Digital Camera Deals and Sales Online

Today only, Amazon offers the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 12.1-Megapixel Digital Micro Four-Thirds Camera in Black, model no. DMC-GF3CK, bundled with the Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f2.5 ASPH Lens and a $2 MP3 credit for $314 with free shipping. Assuming you use the credit, that's $67 under our December mention and the lowest total price we've seen. (It's a current price low by $87.) The DMC-GF3 features a 3" touchscreen LCD, HD video capture (in 1080i), image stabilization, dust reduction system, SD/SDHC card slot, HDMI output, and more.

B&H Photo-Video offers the Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash, model no. 3806B002, for $129 with free shipping. (Adorama Camera via Amazon charges the same.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $20. Features include a built-in AF-assist beam, 2-step coverage for 28mm and 50mm focal lengths, bounce function, optimized recycling time, and more. It's compatible with Canon EOS-1D/s Mark II, Mark III, D-20, Elan 7N/E, or newer models.

Amazon offers the Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera, model no. 5157B002, bundled with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS II f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens (pictured), the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens, model no. 0345B002, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Lens, model no. 2044B002, the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens, model no. 6473A003, and the Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter, model no. 58UVP, for $824.26 with free shipping, via the directions below. That's $383 less than the lowest total price we could find for these items purchased separately elsewhere. The camera features a 2.7" vari-angle LCD, 4272x2848 still image resolution, 1280x720 30fps HD video recording, SD/SDHC card slot, USB connectivity, and more. To get this deal:

1. Add the Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera to your cart for $499
2. add the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for $449
3. add the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Lens for $216.27
4. add the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for $159.99
5. add the Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter for $7.30
6. proceed to checkout and pay $824.26

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