Archives for 2015

(ENDED) Starts Friday 9am ET: Nikon D5200 with 18-55 & 55-200 non-VR Lightning Deal

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Pre-order the new Roku 4 for $130

With a lot of video, audio and pictures apps, the Roku box is a digital media box convergence device. Or something like that. Anyway, the newly announced Roku 4 that supports 4K video is now available for pre-order for $130 at the Roku website with an October 21st release estimate. It has USB input (for your own media) and microSD (for extra box storage). It supports USB images (JPEG, PNG) up to 4K (UHD).

Photography-related apps available for the Roku box include Flickr, Shutterfly, Smugmug, Dropbox, KelbyOne (one year free with purchase of select Canon DSLRs), Plex, and Phanfare.

Refurbished 2TB Western Digital USB 3.0 Portable HDD w/6mo warranty for $75

The action moves on to Woot Sellout where their daily deal is the factory reconditioned 2TB Western Digital My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive for $70 plus $5 flat shipping. Limit three per customer. They are available in four different color options if you are fond of color-coding storage. At the bottom of the description over there it says they come with a six month warranty from Western Digital. Offer ends on Friday at 1am ET or earlier if sold out.

In-stock now: Manfrotto 290 Xtra tripods (9 options)

For the early adopters of new tripods, the new Manfrotto 290 Xtra tripods are now in-stock and ready to ship at Adorama. There are nine options there, some are bundles. Prices range from $140 to $300.

16GB Toshiba FlashAir II Wireless SD Card for $20 + S&H

There’s Air Jordan and then there’s Flash Air. I can’t help you with the former, but Adorama is offering the new condition 16GB Toshiba FlashAir II Wireless SD Card, Class 10 memory card for $20 plus shipping. This is model PFW016U-1BCW.

Sony a7R II body + Manfrotto MKBFRA4LBH BeFree Tripod + Zoom Microphone + more for $3200

If you are interested in the Sony a7r II body-only, and you do not object to get a boatload of extra accessories, for $3200 with free shipping, Amazon has created a a7r II bundle that includes:

  • Manfrotto MKBFRA4LBH BeFree Compact Aluminum Travel Tripod Blue
  • Sony ECMGZ1M Gun / Zoom Microphone (Black)
  • Sony 32GB Class 10 UHS-1/U3 SDHC up to 94MB/s Memory Card (SF32UX2/TQ)[NEWEST VERSION]
  • Sony LCSBP2 3 way Style Flexible Carrying Case for Sony Alpha (Back)
  • Sony PCKLM15 LCD Protector for DSC-RX1 (Black)

Simply add to cart and proceed to checkout. No coupons, no rebates. The price at checkout will be $3200 (plus whatever taxes are applicable).

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ v2.0 Quadcopter with Gimbal-Stabilized for $680

The new condition DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ v2.0 Quadcopter with Gimbal-Stabilized is currently on sale for a limited time for $680 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo.

Speaking of B&H Photo, they have the Nexus Player by ASUS streaming box for $50. It ships in 7-14 business days. Of interest since this is one of the Nexus devices that will be officially getting Android 6.0 from Google (list at the bottom of the post).

Panasonic GH3 body only for $600

If of all the ever-increasing number of M43rds cameras out there it is the Panasonic GH3 body only the one you want/need, it is currently going for $600 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo… Optionally you can submit a mail-in rebate to Panasonic and get a three year manufacturer warranty instead of the usual one year.

Speaking of M43rds, the previously mentioned Buydig promotion of the Olympus E-PL6 with 14-42 and 40-150 and $80 VISA gift card for $400 continues…

Two 5×7 ft Impact Collapsible Backgrounds for $54

B&H Photo is offering two Impact Collapsible Backgrounds (5 x 7′, in Chroma Blue and Chroma Green colors), along with a see-through carry bag for $54 with free expedited shipping. They average 4.6 out of 5 based on 67 customer reviews.

Impact Soft and Natural Single Socket 2 Light Creator Kit for $200

You can’t have photography without light, which brings us to a lighting-related offer. B&H Photo is offering the Impact Soft and Natural Single Socket 2 Light Creator Kit for $200 with free expedited shipping. This includes the Green Screen Creator Kit, 2x Fluorescent Fixtures, 2x Light Stands, 2x 20 x 20″ Softboxes and 2x 5,000K Fluorescent Lamps.

Sunpak 423PX2 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Compact Pistol Grip Head for $80

The Sunpak 423PX2 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Compact Pistol Grip Head is currently on sale for $80 with free shipping at B&H Photo where it averages 4.3 out of 5 based on 51 customer reviews and also at Amazon by Amazon itself where it averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 55 customer reviews.

Refurbished Nikon WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter for $25 w/free s&h

If you wish to dabble in Wifi-craft, Adorama is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter for $25 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon warranty.

Refurbished Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G DX non-VR for $70

If VR (image stabilization) is not a must-have feature, Adorama is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G DX non-VR lens for $70 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon USA warranty.

Refurbished Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6 DX VR for $200

Adorama is offering the refurbished by Nikon USA Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR lens for $200 with free shipping and handling. It comes with a 90-day Nikon USA warranty.

Sony Cybershot W800 for $88

The Sony Cybershot W800 P&S digital camera is currently on sale for $88 with free shipping at B&H Photo (black or silver color schemes) and at Amazon by Amazon itself (black only).

New round of Canon Instant Savings with One Year of Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan and KelbyOne Training

Canon too has a new round of instant savings promotions, as it is the case now in the MAP-dominated era, and for a limited time, select Canon DSLR kits are eligible for two free items, one year of Adobe’s Creative Cloud Photography Plan, and one year Kelby One training service. You can find more details of eligible models (they mention the offers in their pages) at B&H Photo. Some cameras may also be eligible for additional promotions and freebies – details can be found on the individual product pages of each kit.

New round of Nikon Instant Savings

A new month, a new round of Nikon DSLR Gear instant savings. You can see the latest round of offers, going from the D3200 all the way up to the Df and D4s, nicely organized at B&H Photo.

Nikon D810 body + Wacom PTH451 Intuos Pro Pen and Touch Tablet for $2800

If you don’t want/need all the free extra accessories in the previously mentioned Nikon D810 bundle, Adorama has another option for you. Also for $2800, you can get the Nikon D810 body only with the Wacom PTH451 Intuos Pro Pen and Touch Tablet (Small). Simply add the bundle to cart. No coupons/rebates. This bundle is not eligible for 2% promotional rewards.

Nikon D810 body + 68″ Tripod + 32GB Lexar + Remote Shutter + Extra Battery + 2% rewards for $2800

The Nikon D810 body only is down to $2800 at authorized Nikon dealers. Adorama has that price, but they are also bundling a number of free accessories, but still selling for $2800:

Nikon D810 Body Only Bundle includes

  • 68″ Dolica Tripod + extra battery
  • Green Extreme EN-EL15 Battery Pack
  • 32GB Lexar SD card
  • Flashpoint Wave Commander Remote Shutter Intervalometer
  • Wave Commander Camera Release Cable for Cameras with 10 Pin Accessory Port Type
  • 2% promotional rewards = $56~

Nikon D750 body only with five free accessories and 2% rewards for $1900

The Sukkoth Holiday is over, so new waves of specials should be coming up in the next few hours/days. We start with Nikon, where their D750 body only DSLR is down to $1900 in new condition at authorized dealers. At Adorama you can get it for $1900 but they also include five free accessories: Slinger bag, 32GB Lexar SD, USB card reader, cleaning kit, and alumin(i)um memory card case. You also get 2% promotional rewards (= $38).

Imported Sony 70-200mm f4 G OSS (E-Mount) w/3yr warranty for $1132

The Sony 70-200mm f4 G OSS (E-Mount) currently goes for $1500 in new condition at authorized Sony dealers (such as Adorama and Amazon) but if you are comfortable with imported gear…

… among the latest Trending eBay Deals, the GetItDigital eBay store (99.7%) is offering the new condition imported grey-market Sony 70-200mm f4 G OSS (E-Mount) for $1132 with free shipping. A three year warranty is included by the seller GetItDigital, not by Sony USA. Limit three per customer.

(ENDED) Sony a6000 body only drops to $450 again

As of a 10/8/15 recheck, the price is back up to $500… The discount is back, the Sony a6000 body only is down to $450 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself, with a shipping estimate of 3-5 weeks. This is not part of the lightning deals, so I have no clue how long it will last.

Thursday: No Camera & Photo Lightning Deals Planned

Since I am posting almost daily Lightning Deals round-ups, on days I don’t post them, it raises the question: is the blog running behind or are there no deals? To help answer that question, I am trying a new experiment, this re-surfacing post that answers that question. (to prevent filling up the blog with no-op posts, I simply change the date of the same post and move it up/down as needed).

As of around 1:40am ET on Thursday there are no camera and photo related lightning deals scheduled in the Amazon Gold Box that are of Camera & Photo interest for Thursday 10/8/15 (except for selfie-sticks of course).

CAVEAT: please note however that “Deals of The Day” get revealed at 3am Eastern every night, and those are typically not “teased” ahead of time. Also keep in mind that some of the lightning deals just go live at the Amazon website without them appearing in the “teasers”. These obviously I can’t catch ahead of time.

Pre-order new Surface Book laptop and Surface Pro 4

Two fast-talking presenters with “personalities” injected some excitement and coolness to the new Microsoft products announced at a live event (video replays avaiable) on 10/6/15, perhaps trying to take advantage of peak-iOS and peak-Android. Of interest to digital creatives, both the new Surface Pro 4 and the bigger Surface Book laptop (which is also a tablet) has a stylus with 1024 pressure points. Meanwhile the new Lumia smartphones come with 20mp PureView cameras with OIS and Zeiss lenses. There are plenty of previews of all these online by now.

Some of the new products are now available for pre-order as follows:

+ Surface Book laptop/tablet at The Microsoft Store and Amazon by Amazon itself
++ prices go $1500 (i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB) to $2700 (i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB, Nvidia GeForce) depending on specs

+ Surface Pro 4 at The Microsoft Store and Amazon by Amazon itself
++ prices go $900 (Core M, 4GB RAM, 128GB) to $2200 (i7e, 16GB RAM, 512GB) depending on specs

+ Lumia 950s not available for pre-order yet

(ENDED) Dracast LED500 Pro Bi-Color LED Light with V-Mount Battery Plate for $396

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

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[Amazon Students only!] Buy $25 Amazon Gift Card, Get $5 Promotional credit

UPDATE 4:30am ET: This offer is valid ONLY to Amazon Student members

They didn’t mention this in the Lightning Deals Upcoming schedule, but it turns out this offer is ONLY good for Amazon Students members, by entering coupon code STUDWEEK at Checkout. Amazon Student is a special program for eligible/qualifying students. The general population cannot use it. I don’t have an “Amazon Student” account so I can’t test it.

If you are an “Amazon Student”, this offer is good until the end of day on 10/9/15. The $5 promotional credit expires 11/22/15. The $25 gift card never expires…

If you are an “Amazon Student”, they have a number of Other offers running in parallel as well…

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Open-box Panasonic GX8 body for $950

IF you are comfortable with open-box camera gear, the black Panasonic GX8 body only is available in “Used – Like New” condition, described as “Only taken out of box once like new with Panasonic USA warranty”, for $950 by Cardinal Camera through Amazon. It ships from Cardinal (Pennsylvania).

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Early adopters: Sogo SJ4000 action camera for $70

If you are the boldly-going early-adopter who likes to try out new action cameras, the Sogo SJ4000 action camera in a bundle that includes dozens of accessories and a carrying case is available for $70 to $80 (depending on color scheme) with free shipping, sold by the manufacturer, with the offer fulfilled/shipped by Amazon (so Prime-eligible). No customer reviews, thus the boldly-going early-adopter verbiage.

Neewer TT560 Flash (non-brand specific) for $29

The Neewer TT560 Flash, hot-shoe mount, not brand-specific, can be yours for $29 when you enter coupon code 5B5HELVR by New Harbor fulfilled by Amazon. The coupon only works when New Harbor is the actual seller. Fulfilled by Amazon means free shipping for Prime members or with a $35+ order for non-Prime members.

Speaking of Amazon, this offer is for Prime members only, the first generation new condition Pebble Steel smartwatch goes for $100 (limit 2).

Targeted/YMMV: Sell items on eBay, Get Up to $100 eBay coupon

This is a YMMV targeted promotion. I have no way of knowing what percentage of eBay users are getting this, thus the YMMV Targeted. Check your email or eBay Inbox to see if you qualify. You must manually opt-in to this offer by clicking a button. If you list and sell items on eBay by certain dates, eBay will send you an eBay coupon of up to $100 to use on future purchases.

This is an annotated screenshot crop _after_ you activate the offer:

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