Thanks to the many who sent me leads on purchasing a Nikon D850 DSLR<\/a> along with the Nikon MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack<\/a> (that gets you up to 9 fps) and an extra Nikon EN-EL18b Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (10.8V, 2500mAh)<\/a>. The first few leads did not pan out. <\/p>\n Don Hamilton suggested that I get in touch with Steve Elkins of Bedford Camera<\/a>. I called and texted him early in the day. Just as the sun was coming over the hill onto the pelicans at La Jolla, my cell rang and in short order, the deal was done. I was and am thrilled. The D-850 will be the perfect complement to my Nikon D5 DSLR (with Dual XQD slots)<\/a>. My lenses at present consist of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f\/5.6E ED VR <\/a> and the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f\/4G ED VR lens<\/a>. I am in the process of ordering the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f\/4E FL ED VR lens<\/a> from B&H. I also own the Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III<\/a>. <\/p>\n Getting a Nikon D-850 had been just about impossible for the past few months. Steve Elkins of Bedford Camera<\/a> has six in stock along with six of the battery grips. If you have been searching for one you can order yours here or get in touch with Steve via e-mail<\/a>. They offer free overnight shipping on the D8-50; they collect sales tax only in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. If you order from them, please mention the BAA Blog. Important note: the website shows “Pre-order.” To get yours be sure to e-mail Steve first as above. <\/p>\n Coming tomorrow, the in-depth explanation of why I made the switch. <\/p>\n Coming on Thursday, a blog post entitled “Canon Does Not Suck.” So stay tuned. <\/p>\n Monday afternoon was chaotic and I was a bit frantic. I was getting an e-mail a minute for many hours; I sold — heck — pretty much gave away nearly all of my Canon gear. I could have dickered and priced the stuff a bit higher but my goal was to make the prices so attractive that any serious buyer could not possibly say no. The plan worked well. <\/p>\n Immediately below is the tally, below that are the remaining items and one or two that I forgot. Thanks to the many who were disappointed that they missed the great values. Everyone was understanding and I appreciated that. <\/p>\n The newer of my Canon 100-400 II lenses sold for $1399.Huge Nikon D-850 News<\/h3>\n
Coming Tomorrow<\/h3>\n
Coming on Thursday<\/h3>\n
And Used Canon Gear at Below Fire Sale Prices Update<\/h3>\n
Sold at Fire Sale Prices\/Just In<\/h3>\n
\nOne Canon 1.4X III TCs sold for $229.
\nAnother 1.4X III TC and a 2X III TC sold for $229 each.
\n$3500 for the almost new Canon 1DX II with < 11,000 actuations and $229 for the other 2X III TC.\nThe older Canon 24-105 sold for $299.\nThe Canon 600 II sold for $7500. With shipping to US. In very good to excellent condition with one serious ding near the red dot at the near end of the lens barrel, a less than 1\/8 by 3\/16 inch dent. It affects nothing. And a few other scuffs. The glass is immaculate and as seen on the blog every day it is in perfect working condition. \nThe Canon 500mm f\/4l IS II lens sold for the fire-sale price of $6799.\nOne Canon 5D Mark IV in very good condition sold\/fire sale priced at $1899. \nAnother 5D Mark IV sold for $2099 and the almost-new one for $2349.\nCanon 16-35mm f\/4 L IS for $549. \nCanon 8-15mm given away for $799!\nCanon 100 macro IS fire-sale sold for $449.\nMy Canon 200-400mm f\/4L IS Lens with Internal 1.4X Extender went for a paltry $7500.\nAnd the 400 DO II for only $5399. \n\n\n\nStill Available<\/h3>\n
Canon 70-200mm f\/4L IS Lens<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Canon 180mm Macro Lens<\/strong><\/h2>\n