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Canon cameras: cheapest PowerShot ever

Canon PowerShot A1200 cameras (refurbished) can be had for $42 apiece and free shipping. Plus, read below for four other great deals on Nikon and Canon cameras.

There are only a few weeks left until Christmas (and even less time if you're celebrating one of ). If the space under your tree still looks a little bare, consider grabbing one or more of these crowd-pleasing, Editors' Choice . We've got deals for shutterbugs of all stripes, including $575 in savings on a jam-packed Canon DSLR bundle, a Nikon D5100 for under $500, and a Canon PowerShot for just $42.

1. 
   Store: Adorama
   Price: $2,084 via with free shipping
   Lowest By: $575
   Expires: December 31

   Is It Worth It?: If you've got a loved one that's serious about taking up photography but has none of the equipment, we've got the perfect gift idea. This bundle has everything she'll need, including the , the , the , a , a , and the . Better yet, you'll even bag a to spend on yourself! Assuming you'll use the credit, you're going to save a whopping $575 on this bundle when you redeem the mail-in rebate.

   The Canon EOS 6D sports a 3" LCD, 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 4.5 fps continuous shooting, an 11-point auto focus system, WiFi, and GPS. The printer features a maximum print resolution 4800x2400 dpi, up to 13x19" wide-format printing, support for PictBridge, and Ethernet connectivity.

1. bundled with the
   Store: Amazon
   Price: $429 with free shipping
   Lowest By: $30

   Is It Worth It?: Should your budget be unable to accommodate the bundle above, you can still give your budding photog a great camera with the Nikon D5100. CNET called the D5100 " of image quality, performance, features, and design." At $429, it's the cheapest price we've ever seen for this camera bundled with the 18-55mm lens. The camera features a 3" vari-angle LCD, 1080p video recording, 4 fps shooting, and HDMI output.

   Want to get an extra $5 off your purchase of this camera? , answer a question, and then share both your list and the answer on Facebook. Deal ends December 15.

1. bundled with a
   Store: B&H Photo-Video
   Price: $1,349 via with free shipping
   Lowest By: $181
   Expires: January 4

   Is It Worth It?: So your gift recipient already has a Canon DSLR? Make their holiday merry and bright with this Canon EF 16-35mm lens, which you can snag for just $1,349 after a mail-in rebate. If you factor in the bundled $31 B&H credit, then you'll save $181 on this top-shelf lens. Calling it " if you're in the market for an ultra-wide angle zoom lens," PC Mag found the Canon EF 16-35mm to be "sharp throughout its zoom range."

2. 
   Store: Best Buy
   Price: $89.99 with free shipping
   Lowest By: $20

   Is It Worth It?: A compact point-and-shoot is the perfect gift choice for teens and close friends. An all-time price low at $90, the Nikon Coolpix S100 stands out for its buzz-worthy ability to snap 3D pics. This digital camera also features a 3.5" OLED touchscreen LCD, 5x optical zoom, and 1080p video capture.

3. 
   Store: Canon
   Price: $41.99 with free shipping
   Lowest By: $58

   Is It Worth It?: At $42, you can afford to pick up a couple of these factory-refurbished Canon PowerShot A1200 digital cameras in or . Since this is the best price we've ever seen for a PowerShot A1200, you can give one away and keep the other on hand as a backup present for unexpected holiday guests. Features include a 2.7" LCD, 4x optical zoom, 720p video recording, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and face detection.

   A 1-year Canon warranty applies. 

– Marcy Bonebright is a writer for Dealnews.com, where this article first appeared: .