Looking to get your hands on the latest Canon Rebel, well then we have got the deal for you. The Canon Rebel T3i Body is on sale at J&R for the very low price of $599.88 with FREE Shipping! Hurry this deal expires on March 4th, 2012. Don’t think this is a deal? Here are some other stores for you to compare prices with:

Adorama – $749.99
Amazon – $624.95
B&H Photo – $624.99

To take advantage of this deal, please click the following link: J&R – $599.88

Today has kicked off to be a fine day for many eager photographers out there, and it just might even get better.

• We have just launched a brand new tracker for the just announced Nikon D800 and D800E.
• We have also added tracking for the two new Canon lenses in our Canon Camera Lens Tracker:
• Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II
• Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS

Pre-release tracking for next-gen cameras. This type of tracking allows you to subscribe to certain retailers for this item. Then as soon as we hear of it’s release, have product pages for the item, and it can be pre-ordered, we will alert you. IMPORTANT: When signing up for these types of items, ALWAYS make sure that you have Pre-Order alerts turned ON!

• Canon 5D Mark III
• Nikon D8000
• Canon Rebel T4i

Earlier this morning Canon announced the release of the long anticipated 1Ds Mark IV. However, the announcement is much more. The announced professional level DSLR is the Canon EOS 1D X which is stated by Canon as a replacement for both the 1D Mark IV and 1Ds Mark III. It appears that the dual model professional line has been consolidated down to one camera, the 1D X. As stated by Canon in their press release:

“Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to introduce a completely revolutionized EOS-1D series camera, the Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR camera.* As the new leader in Canon’s arsenal of professional DSLRs, the EOS-1D X will be a high-speed multimedia juggernaut replacing both the EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS-1D Mark IV models in Canon’s lineup. Enhancing the revolutionary image quality of the EOS-1Ds and speed capabilities of the EOS-1D series, the EOS-1D X DSLR features an 18-megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 5+ Imaging Processors, 14-bit A/D data conversion and capable of shooting an incredible 12 frames-per-second (fps).  Canon’s EOS DSLR cameras and accessories have a long-standing legacy of providing high-quality results to professionals in a wide range of markets, including sports, nature, cinematography, wedding and commercial studios. The addition of this new model will help take this tradition to a whole new level.”

The 1D X release date is slated for March 2012, with accessories to follow such as the Wireless File Transmitter and GPS.

To receive in stock or pre-order alerts for the 1D X, please sign up for a FREE account and add the 1D X to your list of alerts at our Canon 1D X In Stock Tracker.

To learn more about the camera itself, check out the Canon 1D X press release.

If you haven’t noticed by now, the effects of the unfortunate earthquake and tsunami in Japan are finally being realized with regards to the digital camera market. Inventories are low and numerous “Out of Stock” messages are plastered all over the largest web retailer sites. From Amazon, to B&H Photo, to Adorama, the message is pretty clear that inventories are basically struggling for the majority of the top DSLR cameras out there.

After reviewing our in stock trackers here at NowInStock.net, the cameras which are showing major inventory shortages are the Canon 7D and T3i as well as the professional level Canon 1D Mark IV and 1Ds Mark III. As for Nikon, the hard-to-find models are professional level Nikon D3s and D3x as well as the pro-sumer models of D7000 Body and D700. As for Panasonic, their already super hot Panasonic GH2 has been lacking inventories right when it was starting to meet demand.

If you are having trouble finding these or any other cameras, then be sure to sign up for our FREE in stock alerts. As soon as we see stock available for purchase, we will alert you. Visit our Camera In Stock Trackers to see if stock is available.

Could this Disaster Change Inventory Strategies Going Forward?

What I wonder is will the impending disasters of the future, as there are sure to be more, change the inventory strategies of any of these major camera manufacturers to help sustain or even grow profits and user bases. Will they begin to stock pile cameras locally so that inventories can continue to ship if/when the next disaster occurs? Does it make sense to even do so or do they already do so and have exhausted those inventories?

I guess in order to get to the root of that answer, we would have ask ourselves, if Canon or Nikon had such a strategy in place, would it have made an existing camera user switch to a competitor if their competitor had inventory available? Or would a first time buyer change their mind and get a competitor model because stock was available?

Of the two above questions I feel the later is the most likely scenario to occur. And this is a costly one. Losing an aspiring photographer means losing subsequent lens and accessory sales as well.

Well as assumed, with no real upgrades on the T3i from the T2i, there is already T3i Body Only stock available for purchase already. If you are interested in picking up the T3i, then you should head over to B&H Photo as they are the first major photography retailer to show the Body Only T3i in stock.

And as always, if stock is out by the time you read this… well then check out our T3i In Stock Tracker for other retailers that might have this model in stock. If no one has stock, then be sure to sign up for the FREE in stock alerts!

Late yesterday evening, OneCall was the first to release inventory of the new Canon Rebel T3i Kit. Yes, Kit only of course. I am sure the Body only units will take some time. With the Kits coming in at $899, this camera doesn’t seem like it is going to be anywhere near as hot as the T2i was. The upgrades from the T2i model are few, but the LCD size increase is nice, however, the remote flash is almost forgettable at this level. This begs the question… where does this leave the Canon 60D? Aside from a slight increase in FPS when shooting continuous mode, with the 60D at 5.3 frames per second (fps) and the T3i at 3.7 fps, there are no real differences between the two cameras. For $100 more your get a nearly 2 more frames of capture per second! Is the 60D being phased out or replaced? I guess only time will tell.

If by the time you come across this post all stock at OneCall is gone, then be sure to check out our Rebel T3i In Stock Tracker. Register for a FREE account and add items to your account for free in stock notifications!