Archives for 2015

2TB WD My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for $70 (limit 5)

And now something to put all pictures, more storage options at the eBay Deals. This time it is Adorama’s very own eBay store offering the new condition 2TB WD My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for $70 with free shipping, in the black color scheme, with a limit of five per customer.

Speaking of eBay, if you want to be among the first to get the official Android 6.0 release, and your current Nexus device (Nexus 10 or 7 (first gen) or 4 or earlier) will not get the official 6.0, and you are looking to get a device that will get that, the new condition factory unlocked Nexus 6 by Motorola in the blue color scheme is on sale for $300 with free shipping and a one year warranty by MobilePros1 (97.9%) on eBay. Limit five per customer. Over 3500 units sold so far from this listing. (the Nexus 5 will also get Android 6.0 but it will probably be its last official major release, while the Nexus 6 will likely get two more official major releases – this is based on previous patterns, by no means guaranteed).

Refurbished GoPro HERO3 White Edition w/1yr warranty for $145

Back to the eBay Deals where the featured deal at pole position over there is the manufacturer refurbished GoPro HERO3 White Edition offered for $145 with free shipping, factory sealed, and a one year manufacturer warranty, sold by GoPro’s own eBay store. Limit five per buyer. Over 6400 units got sold during the last 24 hours per the eBay listing stats.

Blog Update & How to Quickly Catch Up with Bursts of Posts

Two quick housekeeping updates before we start with the “PM edition”.

First, I am (finally!) switching to a new desktop PC. This will help a lot in the long run, especially for more long-form type of posts and more sustained burst-mode posts, but in the very short term, you may see some more inconsistency in posting patterns, as I try to get it fully operational. The priority here is to make sure all is well long before the Black Friday 2015 madness begins. Had I missed this window, I would probably have to wait until after CES 2016 🙂

The last few weeks we increased the number of posts, often 20+ per day. So if you are checking intermittently and want to make sure you don’t miss any posts, here’s some easy ways to catch up:

+ in the blue menu line, the “HOME” button has quick links to the first five pages of posts. These typically cover about a week of posts

+ filter by brand or product category – use the blue menu line to filter by “Manufacturers” (Canon, Nikon, etc) or “Camera Mounts” (Canon DSLR Gear, Nikon DSLR Gear, Fuji X, M43rds, etc), and “Camera Types” (DSLRs, Mirrorless, Lenses, Superzooms, etc)

+ if you are only monitoring by email, I believe the Feedburner email has a limit of 25 posts per day. I have to figure out a good service for email subscribers but I am all of the “departments” and there’s only so much I can do per day (if you have any to recommend to use (or recommend to avoid) please let us know. Given the time sensitive nature of many deals, once-a-day email is not an efficient way to keep up

2pk 128GB Lexar Professional 1000x SDXC for $120

The 2-pack of 128GB Lexar Professional 1000x SDXC cards, UHS-II U3, model LSD128CRBNA10002 (that’s the 2-pack model name) is currently on sale for $120 with free shipping at Adorama and Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 3).

Bag The Bags: $15 Lowepro, $20 Tamracs, $20 Manfrotto, and more (Pacsafe, ThinkTank, etc)

And now, the moment you have (NOT) been waiting for, a new edition of the “Bag The Bags” segment. The following list of specials below is from Adorama:

+ Lowepro Photo Sport 18L Shoulder Bag, Purple/Grey for $15
+ Lowepro Passport Sling II Camera Bag, Black/Red for $17
+ Tamrac 5502 Explorer 2 Shoulder Bag for $20
+ Tamrac #5766 Velocity 6x, Compact Sling Pack for $20
+ Brenthaven Collins Vertical Messenger Shoulder Bag for Chromebooks up to 14″, Charcoal for $30
+ Tamrac Tamrac #5607 Ultra Pro 7, Slim Profile Professional Light Tarveling Camera Bag for $50
+ Incase Cargo 15.6″ Laptop Backpack, Olive/Black for $50
+ Pacsafe Camsafe V12 Anti-theft Camera Sling Bag, 732 + 122 Cubic” Volume, Storm Gray for $70
+ Kelly Moore Riva Shoulder Bag, Orchid (Pink) for $70
+ Think Tank Retrospective 40 Shoulder Bag, Blue Slate Cotton Canvas for $80
+ offers end 10/30/15 or earlier if sold out

One more thing, if you missed yesterday’s post, the Manfrotto Pro Holster Plus 40 camera holster case is currently on sale for $20 with free shipping at B&H Photo with a limit of ten per customer. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and proceed. This is part of the B&H Featured Deals.

27-Inch Dell UltraSharp U2715H for $470

We’ll have a “Monitor the Monitors” round-up later on, but in the meantime, if you are looking for a 27-inch QHD monitor, the 27-inch Dell UltraSharp U2715H is on sale for $470 at Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 4; Prime members only) and Adorama and B&H Photo… It looks like a 3-way competitive price-match but I don’t have a CSI:Shopping Forensics team to figure out who “started it” first 🙂

Features include QHD 2560 x 1440, 178 degree, 99% sRGB with a deltaE <3, two HDMI (MHL) ports, DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, USB 3.0x ports (including a QC 1.2), VESA, 3yr warranty, etc. At Amazon, it averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 390 customer reviews and has 67 answered questions by viewers shoppers like you.

Flashpoint Bundle discounts (also Auto Stand sale)

Adorama has a Flashpoint Bundle discount promotion, when you buy the Flashpoint 320M 150 Watt AC/DC Monolight Strobe and add additional Flashpoint products to your order for combined purchase discounts. Eligible products include Lightstands, Softboxes, Beauty Dishes, Powerpacks and lighting bags. Click on each sub-category over there to see the options and discounts.

Separately, they have a sale on the Flashpoint Auto stands. The 7-inch goes for $40, while the 9-inch goes for $50. With free shipping.

Vanguard ABEO Plus 323 Aluminum Tripod with BBH-200 Professional Ball Head for $200

Tripod and ball head combo here, Adorama is offering the Vanguard ABEO Plus 323 Aluminum Tripod with BBH-200 Professional Ball Head (26.45lbs Max Load Capacity) for $200 with free expedited shipping.

NewBlueFX Filters 3 Ultimate (download) for $265

Adobe’s so dominant in imaging software, one can easily forget that there are many other companies making all kinds of digital imaging software. I am trying to make a conscious effort to also mention them here, but if I forget, please feel free to e-yell at me.

Which brings us to the digital download version of NewBlueFX Filters 3 Ultimate by NewBlueFX on sale for $265~ by B&H Photo. This supports Windows and OS X. The download code will be sent 1-3 business days after your order is placed.

Induro TH2 Tilt Head for Monopods for $99

Tripods get all the spotlight and the fame, poor monopods are overshadowed by both tripods and selfie-sticks! So to cheer up the monopods, we have an accessory special for them, the Induro TH2 Tilt Head for Monopods is on sale for $99 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo.

Refurbished Nikon D3200 body only for $260

Late start today, fifteen yard penalty! There’s plenty of action today, and we have to start somewhere, how about a refurbished Nikon DSLR body only with a 90 day warranty? It is the Nikon D3200 going for $260 with free shipping by Adorama.

(ENDED) 50% DRM-free e-book sale includes GiMP, Photoshop CC, iPhoto, Elements 13

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(ENDED) Wedn: Samsung NX with 18-55 for $550 [Android]

This daily deal expired… For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals page

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(ENDED) Pentax D-FA 100mm f2.8 WR Macro + 3yr NewLeaf for $388

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Get $50 Amazon Credit when you purchase select Manfrotto, X-Rite, MEfoto accessories

Amazon has another two-step promotion. You will receive a $50 Amazon promotional credit 30 days after your order ships, when you purchase select camera accessories from Manfrotto, X-Rite and MEfoto. A total of 29 items are eligible for this promotion. The lowest priced item is $150 as of the time of writing. You can find them over there by clicking on the logo-links of each participating brand. The $50 promotional credit expires one year after your purchase. Offer ends 10/31/15.

Pre-order new Canon G5 X compact with RAW for $800

Canon has not one but two new G X-series 1-inch compact with RAW cameras today. On the higher end of the spec spectrum, the G5 X comes with a 1-inch 20mp sensor with a 4.2x optical zoom lens (24-100mm f1.8-2.8) with EVF and control ring and more. It is available for pre-order for $800 at Amazon by Amazon itself with an October 23 (2015) release estimate… This has been added to the New Cameras of 2015 Tracking page

Pre-order new Canon G9 X compact with RAW for $500

The compact with RAW action continues on Canon’s front with the brand new G9 X with a 1-inch 20mp sensor and a 3x optical zoom lens (28-84mm eq, f2-4.9). Said camera is now available for pre-order for $500 in either the silver-brown color-scheme or the black color-scheme. Shipping estimate is October 23 (2015)… This has been added to the New Cameras of 2015 Tracking page

Pre-order new Canon M10 mirrorless camera kits

Canon is back with yet another new mirrorless camera, it is the new EOS M10. It is available in either black or white color schemes. It is available in two kits, the M10 w/15-45mm STM for $600, and the M10 two lens kit (18-55, 55-200) for $850. Release estimate is October 23 (2015 that is)… This has been added to the New Cameras of 2015 tracking page

Pre-order Zeiss Loxia 21mm f2.8 (E-mount) for $1500

Prime time for E-mount photographers from Zeiss. Their brand new Loxia 21mm f2.8 is now available for pre-order for $1500 at B&H Photo. Release estimate is mid-December 2015… This has been added to the New Lenses of 2015 Tracking page

Canon D-Rebel T5 w/18-55 & 75-300 & Pixma Pro 100 & 50pk SG-201 for $350 after $350 MIR (prepaid AMEX GC)

If you are fond of refurbished, there are plenty of Canon DSLR deals from Canon USA’s official store. But if you prefer new condition products, and do not object to mail-in rebates and prepaid AMEX gift cards, Adorama has another D-Rebel Pixma bundle. Let’s start from the beginning…

… the Canon D-Rebel T5 two-lens + printer bundle goes for $700. After you receive it and make sure all is well, you submit the mail-in rebates per the deadlines and instructions. A few weeks later, you will receive a $350 prepaid American Express Gift Card by mail. Thus, this offer becomes $350 after $350 MIR… And for that, you get the following:

  • Canon D-Rebel T5 with 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS II
  • Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III non-USM
  • Canon Pixma Pro 100 printer
  • 50pk Canon 13×19-inch SG-201 photo paper

Manfrotto Pro Holster Plus 40 for $20 w/free S&H

The Manfrotto Pro Holster Plus 40 camera holster case is currently on sale for $20 with free shipping at B&H Photo with a limit of ten per customer. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and proceed… For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals page

Slik Sprint 150 Aluminum Tripod with SBH-150DQ Ball Head for $59

The Slik Sprint 150 Aluminum Tripod with SBH-150DQ Ball Head is currently offered for around $59 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and proceed… For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals page

Induro Alloy 8M AT114 Tripod for $76

The Induro Alloy 8M AT114 Tripod is offered for $76 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo as one of their latest featured deals… For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals page

Hasselblad CFV-50c Digital Back for $10,000

I must needs make sure I don’t forget the Medium Format fans, so here’s one for you. $10,000, the price of a used Honda Accord with enough good bubbles in the Consumer Reports ratings, you can get the Hasselblad CFV-50c Digital Back (50mp 43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS sensor) at B&H Photo. Free standard shipping. Phocus and Lightroom software is included, but a camera is not included! (I always wanted to say that!)

Panasonic 30mm f2.8 MEGA OIS macro for $298

If you are fond of micro four thirds and optically stabilized macros, the Panasonic 30mm f2.8 MegaOIS macro is now on sale for $298 with free shipping at B&H Photo (optionally triple original warranty via mail-in rebate (PDF)), and Amazon by Amazon itself.

Panasonic 42.5mm f1.7 drops to $298

The Panasonic 42.5mm f1.7 micro four thirds lens is now going for $298 with free shipping at B&H Photo (optionally triple original warranty via mail-in rebate), and Amazon by Amazon itself.

Olympus E-M1 body only drops to $1000

The Olympus E-M1 body only is now down to $1000 at authorized Olympus dealers including B&H Photo and Amazon et al.

This is eligible for the Olympus Camera-Lenses combined purchase discounts.

Olympus E-P5 with 17mm f1.8 for $750

Now micro four thirds action in the eBay Daily Deals. Robert’s Digital of Indianapolis (Indiana) is offering the new condition Olympus E-P5 with 17mm f1.8 lens in either silver or black color scheme, for $750 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer. There is no mention of warranty in the listing (or I couldn’t find it).

20% off iTunes Gift Cards delivered by e-mail ($25 only – others sold-out)

Back to the eBay Deals, where PayPal’s Digital Gifts is offering iTunes Gift Cards (delivered by e-mail) with a 20% off discount, in three different gift-card-amount denominations as follows:

+ Pay $20, Get $25 iTunes Gift Card (limit 4)

+ this sold-out too: Pay $40, Get $50 iTunes Gift Card (limit 4)

+ this sold-out: Pay $80, Get $100 iTunes Gift Card (limit 4)

+ these are electronic gift cards delivered by e-mail after the order is placed
+ can be used to purchase anything at iTunes, including the various camera and photography apps, and various photography e-books and more

YMMV: 4x eBay Bucks on $100+ individual items

eBay rotates these type of offers, so they typically only cover a percentage of the participants in the eBay Rewards program (aka eBay Bucks). This new promotion, which started at 11am ET today and ends at 3am ET on Wednesday 10/14/15, requires, as usual, manual opt-in – you click the “Activate Now” in the offer email or message.

This offer gets you 4X eBay Bucks (= 8% of the purchase price) on individual items priced at $100 or more. You can use it as many times as you like during this promotion but the maximum rewards are $100 Rewards per single item, and $500 maximum Rewards total per customer.

The usual restrictions apply: “Qualifying purchase excludes all items in the following categories: Classifieds, Business & Industrial, Real Estate, eBay Gift Cards (within the Gift Cards & Coupons category), Bullion (within the Coins & Paper category), and eBay Motors”

eBay Rewards become available to you only if you have a balance of $5 or more, so if you are an occasional shopper or only buy low priced items, you may never see a penny out of them. Which is perhaps why they do these 4X promotions on more expensive items, since a single $100 item will get you $8 in rewards.

A few good places to start looking for deals:
+ the eBay Daily Deals
+ the eBay Trending Deals
+ our previous eBay Deals posts