Archives for September 16, 2015

B+W and Tiffen Neutral Density Filter Sale (33 options)

Adorama has a filters sale, with a total of 33 items participating as follows:

+ B+W Neutral Density Filters (26 options, prices range from $26~ to $99)
+ Tiffen Neutral Density Filters (7 options, prices range from $100 to $180)

Flashpoint StreakLight 360 Ws Flash with Blast Power Pack for $400

Let there be light! The Flashpoint StreakLight 360 Ws Flash with Blast Power Pack bundle is now on sale for $400 with free expedited shipping at Adorama. This bundle includes:

  • Flashpoint StreakLight 360 Ws Flash
  • Flashpoint Blast Power Pack BP-960 – (Li-polymer, 4500mAh)
  • R1 Flashpoint Commander Transmitter and Receiver Set for Streaklight
  • Flashpoint Streaklight Umbrella Reflector Kit

Just add to cart and proceed to checkout. No coupons/rebates. Optionally, check the “Buy together and Save up to $100.00 with bundle. See details” Special Offers section for optional combined purchase discounts (light stands and such).

Vanguard 263AB-100 Tripod with SBH-100 QR Ballhead for $150 after $50 MIR

We start a tripod mini series. First up, if you are not afraid of mail-in rebates, the Vanguard 263AB-100 3-Section Aluminum Alloy Alta Pro 263-AT Tripod Legs with SBH-100 QR Ballhead is on sale for $150 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with free expedited shipping at Adorama. The PDF rebate form is right there on the product page.

Manfrotto MKBFRA4-BHC BeFree Tripod for $179

The Manfrotto MKBFRA4-BHC BeFree travel tripod is currently on sale for $179 with free shipping in new condition by OneCall.com or if you have Amazon gift cards to spend, by OneCall upon Amazon.

On the other hand, if you are comfortable with open-box purchases, you can get it for $170 with free shipping by Focus Camera on eBay (five units left as of the time of writing) [don’t forget the limited time 5X eBay Bucks offer if you are eligible for that].

Vanguard Alta CA 234AP with PH-33 Pan Head for $80

The tripod party continues, the new condition Vanguard Alta CA 234AP 4-section alum-alloy tripod with the PH-33 pan head is on sale for $80 with free shipping at Adorama or if you have Amazon Gift Cards waiting to be spent, by Adorama upon Amazon.

Aiptek ZAC-STD-5 Tripod for $10 w/free s&h

On the budget tripods front, the Aiptek ZAC-STD-5 is on sale for $10 with free shipping at Adorama. No coupon, no rebate. It averages 3.8 out of 5 based on 38 customer reviews and has 87 answers on customer questions.

Imported Canon 1D X drops to $3900

Back to the eBay Deals we fly. The last time we mentioned the imported grey-market Canon 1D X it was going for $4000. Right now it has dropped to $3900 offered by Get It On Digital (99.7%). Free shipping, one year warranty from Get It Digital (not Canon), limit five per customer.

But the price has also dropped at authorized dealers since then, it goes for $4600. At B&H Photo you get three free accessories (32GB Extreme Pro CF, bag, remote) and 2% promotional rewards (= $92~). You also get 2% rewards at Adorama with two free extra Canon batteries and a 128GB Lexar Professional 1066x CompactFlash card. At Amazon, no rewards and no accessories but you get 1 Year of Unlimited Everything Cloud storage.

Prime members in Los Angeles & Orange County areas: $20 off a $50+ Prime Now order

Prime members in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas have a new Prime benefit going live, the Prime Now service. To celebrate the launch, Amazon offers coupon code LATRYNOW to get $20 off an order of $50+. This can be particularly good if you are buying items that have the same prices at all authorized dealers. The coupon is good for physical items sold and shipped by Amazon itself. I am not in a Prime Now area yet, so I can’t test it and tell you more about it. Details and terms and conditions at the Amazon Prime Now page.

PS: that page also mentions coupon code TRYITNOW that’s also $20 off a $50+ order. I don’t know if you can use them both, on separate orders, or stack them. I can’t test this, so this is DIY YMMV.

PS2: Prime Now is purchasing regular Amazon items. It should not be confused with AmazonFresh (fresh foods and groceries) or Prime Pantry (someone’s twisted idea of a virtual Costco).

eBay Bucks (YMMV): 5X on $50+ items until Thur PM

This is YMMV because I don’t know if eBay sends these type of offers to every person participating in their eBay Bucks rewards program or some of them. So if you received an email from eBay or saw this offer in your eBay Messages, then it means you are eligible. This is important because you have to opt-in for the offer, that’s how it activates.

So with this offer, you earn 5X eBay Bucks (which is 10% since 1X = 2%) on purchases of individual items that are priced $50 or more. You can use this offer on as many items as you like. The limits are $100 rewards on a single item, and $500 total per account during the promotion. Offer expires on Thursday 7/17/15 at 11:59pm pacific time.

A good place to start looking for ideas are the eBay Deals du jour.

GoPro HERO3+: Silver Edition for $260

The GoPro HERO3+: Silver Edition is currently available for $260 with free shipping and a free cleaning cloth at Buydig.com.

If you also need an extra dual-slot charger and extra battery (both GoPro products, not 3rd-party), you can get them bundled up with the action camera for $290 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon herself (limit three bundles per customer). This purchase is eligible for a free 1yr Unlimited Everything Cloud Storage (Amazon Cloud). [yes, the bundle is currently selling for $10 less than without it!]

Photoshop 2-course bundle by GoSkills for $39

This offer expires soon (unless renewed), so it can’t wait for the upcoming round-up. At Stacksocial, you can get the Photoshop 2-Course Bundle by GoSkills for $39. This provides 12 months of streaming access to the courses. Internet access is required to watch the courses. Instant redemption. All sales final.

Used Nikon L830 w/6mo warranty for $139, Refurbished w/1yr for $148

Picking a superzoom camera these days is no easy task, especially if you don’t have any requirements that automatically reduce the field to a manageable size. Which brings us to another superzoom, the Nikon Coolpix L830 (34x, AA powered) is offered in “Used – Like New” condition with a six month warranty from KEH, or $148 in refurbished condition with a one year warranty from Cameta. The warranties are offered by the aforementioned sellers, not by Nikon. Look for these two sellers in the Amazon Warehouse Deals listings.

Mac Mega Software Bundle for $30 includes HDR Darkroom 3, Pixlr Pro, Deep Dreamer

Stacksocial is back with another Mac Mega Software Bundle. You pay $30 and you receive (digital downloads) of 15 different Mac software packages. Of photography interest, the bundle includes HDR Darkroom 3 by Everimaging, Deep Dreamer by Realmac, and 1 year subscription to Pixlr Pro. Of degrees of separation interest, Disk Drill Pro, 3yr Spotdox subscription, Macbooster 2 Std, Commander One PRO, etc. All sales are final. These are digital downloads, available right after purchasing. Limit five bundles per customer (one bundle includes all 15 software packages). Ends in about seven days from today.

(ENDED) Wedn Frys Promo Codes: Sony AAs rechargeables, etc

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(ENDED) Thursday: Lightning Deals: Rokinon 8/3.5 (N), 256GB Sony SDXC, Ape, Pinnacle, Dolica, etc

These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page

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(ENDED) Refurbished Western Digital Portable USB 3.0 HDDs: 1TB for $45, 2TB for $70

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