Camera Gear - Deals and Discounts (Not a gear recommendation thread)

[msommers]

Math never lies. Shit.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Nikon 70-200VRII on sale at Henry's for $1999, $300 less than TCS.

http://www.henrys.com/858-NIKON-AF-S...-II-LENS.aspx#

[ZeroGravity]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat
Nikon 70-200VRII on sale at Henry's for $1999, $300 less than TCS.

http://www.henrys.com/858-NIKON-AF-S...-II-LENS.aspx#

Really didn't need to see this... but thanks.

[msommers]

Then price match at memory express!

[ZeroGravity]

Originally posted by msommers
Then price match at memory express!

Actually, price match at bestbuy / FS will get you a tiny bit more discount. Collect points at bestbuy too.

[blitz]

This is a really nice bag that's on sale at MEC, probably best suited for mirrorless or rangefinders:

http://www.mec.ca/product/5031-243/t...ew_to_mec_date|1&f=10+50007+50576

[taemo]

^not bad, might stop by MEC and check it out.
although from the youtube video, looks a little big

[Mitsu3000gt]

Nikon J1 (refurb) and 10-30VR lens AND Lightroom 5 for $150:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/310948145902

That is a ridiculously good deal, especially for someone who would otherwise go buy a low-end P&S for $150.

The J1 makes an awesome underwater camera too, 40M underwater housings are only $125.

[seer_claw]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
Nikon J1 (refurb) and 10-30VR lens AND Lightroom 5 for $150:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/310948145902

That is a ridiculously good deal, especially for someone who would otherwise go buy a low-end P&S for $150.

The J1 makes an awesome underwater camera too, 40M underwater housings are only $125.

Thanks for that one, I've been looking at a smaller camera lately. I'll give this one a shot to see if I like it.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by seer_claw


Thanks for that one, I've been looking at a smaller camera lately. I'll give this one a shot to see if I like it.

NP, it's a great little P&S substitute. I would buy that immediately if I didn't have a V1 already.

And for anyone wanting the underwater housing, this is the one you want:

http://www.amazon.ca/Polaroid-Waterp...kon+j1+housing

I have the same one for my V1 and it's awesome. Exactly the same as the Meike housing as well.

Separately, that software alone is $150 and the lens is $200 locally.

[clem24]

Great deal but the even funnier thing is that my Nokia 1020 has displaced my P&S. Brought my GX1 + 14 & 20mm to Japan and used it for exactly one picture.

[Mitsu3000gt]

London Drugs has some Kata DL-3N1-20 bags on for $49 if anyone needs a good cheap sling/backpack.

[Wakalimasu]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
London Drugs has some Kata DL-3N1-20 bags on for $49 if anyone needs a good cheap sling/backpack.

Thanks. I went and picked up that sling/backpack last night. Was looking for one since my gear got stolen last November.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by Wakalimasu


Thanks. I went and picked up that sling/backpack last night. Was looking for one since my gear got stolen last November.

Glad it worked out for you.


Couple more awesome eBay deals:

Nikon D3200 + lightroom for $329:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331205607468

Nikon J1 +10-30VR + 30-110VR + Case for $199:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331205602777

[bcylau]

sick deal

$919 for both Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 and 12mm f/2.8 Lenses Kit (Fujifilm X-Mount) or Sony Nex

both BH and Adorama has it. not sure if its coming to canada



http://www.bhphotovideo.com...

Adorama


probably bigger deal to nex users, since fuji has the 14mm and 35mm. but things on the nex side is a bit lacking.

[ZeroGravity]

Originally posted by bcylau
sick deal

$919 for both Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 and 12mm f/2.8 Lenses Kit (Fujifilm X-Mount) or Sony Nex

both BH and Adorama has it. not sure if its coming to canada



http://www.bhphotovideo.com...

Adorama


probably bigger deal to nex users, since fuji has the 14mm and 35mm. but things on the nex side is a bit lacking.

good thing these lens weren't meant for the A7, or else I would have some explaining to do later on.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Camera Canada has Nikon Coolipix A (silver) on for $699:

http://www.cameracanada.com/enet-car...asp?pid=32010A

Also just a heads up, there are some significant price differences on Nikon lenses at Memory Express and various authorized online Nikon dealers. Memory Express has all their stuff at full MSRP, and there are sales at a lot of the Ontario stores right now, so it makes for some big price beats.

[clem24]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
Camera Canada has Nikon Coolipix A (silver) on for $699:

http://www.cameracanada.com/enet-car...asp?pid=32010A

No one in their right mind would pay full MSRP for that. And even at $699 I still question it's value. I cannot see how this camera is $480 better than the 3 year old GF3 with 14mm f/2.5 @ $220.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by clem24


No one in their right mind would pay full MSRP for that. And even at $699 I still question it's value. I cannot see how this camera is $480 better than the 3 year old GF3 with 14mm f/2.5 @ $220.

I agree, $1100 was a rip off for that thing. I doubt they sold too many. The accessories are extremely expensive as well. This is the first time I have seen it with a heavy discount though.

That sensor for $699, good build, and a good lens isn't too bad though. It's closer to where it should have been priced initially. The sensor is a lot better than the one in the GF3, so it depends how much that matters to you for that particular comparison. I suspect the GF3 is a snappier camera though.

[taemo]

^yeah it was way over priced but even after lowering it down to $700, it's still facing some tough competition.
there's the RX100 and if I wanted a fixed 28mm P&S, there's the Ricoh GR for $750.
while Nikon might have a slightly better lens, metering and AF, the GR is more versatile (21mm converter and 35/50 crop) plus Ricoh keeps on releasing firmware updates.