Rebate extensions are good
Canon has extended the DSLR & lens combination rebate program until February 24, 2012. The 7D and 5D Mark II are the main DSLR bodies for the rebate program.
There are also combo rebates for the Pixma 9000 Mark II printer.
Canon DSLR & Lens Rebates at B&H
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Magic Lantern Unified
EOSHD – “A quick test of the beta version of Magic Lantern Unified. This ports all the latest Magic Lantern features including HDR Video, easy to use menus and AF based follow focus to the 5D Mark II.”
More Info at Planet5D (video) & EOSHD (video below)
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From B&H
B&H is still selling the 5D Mark II body only for $1999 via the link below.
Included with the body is a bundle of products.
5D Mark II Body Only Bundle @ B&H for $1999
Can I get it before Christmas?
Below are the shipping cutoff times to get your goods by Friday, December 23, 2011. (Domestic USA)
| UPS Ground | Tuesday, Dec. 20, 4:00pm EST |
| FedEx Saver | Tuesday, Dec. 20, 4:00pm EST |
| Express Mail | Tuesday, Dec. 20, 6:00pm EST |
| UPS 3 day | Tuesday, Dec. 20, 4:00pm EST |
| 2 Day Shipping (UPS, FedEx Only)* | Wednesday, Dec. 21, 4:00pm EST |
| Next-Day Shipping (UPS, FedEx Only)* | Thursday Dec.22, 4:00pm EST |
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Some insights
[NL] mentions we’ll be seeing the 7D Mark II as well as a 5D Mark III by the time Photokina 2012 rolls around next September.
They also go on to mention that if Canon does release a higher megapixel full frame camera (30+ mp), it won’t be the 5D Mark III that gets them. The testing of higher megapixel sensors was also mentioned and it’s said all of this will depend on the “market”.
With all that being said, is it being insinuated that the 5D Mark III would get the same or similar sensor to the 18mp one in the 1D X?
The recent price drops of the 5D Mark II (down to $1999 in the US) I don’t think are a direct precursor to an imminent 5D Mark III announcement.
7D Mark II
Absolutely zero information has come my way about a new 7D. What I don’t think will happen is an APS-H 7D. They won’t eliminate the use of EF-S lenses on the body.
I’ve only heard about a 24mp APS-C, and an updated 18mp APS-C sensor. Niether of which there is much information about.
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Adorama – December Deals *Updated Regularly*
Instead of new posts whenever Adorama updates their deals, I will update this post. If it’s of interest to you, keep an eye on it!
Cameras
5D Mark II (Body) Reg: $2499 Sale: $1999 (BUY)
5D Mark II w/24-105 f/4L IS Reg: $3299 Sale: $2799 (BUY)
7D (Body) Reg: $1599 Sale: $1334.99 (BUY)
7D w/28-135 IS Reg: $1899 Sale: $1556 (BUY)
7D w/18-135 IS Reg: $1999 Sale: $1649 (BUY)
Lenses
EF-S 10-22 Reg: $769 Sale: $719 (BUY)
EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS Reg: $1059 Sale: $989 (BUY)
TS-E 25 f/3.5L II Reg: $1969 Sale: $1799EF 70-200 f/4L Reg: $709 Sale: $589 (BUY)
EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS Reg: $1599 Sale: $1334.99 (BUY)
EF 1.4X TC II Reg: $309 Sale: $294 (BUY)
EF 2.0X TC III Reg: $474 Sale: $467 (BUY)
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*UPDATE* It seems to be a theme
B&H has dropped the price of the 5D Mark II body once again. It’s now $1999.95
5D Mark II Body Only @ B&H for $1999.95
B&H Drops the price again
The seesaw battle of pricing continues on the 5D Mark II.
I doubt you’re going to see too much more of a drop on these things before the new year.
The 5D Mark II Body only price has been dropped $160 to $2039. (BUY)
The 5D Mark II kit is holding firm at $2799 (BUY)
Canon S95 for a steal
The discontinued Canon PowerShot S95 can now be had for $279. That’s a steal. (BUY)
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From B&H
The 5D Mark II w/24-105 f/4L IS kit at $2799 until December 11, 2011. (BUY)
The EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II is at $2074, which is about $425 cheaper than it was in the summer. (BUY)
The Canon 580 EX II is now $399, that’s a savings of $50. (BUY)
The EF 16-35 f/2.8L II is at $1394 until midnight EST tonight. You’re saving about $220. (BUY)
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*UPDATE* B&H Replaces The Camera for free.
It turns out that B&H Photo sent Kurtis a new camera on the house.
Sorry Kurtis
I don’t like to be entertained by other peoples mishaps, however I think this is a public service announcement in some ways.
There is a nice lead up to the death of a 5D Mark II. Mother nature is fun.
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*UPDATE* Firmware Available (Canon USA)
You can now download the firmware from Canon USA.
Firmware version 2.1.1 incorporates the following fixes and improvements:
There is no download link that I can find anywhere, so the above may change before it becomes downloadable.
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From Canon USA
Canon USAs site is showing download links to a new 5D Mark II firmware. Version 2.1.1. At the time of posting this, the download links do not work.
No release notes as to what the firmware will fix/add.
thanks Victor
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