Archives for September 2015

In-stock nao: Panasonic FZ300 superzoom for $600

I never got around to posting an in-stock alert for the new Panasonic FZ300 superzoom (a RAWzoomer since it takes RAW), so here it is! The camera is in-stock and ready to ship at its starting price of $600 at Amazon (Amazon itself, and 3rd-party sellers) and Adorama and B&H Photo. You can optionally triple the warranty via mail-in rebate.

PS: why not just offer a three year warranty to all buyers or at least make the rebate an online submission? Staples has been using online (Easy Rebates) for many years now, and they work very well.

Case Logic DCB-304 compact case for $11

This missed the window for yesterday’s Bag The Bags segment but it may not last long enough for the next edition, so here it is. It is the Case Logic DCB-304 compact case on sale for $11 at Target (free store pickup a possibility) and Adorama and B&H Photo and Amazon by Amazon itself where it averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 3700+ customer reviews and has 530+ questions answered. 530 questions for an $11 camera bag? I thought I was OCD 🙂

No one offers unconditional free shipping, but depending on the retailer and your location you may get free store pickup (eg Target), or the order total (Target $25+, B&H $49+, Amazon $35+) or membership status (Prime gets free 2-day).

AmazonBasics DSLR Backpack for $25 [tape delayed post]

At some point before, the AmazonBasics DSLR backpack dropped from its $30 price to $25. So this is a “I Just Now Realized It” type of thing. It averages 4.5 out of 5 with 3600+ reviews and 150+ questions answered. This is currently in the top 5 of best selling camera bags over there (based on what their computers have categorized as camera bags. This should not be confused with their newer DSLR + Laptop model which goes for $35, both part of a growing AmazonBasics line-up.

Altura Photo Speedlite Flash Kit AP-UNV1 for $35~

If you like to try out bang for the buck 3rd-party gear, the Altura Photo Speedlite Flash Kit, model AP-UNV1, is currently on sale for $34.99 at fulfilled by Amazon. This kit is only $2 more than the flash on its own. This kit includes a softbox flash diffuser, universal remote, four AA batteries, in addition to the accessories that come standard with the flash-only kit. This works with standard hot shoe mounts, it is not brand specific.

This averages 4.4 out of 5 based on nearly 500 customer reviews and has over 130 questions answered, so it is an “unknown known” 🙂 The $34.99 price is important if you are not a Prime member, free shipping is with a $35+ order. Which you can get to by adding (wait for it) the $1.24 AmazonBasics tiny camera case.

Monoprice MHD Sport 2.0 Wi-Fi Action Camera Power Bundle for $200

Monoprice continues to expand its product offerings, their MHD Sport 2.0 Wi-Fi Action Camera Power Bundle (includes Live Action Remote, AA Battery Pack, 4-Pack AA alkaline Batteries, Chest Mount) is on sale for $200 with free shipping on their website. This is product number 14247. Offer ends 9/30/15.

Heads Up: Friday: Prime membership for $67 for New Members

To celebrate its Emmy wins, on Friday 9/25/15 Amazon is having a 24-hour special promotion for new Prime member signups, you can signup for a One Year Prime membership for $67 instead of its usual price of $100. The offer will be good on Friday 9/25/15 in the pacific time zone. The offer is good for new members only, not renewals. The offer will be live Friday 3am ET until Saturday 3am ET.

3Pod P5CRH 5-Section 8X Carbon Fiber Reversable Travel Tripod with K3 BallHead for $90

For a limited time only, as a flash sale, Adorama is offering the 3Pod P5CRH 5-Section 8X Carbon Fiber Reversable Travel Tripod with K3 BallHead for $90 with free expedited shipping.

10% off rentals at BL with coupon

BorrowLenses has another coupon offer for renting camera gear. Coupon SHOOTFALL10 gets you 10% off your rental orders. Coupon expires 9/28/15. Your rental period must start by Friday October 2nd. More details over there.

(ENDED) Wednesday Lightning Deals: B+W, Rokinon 10/2.8 EF-S, ePhoto, 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) Tue Fry’s Promo Codes: Polaroid Action Cam for $40 (B&M), etc

These offers ended…
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(SOLD OUT AGAIN) In-stock again: Kata KT DL-GP-80 GearPack Micro Backpack for DSLR Cameras for $30

As of a 9/23/15 re-check, this appears to be sold out again at $30… You can check if it returns at the Amazon product page (I will also be checking)…

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(ENDED) New WOOT-OFF includes Electronics sub-Woot (started Wedn 1am ET)

This Woot-OFF lasted 24 hours only. It ended on Thursday at 1am ET…

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32GB Toshiba EXCERIA 1000x CompactFlash for $34 + low shipping

The 32GB Toshiba EXCERIA 1000x CompactFlash memory card is currently on sale for $34 per card at Adorama. Shipping is not free, even if your order total is $49+. However, shipping is fairly low, under $5 in most cases (depends on zipcode). After all, memory cards are lightweight and don’t take up a lot of space.

256GB Lexar Professional 1066x CompactFlash UDMA7 for $350

The 256GB Lexar Professional 1066x CompactFlash UDMA7, model LCF256CRBNA1066, is currently going for $350 with free shipping at B&H Photo (limit 20) and Amazon itself (limit 3).

Bag The Bags starting at $10 shipped: Manfrotto, Lowepro, Tamrac, Brenthaven, Porta, Vanguard, Monoprice, etc

And now the moment you have (not) been waiting for, a new edition of the “Bag The Bags” segment! Because paper or plastic does not work with camera gear 😉 They are sorted by price… Free shipping unless otherwise indicated below:

+ Sony LCS-U11 Soft Carrying Case (Black) for $7 + Shipping at B&H Photo
+ Manfrotto Bella II Shoulder Bag (Bungee Cord) for $10 at B&H Photo
+ select Weatherproof Hard Cases on Sale at Monoprice (20 options; $19 to $225; ends 9/25/15)
+ Lowepro Nova Sport 17L AW Shoulder Bag for DSLR with Attached Lens, Pepper Red for $20 at Adorama
+ Vanguard Bag Sale (5 options, $25 to $180) at B&H Photo
+ Tamrac 5723 Zuma 3 Photo/iPad/Netbook Bag, Black/Burgundy for $30 at Adorama
+ Brenthaven BX2 Camera Messenger Bag – fits MacBook Pro 13.3″, 14″, 15.4″ & DSLR Camera for $50 at Adorama
+ Think Tank My 2nd Brain Briefcase 15 – Harbor Blue for $55 at Adorama
+ Lowepro Classified Sling 220 AW Bag for $60 at B&H Photo
+ Porta Brace Organizer Cases for Camcorders (2 options, $230, $250) at B&H Photo
+ Tech and Computer Cases of all kinds, 36 options and 10 Bundles options at Toshiba Direct (prices start at $7.80)

One more thing before we go, the tiny AmazonBasics camera case is now down to $1.03 (limit 90; still Add-On; $35+ free shipping ($25+ for Primes), semi-long post on it). And its theme song.

Sony Lens Instant Savings with 4% rewards (18 options)

There are eighteen Sony lenses (E-mount, A-mount) participating in the latest Instant Savings, and they also get 4% promotional rewards at B&H Photo where you can find them all nicely organized.

Pentax K-3 with 50mm f1.8 and AF-200FG and 4% rewards for $650

With the Pentax K-3 II being the latest model at $850, there is room for discounting on the previous model, the K-3 (first generation, first of its name).

You can get the Pentax K-3 body only, along with the 50mm f1.8 lens, and the Pentax AF-200FG Shoe Mount Flash along with $26 rewards (4%) for $650 at Adorama. Just add to cart and proceed to checkout, no coupons/rebates. The offer is good while you see it mentioned on the product page (annotated screenshot crop of that right below:)

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Phocus Full View Wide Angle Lens for $15 w/free S&H

The Phocus Full View Wide Angle Lens (37mm threading) is now on sale for $15 with free shipping at Adorama… IF you have Amazon Gift Cards/Rewards to spend, you can also get it for the same price by Adorama upon Amazon

Flashpoint CoolVee 7 Bulb Video Light with Reflector and Softbox for $120

More Flashpoint action at Adorama. They are now offering the Flashpoint CoolVee 7 Bulb Video Light with Reflector and Softbox, model LCF-7R, for $120 with free shipping and handling.

Redrock Micro theEvent DSLR 2.0 Hybrid Rig for $300

The sales party continues at Adorama, this time they are offering the Redrock Micro theEvent, DSLR 2.0 Hybrid Rig for $300 with free expedited shipping.

Sunpak PZ58X Flash for $95 (C/N)

The Sunpak PZ58X Flash is currently on sale for $95 with free expedited shipping at Adorama, available in either for Canon DSLRs or for Nikon DSLRs.

Refurbished Nikon D3200 w/18-55 VR & 55-200 non-VR & WU1a & Lowepro & Aftershot & PSP for $385

If you are between the Nikon D3200 and D3300 dSLRs, there are two refurbished bundles at similar prices bubbling around at the moment. We previously posted the D3300 with 18-55 & 55-200 (both VR) for $380.

Now Adorama has a similar bundle but for the refurbished D3200 but with a handful of practical accessories. For $385 with free shipping and 90 day warranty for the refurbished Nikon gear, you get the D3200 with 18-55 DX VR, 55-200 DX non-VR, Nikon WU-1a wireless thang, Lowepro Nova Sport 17L AW Shoulder Bag, and the Corel Digital Creativity software kit (includes Aftershot Pro 2 and Paintshop Pro X7 among others).

We blog, you decide 🙂

Sunpak Lightstick 516 LED for $150

The Sunpak Lightstick 516 LED is currently on sale for $150 with free shipping at Adorama. If you have Amazon gift cards or promotional rewards to spend, you can get it for the same price by Adorama upon Amazon.

Refurbished Nikon Coolpix L840 (38x, AA) for $150

The superzoom parade continues, this time for Melisandre fans (red camera), the red Nikon Coolpix L840 (38x optical, 4 AA batteries) is offered in manufacturer refurbished condition for $150 with free shipping and a 90 day manufacturer warranty at Adorama.

Refurbished white Nikon AW1 with 11-27.5mm for $430

The white Nikon 1 AW1 Waterproof Camera with AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 Lens is currently available in manufacturer refurbished condition for $430 with free expedited shipping and 90 day manufacturer warranty at Adorama. The other colors are only available in new condition ($700 with free accessories).

Lexar and Sony Memory Card sale (27 options)

B&H Photo has a sale on select memory card products from Lexar (8 options, SD*, CF, reader, flash drives) and Sony (19 options, SD*, microSD*).

Vanguard Auctus Plus 284AT Tripod for $130

The Vanguard Auctus Plus 284AT aluminum tripod, model AUCTUS PLUS 284AT, is currently on sale for $130 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo.

Digital Juice Aura Three-Point Lighting Kit for $520

The Digital Juice Aura Three-Point Lighting Kit (100-130VAC) is currently on sale for $520 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo.

Elinchrom Quadra Living Light Kit for $800

The Elinchrom Quadra Living Light Kit with Lead Battery, S Head and Transmitter is currently on special for $800 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo.

Free Panasonic HX-A1 Wearable action cam with Panasonic DMC-CM1 Android CameraPhone purchase for $1000

B&H Photo is offering a free Panasonic HX-A1 Wearable HD Action Cam (choice of Orange or Black color scheme) with the purchase of the GSM unlocked Panasonic DMC-CM1 Android CameraPhone at its regular price of $1000. You can optionally extend the warranty to three years via a Panasonic mail-in rebate. You can select the free action camera color by clicking on the “Your choice from free items” link there. Annotated screenshot crop of that right below:

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