Coupon code APX25 gets you 25% off any order placed at AdoramaPix.com [corrected]. The coupon is good until 9/15/15. Free shipping on orders of $39 or more.
Archives for September 2015
Canon EF-M Adapter for EF/EF-S Lenses (White Box) for $32
The Canon EF-M Lens Adapter Kit for Canon EF and EF-S Lenses, model 6098B002, is new condition as a White Box product, is offered for $32 by a couple of 3rd-party sellers with the order fulfilled by Amazon so it is eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping. Non-Prime members need an order of $35+ to get free shipping (three of these tiny AB camera cases will do it, currently $1.47 each).
White box is often used to describe situations when a lens or something else is removed from a kit or a bundle and sold separately. When a kit is significantly discounted, some retailers “break it” (aka the term “broken kit”), and sell, for example, the camera and lens separately for a slightly higher price.
PS: “broken kit” is a rather unfortunate term, how many consumers will get excited when they hear something they are about to buy described as “broken”? 🙂
Instant Savings round-up: Canon, Nikon, Sony
The latest situation in the world of Instant Savings is summarized at the following Adorama pages:
+ Canon cameras
+ Canon printers
+ Nikon cameras
+ Sony cameras
(ENDED) Tuesday Lightning Deals: Rokinon 14/2.8 (Nikon AE), Lowepro Flipside, etc
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
(ENDED) Mon: 20% off LivingSocial with coupon
This one day coupon expired…
(ENDED) Mon Fry’s Promo codes: 20pk 5×7 photo paper for 50c
These daily promo code offers ended…
(ENDED) Refurbished Samsung NX30 w/18-55 OIS for $385
This daily deal expired…
Free Audio Technica Mic with select Canon, Sony iLCs and Fuji X100T, Pana GH4 cameras (17 options)
Adorama is bundling a free Audio Technica mic with the purchase of one of these 17 cameras. Fourteen of them are Canon DSLRs and Sony full frame mirrorless cameras, along with two Fuji X100T kits and the Panasonic GH4 body only. Some of the cameras come with additional free accessories, while others are eligible for promotional rewards.
No coupon and no rebate needed. While this promotion is running (you will see it mentioned on the individual camera product pages), Adorama will include the free Audio Technica mic (and other eligible freebies) automatically.
Pre-order new DJI Inspire 1 quadcopters with Micro Four Thirds cameras
Micro Four Thirds action from hot quadcopter maker DJI. They have revealed two new quadcopters in the Inspire 1 line, the Inspire 1 Pro and the Inspire 1 RAW (records in CinenaDNG) with their respective cameras being the Zenmuse X5 and X5R (R for RAW). DJI also launched a new M43rds lens, the DJI 15mm f1.7 ($550). You can also use some of the lightweight Panasonic and Olympus primes with it. A summary of the new products at B&H Photo which is accepting pre-orders for all of them. I hope pancake lenses don’t have a fear of flying 😉
In-stock again: 64GB Nexus 6 (unlocked) for $400
If you are a fan of Pure Nexus Android and don’t want to wait to see what Google will reveal on September 29 (rumored two new LG and Huawei Nexus phones), the 64GB version of the unlocked no-contract Nexus 6, in either color, is back in-stock at Amazon by Amazon herself with a limit of three per color per customer. This is the first phone eligible for Google’s meta-MVNO Project Fi phone plan that refunds you unused data on a monthly basis.
Weekly Fry’s Promo codes: 70″ Sunpak Tripod for $30, etc
On Sundays, Fry’s has new weekly promo code deals, running from Sunday AM until the close of business on Saturday PM of the same week. So, for the week of September 13-19 (2015) [forgot the link in OP], using the custom promo codes found in individual email subscriber emails, you can get the following – of potential chimera and photon interest:
+ 4pk Tenergy single-use AA batteries for 40c (limit 5)
+ 70-inch Sunpak Ultra 7000TM Tripod/Monopod for $30 (limit 1)
+ Canon Gadget Bag 2400 for $40 (limit 1)
+ various Samsung SSDs
+ end by Sat 9/19/15 or earlier if sold out
(ENDED) Monday Lightning Deals: QNAP, Case Logic, Sungale, 32GB Sony SD, etc
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
Manfrotto 294 Carbon Fiber Tripod with 496RC2 Ball Head for $190
The Manfrotto 294 Carbon Fiber Tripod with 496RC2 Ball Head is on sale for $190 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. Offer ends Tuesday at 11:59pm ET or earlier if sold out. B&H has a holiday closing, that’s why this runs for 72 hours – check their website for details and order cut-off points.
Sept 13-19: 50% photo paper at OfficeDepot & OfficeMax
For the week of September 13-19 in 2015, at Office Depot and Office Max, there is going to be a 50% off sale on Epson, HP and Kodak papers. No coupon, no rebate, their system will change to reflect the sale price. Selection likely varies by store and region. Check their website and/or Weekly Ad over there for more details.
Pre-order Sony a7s II for $3000 starting Sept 17
I don’t know if they are trying to mirror Apple’s way of new product releases, but Sony continues with the two phase product announcement and pre-orders. Announced on Friday was the new Sony a7S II mirrorless full framer. Pre-orders for the camera will begin to be accepted on September 17 in 2015 at various authorized Sony dealers including Adorama and B&H Photo. At least Sony didn’t go the OnePlus route of waiting lists and such 🙂
This too has been added to the New Cameras of 2015 tracking page.
Of video interest, you can place pre-orders right now, with a mid-November 2015 release estimate, for the new Sony PXW-FS5 Super35 video camera which goes for $5600 as body only and $6100 bundled with the 28-135mm lens.
Refurbished Canon G1X with 1yr warranty for $270
The action goes RAWsumery at the refurbished Powershot sales at the official Canon Direct store, where you can get the refurbished Canon G1 X for $270 with a one year Canon warranty. Nom-nom?
Refurbished Canon Powershot N w/1yr warranty for $90
There is more refurbished Powershot sales at the official Canon Direct store, where you can get the refurbished Powershot N (no, it was not cleaved in half, it’s like that) with a one year Canon warranty for $90.
(ENDED) 2yr subs for Pop Photo or Outdoor ($9.50 ea) or Digital Photo Pro ($10)
This weekend promotion expired…
(SOLD OUT) Refurbished Canon SX170 HS (18x) w/1yr warranty for $60
As of a 9/13/15 recheck, this is sold out… For more action, check the refurbished Powershot sales…
Case Logic TBC-302 camera case for $3.19 w/free s&h for all {limit 3}
To average down the four figure prices of the all-new Zeiss Milvus lenses, we have the return of the “$5 Gadget”. For $3.19 with free shipping for all, you can get the black Case Logic TBC-302 camera case, sold and shipped by Amazon itself in frustration-free packaging (typically ships in sturdy cardboard box which you can re-use for other projects). You don’t have to be a Prime member to get free shipping on this one. Limit three per customer. Only this color scheme is on sale.
In yet another twist of the Amazon free shipping labyrinth, this is not eligible for Prime shipping benefits, even though it is sold and shipped by Amazon, and it ships for FREE. And it is not part of the Add-On program. Amazon needs to maintain a live flowchart to help us keep track of the various free shipping twists 🙂
Eagled-eyed readers may have noticed a familiarity with the case. Indeed, it looks very very similar to the previously mentioned AmazonBasics tiny case, which is now down to $1.80. This is part of the Add-On program, so you must place a $25+ order to buy it (regardless of Prime status). I don’t have the Case Logic version, but I have the AmazonBasics case, and it is very small (eg for small/thin P&S digital cameras; see earlier long post). At this rate, I will soon be launching the brand new “$5 Camera Case blog” 🙂
Pre-order SIX new Zeiss Milvus SLR Prime lenses ($1117 to $1843)
Zeiss time. Six new SLR Prime lenses under the Milvus line have been revealed today. They are available in the Canon and Nikon SLR mounts and they are wallet onions (proposed new term: purchases that make your wallet cry uncontrollably) ranging in price from $1117 to $1843, and they are available for pre-ordering as follows:
+ 21mm f2.8 Canon for $1843 at Adorama
+ 21mm f2.8 Nikon at Adorama
+ 35mm f2 Canon for $1117 at Adorama
+ 35mm f2 Nikon at Adorama
+ 50mm f1.4 Canon for $1200 at Adorama
+ 50mm f1.4 Nikon at Adorama
+ 50mm f2 Macro Canon for $1283 at Adorama
+ 50mm f2 Macro Nikon at Adorama
+ 85mm f1.4 Canon for $1800 at Adorama
+ 85mm f1.4 Nikon at Adorama
+ 100mm f2 Canon for $1843 at Adorama
+ 100mm f2 Nikon at Adorama
All these are also available for pre-order at B&H Photo which has created a very handy Specs Comparison Table of all six lenses at the bottom of their post over there. Specs include weight and dimensions, which show some differences between the Canon and Nikon versions of each lens.
These have been added to the growing list of New Lenses in 2015 tracking page.
Canon MG2520 for $26 with free shipping
Okay, now that I have de-tangled my printer confusion (the 53% 1-star reviews is the MG2922), we have an actual deal, the Canon Pixma MG2520 in the white color scheme goes for just under $26 with free shipping but only for Prime members at Amazon by Amazon itself. If you are not a Prime member, it won’t let you buy it, unless you are willing to start a free 30-day Trial. This printer averages 3.8 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews, with 27% of them being 1-stars (41% are 5-stars). It has over 200 questions answered over there as well.
However, Amazon is not the center of the universe. You can also get it for $26 with free shipping at Best Buy or free Store pickup at Walmart (free S&H with $50+ order). At Walmart it averages 3.9 out of 5 based on 1600+ customer reviews and at Best Buy it averages 3.4 GeekSquads out of 5 based on just five customer reviews.
Deal to Avoid? Canon MG2922 for $30 shipped
The “Deals to Avoid” segment is making a comeback! This lovely Canon Pixma MG2922 printer is $30 with free shipping at various retailers (Amazon, etc) but it has a horror movie review profile.
At Amazon, it achieves the un-achievable, 53% of its reviews are 1-stars. And these are not old reviews, they come from throughout 2015.
CORRECTION: Google confused me by giving me the search results for a different model and I did not notice the different model number until after I posted it. This post is about the MG2922.
DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter drops to $700
The DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter with 3-Axis Gimbal and 2.7k Camera, with Remote Controller is now down to $700 with free expedited shipping at Adorama.
Speaking of Adorama, they now have in-stock the new Yuneec Typhoon Q500 G with Gimbal drone for the GoPro, going for $900 with free expedited shipping.
Speaking of droneography, dronographers in California are breathing a sigh of relief as the Governator vetoed a bill that would have banned flying above private property without permission.
Refurbished Canon SX600 HS (18x) w/1yr wrnty for $140
In the middle of the current refurbished Canon USA outlet sales you can find in either black or white the 18x optical zoom Canon SX600 HS for $140 with free shipping and a one year warranty from Canon itself.
(ENDED) Walgreens Coupons: 50% off Canvas or $15 off $30+ Photo Gifts or 10c 4×6/4×5.3 (100+ prints)
These coupon offers expired…
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(ENDED) Friday Lightning Deals: Rokinon 12/f2 (E-mount), Drift Action, Lightdow, Manfrotto, BogGear, etc
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
(SOLD OUT) DJI Phantom 2 v2 Quadcopter with Zenmuse H3-3D 3-Axis Gimbal for $500
This sold out and the item is marked as Discontinued. In other words, dead as a doornail… For more B&H action, check their Featured Deals page…
(ENDED) Thur Fry’s promo codes: $5 tripod (B&M), Lenmar AA rechargeables
These daily offers expired…
Refurbished Canon SX510 HS superzoom (30x optical) w/1yr warranty for $110
Also part of the refurbished sales at the official Canon USA store which offers a one year warranty from Canon herself, you can get the refurbished Canon SX510 HS superzoom (30x optical) for $110 with free shipping. Offer ends by 9/19/15 or earlier if sold out.
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