UK dealer WEX is giving away a Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM lens, worth £169 (one of my favorite lenses) when purchasing a Canon EOS 5D Mk III. Further, Canon is offering both Adobe Lightroom 5 and Premiere Elements free when bought with the Canon EOS 5D MK III (or Canon EOS 6D) worth a further £180.
Please see here for details. With each product sold I get a small referral fee (but that doesn't cost you more, as it's paid by the retailer)
Other options available here.
Fuji UK has announced an enticing offer on the X-Pro1, if you buy one with a lens, you will receive either a 18mm or 35mm for free. Terms and conditions apply of course* (the offer runs through to the end of December 2012), please see here for details.
*If you're a UK or ROI resident, the only online dealer supporting this promotion is Amazon UK.
One of the most eagerly anticipated cameras of the year (and there have been many) is started to ship in the UK. WEX (Warehouse Express) has the bodies in stock at £2299 (inc VAT). Please click here to buy.
The Nikon D4 has been back-ordered for ages but is now in stock at B&H Photo at $5,996.95, please click here to buy.
UK retailer Jessops has the new EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II in stock at £2,299 (inc VAT at 20-percent) (click here to buy). It's considerably more expensive than the previous version which although has its detractors, I personally think has an outstanding drawing style which I prefer to rival offerings. Canon says the new lens "vastly outperforms that of the previous model". It remains to be seen just how good a performer optically this new lens is, with real world use, but the MTF charts look encouraging at both ends of the range.
There's no fluorite glass used unfortunately, although it has a new configuration using UD and super UD glass in its construction. Another significant reason for the hike in the price is due to the improved reliability and durability. According to Canon, it has been designed to handle tougher use and to maintain the image quality over a longer lifespan than the previous iteration. Digital photographers take many more images, and so a lens has to be able to accommodate this change in usage. I also happen to think Canon will adapt this particular lens for their Cinema EOS range, or pehaps beleive that it will be more commonly adopted in its present form. Either way, it appears to be a promising addition.
International readers can buy from B&H Photo (they ship worldwide) for just $2,299 (click here to buy)
The D600 must be the quickest to market of any camera from Nikon that I can recall (and I can remember way back to when they launched the FM then FE back in the late 70's). I didn't get chance to see this at launch but it's significantly smaller than the D800 and packing the same resolution sensor as last years top-of-the-range D3X the D600 is the first full-frame model to resemble the film cameras in size. I think this will be the 'game changer' for the company rather than the D800 (as good as that camera is, the file size is really only going to appeal to enthusiasts and professionals).
The body is available from Jessops at £1734.95 inc VAT (not as cheap as the US can buy them, but then we've always been at a disadvantage). The vertical grip (MB-D14) can be bought for £249 (please click here for the Jessops link).
Canon's latest entry-level full-frame 20MP EOS 6D featuring built-in GPS and Wi-Fi announced earlier this morning* is available to pre-order at Jessops at £1,799.99 (including VAT).
*For more information please visit, www.canon.co.uk
Tokina's updated AT-X Pro DX II 11-16mm f/2.8 has started shipping in Nikon mount (it's the hardest to design for and is usually the first). It's intended for APS-C format cameras and as it is the equivalent of a 17-24mm this lens is a favorite with photojournalists for both stills and video. This new lens has improved coatings and is said to include a new silent focusing AF motor (though take that with a grain of salt, if previous claims are anything to go by).
L-758 Series Promotion
For a limited time only, Sekonic will be offering a FREE Sekonic Exposure Profile Target worth £124.99 Inc VAT with any meter purchased from the L-758 Series. The offer applies to UK sourced meters only, and runs from the 1st August and will be available whilst stocks last. In addition all UK light-meters now come with a 5 year warranty. To register your please follow the link (here).
B&H Photo have the Schneider Optics iPro lenses in stock, at $99 for the x2 tele and $189 for the system (doesn't include the x2 tele lens), they're a compelling addition to the iPhone 4 and 4s. Please see our expert review at our sister-site, theappwhisperer.com.
Buy from B&H Photo (they ship worldwide).
Amazon Japan are showing three Canon EOS-1 DX bodies for sale via their resellers (or marketplace), priced from Yen 630,570 about USD $7,893.175. Shipping fees and tax and import duties will all be extra if you're looking to get one ahead of the rest, but at least it appears the camera is finally on its way to retailers. There's no release date from Canon UK, as far as I'm aware.
Pro dealer Calumet is running a Metering & Exposure course at their Drummond street store with photographer and author John Clements, one of the nicest and most knowledgeable guys in the photo-industry (disclaimer, I'm pleased to say John is a personal friend).
The one day course costs £69 GBP inc VAT. To register please follow the link here.
Supplies are finally getting through from the far east, after reporting earlier that the Nikon D800 is in stock at Amazon UK, WEX is claiming to have Nikon D4 in stock at £5289 (inc VAT), though it's not known if it has the Sony XQD card and reader bundled as the first shipment from Japan had.
Amazon UK has the long-waited Nikon D800 in stock and at £200 off the RRP of £2599 (£2399 inc VAT). Stock is limited to just five bodies, they say.
Please click here or at the link above to buy.
B&H Photo have specials on SanDisk Extreme and Extreme Pro SD and CF cards. I think the offer is only going to last a day (till tonite). Oh and they're limited on stock too.
B&H has introduced a new Canon DOUBLE rebate page. Expires June 2nd 2012
How it Works
1. You click on the link below
2. Choose a camera body and then choose a lens or speedlight (or both)
Example: Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera (Body Only) $ 1,699.00 - $150 instant savings = $1,549.00
Then pick up a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens $2,499.00 - Instant savings of $200 which Doubles to an instant savings of $400. Final price $2,099.00. You Just saved $550!
UPDATE: That didn't last long, when adding to the basket it says they're 'no longer available'.
Guernsey based dealer play.com has the eagerly-awaited Nikon D800 in stock at £2,599.99 (including free delivery). Please click any of the preceding links to buy or click here to buy (you'll have to follow the links, as there's no direct buy button from the Nikon D800 page).
Download the D800 instruction manual, here.
UPDATE: Amazon.de is back to pre-orders.
Amazon Germany is showing the Nikon D800 in stock at EUR 2,899 (£2,399, straight conversion), including VAT. Please click here to buy. Amazon France are showing the D800 shipping in 1 to 3 weeks, but at EUR 3,399 inc VAT.
I do not know if it can be shipped to the UK, but if anyone orders one and is not prevented in doing so at the time, please let me know so I can pass it on.
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