I've been getting lots of Christmas deal ads from audio-video stores. Earlier today it was the DR100 (old version) for $230. Now another kit deal that was seen before: a NTG-3 and Rode Blimp for $699 shipped. That is a pretty good deal. Some haven't been too enamored of the Blimp, but it does get the job done.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/746074-REG/Rode_NTG3_B_NTG_3_Precision_RF_Biased_Shotgun.html
Grant
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/746074-REG/Rode_NTG3_B_NTG_3_Precision_RF_Biased_Shotgun.html
Grant