Several Nikon DSLR and lens combos have solid instant rebates available, which make for a heckuva deal in time for the holidays. These rebates run through December 12, 2009.
All you have to do to take advantage of the rebate is order one of the camera and lens combos noted below. The following links take you to Amazon.com. You have to add both products to your shopping cart and Amazon will automatically apply a $200 or $100 discount (depending on the combo) at checkout.
Nikon D5000 (body only) and Nikon 70-300mm VR lens = $200 instant rebate
Nikon D5000 w/18-55mm VR kit lens and Nikon 70-300mm VR lens = $200 instant rebate
Nikon D3000 w/18-55mm VR kit lens and Nikon 55-200mm lens = $100 instant rebate
Nikon D3000 w/18-55mm VR kit lens and Nikon 55-200mm VR lens = $100 instant rebate
Nikon D90 and Nikon 70-300mm VR lens = $200 instant rebate
Nikon D90 w/ 18-105mm VR kit lens and Nikon 70-300mm VR lens = $200 instant rebate
Nikon D300s and Nikon 70-300mm VR lens = $200 instant rebate
Nikon D700 and Nikon 70-300mm VR lens = $200 instant rebate
Additional detail are available on the respective product pages on Amazon.com.
Pentax has announced a Student Photography Program, which essentially is a rebate program through June 30 for qualified students and teachers. If you think you might qualify, check out the details in the press release below. You could get $100 back on a