3099 in an active B&H deal. Or, a fantastic deal at Adorama, $3999 for 5D3 + 24-105mm + Speedlite + a Pro-1 Pigment printer.

BigValueInc via eBay is not an authorized dealer, but the last few sales the vast majority of our readers report getting US model items. It is likely worth it for the large savings!

B&H Photo Video has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $3099.00. B&H is also offering a 4% reward (making your net $2975), as well as a free SanDisk 32GB, extra battery, and gadget bag. We’re also seeing the same price at Amazon (but with only a 2% reward).

UPDATE: You need to proceed to checkout to see the price.

This is the first substantive price drop on the 5D Mark III (from an authorized dealer) in a long time. It’s nice to see authorized dealer prices on this body on the move again.

Also discounted were the EOS 7D ($1299), EOS 7D with 18-135mm ($1599), and T5i with 18-55mm ($799).