Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM deal – $89.79 (refurbished, reg. $125)

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At a glance:

  • Compact, lightweight fixed focal length lens ideal for everyday photos, and with a large f/1.8 aperture, a perfect lens for low-light photography and creative background blur.
  • 80mm effective focal-length when attached to an APS-C camera, optimal for portraits and photos of fast moving subjects such as children and pets.
  • A stepping motor (Gear-type STM) supports the Movie Servo AF function in providing smooth and quiet continuous AF during video recording, as well as when shooting photos.
  • Improved exterior design includes new focus ring placement making it the most compact Canon 50mm lens.
  • Metal mount helps provide stability and ruggedness.
  • Optimized lens placement and coatings help deliver outstanding color balance, while minimizing ghosting and flare.
  • Circular aperture (7 blades) helps deliver beautiful, soft backgrounds.
  • Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 ft. (0.35m); maximum magnification of 0.21x.

The Canon Store has refurbished Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lenses (the new Nifty-Fifty) on sale at $89.79. Compare to $125. Refurbished gear from the Canon Store comes with 1 year Canon USA warranty.

Be also sure to check the refurbished gear listings. They have been stocked up, and that’s the place where you find the best deals on Canon gear.

Canon Store refurbished gear listings stocked up

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The place to look for the best deals. The Canon Store stocked up their inventory of refurbished gear (almost all items in stock, the best deals won’t last long). Many items have instant discounts. Check the links below, there are plenty of excellent deals that can be found.

Save big on Canon EOS M3 kits with Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1 (starting at $469)

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At a glance:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1,040k-Dot Touchscreen Tilting LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video at 24/25/30 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
  • Hybrid CMOS AF System with 49 AF Points
  • ISO 100-12800, Expandable to 25600
  • Hot Shoe and Built-In Flash
  • 3.5mm Stereo Mic Input
  • Full Manual Control

B&H Photo has a cool deal on the Canon EOS M3 with electronic viewfinder EVC-DC1. First, the EOS M3 comes with a $200 instant discount and is on sale at $479. But it gets better. How to add the EVF-DC1: click “build bundle” on the right side, go to “optical and electronic viewfinders”, add the EVF-DC1, and the price for the kit goes down to $469. You get the electronic viewfinder practically free.

Click here to access the deal. The same trick works also with EOS M3 kits with lenses.

Reminder: We give away 5 copies of David Busch’s Canon EOS 80D Guide (last day to enter giveaway)

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Update: Congrats to Mihai, Anthony, Louis, Mary and Max! These are the winners of our EOS 80D book giveaway. You’l soon be contacted by Rocky Nook.

I am happy for a new giveaway together with the folks at Rocky Nook. We are giving away 2 print copies and 3 ebooks of David Busch’s Canon EOS 80D Guide to Digital SLR Photography.

All you have to do is following Rocky Nook and/or Canon Watch on Twitter and Facebook. The more you follow the more probability you have to win the book. You can enter the giveaway both for the print edition and the ebook edition of the book (just switch from one to the other by clicking the small arrow between the title and the follow options):

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The giveaway is open to all countries, and is over tomorrow!

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Reminder: We give away 2 print and 3 ebooks of David Busch’s Canon EOS 80D Guide

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I am happy for a new giveaway together with the folks at Rocky Nook. We are giving away 2 print copies and 3 ebooks of David Busch’s Canon EOS 80D Guide to Digital SLR Photography.

All you have to do is following Rocky Nook and/or Canon Watch on Twitter and Facebook. The more you follow the more probability you have to win the book. You can enter the giveaway both for the print edition and the ebook edition of the book (just switch from one to the other by clicking the small arrow between the title and the follow options):

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The giveaway is open to all countries, and is over in 3 days!

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Giveaway: Win a copy of David Busch’s Canon EOS 80D Guide (2 print and 3 ebooks)

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I am happy for a new giveaway together with the folks at Rocky Nook. We are giving away 2 print copies and 3 ebooks of David Busch’s Canon EOS 80D Guide to Digital SLR Photography.

All you have to do is following Rocky Nook and/or Canon Watch on Twitter and Facebook. The more you follow the more probability you have to win the book. You can enter the giveaway both for the print edition and the ebook edition of the book (just switch from one to the other by clicking the small arrow between the title and the follow options):

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The giveaway is open to all countries, and is over in 6 days!

About the book:

David Busch’s Canon EOS 80D Guide to Digital SLR Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the Canon EOS 80D camera. This upgraded 24-megapixel model features an enhanced autofocus system with twice as many focus points as its predecessor. The Dual Pixel CMOS hybrid autofocus brings lightning-fast phase detect AF to live view and high-definition movie modes, too. The 80D has Wi-Fi/ NFC connectivity to allow linking the camera to a computer and iOS or Android smart devices, and an improved swiveling touch screen LCD. With this book in hand, you can quickly apply all these advanced features to your digital photography, while boosting your creativity to take great photographs with your Canon EOS 80D.

Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch’s Canon EOS 80D Guide to Digital SLR Photography covers all this upscale camera’s features in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy 80D “roadmap,” an easy-to-use visual guide to the camera’s features and controls. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author’s recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you’ll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera’s capabilities, whether you’re shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Canon EOS 80D today.

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