Best Boxing Day Deals - 2012
We've scoured all the boxing day flyers and websites and we've come up with our list of top 10 Canadian boxing day deals to be seen this year. Happy Holidays, and good luck scoring some deals on Boxing Day! Note that most stores are starting online sales at 8 PM on December 24th.
Also check out our top 9 lens or flash deals page.
0) Amazon.ca: Canon Rebel T2i with 18-55 IS Kit for $349
Amazon.ca has the Canon T2i + 18-55 IS for $349.00. The current lowest price for the T2i + 18-55 IS is about $449, so the savings from this kit are about $100. Although this camera model is quite old, it is still good enough for someone looking to get into Digital SLR photography, priced well below most modern point and shoot cameras.
This deal is available Boxing Day only! While quantities last.
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1) The Source: Canon T3i + 18-55 IS + 50mm f/1.8 for $577.98
The Source has the Canon T3i + 18-55 IS + 50mm f/1.8 for $577.98. The current lowest price for the T3i + 18-55 IS is about $529, and the current lowest price for the EF 50mm f/1.8 is $119. So the savings from this kit are about $72, and make a perfect package for someone looking to get into Digital SLR photography, with both the standard image-stabilized zoom lens, as well as a fast prime lens for achieving that wide-aperature blurred background look.
This deal starts December 24th, 8 PM.
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2) Newegg.ca: Pentax Q with 5-15mm Lens for $294.99, Free Shipping
Newegg.ca has the Pentax Q with 5-15mm lens for $294.99, with free shipping. Considering that the Q with 8.5mm lens retails for $443, this is an amazing deal for this 12.4 MP and very portable mirrorless camera. It comes up cheaper than all other stores including US stores. The savings we estimate are about $120.
This deal is available now!
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3) The Camera Store: D600 + 24-85mm + Lowepro Bag for $1999.95
Many retailers have the D600 with 24-85mm VR Kit for $1999 this season due to a Nikon $500 rebate, but The Camera Store goes one step further and includes with this kit a free Lowepro bag ($99 value). This is an astounding value for the D600 -- Nikon's newest full-frame body -- as the same kit was retailing for as much as $2500 just last week.
This deal is available right now!
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4) B&H: Panasonic Lumix LX7 for $299.00
B&H has the Panasonic Lumix LX7 for $299. This is a very popular camera that has been noted to take excellent photos with low noise in low-light situations. The current lowest price for the Panasonic LX7 in Canada is $399, so with this deal you save over $100 versus buying it in Canada. B&H ships this item to Canada for about $12 and charges you all tax up-front, so no surprise fees are waiting for you on delivery.
This deal is available right now!
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5) Nikon Nikon 1 J2 Red Dual Lens Kit (inc. 10-30mm & 30-110mm) for $559.95
Vistek has the Nikon 1 J2 Red Dual Lens Kit (inc. 10-30mm & 30-110mm) for $559.95. The regular price for this item is about $599.95. So the savings from this special are about $40.
This deal starts December 26th, Boxing Day.
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6) Adorama: Olympus E-P3 PEN with 14-42mm Kit plus Bag and SD card for $499.00
Adorama has the Olympus E-P3 PEN with 14-42mm Kit plus Olympus bag and 8GB SDHC card for $499.00. This is a popular mirror-less camera that has classic feel of an all metal body. The current lowest price for the Olympus E-P3 Pen with 14-42mm Kit only (with no bag or SDHC card) in Canada is $599, so with this deal you save over $100 versus buying it in Canada. Adorama ships this item to Canada for about $16 and charges you all tax up-front, so no surprise fees are waiting for you on delivery.
This deal is available right now!
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7) Amazon.ca: Panasonic Lumix ZS15 for $149
Amazon.ca has the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS15 for $149.99. The regular lowest price for the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS15 is about $199. So the savings are about $50.
This deal starts December 24th, at 8 PM.
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8) Henry's: Canon T3i + 40mm f/2.8 Pancake STM for $499.99
Henry's has the Canon T3i Body only + 40mm f/2.8 Pancake STM for $499.99. The current lowest price for the T3i Body Only is about $449, and the current lowest price for the EF 40mm f/2.8 Pancake STM is $159. So the savings from this kit are about $110. We prefer the previous T3i deal from The Source as a starter package with only a single 40mm prime lens may be difficult for a beginner to get used to, but nevertheless this is a great deal.
This deal starts December 26th, Boxing Day.
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9) Best Buy: GoPro HD HERO2 Motorsports Edition for $219.99
Best Buy has the GoPro HD HERO2 Motorsports Edition for $219.99. The current lowest price for this item is about $249.95. Although this item will be replaced shortly with the HD Hero 3, this is still a stellar savings on this item, about $30.
This deal starts December 24th, at 8 PM.
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And that's all for this year! Be sure to check out all your Boxing Day deals with our price comparison engine to make sure you're getting the best deals this holiday season. Happy photographing!