Canon Deals: EOS 5D Mark III ($2880), EF 24-105mm f/4L IS ($710), Rebel T3 w/ 18-55mm ($349)

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Top Rated Plus seller getitidigital (99.4% positive ratings) has the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS lens for [shoplink 17888 ebay]$709.99 (click here)[/shoplink]. US model and warranty, free shipping.

Top Rated Plus eBays seller qd_us (99.8% positiver ratings) has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III body only for [shoplink 17886 ebay]$1879 (click here)[/shoplink]. New item in original box, 1 year store warranty.

Amazon US has the Canon Rebel T3 with the 18-55mm IS II lens on sale for $349. Compare to $399 (at least).

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Warning: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Bundle for $2699, and More Hot Canon Deals (100mm, 70-200mm, 40mm, T5i, T3i,…)

That’s a killer deal! Adorama has a Canon EOS 5D Mark III bundle on sale for just $2699 (after checkout + Free Shipping and 2% Adorama Rewards). If you were on the fence for the 5D Mark III this is your chance to get it. This is a limited time offer.

There’s more that’s hot at Adorama:

Canon EOS M vs 5D Mark III – Can The EOS M Hold Up?

Spoiler: it can (in good light) :-)

I like these kind of comparison, and learningcameras made one I was waiting for: Canon EOS 5D Mark III [shoplink 2431](price & specs)[/shoplink] vs Canon EOS M [shoplink 6091](price & specs)[/shoplink]. Even better: you can download the original and full resolution RAW and JPEG files of the images shown in the video-review. The reviewer writes:

Can a $400 camera take as good a picture as a $4000 pro shooter? Do you really need to be investing in extremely high end gear to get top end image quality? And do you really need the weight, size, and risk of a pro camera to deliver uncompromising results? We answer those questions by taking the $4000 Canon 5D Mark III and the $400 Canon EOS M to shoot some $400,000 cars.

As you can see, in good light the results are much less diverging than you may think. These are obviously different pieces of gear that do not play in the same league, but in real life settings the image quality difference is a small one. It’s just about IQ in good shooting situation, not about low light performance or other features as AF. Consider also the small size of the EOS M compared to the bulky 5D Mark III.

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What Is The Best Canon DSLR for Your Needs?

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The folks over at reviewed.com made a guide to the best Canon DSLRs for various types of photographers. In short:

  • Best Canon DSLR for Beginners: [shoplink 11240]Canon Rebel SL1 [/shoplink], excerpt:
    • From a feature perspective, the SL1 and the T5i are very similar. The T5i has the advantage of an articulating LCD that flips away from the body for framing at odd angles, shoots slightly faster (5 frames per second vs. 4fps with the SL1), and uses a slightly more advanced autofocus system. While these are differences, they’re not major, and we recommend saving the money and going with the SL1
  •  Best Canon DSLR for Video: [shoplink 2431]Canon EOS 5D Mark III[/shoplink] or [shoplink 14246]Canon EOS 70D[/shoplink], excerpt:
    • For everyday consumers who just want a DSLR that will simply be a good video camera when necessary, the EOS 70D is the way to go. At $1,199.99 body-only, it’s cheaper than both the EOS 6D and the 5D Mark III. There’s a reason for that: it has a smaller APS-C image sensor, so video quality isn’t quite as good, especially in low light. The 70D does have one trick that no other camera offers, though: Dual Pixel autofocus. Dual Pixel AF is a revolutionary rethinking of how a DSLR focuses when shooting video, turning almost the entire sensor into one big AF unit. It’s fast, accurate, practically silent[…]
  • Best Canon DSLR for the Money: [shoplink 5623]Rebel T4i/650D[/shoplink], excerpt:
    • If you’re in the market for a DSLR from Canon’s Rebel lineup, the Rebel T5i is currently the top of the line. Don’t buy it. The T5i is one of the least significant updates we’ve seen in recent memory, with no real upgrades over the Rebel T4i that it replaced. The major change? A mode dial that now turns a full 360° instead of stopping at either end. That’s pretty much it. Okay, the grip is now also made of a different rubber material that feels identical but doesn’t wear off as easily.
  • Best Canon DSLR for Advanced Shooters: [shoplink 14246]Canon EOS 70D[/shoplink], excerpt:
    • Unlike the Rebel T5i, Canon really went back to the drawing board on this one, including the revolutionary Dual Pixel AF technology in the 70D. Dual Pixel AF is a drastic rethinking of how a DSLR focuses during live view and video recording, offering true Camcorder-esque focus performance for the first time in a DSLR. It’s remarkable.In addition, the 70D includes an excellent 98% coverage viewfinder, shoots continuously up to 7fps, has an articulated LCD, built-in WiFi, a secondary LCD on the top of the camera, and a 19-point (all cross-type) autofocus system. The 70D is Canon’s best high-end APS-C camera […]
  • Best Canon DSLR For Professionals: [shoplink 4119]Canon EOS 1D X[/shoplink], excerpt:
    • While it might seem obvious to go with Canon’s top shelf DSLR when recommending a professional-caliber camera, there’s really no doubt that the EOS 1D X […] is the best option. The 1D X is a multimedia powerhouse built for the working professional, specifically sports, action, fashion, and news photographers. From a performance perspective the 1D X is the best camera in Canon’s lineup, with over 13 stops of dynamic range, continuous shooting up to 14 frames per second (12fps RAW+JPEG), and some of the best autofocus tracking that we’ve ever seen.

Be sure to read the whole guide over at reviewed.com. My latest acquisition is the [shoplink 14246]Canon EOS 70D[/shoplink] and folks that is an awesome piece of gear!

Some of the mentioned cameras have very good deals that are alive (more today deals here):

  • HOT: B&H has the Canon EOS 70D with EF-S 18-135mm IS STM and a 16GB memory card, the PIXMA Pro-100 printer with paper and a camera bag is on sale for $1249 (click here) after a $400 mail-in rebate.
  • Adorama has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III with Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L Image Stabilized Lens and the PIXMA Pro-100 photo printer for $3347 (click here) after checkout and mail-in rebate. You have to click “Buy Together and Save” and then add the Pixma Pro100 printer.

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More Excellent Canon Deals (6D, 5D3, 70D, 24-70mm f/2.8, 16-35mm, 85mm, 70-200mm, and some more)

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There are still plenty of very good Canon deals that are alive.

Cameras and kits:

  • HOT: B&H has the Canon EOS 70D with EF-S 18-135mm IS STM and a 16GB memory card, the PIXMA Pro-100 printer with paper and a camera bag is on sale for $1249 (click here) after a $400 mail-in rebate.
  • HOT: B&H has the Canon EOS 6D (body only) bundled with $145 of accessories for the steal-price of $1507 (click here). Final price shows up after checkout – compare to $1899
  • HOT: B&H has the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM for $1259 (click here) after checkout and mail-in rebate – compare to $1619
  • Adorama has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III with Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L Image Stabilized Lens and the PIXMA Pro-100 photo printer for $3347 (click here) after checkout and mail-in rebate. You have to click “Buy Together and Save” and then add the Pixma Pro100 printer.
  • Amazon has the EOS 6D for $1,507 (click here), with the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS for $2048 (click here).
  • Adorama has the Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS Digital Camera, 16 Megapixel, 8x Optical Zoom, Smart AUTO, 720p HD Video for $89 (click here), price shows up when item in cart. Other color options: pink (click here) and blue (click here).

Lenses:

  • Adorama has the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for $669 (click here) after $300 mail-in rebate
  • Adorama has the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM for $1349 (click here) after checkout and mail-in rebate.
  • HOT: Adorama has the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II for $1699 (click here) after checkout and mail-in rebate.
  • Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Autofocus Lens discounted to $1799 (B&H | Adorama) after checkout and $200 mail-in rebate – compare to $2199
  • HOT: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens discounted to $999 (B&H | Adorama) after checkout and mail-in rebate – compare to $1399

Printers:

Various:

  • Amazon has SanDisk Extreme 64 GB microSDXC Class 10 UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter discounted to $100.96 (click here)