Here are the latest Nikon Instant Rebates for September 2015 valid through October 3, 2015. These deals are only when purchased with a qualifying DSLR camera: Read more Nikon Instant Rebates – Sept 2015
Nikon Instant Rebates – Sept 2015
Monthly Archives: August 2015
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How to Buy a Used Lens
Buying used lenses can be a great way to save money on your most important camera equipment, but if you are not careful you can end up buying someone’s problem lens. Here are some tips on how to buy a used lens. Read more How to Buy a Used Lens
Canon Announces New Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens
Today Canon announced the new Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens. This lens replaces the curren “L” series 35mm f/1.4 lens with a new version that incorporates a new lens formula called “Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics” and a stronger build quality. The lens will be available in October for around $1800. Read more Canon Announces New Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens
Canon EOS M3 Mirrorless Camera Coming to the US
Canon USA announced today that the Canon EOS M3 Mirrorless Camera Coming to the US. It will be interesting to see how it does in a market that is dominated by Sony and Olympus/Panasonic. I currently own a Canon EOS 6D and a Sony A6000, and the thought of having a single system that can share lenses is appealing. Read more Canon EOS M3 Mirrorless Camera Coming to the US
Olympus Announces the new OM-D E-M10 Mark II Camera
Olympus has announced a followup to the OM-D E-M10 Mirrorless camera. The major changes are 5-axis image stabilization, 4k Timelapse video and 8.5fps (up slightly from 8fps). Read more Olympus Announces the new OM-D E-M10 Mark II Camera
Tamron Mail-in Rebates through August 31, 2015
These deals have expired. Tamron announced new rebates effective September 1 – October 31, 2015
Here are the current Tamron Mail-in Rebates valid through August 31, 2015. I’m not normally a fan of mail-in rebates, but Tamron is prompt is sending their rebates and I very rarely see any issues with their rebate program. You can save between $30 and $100 on select lenses. Read more Tamron Mail-in Rebates through August 31, 2015
Canon Instant Rebates – August 2015
Here are the current Canon instant rebates on select cameras and lenses through August 29, 2015. Instant rebates are great because you don’t have to submit anything, it is all handled by the dealer. Read more Canon Instant Rebates – August 2015
Nikon Instant Rebates – August 2015
NOTE: These rebates ended on August 28th. Nikon announced a new instant rebate program that runs through October 3, 2015
Nikon is currently offering some great instant rebates that can save you between $50 to $900 on select Cameras and lenses from Nikon. Unfortunately Nikon has not specified an ending date so this promotion can end at any time. Instant rebates are great because the rebate is handled by the dealer. You don’t have to mail in paperwork and receipts, wait for a check and jump through hoops. You will find a link to Amazon to purchase under each item.
Update 8/24/2015
It appears that the Lens Only rebates will expire on August 28th.
Nikon D5500
save $150 to $350
Nikon D4s
Save $500
AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G
Save $55
Nikon D810
Save $300 to $900
Nikon D750
Save $300 to $900
AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Save $150
Nikon D610
Save $500 to $800
AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Save $110
AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens
Save $200
Nikon D7100
Save $300 to $680
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
Save $135
Nikon D3300
Save $150 to $350
AF-S Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8G ED
Save $140
AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
Save $50
AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Save $400
Nikon D3300 Review
The Nikon D3300 is targeted at people looking for a SLR that is simple, small and a step up from their camera phones and point and shoot cameras. With it’s 24mp APS-C sensor and interchangeable lenses this is a great starter DSLR camera. The Nikon D3300 is Nikon’s smallest DSLR currently available with an APS-C sized imaging chip. Continue reading my Nikon D3300 review to get my overall impression and recommendation. Read more Nikon D3300 Review
Teaching Point: Capturing Motion
In this months teaching point we will examine an image that conveys motion in a still photograph. Showing motion adds another dimension to your photography and creates images that makes your viewers stop And ask how you did that. Read more Teaching Point: Capturing Motion