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Convergent Design Odyssey7Q+ Gets $500 Price Drop

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Convergent Design Odyssey7Q Plus

Convergent Design has dropped the price of its Odyssey7Q+ to $1795 (was $2295), which slots it in between the competing Atomos Ninja Assassin and Shogun. At $1795, it arguably offers more value than either Atomos option since the Odyssey7Q+ offers up to ProRes 4444 12-bit recording out of the box and includes a 256GB Convergent Design SSD. It offers 4K capture over both the HDMI and SDI inputs.

Additionally, the Odyssey7Q+ offers the ability to upgrade to RAW recording options with compatible cameras via a paid upgrade from Convergent Design. You can find the Odyssey7Q+ at the new price point here at B&H Photo.

 

Deal: Panasonic Lumix GX8 for $869

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Panasonic Lumix GX8

ebay (via QuicknDone) has the Panasonic Lumix GX8 for $869.99 (compare at $1097.99) in limited quantity. The GX8 features a 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds sensor and captures 4K video at 24/30p and still images at up to 10fps. Check it out while it lasts here on ebay.

Note: This ships from Canada and may be a gray market camera. ebay seller QuicknDone has a positive feedback rating of 99.8% at the time of this post.

Yuneec Drones Get Big Price Drops

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Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K

It looks like Yuneec’s quadcopters have taken a significant price drop in addition to the recent drops we saw on DJI Phantom 3 drone prices.

The Yuneec Q500 4K Typhoon is now $999.99 (was $1299.99) and comes complete with the SteadyGrip handheld gimbal and aluminum carry case.

The Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon 1080/60p model is now $699.99 (was $1099.99). It also ships with the SteadyGrip handheld gimbal and aluminum case.

The Yuneec Typhoon G with the GoPro Gimbal is down to $499.99 (was $899.99).

I’m not sure if these are permanent or will expire soon. I’m a big fan of the Yuneec drones because of the added value you get with the full kit over what DJI offers. I’ve had a Q500 4K on deck for review for a while now and really have nothing but praise for it. I’ll get around to that review soon hopefully, but in the mean time, these are some solid deals on great drones.

Deal: Fuji X-Pro1 w/ XF 27mm f/2.8 Lens for $699

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Fuji X-Pro1

With the Fuji X-Pro2 just announced, the X-Pro1 remains at some crazy clearance prices.

You can get the Fuji X-Pro1 with the XF 27mm f/2.8 lens for $699, along with a 32GB SanDisk U3 memory card and camera bag. The XF 27mm f/2.8 lens alone sells for $449 right now, so it’s like you’re paying $250 for the X-Pro1 body.  That’s a pretty cheap way to buy into the Fuji X-Series.

Also, you can get the X-Pro1 with the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS lens for $799. It also includes a 32GB SanDisk U3 card and camera bag. This is another solid deal, considering that the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS lens runs $699 in you buy it alone right now. I’ll let you do the math on that value.

Deal: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens for $595

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Canon 24-105mm

ebay (via AllNewShop) has the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens for $595 (compare at $999) in limited quantity. Check it out here on ebay.

Note: This is labeled as a white box item, which commonly means it was taken from the kit when packaged with a camera to sell individually at a lower price. ebay seller AllNewShop has a positive feedback rating of 99.4% at the time of this post.