Canon and Nikon News for 2014/03 (Page 3) Report News & Deals  ►

Use promo code TAMF1FtN at Focus Camera to get 20% off any Tamrac product.
 
Use this coupon for an excellent deal on the Tamrac 5587 Expedition 7x Backpack ($55.99 Off). I personally use the next slightly larger bag in the series – the 5588 – and I've been very happy with it. But the 5588 is probably too big for most people's needs. ;-) [Sean]

B&H has the Manfrotto 055CX3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs available for $289.88 with free shipping. Regularly $389.88.

B&H has Oben tripods, monopods, ball heads and straps on sale for 10% off.
 
Check out Bryan's review of the CT-2491 Carbon Fiber Tripod and the BC-139 Ball Head for his experience with Oben products.

B&H has the Bower 16mm T2.2 Cine Lens (Canon/Nikon) available for $399.00 with free shipping. Regularly $499.00.

eBay (via BigValueInc)h as the Nikon D610 DSLR Camera available for $1,716.79 with free shipping. Compare at $1,896.95.
 
Caveat Emptor:
Note that the camera deal listed here is not advertised as coming with a Nikon USA warranty and is likely a grey market item. The auction indicates that a warranty is included, but that warranty may be a BigValueInc warranty. If such, BVI's warranty only covers parts for 1 year and labor for 90 days.
 
BigValueInc's positive feedback rating is at 99.3%. That is a good rating (and has been improving), but not a stellar rating. We have received a couple of reports of buyers receiving the wrong product when purchasing from this merchant, so be sure to keep all supporting documents if taking advantage of this offer. eBay trusts "BigValueInc" enough to list their auctions as "Daily Deals". We have had a good first-hand experience with them (here and here).

B&H's Canon Rebates Page has been updated with the new lens rebate information – check it out for a convenient, illustrated look at lenses and flashes eligible for rebates.

From Pocketwizard:
 
Photographers benefit from seamless integration between flash, radio trigger and exposure and lighting control
 
White Plains, NY – February 28, 2014 – In a joint announcement, Bowens, PocketWizard and Sekonic have aligned to create a complete wireless triggering solution for electronic flashes that will be first introduced in the U.S. market. Now most Bowens Gemini monolights will accept an optional PocketWizard module, which enables photographers to wirelessly trigger their flash with industry-standard, and widely used PocketWizard radios and Sekonic light meters.
 
Compatible components within the system are Bowens Gemini 500R, 500Pro, 750Pro, 1000Pro & 1500Pro series of monolights with PocketWizard module, all existing PocketWizard radio’s and today’s Sekonic L-478DR and L-758DR exposure meters. In addition, other (earlier) Sekonic meters can be used with an optional PocketWizard transmitter. All take advantage of PocketWizard 32 channels and 4-zone system.
 
Bowens USA President, Jan Lederman, brought the three technology leaders together to create a powerful alliance for the photographic flash market. When asked what prompted this he responded, “With the rapid advancement of photographic technology in our digital world, it is a natural evolutionary step to marry these technologies. Our goal is to provide a complete wireless environment in which photographers have greater and more accurate control of lighting in a more effortless way.”
 
To commemorate the alliance, PocketWizard is introducing a new Plus III Transceiver in the “Bowens’ signature yellow” color.
 
Pricing and Availability
 
Bowens products are available for purchase and rent from a growing list of specialty camera and video retailers as well as rental houses across the United States.
 
B&H carries Bowens, Sekonic and Pocketwizard products.

Nikon's lens rebates have been extended through March 31. Take advantage of the rebates while you can!
 
Nikon Lenses Eligible for Rebates

Model	Rebate Amount
Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G AF-S DX Lens	$150.00
Nikon 16-35mm f/4G AF-S VR Lens	$300.00
Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Lens	$100.00
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR II Lens	$250.00
Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G AF-S VR Lens	$100.00
Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR Lens	$150.00
Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR Lens	$400.00
Nikon 28mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens	$100.00
Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Lens	$30.00
Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S Lens	$100.00
Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens	$20.00
Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens	$100.00
Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX VR Micro Lens	$100.00
Nikon 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro Lens	$185.00

The Canon Store has select Refurbished Zoom Lenses on sale for 50% Off.

Refurbished Item	Orig Price	Savings	Sale Price
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM	519.99	260.00	259.99
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III	159.99	80.00	79.99
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II	239.99	120.00	119.99

Have you had your eye on one of Canon's lenses with the red ring on it? Now might be a good time to add it to your cart! The rebates end March 29.
 
Canon Lenses with Mail-In Rebates

Model	Rebate Amount
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens	$150.00
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM Lens	$100.00
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens	$200.00
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM Lens	$200.00
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Lens	$200.00
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens	$100.00
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Lens	$150.00
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens	$80.00
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM Lens	$200.00
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens	$200.00
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens	$150.00
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L II USM Lens	$150.00
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM Lens	$100.00
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens	$150.00
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM Lens	$150.00
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro Lens	$100.00
Canon EF 135mm f/2 L USM Lens	$100.00
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens	$50.00
Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM Lens	$100.00
Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM Lens	$100.00

Amazon (via Photo4Less) has the Tamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD Lens for Canon (review) available for $999.95 with free shipping. Compare at $1,199.00 after rebate.
 
The Nikon version is even less expensive – just $951.99 (sold through Amazon via seller DavisMAX).
 
Note: I do not believe this purchase would qualify for Tamron's new $100.00 rebate on this lens. However, you're more than welcomed to submit the rebate form and see what happens.

Tamron just announced a new $100.00 mail-in rebate on two of its most popular lenses:

Model	Rebate Amount
Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens	$100.00
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens	$100.00

The rebate period lasts from March 1 to March 31.