PC mall has the D70 kit for $1,239.99 http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=496577&Action=ACCESSORIES Comes with Free LowePro case that includes Lens battery cables all that junk for 88$ you can add a 1GB Sandisk ultra 2 CF card total $1,327.99 Ive never seen it bundled with a Tripod, and YOU DONT NEED an extra battery, you get like 800-1000 shots out of 1 charge