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EDU Members: Sony Cameras & Lenses: a7 IV Body $2048, a6400 Body

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BuyDig has for EDU Members: select Sony Cameras & Lenses on sale when you follow the instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Deal Instructions for Obtaining EDU Discount:
  1. EDU pricing is for eligible Students or Educators. You can confirm Eligibility by filling out this form for students or this form for Educators. Once verified you will receive your coupon for the Sony Cameras & lenses listed below. The email address entered on the verification form does not need to be your EDU email address. You can verify your ID and get your coupon now, but the coupon will not reflect the discounted pricing on the products below until midnight 11/06 12AM EST
    • Note: You should use capital letter for both your 1st and last names If you are having any issues verifying your student ID with the SheerID form or with the coupon once verified, please reach out to [email protected] from the EDU email address you applied with
Available (prices below will be after entering the coupon you receive once verifying your eligibility):
BH Photo Video also has for EDU Members: select Sony Cameras & Lenses on sale listed below after Student & Educator Discount (Register here). Shipping is free.

Available (prices below will be after verifying your eligibility):

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EDU pricing is for eligible Students or Educators. You can confirm Eligibility by filling out this form for students [sheerid.com] or this form for Ed [sheerid.com]ucators [sheerid.com]. Once verified you will receive your coupon for the Sony Cameras & lenses listed below. The email address entered on the verification form does not need to be your EDU email address. You can verify your ID and get your coupon now, but the coupon will not reflect the discounted pricing on the products below until midnight 11/06 12AM ET

Note: You should use capital letters for both your 1st and last names
If you are having any issues verifying your student ID with the SheerID form or with the coupon once verified, please reach out to [email protected] from the EDU email address you applied with

The coupon you will get will not reflect the discount pricing on the products below until Midnight EST 11/06 EST Prices below will be after entering the coupon you receive once verifying your eligibility.

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Last Edited by amax November 7, 2023 at 08:50 AM
Inaccurate information in OP for at least the 18-105mm lens, which is $483.20 after the EDU discount/code.

UPDATE: iconian (paid SD employee) still refuses to fix his/her mistake

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amax
11-06-2023 at 03:58 PM.
11-06-2023 at 03:58 PM.
Quote from sav :
Not true; the prices are the same. B&H has no tax with their Payboo card and that's the point.
I reiterate: there are errors by SD Staff in the original post, at both BuyDig and B&H
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adi_vastava
11-06-2023 at 04:29 PM.
11-06-2023 at 04:29 PM.
Wow inflation, The price have gone up on the bundle I bought last time, I got this for $1,218.20,

Sony a6600 APS-C Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Camera w/ 18-135mm Lens $1,238.20
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newmark
11-07-2023 at 04:38 AM.
11-07-2023 at 04:38 AM.
Quote from strangler :
The a7ii is more than capable, the kit lens is more than capable. The a7ii is one of the cheapest full frame with ibis you can get. Under 800 and it's a steal.

The only real benefit if you don't have ibis is maybe better lowlight performance but tbh low light is difficult even with high end gear.

Thanks for sharing.
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SmilingHamster4541
11-07-2023 at 01:25 PM.
11-07-2023 at 01:25 PM.
Hi, I don't have a camera and would like to buy a new one (mainly take photos in daily life and traveling). The price of Sony A7ii really attracts me after I compare with other cameras, particularly it is a full frame camera. I just want to use it for photography but not videography, I saw many people say it is an old camera, does anyone can give a comment on Sont A7ii or are there any other cameras that can beat Sony A7ii within this budget (around 1000 USD with camera and lens)? Thanks!
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stockholma
11-07-2023 at 05:28 PM.
11-07-2023 at 05:28 PM.
Quote from SmilingHamster4541 :
Hi, I don't have a camera and would like to buy a new one (mainly take photos in daily life and traveling). The price of Sony A7ii really attracts me after I compare with other cameras, particularly it is a full frame camera. I just want to use it for photography but not videography, I saw many people say it is an old camera, does anyone can give a comment on Sont A7ii or are there any other cameras that can beat Sony A7ii within this budget (around 1000 USD with camera and lens)? Thanks!
I mean the image quality is going to be about 90% as good as any new camera today. The main drawbacks to an a7ii in 2023 is 1) it uses the old battery type which really doesn't last that long, 2) the auto focus is not good (sony really nailed autofocus in the a7iii era), and 3) the resell value isn't great. I miss mine because it was cheap and noticeably lighter weight than all the newer models. I would recommend seeing if you can find it cheaper on say keh or mpb, but if you're just taking stills, I think it will serve you well.
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11-07-2023 at 06:05 PM.
11-07-2023 at 06:05 PM.
Quote from stockholma :
I mean the image quality is going to be about 90% as good as any new camera today. The main drawbacks to an a7ii in 2023 is 1) it uses the old battery type which really doesn't last that long, 2) the auto focus is not good (sony really nailed autofocus in the a7iii era), and 3) the resell value isn't great. I miss mine because it was cheap and noticeably lighter weight than all the newer models. I would recommend seeing if you can find it cheaper on say keh or mpb, but if you're just taking stills, I think it will serve you well.
Thanks for the reply! That helps a lot, I am not an expert on camera but I feel like the drawbacks of Sony a7ii is not as bad if it just for causal photography. I will also check other websites to see how are the prices, thanks!
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11-08-2023 at 05:38 AM.
11-08-2023 at 05:38 AM.
Thanks! I missed the last sale a few weeks ago, so this we nice. Especially since I can get an additional discount for my .edu status. My new lens should be in the mail today.
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11-08-2023 at 01:22 PM.
11-08-2023 at 01:22 PM.
Does anyone have an extra coupon? Thanks in advance.
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InstanceNoodle
11-09-2023 at 06:01 AM.
11-09-2023 at 06:01 AM.
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Is A7 II still worth it? Any opinion on the 28-70mm lens? I am on the APSC and considering upgrading. Appreciate your suggestions TIA.

I am not going to recommend a7m2. There is no silent shutter. I went from a6300 to a7s2. Extra megapixels are only good for cropping and pixel peeping. It is almost impossible to differentiate after editing and printing. I also bought a7r2 and a9. I rarely use a7r2 because it is slow to focus (compared to my other cameras). A9 is fast and has faster frame readout, so less banding in led environments. Apsc to fullframe gain only 1 stop of light.
28 to 70mm is 'normal lens. If you want a workhorse, get it. I usually perfer ultra zoom. 28 to 200. Something with more versatility. You can edit in post for color saturation. Beware of color fringing.
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InstanceNoodle
11-09-2023 at 06:08 AM.
11-09-2023 at 06:08 AM.
Quote from robber98 :
Get A7 IV from the deal and pick up a lens either from the deal or 2nd hand from FB market place or offer up.

Your lens is your life. Your camera can get better. Buy the camera used. Buy the lens from a store that you can return.

Lens cost more than the camera. Check the camera out and see if there is any problem. Lens fungal and mis alignment due to bumps is going to ruin your day. Check for color fringing.
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11-09-2023 at 06:37 AM.
11-09-2023 at 06:37 AM.
Quote from InstanceNoodle :
I am not going to recommend a7m2. There is no silent shutter. I went from a6300 to a7s2. Extra megapixels are only good for cropping and pixel peeping. It is almost impossible to differentiate after editing and printing. I also bought a7r2 and a9. I rarely use a7r2 because it is slow to focus (compared to my other cameras). A9 is fast and has faster frame readout, so less banding in led environments. Apsc to fullframe gain only 1 stop of light.
28 to 70mm is 'normal lens. If you want a workhorse, get it. I usually perfer ultra zoom. 28 to 200. Something with more versatility. You can edit in post for color saturation. Beware of color fringing.
Appreciate the input. Repped.
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11-09-2023 at 06:41 AM.
11-09-2023 at 06:41 AM.
Quote from SmilingHamster4541 :
Hi, I don't have a camera and would like to buy a new one (mainly take photos in daily life and traveling). The price of Sony A7ii really attracts me after I compare with other cameras, particularly it is a full frame camera. I just want to use it for photography but not videography, I saw many people say it is an old camera, does anyone can give a comment on Sont A7ii or are there any other cameras that can beat Sony A7ii within this budget (around 1000 USD with camera and lens)? Thanks!

For traveling, I would recommend apsc for easier carry. Smaller lens with longer reach (crop factors). Smaller sensors usually easier get everything in focus. If you are only traveling during the day, the 1 stop better from fullframe is not really beneficial.

The only problem I have with apsc is short battery life and faster over heat. The newer one has the z100 but still compact.

I went on a cruise, but the a6300 can't handle the in door dinner. So I bought a7s2 for dinner shooting.
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11-09-2023 at 07:07 AM.
11-09-2023 at 07:07 AM.
Quote from strangler :
The a7ii is more than capable, the kit lens is more than capable. The a7ii is one of the cheapest full frame with ibis you can get. Under 800 and it's a steal.

The only real benefit if you don't have ibis is maybe better lowlight performance but tbh low light is difficult even with high end gear.

Sony ibis is poor. But for video, something is better than nothing. For photos, it can help in getting sharper images on slower shutter speed.... so... more capable in darker places. I think most photographers put it in 'additional stop of light'.

I remember when a6000 was good enough for professional wedding photography and video. Some places like church don't like noises. I recommend looking for a silent shutter camera vs. losing the opportunity.
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11-09-2023 at 07:15 AM.
11-09-2023 at 07:15 AM.
Quote from sav :
Not true; the prices are the same. B&H has no tax with their Payboo card and that's the point.

Some people might not be able to get the payboo card.
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11-09-2023 at 08:27 AM.
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Quote from InstanceNoodle :
Some people might not be able to get the payboo card.
Many people cannot get educational deals at all, most can apply for and get the Payboo card if they wish, but you can't escape taxes at BuyDig if you live in the states that enforce them.
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