Digital Camera Deals

Abe's of Maine offers the Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera in Red, model no. 5688B001, for $209. Coupon code "DEALNEWS12" cuts it to $197. With free shipping, that's $2 under our April mention of this model in a different color and the lowest total price we could find in any color by $22, outside of the price below. It features a 3.2" LCD touchscreen, 12x optical zoom, 1080p video recording, optical image stabilization, SDHC card slot, mini HDMI and USB connectivity, and more.

A close price: MacConnection has it in black for $199.95 with free shipping.

Adorama offers the Pentax Optio RS1500 14-Megapixel Digital Camera in Silver, model no. 15981, bundled with a Kingston 4GB SDHC Class 4 Secure Digital High-Capacity Memory Card, model no. SD4/4GB, and a Pentax Fashion Wrist Case in White, model no. 85217, for $64.95 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for the camera and case alone by $9. The camera features a wide-angle 4x optical zoom lens, 3" LCD, 720p video recording, SDHC card slot, removable faceplate with 10 included skins, USB 2.0 connectivity, and more.

BuyDig offers the Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with the Canon EF 24-105L f/4L IS USM Lens (pictured), model no. 2764B004, Canon PIXMA Pro 9000 Mark II Photo Printer, model no. 3295B002, Speedlite 600EX-RT Professional Camera Flash, model no. 5296B002, SanDisk Extreme 32GB CompactFlash memory card, model no. SDCFX-032G-A61, the Digi Pro Compact Deluxe Gadget Bag, model no. DP5500, and 3-Piece Lens Cleaning Kit, model no. ZE-CL3A, for $3,198 via the directions below. With free shipping, that's $71 under the lowest total price we could find for the camera, lens, and flash alone. (We saw the camera and lens alone for $2,399 shipped last December.)

The 5D Mark II features a 3" LCD, 3.9 frames per second burst mode, "Live View" (for framing pictures with the LCD), 30fps 1080p HD video capture with sound, USB 2.0 connectivity, magnesium alloy exterior, and EOS Integrated Cleaning system which includes a self-cleaning sensor unit. Deal ends June 30. To get this deal:

1. Add the Canon EOS 5D Mark II 22.3MP Digital SLR Bundle to cart for $3,499
2. add the Canon PIXMA Pro 9000 Mark II Photo Printer to cart for a total of $3,928
3. apply code "RULEOFTHIRDS3X" to drop it to $3,598
4. redeem this $400 rebate for a net price of $3,198

BigValueInc via eBay offers the Nikon D7000 16.2-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera bundled with a Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens, model no. 25474, for $1,249.99 with free shipping. That's $10 under our mention from over a year ago and the lowest total price we could find for this bundle now by $21. Features include a 3" LCD, 1080p video recording, two SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots, HDMI, and more.

newegg offers the factory-refurbished Pentax K2000 10.2-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera bundled with a Pentax DA L 18-55mm Lens for $289.99 with free shipping. That's $30 under our April mention of a refurb (which also included Corel Paintshop Pro) and $113 less than the lowest total price we could find for a refurbished camera body without the lens elsewhere. The K2000 features a 2.7" LCD, dust removal system, shake reduction technology, SD/SDHC card slot, USB connectivity, and more. A 1-year Pentax warranty appplies.

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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Cameta Camera offers the Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3-Megapixel Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera Body in Black, model no. 262855, for $149.95 with free shipping. That's tied with last week's mention and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb (this one's new) sold elsewhere by $111. (We saw a refurb for $120 last week also, now expired.) Sales tax is added whee applicable. Features include a 2.7" LCD, face detection, image stabilization, SDHC card slot, HDMI, USB, and more.

BuyDig offers this Samsung DualView DV300F 16MP WiFi Digital Camera in Black (pictured) or Silver/Blue with a Generic 8GB Secure Digital Card and DigPro Mini Digital Camera Case for $135 with free shipping. (Price shows during checkout.) That's $49 under the lowest total price we could find for a similar bundle with 4GB microSD card elsewhere. Features include a 1.5" front-facing LCD, 3" rear LCD, 5x optical zoom, 720p video capture at 30fps, WiFi connectivity, optical image stabilization, face detection, microSD card slot, and more.

Note that this camera only takes microSD cards, but comes with a full-size SD card.

Cameta Camera offers the refurbished Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3-Megapixel Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera Body in Black for $119.95 with free shipping. That's $30 under our mention of a new unit from two weeks ago and $137 below the lowest total price we could find for a refurb sold elsewhere. Features include a 2.7" LCD, face detection, image stabilization, SDHC card slot, HDMI, USB, and more. A 1-year Cameta Camera warranty applies.

Of note, Cameta Camera also offers a new unit for $149.95 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for a new one now.

J&R offers the factory-refurbished Nikon COOLPIX S8100 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera in Gold, model no. 26221, or Red, model no. 26220, for $99.99 with free shipping. That's $11 below our January mention of a refurb (in black) and at least $55 under the lowest total price we could find for a refurbished unit in either color. Features include a 3" LCD, 10x optical zoom, backlit CMOS sensor (which allows shooting at faster shutter speeds and in lower light conditions), optical image stabilization, up to 5 fps continuous shooting, 1080p video capture at 30 fps, 102MB integrated memory, SD/SDHC card slot, USB connectivity, HDMI, and more. A 90-day Nikon warranty applies.

Adorama offers the factory-refurbished Nikon Coolpix S70 12.1-Megapixel Point and Shoot Digital Camera in Red, model no. 26189, for $64. With free shipping, that's $65 under last summer's mention of a new unit (in a different color) and $56 less than the lowest total price we could find for a new one in any color today. It features a 5x optical zoom, 3.5" OLED touchscreen, motion detection, in-camera red eye fix, vibration reduction, video capture, SDHC card slot, USB connectivity, and more. A 90-day Nikon warranty applies.

Click Go and Buy via Buy.com offers the refurbished Kodak EasyShare Z981 IS 14-Megapixel Digital Camera, model no. 1020304, in Black for $154 with free shipping. That's $26 under our mention of a new unit from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb today by $24. Features include a 3" LCD, 26x optical zoom, 30 fps HD video capture with YouTube uploading, face detection, 64MB internal memory, SDHC card slot, PictBridge, USB 2.0 connectivity, and more.

A 1-year warranty applies, although it's unclear who backs it.

Adorama offers the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS10 14.1-Megapixel Digital Camera in Red, model no. DMC-ZS10R, for $169 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $31. Features include a Leica 24mm ultra wide-angle 16x optical zoom lens, 3" touchscreen LCD, integrated GPS, 3D Photo Mode, 720p HD video recording, optical image stabilization, SDXC card slot, mini HDMI output, USB 2.0 connectivity, and more.

Adorama offers the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 16.2-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera bundled with the Sony 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens for $829 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for this bundle by $220. The camera features a 3" LCD, 3D sweep panorama image capture, embedded GPS, face detection, HDMI output, USB connectivity, and more.

Adorama offers the Canon PowerShot SX260 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera in Black, model no. 5900B001, bundled with a Delkin 8GB SDHC Class 10 Secure Digital High-Capacity Card, model no. DDSDPRO38GB, Lowepro Dublin 20 Camera Pouch, model no. LP361660AM, Flashpoint Replacement Lithium-ion Camera Battery, model no. NB6L, and Adorama Table Top Tripod, model no. DL0917, for $299 with free shipping. That's $1 under last week's mention of this camera (which included a $20 Best Buy gift card, but none of the accessories) and $65 less than the lowest total price we could find for these items if purchased separately elsewhere. The camera features a 3" LCD, 20x optical zoom, HD movie mode, optical image stabilization, SDHC card slot, and more.

Cameta Camera offers the "SLR-like" Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3-Megapixel Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera Body in Black for $149.95 with free shipping. That's tied with last week's mention as the least expensive E-PL1 we've ever seen. (It's a current low by $134.) Features include a 2.7" LCD, face detection, image stabilization, SDHC card slot, HDMI, USB, and more.

Adorama offers the Samsung WB750 12.5-Megapixel 18x Zoom Digital Camera, model no. EC-WB750ZBPBUS, for $169 with free shipping. That's $10 under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $6. Features include a 3" LCD, 18x optical zoom, 1920x1080p HD video recording, image stabilization, face detection, USB connectivity, and more.

Spring is busting out across the land, which can only mean two things: shutterbugs springing into action, if you will, and lots of cool SLR deals to harvest and highlight. This week we're zooming in on Editors' Choice SLR deals from Nikon, Canon, and Pentax, as well as an "SLR-like" Olympus.